GOP Passes on Governor Endorsement

California Republican delegates failed to endorse a candidate for governor at their San Diego convention Sunday, splitting their vote despite President Trump’s backing of Steve Hilton.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco led the delegate vote with 49%. Hilton, a former Fox News host, drew 44%. Neither cleared the 60% threshold required for the party’s endorsement.

Hilton said he remained “very confident” he would make the top two in the primary. Bianco downplayed the result, saying “endorsements are silly” and that they don’t matter to his campaign.

No Republican has won a statewide California race since 2006. The June 2 top-two primary will determine who advances to November.

LAUSD Averts Strike at the Last Hour

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 struck a tentative deal at about 2 a.m., just hours before 30,000 cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians, and teaching aides were set to walk off the job.

Schools will remain open. The agreement includes a 24% wage increase, expanded work hours that will qualify thousands more workers for health benefits, and the rescission of hundreds of IT layoffs.

The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA) reached their own tentative deals over the weekend, but a solidarity pact meant all three unions would have struck together. All agreements must still be ratified by union members and the LAUSD board.

Commercial Salmon Fishing Reopens

Commercial salmon fishing will reopen along the California coast for the first time since 2022 after the Pacific Fishery Management Council voted Sunday to lift the closure.

Three years of canceled commercial seasons took a toll on the state’s fishing industry. Recreational fishing along parts of the coast south of San Francisco has already resumed. Commercial boats head out in May.

“It is great news for everyone—for the fishermen, for seafood lovers and the environment,” California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said.

Wildlife officials credit the rebound primarily to recent wet winters, along with habitat restoration efforts, including the removal of four dams on the Klamath River completed in 2024.

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➤ Dublin: Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress Monday as the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He suspended his gubernatorial campaign over the weekend and said he plans to “fight the serious, false allegations.” (More)

➤ San Francisco: Two people were arrested after gunfire near Sam Altman’s home early Sunday, where police recovered three firearms. No injuries were reported, and the incident follows a recent Molotov cocktail attack now under investigation. (More)

➤ Tehama County: The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down near Vina on Sunday after reviewing video and radar evidence. The twister lasted about one minute with no damage or injuries reported. (More)

➤ Stockton: A World War II pilot missing since 1944 has been accounted for. 2nd Lt. Donald Durand’s P-38 Lightning was hit during a bomber escort mission and went down over Belgium about 82 years ago. He was buried Monday in Santa Nella. (Read Story)

➤ Central Valley: Drivers are seeking out tribally owned gas stations to save up to 50 cents a gallon as the Iran conflict pushes California gas prices near $6, with some areas topping that mark. (See Details)

➤ Santa Barbara: The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is marking its 100th anniversary by planting Torrey pine seedlings as a genetic backup for the rare species, which grows naturally in only two locations. (Read Story)

➤ Central Valley: The viral Dubai chocolate craze is driving a pistachio boom in the Valley. A Madera processor recently hosted South Korean food manufacturers scouting pistachio-paste cookies, and a condiment maker is experimenting with pistachio barbecue sauce. (Read Story)

➤ Ontario: A 29-year-old worker pleaded not guilty to arson charges after a fire destroyed a Kimberly-Clark warehouse last week, causing an estimated $500 million in damage. (More)

➤ Calabasas: A Powerball ticket worth $2.2 million was sold at a Shell station on Mulholland Highway. The ticket matched five numbers but missed the Powerball. (More)

➤ Irvine: California middle schools are emerging as a testing ground for artificial intelligence in classrooms. At South Lake Middle in Irvine, an AI program helps grade student work and provide feedback, while teachers oversee results and focus on instruction. (Read Story)

➤ The Lakers landed the No. 4 seed in the West, setting up a first-round matchup with the Houston Rockets. The Clippers (No. 9) and Warriors (No. 10) will face each other in the play-in tournament tomorrow night. (More)

➤ Former Cal golfers Collin Morikawa and Max Homa both posted top-10 finishes at the Masters on Sunday, with Morikawa tying for seventh and Homa sharing ninth after a bogey-free final round of 67. (More)

➤ No. 23 Stanford swept No. 9 Florida State in a three-game softball series this weekend, capped by a walk-off win in Sunday’s finale. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ Tapatío, the L.A.-born hot sauce iconic in California’s Latino communities, has been sold to private equity firm Highlander Partners, which plans national expansion. Rising demand for bold flavors, including among GLP-1 drug users, is helping fuel growth. (See Details)

➤ Gov. Gavin Newsom said Coachella and Stagecoach generate over $700 million annually for California and support 10,000 temporary jobs. Coachella drew 250,000 attendees and wrapped Sunday. Stagecoach runs April 24-26. (More)

➤ KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is moving its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona, citing lower costs and a more business-friendly environment. The Fortune 1000 company will keep six divisions and over 100 active communities in California. (More)

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➤ The San Diego Zoo welcomed a newborn Schmidt’s red-tailed guenon, a species known for cheek pouches that can store as much food as its stomach. The baby, born to first-time parents Janga and Jack, is now on exhibit in the Ituri Forest habitat. (See Details)

➤ Rare founding-era documents, including a draft of the Constitution, the Treaty of Paris, and oaths signed by Washington and Hamilton, were scheduled to arrive at Van Nuys Airport Monday aboard the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane.” A free exhibition runs at USC through May 3. (More)

➤ Bioluminescent fireworms were captured on rare video glowing off Long Beach—only the second recorded sighting. Females swim in circles, releasing glowing mucus to attract mates during specific moon phases. (See Details)

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What’s your reaction when you see a spider?

1. Squish it: 30%
2. Leave it alone: 25%
3. Catch it/take it outside: 23%
4. Scream: 22%

What is a pine tree species in the world that grows wild in just two locations, both in California?

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