3 revelations from the Trevor Bauer Times exhibitions

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Hello and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Tuesday July 27. I am Justin Ray.

Trigger warning: This bulletin deals with sexual violence.

I am not a great sportsman. But Times sports reporter Mike DiGiovanna posted a deep dive into Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer that captivated me. Bauers’ career is in freefall after a woman claims to have assaulted her during two sexual encounters. Through his agent, Bauer denied the allegations, saying the encounters were consensual.

Bauer was put on administrative leave with pay following non-disciplinary action by Major League Baseball and he remained there while the organization investigates whether he violated its common policy on domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Meanwhile, the Pasadena Police Department is conducting a separate investigation into a possible criminal assault charge.

Three revelations from DiGiovannas’ report stood out:

The allegations made Bauer an outcast in his own clubhouse. None of his teammates have spoken publicly about him or taken up his defense. But DiGiovanna gives us a glimpse of what’s going on behind the scenes: Two people familiar with the dynamics of the Dodgers clubhouse, who are not allowed to speak publicly about the situation, have said a majority of players do not want to in any way the return of Bauer. Bauer was a controversial choice from the start. He had a history of harassing and bullying women online, mocking transgender people and spreading conspiracy theories, writes DiGiovanna. But its durability and reliability allowed the team to ignore its internet controversies. A prolific user of Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, Bauer has not posted on social media since the allegations surfaced. The Bauers case also raises questions about the team vetting process and the decision to hire him. Andrew Friedman, the president of baseball operations for the Dodgers, said background checks included conversations with former teammates, coaches, clubhouse staff and athletic coaches from Bauers Arizona, Cleveland and Cincinnati, where Bauer has already played. Additionally, Friedman and team chairman Stan Kasten had several conversations with Bauer about his use of social media.

DiGiovanna explains much more in her article, including the troubling allegations against Bauer, a text message exchange that Bauers representatives provided to The Times, and the Instagram post that started it all. You can find the full story here.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24 hours a day at (800) 656-4673.

And now here’s what’s happening across California.

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A city grappling with the dehumanization and injustices of its past. Over a century ago, Antioch was home to Chinese until white residents burned down their neighborhood. Authorities recently acknowledged past injustice by apologizing to early Chinese immigrants and their descendants. The city will also create a historic Chinatown district and fund murals and museum exhibits commemorating the city’s Asian history. Journalist Anh Do explains what we know about the events that took place before the fire, and the mayor at the center of the city’s accounts. Los Angeles Times

The Chinese built tunnels under Antioch because they were prohibited by law from going out after sunset.

(Mengshin Lin / For the Times)

The Dixie Fire burns nearly 200,000 acres, doubling in size in a matter of days. What became the 15th largest fire in California history doubled in size in less than a week, destroying homes in its wake. The massive Dixie fire in Butte and Plumas counties north of Sacramento reached nearly 200,000 acres on Monday morning, according to an incident report. It is 22% content. More than 5,400 personnel attacked the blaze 24 hours a day, installing containment lines and adding emergency lines to help. Los Angeles Times

The restaurant calls for unvaccinated diners to push back COVID precautions. Some establishments require proof of vaccination. Well, the Basilicos restaurant in Huntington Beach is asking for proof that customers haven’t been vaccinated. We have zero tolerance for betrayal and anti-American stupidity, says a sign on the Italian restaurant. Los Angeles Times

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POLICY AND GOVERNMENT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has denounced leading Tories, including Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in a rare public rebuke as COVID-19 spreads again in California and adds political pressure on the governor ahead of the election in reminder. Were exhausted by the right-wing echo chamber that perpetuates misinformation around the vaccine, its effectiveness and safety, Newsom said on Monday. Los Angeles Times

California state and health workers will soon be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with those who remain unvaccinated subject to a regular testing regimen, officials said Monday. The new directive is not a vaccination mandate, like the one announced for municipal workers in some areas of the state, but effectively removes the honor system in which some workers were able to self-certify from their vaccination status. Los Angeles Times

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Ramil, a 9-year-old male snow leopard from the San Diego Zoo, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the facility said. Zoo staff first tested the animals’ stool for the virus after noticing last week that he had a cough and runny nose. In a statement, the zoo said the keepers were monitoring Ramil and his symptoms had not progressed. San Diego Union-Tribune

THE CULTURE OF CALIFORNIA

The California herb is Beyonc de la ganja. A new report from Bloomberg explains that California weed is nationally recognized for being in a league of its own, making it well positioned to dominate the market if / when it becomes federal legal. The California product will look like Napa wines, said Kyle Kazanan, general manager of Santa Barbara-based weed grower Glass House Brands. Kazan notes that in the New York illicit market, some products are labeled as California brands and are more expensive. Bloomberg

Norman Y. Mineta International Airport in San Jose is receiving nearly $ 55.5 million from the federal government to help it recover from COVID-19. Funding for the grant comes from the American Rescue Plan, a $ 1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress to help the country recover from the pandemic. President Biden signed it into law in March. The city-owned airport saw a 53% drop in passenger numbers in early April this year compared to before the pandemic. KRON4

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ALMANAC OF CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles: it’s going to be hot! 93. San Diego: Good weather for a hike! 78. San Francisco: Cloudy, 75 years old. San José: 86. Fresno: Girl, say a lot. 103. Sacramento: 97.

AND FINALLY

Californian memory today comes from Ruth Deshazer:

I have only fond memories of my youth in Glendale in the 1950s … Coyotes at night in the dry reservoir behind our hillside house; trips to Baskin-Robbins in Pasadena for Sunday night ice cream cones (in pajamas); watching reels of film in a neighbor’s house showing The Flintstones before their television debut; sea ​​urchins at Catalina Island where we floated on transparent rafts … It was the golden age of Southern California and I miss it!

If you have a Golden State memory or story, please share it with us. (Please limit your story to 100 words.)

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