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An epic (alleged) water heist in the San Joaquin Valley

Essential California Prosecutors say a local water official orchestrated a decades-long scheme to steal from the Central Valley Project. Some see him as a hydrologic Robin Hood.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  April 29, 2024   View in browser The Delta-Mendota Canal, right, and a parallel canal under the Panoche Water District's control in Firebaugh, Calif. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) By Ryan Fonseca Good morning. It's Monday, April 29 . Here's what you need to know to start your day. Feds accuse former irrigation manager of decades-long water theft Hundreds of pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators gathered at UCLA Sunday

'The Boy and the Heron' breaks box office records

Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" is the first original anime film ever to top the domestic box office chart and it marks the acclaimed filmmaker's biggest opening ever in North America.
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'The Boy and the Heron' and 'Godzilla Minus One' break box office records Click to view images

Anime titan Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, "The Boy and the Heron," took the top spot at the weekend box office, breaking records along with another Japanese film, "Godzilla Minus One."

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Commentary: 'Frasier' is more inclusive now, but I still grapple with my love for the show Click to view images

A writer who identifies as a mixed-Black woman considers why she loves "Frasier" despite its lack of diversity, and how she hopes the reboot will continue to develop its new characters.

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Adam Driver shows off his piano skills on 'SNL,' and the cold open mocks antisemitism hearing Click to view images

Adam Driver was seriously silly on "Saturday Night Live," giving viewers his Christmas list while playing the piano in his opening monologue.

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Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' costar, dies at 29 Click to view images

Former TLC reality TV star "Mama June" Shannon announced that her eldest daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, died Dec. 9. The "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" alum was 29.

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Tatum O'Neal shares her 'great sorrow' in tribute to father Ryan O'Neal following his death Click to view images

Tatum O'Neal paid tribute to her late father Ryan O'Neal, with whom she had long had a rocky relationship.

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Gloria Calderón Kellett: Norman Lear gave me the courage to embrace my purpose Click to view images

Writer and producer Gloria Calderón Kellett worked closely with Norman Lear, developing the reboot of his groundbreaking show "One Day at a Time."

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Review: Director John Woo returns with 'Silent Night,' a comeback that yearns for more craziness Click to view images

The stylish filmmaker of such action classics as "The Killer," "Hard Boiled" and "Face/Off" returns with his first Hollywood movie in 20 years, a dour revenger.

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