SoCal father dies while keeping young son afloat after kayak overturns
A 54-year-old man died while keeping his young son afloat after their kayak capsized in a state lake…
California officials warn against foraging mushrooms after deadly poisonings
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms has killed one adult…
Plans to raise Vincent Thomas Bridge rejected by state
Construction on the Vincent Thomas Bridge near the Port of Los Angeles is slated to begin next month,…
Altadena homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound bear
“Are you the bear guy?” asked the neighbor who walked up Kenneth Johnson’s driveway. Johnson said yes. A…
Ventura County sanctuary kept exotic animals without permits, D.A. says
A Ventura County animal sanctuary has been ordered to pay more than $50,000 in penalties and other fees…
Cal Fire approach to SoCal’s wildfire crisis could make things worse, court says
In a case that calls into question plant clearing techniques that have become fundamental to the California Department…
4 California wolves were eliminated, but there’s a new pack in town
California wildlife officials have confirmed there’s a new wolf pack in the northern part of the state, as…
State finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created…
California’s Pack fire damages homes; firefighting aircraft grounded
A wildfire ignited near Crowley Lake in Mono County on Thursday afternoon, quickly growing to 3,400 acres and…
Feds want to know more about people on food stamps. How Newsom responded
A law that allowed the sharing of limitless amounts of personal data across the state to find people…
Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeps across U.S.
A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is sweeping across the United States — sending greater…
Trees around California Capitol fenced off due to slip hazard
Two trees around the California Capitol and the Annex construction zone are fenced off to protect the community…