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CFP quarterfinals takeaways: Lane Kiffin is irrelevant for a day; new blood prevails over blue bloods
Jan 2, 2026 - Us 
Traditional powers Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama exit the College Football Playoff along with Texas Tech. Upstarts Indiana, Ole Miss, Miami and Oregon continue on.
WATCH: Do pet-friendly policies belong in the workplace?
Jan 2, 2026 - Us 
Erika Skinner, author of “Pets are Family,” breaks down the discourse around companies allowing pets into the office.
Health officials urge beachgoers to avoid ocean water at L.A. County beaches after rain
Jan 2, 2026 - Us 
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the advisory will be in effect until "at least 4 p.m. Monday" because of increased bacteria levels.
Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians
Jan 2, 2026 - Us 
Economists say a tax on California's wealthiest residents could be the only way to pay for needed healthcare services in the state.
From timber wars to cannabis crash: Scotia's battle to survive as California's last company town
Jan 2, 2026 - Us 
The redwood wars are long over. Pacific Lumber is no more, but the company town it built endures in Humboldt County. Can it find a new life as a hidden real estate gem?
