CHICO, Calif. — The sideline that helps James Hoskins bring in a little extra money this time of year quickly became a deeply emotional experience after he donned a furry red suit and jet-black boots and took his seat at the Chico Mall. Asked what they wanted for Christmas, Camp fire evacuees’…
Here’s the picture: A poor young Latina mother stuck in a dumpy northeast San Fernando Valley motel, four kids, no car, barely surviving. Some people take in the scene, and the story, and wonder how they can help. Can they donate shoes, clothes, food, money? Others digest the same information and…
L.A. Unified writes a letter asking local leaders to help students facing poverty after a series by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez.
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Three years after forging the landmark Paris climate accord, world leaders are meeting again to decide how to turn emissions-cutting pledges into action. But as talks kick off this week in Katowice, Poland, a disconnect between climate science and global politics threatens the ability of nearly…
Alison Woodman sees the same faces every time she tours the cat cages. The gray and white one looks promising — but no, it lacks the nick on the left ear that her Lightning had. True to his name, Lightning bolted as Woodman was packing her car to flee the Camp fire as it devoured…
A bunch of bullies came together Saturday with shared stories of abuse and neglect. Their shaky start in life included isolation and lack of human contact. Eventually they were put into the foster system and were quickly adopted by loving families who nurtured them through their issues and fears. Nicole Stephenson of Lakewood holds 3-year-old…
Before serving as president, George H.W. Bush was the vice president for two terms in the administration of President Ronald Reagan. The foundation that oversees the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Saturday remembered their friendship and political alliance. “During their eight years in office, President Reagan and Vice President Bush forged a remarkable partnership,”…
Wyatt Nordholm, 4, of Long Beach, catches an edge while sledding down the snow slides during the 48th Annual Candy Caneland and Craft Faire at Ehlers Community Center in Buena Park on Saturday, December 1, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG) Deanna Langit, left, and Ysabella Milum, both 4, warm up before performing…
WESTMINSTER – A portion of the San Diego (405) Freeway in Westminster will be fully shut down late Saturday, Dec. 1, for the demolition of a bridge. Half of the Bolsa Chica Road bridge over the freeway will be razed, requiring the freeway in both directions be closed near Bolsa Chica Road and Valley View…
