L.A. journalism features a new year of many startups
The new year has barely begun but it’s already clear 2026 will be a time of new beginnings…
Letters to the Editor: Californians deserve more budget accountability from their leadership
Jan. 14, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: This Los Angeles Times article rightly highlights the uncertainty…
Commentary: ICE can’t be trusted. Can California force accountability?
Before Minneapolis was left to mourn the death of Renee Good, there was George Floyd. Same town, same…
Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter
California touts itself as a leader on the problem of plastic garbage, but recent developments suggest otherwise. A…
Lawsuits against ICE agents might be allowed under proposed California bill
SACRAMENTO — A week after a Minnesota woman was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer, California legislators moved forward…
Los Angeles clashes with the state over ‘Zone Zero’ regulations
As the state continues multiyear marathon discussions on rules for what residents in wildfire hazard zones must do…
Oakland County reports strides in tackling legionella outbreak | News
PONTIAC, Mich. (WJRT) –Â Oakland County Executive administration today updated county commissioners about efforts to remediate legionella in…
Wildlife crews stop actively searching for wolves after California livestock attacks
Wildlife crews are no longer actively searching for two juvenile gray wolves who were part of a pack…
Arizona to limit groundwater pumping in hard-hit area
For years, the water table has been dropping beneath thousands of acres of desert farmland in western Arizona,…
Rat poisons are endangering L.A.’s mountain lions
While many view Los Angeles as a concrete jungle, there’s another side of the city more akin to…
Los Angeles debates controversial ‘Zone Zero’ policy in the wake of the 2025 wildfires
After the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles County, residents are debating whether…
Jason Crowe Jr. of Inglewood delivers another 50-point game
It was Monday night, and Santa Monica High students had plenty of choices for entertainment. They could have…