California pump prices fell below $5 a gallon for the first time since July, following national levels lower but still the highest in the country.
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Speaker Pledges Republican Unity Amid Budget Negotiations
Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House Republican caucus would unite during government funding negotiations with senators.
West Coast Ports See Rebound in Container Volumes
Twin Southern California ports Long Beach and Los Angeles reported solid year-over-year increases in cargo container volume in October.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 20, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 20, 2023 print edition.
I-10 in Los Angeles Reopens Eight Days After Fire Closure
Hard work by skilled workers and engineers, and an infusion of $3 million of federal emergency funding led to the early reopening of a stretch of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles on Nov. 19.
Illinois Governor Seeking $1 Billion EPA Clean Energy Bid
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going after every federal dollar to turn the state into a hub for new technologies, intensifying a battle among states for trillions in federal funds.
Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel
A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.
Lawyers Argue Trevor Milton Shouldn’t Face Prison for Fraud
NEW YORK — Lawyers for Trevor Milton, the founder of truck maker Nikola Corp., say he should not face incarceration.
Ford, Stellantis Finalize Strike-Ending UAW Contracts
The United Auto Workers union overwhelmingly ratified new contracts with Ford and Stellantis that will raise pay across the industry and help reshape the auto business.
Cruise CEO Resigns Amid Safety Concerns, Recalls
Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.