CA--California News Coverage Advisory 8:30 am

Good morning! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in California. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Los Angeles bureau at 213-626-1200, or [email protected]. Christopher Weber is on the desk, followed by Robert Jablon. AP-California News Editor Frank Baker can be reached at 213-346-3134 or [email protected].

A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Pacific.

Some TV and radio stations will receive broadcast versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

UPCOMING TODAY:

MICHAEL AVENATTI-CHARGES

LOS ANGELES — Michael Avenatti, the brash former attorney for the porn actress Stormy Daniels, was arrested for allegedly violating bail by committing multiple state and federal crimes while awaiting trial in two states, U.S. prosecutors alleged in a court document released Wednesday. By Brian Melley. SENT: 500 words, photos. Will be updated from a.m. court hearing.

AIRCRAFT FUEL DUMP

CUDAHY, Calif. — Federal authorities will investigate why an airliner with engine trouble dumped jet fuel over a densely populated area of Southern California while making an emergency return to the airport, dousing dozens of schoolchildren in a smelly vapor. By Stefanie Dazio. SENT: 825 words, photos.

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES-LAWSUIT

SONOMA, Calif. — A county in Northern California wine country is exploring plans to sue a utility over a massive wildfire last fall that combined with rolling power shutoffs caused losses of $725 million. SENT: 425 words, photos.

SOLAR POWER-PONZI SCHEME

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An executive of a San Francisco Bay Area solar energy company pleaded guilty to participating in what federal prosecutors said was a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $1 billion. SENT: 400 words, photos.

ASYLUM-ATTORNEY ACCESS

SAN DIEGO — A federal judge ruled that some asylum-seekers who fear waiting in Mexico for U.S. immigration court hearings must have access to attorneys before and during a key interview to determine if they can stay in the U.S. until their claims are decided. SENT: 300 words, photos.

ELECTION SECURITY-CAMPAIGNS

WASHINGTON — A major U.S. web infrastructure and security company will provide free support to federal election campaigns to help thwart any repeats of the 2016 effort by Russian agents to steal and leak sensitive campaign emails and documents. SENT: 300 words, photos.

PROPERTY KICKBACK SCHEME

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former Fannie Mae employee was sentenced in Southern California to more than six years in prison for arranging discounted sales of Fannie Mae-owned properties to herself and real estate brokers in exchange for cash kickbacks, federal prosecutors said. SENT: 200 words.

NEWPORT BEACH JEWELRY HEIST

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A 54-year-old California woman was arrested after authorities say pulled a large kitchen knife on staff at a jewelry store and stole $2 million worth of their merchandise. SENT: 275 words.

FACEBOOK-NUDITY NUANCES

SAN FRANCISCO — The unclothed human body accounts for the bulk of the material Facebook removes from its service and some people are not happy. By Barbara Ortutay. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein and his lawyers met with prosecutors behind closed doors for about an hour on Wednesday morning as they worked to whittle down the pool of prospective jurors based on their responses on a screening questionnaire. By Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 300 words, photos, video.

WNBA-CBA

NEW YORK — The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. By Doug Feiberg. SENT: 900 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

— DESERT PARK-HUMAN BONES — Skeletal remains found last month in Southern California's Joshua Tree National Park were identified as a 51-year-old Canadian man, officials said.

UPCOMING TOMORROW:

— No event coverage planned.

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