Fury over Kern County politician avoiding jail for child abuse charges
A mental health diversion granted to a former Kern County politician is coming under fire from numerous California…
Locals wanted to rebuild Pacific Palisades, Altadena. Then the big investors moved in
Last spring, Realtor Teresa Fuller saw signs that the epic task of rebuilding Altadena could be a local…
San Mateo reports child influenza death same week that CDC cuts immunization recommendations
The same week the CDC announced cuts to recommendations for vaccines, San Mateo County reported that an unvaccinated…
On fire anniversary, Palisades and Altadena residents mourn and protest
One year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history erupted just hours apart, survivors commemorated…
Spencer Pratt announces run for L.A. mayor on anniversary of Palisades fire
Spencer Pratt, a reality television star who lost his home in the Palisades fire and then emerged as…
Long Beach’s Casita Bookstore looks to downsize after hectic 2025
Just like for much of the world, 2025 was a rough year for Casita Bookstore in Long Beach.…
Almost 100 drivers caught speeding over 100 mph around New Year’s, CHP says
Nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding over 100 mph by the California Highway Patrol around the New Year’s…
Trump’s use of the National Guard was ‘innovative’? SCOTUS disagrees
Jan. 7, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Before revealing his political wish list for 2026, contributing…
Letters to the Editor: Is a billionaire tax the answer to California’s healthcare woes?
Jan. 7, 2026 5 AM PT To the editor: The debate over the proposed wealth tax on California’s…
Millions at risk of Los Angeles-style wildfires in Australia
Millions of people living on the expanding outskirts of Australia’s major cities face an increasing risk of urban…
Avalanche kills snowmobiler near Lake Tahoe in latest Sierra fatality
A 42-year-old snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche just north of Lake Tahoe on Monday and died, despite…
High flu levels remain in California. How do states compare?
Flu-like activity has now reached “very high” levels in 30 states, an increase of 10 more states than…