San Diego

Hamas and Fatah are near an agreement on who will oversee postwar Gaza

By SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN, Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war. It would effectively end Hamas’ rule and could help advance ceasefire talks with Israel. The rival factions have made several failed attempts to reconcile since Hamas seized power in Gaza in 2007. Israel has meanwhile ruled out any postwar role in Gaza for either Hamas or Fatah, which dominates the Western-backed Palestinian Authority. Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union. A Palestinian Authority official on Tuesday confirmed that a preliminary agreement had been reached following weeks of negotiations in Cairo. The official said the committee would have 12-15 members, most of them from Gaza. It would report to the Palestinian Authority, which is headquartered in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and work with local and international parties to facilitate humanitarian assistance and reconstruction. A Hamas official said that Hamas and Fatah had agreed on the general terms

Sacramento

GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park. The recall adds certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks to a February recall of 323,000 heavy duty pickups. Only trucks with a manual gate and power lock and release are affected. The company says in documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that water can get into the electronic gate release switches, causing the gates to unlatch. If that happens, cargo can fall into the road and become a hazard. The trucks in the new recall were added after the company found 237 field reports of tailgates opening unexpectedly. Until repairs are made, GM says owners should check to make sure the gate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touch pad switch assemblies with new ones that are more resistant to water. Owners will be notified by letter starting on Jan. 13.

Sacramento

China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle, lashing back at U.S. limits on semiconductor-related exports. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips. Such chips are needed for advanced applications. The ratcheting up of trade restrictions comes as President-elect Donald Trump has been threatening to sharply raise tariffs on imports from China and other countries, potentially intensifying simmering tensions over trade and technology. China’s Foreign Ministry also issued a vehement reproof. “China has lodged stern protests with the U.S. for its update of the semiconductor export control measures, sanctions against Chinese companies, and malicious suppression of China’s technological progress,” Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said in a routine briefing Tuesday. “I want to reiterate that China firmly opposes the U.S. overstretching the concept of national security, abuse of export control measures

Sacramento

South Korean president declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activities

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” It wasn’t immediately clear how Yoon’s step would affect the country’s governance and democracy. The move drew immediate opposition from politicians, including the leader of his own conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision “wrong” and vowed to “stop it with the people.” Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon’s announcement “illegal and unconstitutional.” People watch a TV screen showing South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s televised briefing at a bus terminal in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) “Through this martial law, I will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea, which is falling into the depths of national ruin,” Yoon said during a televised speech, invoking South Korea’s formal name. “I will

Far North

Music Tonight: Tuesday, Dec. 3

Multi-instrumentalists, Grammy winners and married duo Mark and Maggie O’Connor bring their bluegrass and beyond virtuosity to the Van Duzer Theatre tonight at 7 p.m., where they will showcase Mark’s holiday vision, An Appalachian Christmas. The title rather says it all but still, there’s a frisson between the players as they trade off instrumental and vocal performances written to evoke the traditions of the mountain fiddle reels married to the sound and spirit of Christmas. This is a fine gig to kick off the yuletide season ($50 general, $15 far balcony)…

Los Angeles

South Korea president declares martial law, cites “communist forces”

Updated on: December 3, 2024 / 10:15 AM EST / CBS/AFP Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key Biden says South Korea, Japan alliance is key to countering North Korea, Russia 02:02 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law” Tuesday, accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities. “To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law,” Yoon said in a live televised address to the nation. “With no regard for the livelihoods of the people, the opposition party has paralyzed governance solely for the sake of impeachments, special investigations, and shielding their leader from justice,” he added. South Korea’s National Assembly was sealed Tuesday after Yoon’s declaration, the country’s Yonhap news agency reported.  Helicopters were seen landing on the roof of the building in Seoul, in live television footage aired by broadcasters. Police stand guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 3, 2024

Los Angeles

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for “The Return” after nearly 30 years

Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for “The Return” after nearly 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in “The Return,” a retelling of Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. They join “CBS Mornings Plus.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Trump says he will attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris this weekend

The first look inside Notre Dame after the fire The first look inside the Notre Dame cathedral after the fire 01:57 President-elect Donald Trump said late Monday that he will travel to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral , a grand celebration set to take place this weekend.  “It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” Notre Dame was damaged in a fire that raged for 12 hours on April 15, 2019, nearly destroying the iconic 1,200-year-old church. Although experts said at the time that the restoration could take up to 40 years, Macron vowed to rebuild in five years. “The decision to rebuild Notre Dame was about

