Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:
1. BOB THOMAS
Longtime Associated Press writer and dean of Hollywood reporters who covered a record 66 Oscar ceremonies, reported on the biggest stars, from Clark Gable to Tom Cruise, dies at 92.
2. HEALTH OVERHAUL
About 924,000 people have signed up for insurance plans through California’s health care exchange; enrollment deadline looms.
3. SPACEX LAUNCH
California-based SpaceX postpones cargo ship launch to space station for two weeks.
4. YOSEMITE OVERHAUL
New plan will restrict visitor parking along Tuolumne River.
5. GOVERNOR’S RACE
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Donnelly says sudden departure of campaign manager will not hamper push to energize activists during this weekend’s GOP convention.
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