By Jody Godoy Feb 27 (Reuters) - California has a lot to lose if Paramount Skydance buys Warner Bros Discovery and could stand in the way of a deal, while Paramount's deep political connections to the Trump administration are expected to smooth the path to federal regulatory approval.

David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.

A new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) revealed where the primary stands a bit over three months ahead of election day. It found a tight race between the leading candidates who are separated by only a tiny margin.

Friday’s winter heat wave has pushed temperatures to record-breaking highs in Southern California, according to KTLA weather anchor Kaj Goldberg.