California Today: San Francisco Sues to Stop Early Access to Trump’s Truth Social Posts

September 22, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Amir Hamja for The New York Times

San Francisco Sues to Stop Early Access to Trump’s Truth Social Posts

The city attorney argued that the service, available for up to $100,000 a month, could allow wealthy traders to manipulate the market, while leaving out everyday investors.

The ‘Kid’ Takes Over: David Ellison Becomes a Hollywood Colossus

With Paramount and Warner Bros. under his control, Mr. Ellison will be “the Hollywood equivalent of Superman, Caesar and Midas combined.” But challenges remain.

After Crucial Paramount Agreement Come Relief, Anger and Concern

Few seem totally satisfied by the settlement that will let Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery move forward.

Laurel Canyon Wants Its Beloved Hippie Store Frozen in Time

The country store that was a hub for rock musicians like Jim Morrison and Graham Nash faces challenges and change. Supporters are trying to make it a landmark.

Two Killed in Helicopter Crash While Fighting Yosemite Wildfire

The crew members, under contract with the U.S. Forest Service, were in a helicopter that crashed on Sunday while fighting a fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres.

Worker at Los Angeles Senior Home Shoots 3 Colleagues, Police Say

The man opened fire in the lobby of a senior living center in South Los Angeles, injuring three other staff members, before he was taken into custody, the authorities said.

Princeton’s Run Atop U.S. News Rankings Ends After 15 Years

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology pulled ahead on a set of criteria that are as contentious as they are influential.

New Bid to Claim Cranach Paintings Held by Norton Simon Museum

Courts have upheld the museum’s title to the paintings once looted by the Nazis, but a lawsuit seeks to press forward with the claim under a new California law.