Los Angeles

Missouri man faces execution in girl’s murder after governor denies clemency

Missouri is set to execute a man Tuesday night for the sexual assault and murder of a fourth-grade girl who called him “Uncle Chris” in 2007. Gov. Mike Parson denied his clemency petition earlier this week and the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his request to hear an appeal, clearing the way for the procedure to go forward. Christopher Collings, 49, will receive a lethal injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre. Missouri uses high doses of a single drug, pentobarbital, to carry out executions. The heavy sedative is typically used to euthanize animals. Collings was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Rowan Ford, his friend David Spears’ 9-year-old stepdaughter, in a crime that Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and others have described as “vile, horrible and inhumane.” On the evening of Nov. 2, 2007, Spears was drinking with Collings and another friend, Nathan Mahurin, at his home in Stella, a small village in southwestern Missouri, while the young girl slept and her mother worked an overnight shift at Walmart, court records show. The men relocated at one point to Collings’ trailer in

Bay Area

TasteFood: The ever-popular stuffed mushroom party appetizer gets an upgrade

Stuffed mushrooms are an eternally popular party appetizer, but these are stuffed with duxelles, a mushroom mixture that celebrates the flavor of that fungi. (Lynda Balslev for Tastefood) By Lynda Balslev, Columnist | Columnist PUBLISHED: December 3, 2024 at 6:45 AM PST Celebrate the noble mushroom by filling those caps with a duxelle that showcases its umami goodness. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

San Diego

Joe Biden ducks questions on his decision to pardon his son Hunter

By WILL WEISSERT, COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday ducked questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal as he was making his first presidential trip to Angola. Dismissing shouted questions with a laugh during a meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço at the presidential palace, Biden said to the Angolan delegation “welcome to America.” Biden was not scheduled to take questions from the press during his trip to Africa, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday, and he has largely avoided any interaction with reporters since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last month. Biden’s decision to offer his son a blanket pardon for actions over the past 11 years has sparked a political uproar in Washington, after the president repeatedly told the public he would not use his extraordinary powers for the benefit of his family members. And Biden claimed that his own Justice Department had presided over a “miscarriage of justice” in prosecuting his son. The reversal drew criticism from many Democrats, who are working to calibrate their

Bay Area

Caller concerned that man was stealing furniture from Netflix headquarters

Nov. 29 PETTY THEFT: 10:29 a.m. at 76 Gas on Los Gatos Boulevard. A man told police that he was being attacked and someone was stealing cigarettes before the line disconnected. PETTY THEFT: 11:02 p.m. at Watkins Way. A caller reported that someone stole a package with a box of chocolates and an advent calendar worth about $250. Nov. 28 PETTY THEFT: 2:54 p.m. at Starbucks on North Santa Cruz Avenue. Someone stole the tip jar from the store and left on foot. Nov. 27 BURGLARY: 8:44 a.m. on Walker Street. A caller reported a carpet extractor machine worth “a few thousand” was stolen. Nov. 26 NOISE DISTURBANCE: 8:59 p.m. at Daves Avenue School. A caller told police that they heard a loud noise and said it sounded like someone was causing “destruction.” Nov. 25 SUSPICIOUS PERSON: 12:31 a.m. at Netflix on Albright Way. A caller reported that they were worried that a man standing in front of the building’s lobby would try to steal furniture. Originally Published: December 3, 2024 at 6:36 AM PST

Bay Area

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! Iberia Airlines suspends a $4,005 ticket credit

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I canceled a recent flight on Iberia Airlines, and the airline offered me a $4,005 ticket credit, which was valid until Nov. 4. But when I tried to book a new flight, Iberia rejected the ticket voucher code. After several calls with their customer service department, I received an email saying the voucher was suspended “due to security issues.” Christopher Elliott, the Travel Troubleshooter  Iberia instructed me to file a complaint on the website, which I did. I received an email saying I’d hear back in seven days, which did not happen. I’ve made over 11 calls to Iberia since then. Representatives have repeatedly promised me a replacement voucher, but they have never sent me one. Meanwhile, I paid $3,952 for a new ticket. I want Iberia to pay me the full value of the voucher or reimburse me for the new flight and issue a voucher for the balance. — Thomas Kush, Boston ANSWER: Iberia wasn’t wrong to suspend your ticket credit, but it should have quickly restored it. Why do I support the airline’s decision to freeze your ticket credit?

