Scores of masked people described as anarchists attacked a group of demonstrators during Berkeley rally.
From the Washington Post's KYLE SWENSON: "Their faces hidden behind black bandannas and hoodies, about a 100 anarchists and antifa — “anti-fascist” — barreled into a protest Sunday afternoon in Berkeley’s Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park."
"Jumping over plastic and concrete barriers, the group melted into a larger crowd of around 2,000 that had marched peacefully throughout the sunny afternoon for a “Rally Against Hate” gathering."
"Shortly after, violence began to flare. A pepper-spray wielding Trump supporter was smacked to the ground with homemade shields. Another was attacked by five black-clad antifas, each windmilling kicks and punches into a man desperately trying to protect himself. A conservative group leader retreated for safety behind a line of riot police as marchers chucked water bottles, shot off pepper spray and screamed “fascist go home!”
Meanwhile, police said they identified 13 people who arrested during the violence at the Berkeley rally.
From the Chronicle's DEMIAN BULWA: "Berkeley police have identified 13 people who were arrested Sunday amid violence at Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park, where those who showed up for a loosely organized right-wing rally were driven out — and at times beaten — by a mob of masked anarchists."
"Police reported that six people, including an officer, were injured, and that two of them were taken to hospitals. Many of the people arrested were jailed."
READ MORE: Masked anarchists violently rout right-wing demonstrators -- Chronicle's LIZZIE JOHNSON, ERIN ALLDAY, MICHAEL CABANATUAN AND NANETTE AZIMOV; Violence breaks out at Berkeley protest -- LA Times' JAMES QUEALLY, PAIGE ST. JOHN, BENJAMIN ORESKES AND DAVID ZAHNISER; Police make arrests as demonstrators face off at chaotic Berkeley protest -- Mercury News' PATRICK MAY, CASEY TOLAN AND THOMAS PEELE.
Southern California to be under the broiler this week; heat wave could set records
Daily News' ALICIA ROBINSON: "As Southern Californians wrap up their summer vacations, the summer heat is making a return, with potential for some record-breaking temperatures in Southern California on Monday and Tuesday."
"In the Inland Empire, Riverside’s high on Monday could surpass the record of 108 that has stood since 1981, while Lake Elsinore could come close to its records of 110 on Monday and 111 on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures near or over 110 degrees are in the forecast at least through Wednesday for the Inland valleys."
"In the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, triple-digit highs are predicted starting Monday and possibly lasting until the weekend, while the Los Angeles County coast will be in the mid-80s to low 90s to start the week before settling into the 80s through the weekend."
They are called "ghost guns" because they carry no identfying marks. And police say they are on the increase.
From the UNION-TRIBUNE'S KRISTINA DAVIS: "They are hand-built in homes and shared workshops, using mail-order parts and drilling machines that range from the rudimentary to the complex. They don’t bear the serial numbers of licensed manufacturers. They are untraceable, hence their nickname: “ghost guns.”
"In just the past few years, the advancement and availability of milling and 3-D printing technology has made it easier than ever to build your own guns."
"While not illegal on the face of it, authorities have grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a growing black market that sidesteps state and federal gun laws regulating everything from background checks to banned weapons."
Trump's business sought deal on a Trump Tower in Moscow while he ran for president.
WaPo's CAROL D LEONNIG/TOM HAMBURGER/ROSALIND S HELDERMAN: "While Donald Trump was running for president in late 2015 and early 2016, his company was pursuing a plan to develop a massive Trump Tower in Moscow, according to several people familiar with the proposal and new records reviewed by Trump Organization lawyers."
"As part of the discussions, a Russian-born real estate developer urged Trump to come to Moscow to tout the proposal and suggested that he could get President Vladimir Putin to say "great things" about Trump, according to several people who have been briefed on his correspondence."
"The developer, Felix Sater, predicted in a November 2015 email that he and Trump Organization leaders would soon be celebrating - both one of the biggest residential projects in real estate history and Donald Trump's election as president, according to two of the people with knowledge of the exchange."
READ MORE related to Beltway: Mexico says it won't renogotiate NAFTA with President Trump via Twitter -- LA Times' PATRICK J. MCDONNELL
Trump promotes book by controversial sheriff and campaign supporter -- LA Times' ALEX WIGGLESWORTH
Battered by Harvey, Houston braces for even more flooding
AP's MICHAEL GRACZYK: "Officials released more water from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey early Monday in a move aimed at protecting the city's downtown from devastating floods but that could still endanger thousands of homes, even as the nation's fourth-largest city braced for more rain."
"Harvey, which made landfall late Friday as a Category 4 hurricane and has lingered dropping heavy rain as a tropical storm, sent devastating floods pouring into Houston on Sunday. The rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help."
"Residents living near the Addicks and Barker reservoirs — that were designed to prevent flooding in downtown Houston — were warned Sunday that a controlled release from both reservoirs would cause additional street flooding that could spill into homes. Rising water levels and continuing rain was putting pressure on the dams that could cause a failure without the release. Harris and Fort Bend county officials advised residents to pack their cars Sunday night and wait for daylight Monday to leave."
READ MORE related to Hurricane Harvey: Rescuers pluck hundreds from rising floodwaters in Houston -- AP's MICHAEL GRACZYK
Fire officials at a small community in Sacramento County fear pulling out of CalPERS could bankrupt the district.
From ED MENDEL in Calpensions: "A worried Herald Fire Protection District board discussed the possibility last week that the fee for leaving CalPERS may be around $400,000, an amount some members fear could push the small district in southern Sacramento County into bankruptcy."
"Earlier this month, Transparent California reported that the suburban Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District has 216 retirees receiving annual pensions of $100,000 or more, and a dozen of those are $200,000 or more."
"Sacramento Metropolitan was formed from 16 smaller fire districts, several in rural areas similar to Herald. How the large consolidated district and tiny Herald evolved in such drastically different ways might make a good case study of local government efficiency."
Uber selects Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO
The Chronicle's MARISSA LANG/CAROLYN SAID: "In a surprise move late Sunday, Uber’s board of directors picked Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of online travel company Expedia, to take over the embattled ride-hailing company."
"Assuming Khosrowshahi takes the top job, he will fill a spot that has been left vacant for more than two months after the departure of co-founder Travis Kalanick amid accusations of rampant sexism, mistreatment of employees and unethical practices at the company."
"A 48-year-old Iranian American businessman, Khosrowshahi has served at the helm of Expedia since 2005, during which time the company expanded its global presence to 60 countries."
