California News Digest 1:30 pm

Hello! 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, [email protected], or to the AP-San Francisco bureau at 415-495-1708, [email protected]. John Antczak is on the Los Angeles news desk, followed by Robert Jablon. Olga Rodriguez is on the San Francisco news desk. AP-California News Editor Frank Baker can be reached at 213-346-3134 or [email protected].

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TOP STORIES:

SKI RESORT AVALANCHE

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — One person died and another was seriously injured Friday in an avalanche at a Northern California ski resort, authorities said. SENT: 370 words, photo. UPCOMING: 550 photos, video by 3:30 p.m.

CALIFORNIA-HOMELESS FUND

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hospital giant Kaiser Permanente and insurer Blue Shield of California on Friday pledged $25 million to a new state fund aimed at getting people off the streets. SENT: 464 words, photos.

CHINA OUTBREAK-AIRPORT SCREENING

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials announced Friday that they will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two, prompting worries about a new international outbreak. By Mike Stobbe. SENT: 960 words, photo.

UC-FEE HIKES

The University of California is considering annual tuition increases over five years under a sweeping plan to raise more money for financial aid and campus needs. SENT: 350 words.

STATE GOVERNMENT / POLITICS:

CALIFORNIA-FOSSIL FUELS

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California increased its efforts Friday to keep the federal government from allowing oil and gas drilling on more than 1 million acres of public land, suing to block the Trump administration from issuing new permits in the central part of the state. By Don Thompson. SENT: 416 words.

With:

— KIDS SUE-CLIMATE CHANGE — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by 21 young people who claimed the U.S. government's climate policy harms them and jeopardizes their future. By Gillian Flaccus. SENT: 599 words, photo.

ELECTION 2020-BLOOMBERG-CLIMATE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new buildings to produce zero carbon emissions by 2025 as part of clean energy plans he released this week. By Kathleen Ronayne. SENT: 603 words, photos.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA:

— INMATE SLAIN — One inmate fatally stabbed another prisoner and critically wounded a third at a central California prison, officials said Friday.

— OFFICER-RAPE CHARGES — A former northern California police officer convicted of raping five women while on duty was sentenced to 81 years to life in prison.

— KIDNAPPED GIRL — Northern California authorities are searching yard by yard and stopping motorists to search cars as they look for a man who allegedly kidnapped his 1-year-old daughter near the popular Santa Cruz beach boardwalk.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:

AIRCRAFT FUEL DUMP

LOS ANGELES — Four teachers are suing after a commercial airliner with engine trouble dumped jet fuel over a densely populated area, including several schools, during an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport, their attorney said Friday. By Stefanie Dazio. SENT: 542 words, photos. UPCOMING: Will be updated.

DESERT GRAVES-SENTENCING

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A man convicted of killing a family of four with a sledgehammer and burying their bodies in the California desert was expected to learn Friday whether he will face the death penalty but during his sentencing hearing he sought to fire his attorney. SENT: 319 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from ongoing hearing.

Also:

— CHICKEN TRUCK OVERTURNS — A truckload of chickens tipped onto its side on a Southern California freeway early Friday, spilling birds out of cages and leaving others trapped in cages. Photos.

BUSINESS:

TESLA-UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

DETROIT — The U.S. government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicle models can suddenly accelerate on their own. By Tom Krisher. SENT: 732 words, photos.

ENTERTAINMENT:

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

NEW YORK — A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they had already made up their minds about the disgraced Hollywood mogul. By Tom Hays and Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 780 words, photos.

TV-HILLARY CLINTON

PASADENA, Calif. — Hillary Rodham Clinton has advice for Democratic voters faced with an unsettled field of presidential contenders: pick a winner. Clinton, who won a majority of votes in the 2016 election but lost to GOP candidate Donald Trump in the electoral tally, made her comments Friday during a Q&A session with TV critics about a new Hulu documentary on her life and career, “Hillary.” By Lynn Elber. SENT: 444 words, photos.

Also:

— SAG AWARDS-PRESENTERS — Scarlett Johansson, Sterling K. Brown and Taika Waititi will be up for Screen Actors Guild Awards and also handing them out at Sunday’s ceremony. Photos.

SPORTS:

FBN--RODGERS VS SHERMAN

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two of the best at their jobs will meet once again in the NFC championship game when Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers must decide how much to challenge San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 3 p.m.

FBN--PRO PICKS

Pro Picks is surprised. Consider that the NFC title game is a matchup of the conferences's top two seeds. The spread favors host San Francisco (14-3) over Green Bay (also 14-3) by 7 1-2 points. By Barry Wilner. SENT: 673 words, photos.

FBC--COLLEGIATE BOWL-COACHES

PASADENA, Calif. — Marvin Lewis and Hue Jackson are back on the sideline as head coaches this week for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 600 words, file photos.

SOC--WOMEN-QUALIFYING

The United States’ roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament will look very similar to the one that won the Women’s World Cup in France, with notable exceptions. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 611 words, photos.

BKN--NBA-JERSEY SALES

NEW YORK — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Dallas’ Luka Doncic are seeing their jerseys sell more briskly than ever, the NBA said Friday when announcing its latest list of most popular merchandise. LeBron James still has the most popular jersey, part of the reason why the Los Angeles Lakers remain atop the team rankings based on sales made at NBAStore.com from October through December. SENT: 240 words, photos.

GLF--THE AMERICAN EXPRESS

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Zac Blair and Murray Grayson took the lead into the second round of The American Express, with Phil Mickelson trying to get into contention in his first start of the year. By John Nicholson. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 7 p.m.

HKN--DUCKS-HURRICANES

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Anaheim Ducks visit the Carolina Hurricanes. UPCOMINNG: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 4:30 p.m.

BKW--T25-CALIFORNIA-OREGON ST

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Eighth-ranked Oregon State hosts California on Friday night. By Gary Horowitz. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

BKW--T25-UCLA-USC

LOS ANGELES — No. 7 UCLA tries to remain the nation's only unbeaten team when it faces USC. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING. 500 words. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

BKC--BETHESDA-CALIFORNIA BAPTIST

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Bethesda plays California Baptist at CBU Events Center. UPCOMING: Games starts at 7 p.m.

Also:

— BBN—CUBS-DODGERS TRADE — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Clayton Daniel from the Chicago Cubs on Friday in exchange for right-hander Casey Sadler.

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