Rare Central Valley tornado outbreak: four twisters strike in five hours
Tornadoes aren’t completely out of the question in California’s Central Valley. Over the last century, the region has…
Commentary: 90 minutes, 6 gubernatorial candidates, zero big moments — but some differences that matter
Two of our esteemed gubernatorial candidates, the cowboy and the dilettante, apparently could not find ties for the…
L.A.’s shelters need spray/neuter programs, not more employees
To the editor: Sadly, this generous grant from Best Friends and the American Society for the Prevention of…
In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets
It’s not clear who was the instigator when, several months ago, Amanda Ponce got into an altercation with…
Springs fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters
The Springs Fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forced evacuations. Here…
LA Shelter Dogs Fly to Chicago
As part of a desperate effort to make room in local shelters for some of the more than…
Dogs Rescued from Lake Hughes Property Being Flown to Chicago for Adoption
As part of a desperate effort to make room in local shelters for some of the more than…
LA Shelter Dogs Fly to Chicago Area for Adoption
As part of a desperate effort to make room in local shelters for some of the more than…
LA Shelter Dogs Being Flown to Chicago Area to Free Up Space
As part of a desperate effort to make room in local shelters for some of the more than…
Homeless mortality is down in L.A. County for the first time in a decade.
For the first time in the decade that homeless mortality has been tracked in Los Angeles County, fewer…
Chickens overrun Old North Sacramento neighborhood
Residents of Old North Sacramento near Boxwood Street are overwhelmed by a growing population of chickens, with the…
Sacramento animal shelter accused of illegal practices
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is being accused of illegal practices by a law firm specializing…