Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a…
Letters to the Editor: You can’t blame Trump for California’s high-speed rail missteps
Jan. 1, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: The statement by a California High-Speed Rail Authority spokesperson…
Michael Abatti, charged with killing wife, held on $5.5-million bail
A prominent Imperial Valley farmer charged with killing his estranged wife was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where…
Winter storm forces another closure for Angeles Crest Highway
A portion of Angeles Crest Highway is closed after winter storms damaged the winding mountain road that affords…
L.A. car thief abandoned toddler, dog at crime scene; no one has claimed them, officials say
Los Angeles city officials are asking for the public’s help identifying a toddler who was left behind by…
Three hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy. Harsh weather blocks recovery
Three people died on Mt. Baldy and powerful Santa Ana winds have prevented helicopters from recovering their bodies,…
California drops suit seeking to reinstate bullet train federal funds
OAKLAND — California last week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government’s withdrawing of…
Maine fire damages historic Portland waterfront and several boats
A fire tore through the historic Old Port waterfront in Portland, Maine, the day after Christmas, damaging aging…
Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster kills 16-year-old, injures 4 others
A 16-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured during a Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster, authorities…
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for bullet train
California this week dismissed a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government’s withdrawing of…
H-1B visa fee upheld by Federal judge
A federal judge said the Trump administration can move ahead with a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa…
California woman charged with murder in Melodee Buzzard’s death
A California woman has been charged with murder after the remains of her missing 9-year-old daughter were found…