- Associated Press - Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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

1. WILDFIRES

Evacuation orders lifted in San Diego County; all but a handful lifted in Santa Barbara County as conditions improve.



2. GOVERNOR’S RACE

State Republicans face problems in trying to rebrand their party as more inclusive and attuned with the issues that Californians care about.

3. DONALD STERLING

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson says Los Angeles Clippers owner is “living in the stone ages.”

4. DROUGHT

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For first time in decades, water stored behind Friant Dam east of Fresno will be used to help California farmers through the drought.

5. COIT TOWER

After a major renovation and restoration of its historic murals, the San Francisco landmark to reopen to the public.

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