World’s deadliest mushroom causing illnesses, fatalities in California
One of the most poisonous mushrooms is blooming across California. Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap…
Pilots fear an imminent crash. Burbank Airport safety is scrutinized
Those bumpy and rough landings and takeoffs out of Hollywood Burbank Airport are the chatter of legendary social…
Gavin Newsom’s slick, bumpy, uniquely California story
Let’s get this out of the way: I can’t stop thinking about Gavin Newsom. I have no choice.…
Fans to new Disney CEO: Cut Disneyland’s prices
The man who ran Disney’s parks and cruise lines ascended to be named chief executive of the storied…
California swim could make history
SAN FRANCISCO — Catherine Breed plans to swim the length of California’s Pacific Coast this summer and she has heard…
Mexicans deported from the U.S. return to find hometowns controlled by narcos
Returning home is always weird, whether the trip is dreamed of or dreaded. Depending on how long a…
Race to replace Newsom lacks a front-runner with primary in 4 months
Who’s going to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom? At this point, it’s anyone’s game. The Golden State’s gubernatorial race…
Rent is finally decreasing in Los Angeles, surrounding county. No joke
Perhaps unnoticed among the issues in this state related to housing affordability is the slight reprieve taking place…
Peet’s shutdowns sadden coffee fans
SAN FRANCISCO — Do you remember a time before carmel vanilla lattes? Before coffee presses and pour overs? Before grinding…
A remote fire lookout worker fights for his job
Two and a half hours north of Sacramento — halfway from anywhere — an ancient metal and wood…
Tiny Imperial could be home to state’s biggest data center
Giant computer data centers that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are popping up around California, as are…
Hip L.A. loves this family-run hardware store
The Urban Dictionary offers many definitions for the noun “baller,” including this one: “An individual with status derived…