‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations
An exceptionally wet December has contributed to an abundance of death cap mushrooms, or Amanita phalloides, on the…
Litigation over homelessness devolves into a battle of definitions
If a bed in a homeless shelter has been taken, is that bed still “available?” The plaintiffs in…
Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful strain
California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide,…
Foraged mushrooms in California linked to 3 deaths, officials say
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO NEXT. A CALIFORNIA FAMILY IS NOW WARNING OTHERS AFTER THEY GOT…
Long Beach Man, 33, Charged With Trafficking in Case Involving 17-Year-Old
A 33-year-old Long Beach man arrested in Orange County by a human trafficking task force has been charged…
Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders
BOSTON — A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end…
‘Doomsday Plane’ appearance at LAX sparks online worry
The federal government’s Boeing E-4B Nightwatch — a military aircraft known, somewhat alarmingly, as the “Doomsday Plane” —…
Federal court rules against California’s open carry gun ban
Federal court rules against California’s open carry gun ban Updated: 10:46 AM PST Jan 9, 2026 Editorial Standards…
California confirms first measles case for 2026 in San Mateo County
Barely more than a week into the new year, the California Department of Public Health confirmed its first…
Commentary: HBO released an explosive Border Patrol documentary. Why is its star angry?
You’re HBO, and your newest release is an explosive documentary about one of the most controversial sectors of…
Expect to see more coyotes in your neighborhood. Here’s why
If you’ve noticed more coyotes than usual in your neighborhood, it’s because it is the animal’s mating season,…
Brett Favre denies report he has ‘given up hope’ in Parkinson’s battle
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said Wednesday that anyone who says he has thrown in the towel…