- Associated Press - Tuesday, December 27, 2016

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

1. GUN SALES

Officials say sales of semi-automatic rifles have more than doubled in California over last year.



2. RICKY HARRIS

Comedian and actor who had recurring role in Chris Rock’s “Everybody Hates Chris” and voiced characters in hip hop albums dies at 54.

3. TESLA

Japanese electronics company Panasonic and electric car maker Tesla plan to begin production of photovoltaic cells and modules in U.S.

4. MENORAH

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Six-foot-tall, 100-pound brass menorah stolen from San Francisco’s Washington Square Park; police suspect metal thief.

5. HOLIDAY BOWL

After talk of boycott, Minnesota Golden Gophers to play Washington State in San Diego’s Holiday Bowl.

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