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4 California fraternity brothers charged

Pledge is set on fire for ‘skit’ at fraternity party, California officials say

The Phi Kappa Psi members at San Diego State University were each charged “with at least one felony” in relation to the February 2024 incident, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a Jan. 6 news release. They were identified as Caden Cooper, 22; Lucas Cowling, 20; Christopher Serrano, 20; and Lars Larsen, 19.

New York Post on MSN · 6h

Four California fraternity brothers charged after setting pledge on fire during ‘skit’ at party: DA

The Phi Kappa Psi members – Caden Cooper, 22, Lucas Cowling, 20, Christopher Serrano, 20, and Lars Larsen, 19 – are accused of purposely setting Larsen ablaze during a large frat party while the organization was on probation, according to the San Diego County District Attorney.

NBC New York · 1d

San Diego State University frat members charged after pledge is set on fire at party, officials say

Four San Diego State University fraternity members pleaded not guilty Monday to criminal charges stemming from a skit that allegedly involved intentionally setting one of the defendants on fire, causing him to suffer third-degree burns.

the Palisades, California and Los Angeles

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

California wildfire map: Track the Palisades Fire as evacuations ordered in Los Angeles

Evacuation orders went into effect in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood, with multiple homes under immediate threat on Tuesday.

Newsweek · 1h

Map Shows California Power Outages After LA Pacific Palisades Fire

Tens of thousands of residents in California are without power as several wildfires race through suburban areas north of Los Angeles. Why It Matters. The Palisades, Eaton and Hurs

Business Insider on MSN · 1h

30,000 people ordered to evacuate as major fire tears through the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles

The Palisades Fire is threatening hundreds of homes, forcing some to evacuate on foot. The powerful windstorm fueling it will get worse tonight.

Proposed California budget has no deficit

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation’s most populous state.

San Francisco Chronicle on MSN · 1d

In major turnaround, California will have a budget surplus, Newsom says

California will not have a budget deficit next year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday based on projections from his finance team. The budget picture Newsom describes is a major turnaround from the $47 billion deficit last year and the $32 billion shortfall the year before.

CBS News · 1d

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $322B budget for California with no deficit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change after two years of significant budget shortfalls in the nation's most populous state. But the budget Newsom announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to revoke billions in federal dollars,

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Record Enrollments Reported By University Of California System

The University of California system reported record enrollment in fall, 2024. Total enrollment at the UC campuses reached 299 ...

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Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire

Timelapse footage from the University of California San Diego shows the wildfire's explosive growth between Tuesday morning ...

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‘We get it’: Democrats aim to cut California’s cost of living in 2025

As California lawmakers returned Monday to Sacramento for the legislative session, Democrats acknowledged a clear message ...

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University of California Resolves Civil Rights Complaints Over Gaza Protests

Five schools agreed to changes after reports that they failed to protect students from antisemitism and anti-Arab and ...

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Pacific Palisades wildfire rages as tens of thousands forced to evacuate: Updates

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency, urged residents to evacuate after he witnessed buildings ...

The Associated Press on MSN14d

Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather

F. Martin Ralph, director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at the University of California, San Diego ...

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and ...

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UC system enrolls record number of Californians amid continued growth, gains for minorities

The University of California is doing a booming business, growing this fall by nearly 4,000 students — including more Black, ...

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