5 California Things to Know for Today

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

1. JEWISH RITUAL

Judge tosses animal-rights group’s suit against synagogue that practices slaughter of chickens.

2. LSD CREATOR

Chemist Nicholas Sand, who co-created legendary version of acid known as “Orange Sunshine” during 1960s, dies.

3. APPLE-QUALCOMM

Manufacturers that build iPhones and iPads are being drawn in to escalating dispute with chipmaker.

4. DUCKS-PREDATORS

Nashville rallies, beats Anaheim 2-1 to take 2-1 Western finals lead.

5. WARRIORS-SPURS

Stephen Curry had 29 points as Golden State Warriors trounced San Antonio for a 136-100 rout and 2-0 lead.