Sacramento

CN Traveler’s top travel destinations for 2025 include a real-life Land of the Lotus Eaters

It’s that time of year again. No, no, not jingle bell season. It’s “irresistible destinations for the new year” season, when every travel site offers up a where-to-go list. This week, Conde Nast Traveler is throwing its Santa hat in the ring with “The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025.” Related Articles Travel | New York state highlights can’t-miss holiday sites and attractions Travel | Holiday travel: Tahoe’s Truckee is a magical, cozy winter destination Travel | How the way we travel has changed since the pandemic Travel | Election results are impacting travelers’ 2025 international trip plans Travel | Crazy cleaning fees have pushed once-loyal Airbnb travelers back to hotels It’s a diverse list with everything from Greenland — “once a feather in only the most seasoned travelers’ caps,” the CN Traveler editors say — to the Great Barrier Reef. Greenland’s Nuuk airport expansion makes travel easier, they point out, with more flights bound there in the new year. Ho Chi Minh City gets a shout out on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. In Germany, just south of Bonn, the

Los Angeles

Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now

Why the Syrian civil war is reigniting now – CBS News Watch CBS News Syria’s army and its allies are reported to have confronted an attack by forces affiliated with the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in the north of the country. This comes after rebel fighters over the weekend took control of most of Aleppo. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more on why the fighting in Syria is heating up again. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Deputies in Illinois rescue pregnant woman whose car wouldn’t stop

Deputies in Illinois rescue pregnant woman whose car wouldn’t stop – CBS News Watch CBS News Video shows sheriff deputies in Illinois helped rescue a pregnant woman who called 911 after her car would not stop as she pressed the brakes. The runaway car was traveling about 30 mph toward a lake as a 911 dispatcher tried to guide the woman to safety before a deputy could stop her vehicle. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night

Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night – CBS News Watch CBS News A drunk driver pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a car crash that killed a bride on her wedding night in South Carolina in 2023. Investigators say Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone when she crashed into the newlyweds’ golf cart. A toxicology report found her blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Monday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

What to know about Travel Tuesday deals

What to know about Travel Tuesday deals – CBS News Watch CBS News In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there’s an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel deals available on Travel Tuesday than there were on Cyber Monday or Black Friday. Transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has details on the deals. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Taco Bell adding photo booth experience to its drive-thrus nationwide for a limited time

Select Taco Bell drive-thrus nationwide will be transformed into a “one of a kind” photo booth experience to capture fans’ everyday “Live Mas” moments. Taco Bell rewards members in California, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Florida will be able to participate in the drive-thru photo booth experience. Some of the photos could end up in Taco Bell’s upcoming commercial during the Super Bowl, according to the chain. Iconic Taco Bell items from previous decades returning to 3 Southern California stores “Every day in our drive-thrus, we see moments that are so uniquely ‘our fans’ – the moments, the memories, and the energy that makes Taco Bell who we are,” Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery said in a statement. “That’s why, for our return to football’s biggest stage, we’re sidelining the celebrities and turning the camera on the fans who already make Taco Bell what it is.” The photo booth experience will be available at these locations for a limited time: Dec. 3 to Dec. 5: 1604 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90019 Dec. 4 to Dec. 6: 17565 E. Bagley Road, Middleburg

Los Angeles

Tesla slams head-on into L.A. Metro bus in Rancho Park

An investigation is underway after a Tesla crashed head-on into a Metro bus in the Rancho Park neighborhood of Los Angeles early Tuesday morning. Video taken shortly after midnight showed both the Tesla and the bus with major front-end damage. Witnesses said the Metro bus was parked on the street when the Tesla slammed into it. A Tesla crashed head-on into an MTA bus in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2024. (TNLA) The bus driver was believed to be the only person on the bus at the time of the crash. The conditions of both drivers were unclear. There was no immediate word on what may have caused the crash.

Los Angeles

1 killed when pursuit ends in violent rollover crash in Orange County

One person died and four others were injured when a pursuit came to a tragic end in Orange County’s Fountain Valley Monday night. It was unclear when the chase began but around 10 p.m. the suspect’s pickup truck slammed into another vehicle and overturned at Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street. Video from the scene showed a white BMW was badly damaged in the crash. A pursuit ended in a rollover crash in Fountain Valley on Dec. 2, 2024. (TNLA) Fountain Valley police confirmed that one person was killed with at least four others injured and taken to area hospitals. It was unclear which vehicle the deceased person was in at the time of the crash. The driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody. There was no immediate word on what prompted the pursuit.