Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief’s exit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s disaster chief quietly retired in late December amid criticism over the state’s indecisive stance…
California’s dead malls have become magnets for blight and vandalism
For generations, the Westminster Mall operated akin to a town square for central Orange County — a place…
Battle rages over supportive housing in Santa Monica
It was a scene that left residents of this pricey, palm-lined Santa Monica neighborhood flabbergasted. Without warning, some…
Kanye West sues ex-employee over Malibu mansion lien
Kanye West, the rapper now known as Ye, is suing his former project manager and his lawyers, alleging…
Hollywood motel where rock icons stayed burns down
The 120-year-old Craftsman home in the middle of the Hollywood Center Motel had survived earthquakes, flooding, riots, a…
California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety
Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or…
John Mayer and McG on why they bought Hollywood’s Henson Studios
John Mayer calls it “adult day care”: the historic recording studio behind the arched gates on La Brea…
California expands low-cost divorce to more couples, particularly those with kids
Deciding to end a marriage can be difficult, painful and expensive, but the state is giving more couples…
Mel Gibson Announces He Has Split From Rosalind Ross—1 Year After Losing Their Malibu Mansion in California Wildfires
Hollywood heavyweight Mel Gibson and his longtime partner, Rosalind Ross, have announced that they have separated after nine…
Mickey Rourke faces eviction from L.A. home over $60K in unpaid rent
Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay rent. Rourke, whose birth…
George Clooney, wife Amal and twins get French citizenship
George Clooney, wife Amal Clooney and their 8-year-old twins are officially citizens of France, as of the day…
L.A. fire cleanups reports describe repeated violations, illegal dumping allegation
The primary federal contractor entrusted with purging fire debris from the Eaton and Palisades fires may have illegally…