Here’s hoping El Niño doesn’t derail California’s wildlife crossing
Oct. 15, 2026 5:30 AM PT To the editor: Millions of avid wildlife advocates are anxiously looking forward…
California beach town watches shoreline vanish as rising seas split North Beach in two
California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of the super El Niño expected in 2026. In San…
California hasn’t rebuilt Long Beach’s storm-hit boardwalk, and 7-foot tides may return
Powerful, hurricane-charged waves could hit Southern California again, threatening further damage to beachfront homes and the public boardwalk…
Fresno County sues its own elections clerk as $7 billion transportation tax fight deepens
Photo Credit: County of Fresno A legal showdown over Fresno County transportation funding is taking shape after county…
California leaders push back as library cuts threaten hours, jobs, and teen support
Long Beach’s budget crunch could soon mean fewer library hours, fewer librarians, and less support for young people…
Nearly 8,500 lose power in California, and PG&E says the cause is still under investigation
Nearly 8,500 San Jose residents lost electricity on August 9, interrupting normal routines across the city. An unplanned…
It’s been a summer of bad news for Mayor Bass. Can she reset the narrative?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was riding relatively high two months ago, weathering pitched challenges from Spencer Pratt…
California businesses watch feral pigs tear up landscaping as food and habitat run short
After days of destruction in a South San Jose business park, several businesses finally figured out that feral…
Homelessness rises again in California city despite millions spent as chronic cases, unemployment spike
Photo Credit: Getty Images Long Beach’s homelessness crisis is continuing to worsen, even after major public spending on…
Long Beach, California, will dip into emergency reserves as tax revenue lags, costs rise
To close this year’s budget gap, Long Beach, California, is drawing on funds usually reserved for crises, even…
California judge says Airbnb must face Los Angeles wildfire price-gouging lawsuit
Photo Credit: Getty Images Airbnb must continue defending itself against a lawsuit alleging the company profited from soaring…
‘We take every case seriously’
A bat carrying rabies was recently found in San Mateo, California, according to local health officials. What’s happening?…