Failures of the past haunt L.A.’s fire recovery agenda for 2026
In the year after fire swept through Altadena, man and nature have camouflaged the destruction, to some extent.…
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps to step down after text controversy
Steve Phelps will step down as NASCAR’s commissioner and leave the company after more than 20 years by…
The Northern California athletes eyeing the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Road to Milan-Cortina: The Northern California athletes eyeing the 2026 Winter Olympics After the highs, it feels…
As tow truck steals cars from SoCal driveways, owners frustrated, mad
At 6 a.m. in early December, an unlabeled white tow truck cruised into Jesse Roller’s Chino neighborhood. Roller…
The Grammys reintroduce its award for album cover. Here’s why
Sometimes an album cover could be worth a thousand words. And the Grammys finally agree. The 2026 ceremony…
Sacramento DJ survives blood cancer with generosity from donors
Radio personality Pat Still with Sacramento’s KNCI has entertained you during the morning commute for years.”My first day…
Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin sued for sexual abuse by assistant
Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy-winning gospel singer and minister who has publicly denounced homosexuality, has been sued for sexually…
L.A. homicide rate lowest in decades; the reason why is up for debate
The city of Los Angeles just recorded its lowest homicide total in more than half a century, mirroring…
‘No Other Choice’ review: Thriller combines jolts with economic anxiety
Professional setbacks can be opportunities in disguise: a chance to look inward, take stock and grow as a…
Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after a fall
Evangeline Lilly says she has brain damage after fainting and falling on a boulder at a beach in…
Hiltzik: Ridding the world of tech hype
It may come to your attention that we are inundated with technological hype. Self-driving cars, human-like robots and…
Inside 3 Oscar-shortlisted docs that highlight the power of the exposé
As independent journalism comes under increasing threat worldwide, a trio of Oscar-shortlisted documentaries offer revealing perspectives on risk-taking…