Why actor Chris Pine turned to this nonprofit film fund
Actor Chris Pine was just 13 when his family’s finances took a turn and his parents lost their…
Voter trust in U.S. elections drops amid Trump critiques, redistricting, fear of ICE
President Trump and his allies are questioning ballot security. Democrats are warning of unconstitutional federal intervention. Experts and…
Nearly half of L.A County’s pavement may be unnecessary, new map finds
Los Angeles is often described as a concrete jungle, a city shaped by asphalt, parking lots and other…
She was homeless for 10 years. Now, she’s sharing the stories of others who were homeless alongside her. – San Diego Union-Tribune
Over a period of 90 days in 2014, Patricia Williams lost everything. A longtime school teacher in Ohio,…
In Venice, it’s taken nearly a decade to not build low-income housing
I’m not sure we‘ve ever witnessed as weird a standoff as the one playing out in Venice Beach,…
Crown prince urges world to stand with people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich
MUNICH, Germany — Some 250,000 people demonstrated Saturday against Iran’s government on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders…
Protesters in Concord slam ICE operations amid new immigration enforcement fears
CONCORD, Calif. – In Concord, hundreds of people rallied Saturday to protest federal immigration enforcement efforts. “Love Your…
Paradise Hills filmmaker looks to share the love and joy in stories, even when life is tough – San Diego Union-Tribune
Filmmaker J.J. Anderson is grateful. She was trusted with witnessing deeply personal and vulnerable storytelling from an early…
Immigration activists celebrate as ICE agents depart Terminal Island
Federal immigration agents have departed from the Coast Guard site at Terminal Island in San Pedro, which for…
In 50-year fight to protect California’s coast, they’re still at it in their 80s
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — Mike and Patricia McCoy answered the door of their cozy cottage in Imperial Beach, a short…
Commentary: How SoCal became the nation’s dairy queen
Got milk? If you’d asked that question around Southern California even into the 1950s, the answer would have…
Sacramento-area businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
WE’RE HANGING TOUGH AFTER SURGING THERE TO THIRD. ALL RIGHT. IT IS VALENTINE’S DAY EVE, ONE OF THE…