5 California Things to Know for Today

By The Associated Press - Associated Press - Friday, March 4, 2016

Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. TRUMP THREAT

Immigration hearing to determine if Egyptian flight student should be deported after Facebook posting threatens Donald Trump.

2. INMATE DEATH

Three Santa Clara County deputies ordered to stand trial for death of jail inmate.

3. AIR REGULATOR

Job in jeopardy for longtime leader of South Coast Air Quality Management District.

4. TORTOISES

Marine Corps seeks to relocate desert tortoises to stage training exercises near Twentynine Palms.

5. SUPER BLOOM

Rare “super bloom” of wildflowers in Death Valley National Park covers the hottest and driest place in North America with carpet of gold.

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