The fires burning around L.A. were sadly predictable. As the next mega heat wave arrives, close government-managed forests.

Harris-Dawson, an ally of Mayor Karen Bass, said homelessness and housing affordability will be his top issues.

With Gov. Gavin Newsom pushing emergency regulations on hemp products that contain intoxicating levels of THC, some worry a zero-tolerance approach will have far-reaching consequences.

At the Homeboy Art Academy, Fabian Debora and other mentors provide guidance to the youth who are either actively involved in the gang life, recently released from incarceration or are seeking a refuge from the gang life.

Employers in the state add 6,800 jobs in August, far below its nationwide share. Hiring in film, manufacturing and other key sectors stalls.

Cal Fire arrested engineer Robert Hernandez on suspicion of committing arson on forest land in the areas surrounding Geyserville, Healdsburg and Windsor.

Six firefighters who had been battling the Airport fire remained hospitalized after their vehicle rolled over on State Route 241.

Malibu and Caltrans and other agencies are being sued by the families of four Pepperdine students killed by a speeding driver as well as an injured fifth student.

According to autopsy findings, the diabetic inmate’s insulin pump was likely beeping nonstop for nearly 24 hours, alerting that it had run out of medication.

The California Air Resources Board reports that state carbon emissions dropped about 9.3 million metric tons in 2022 compared to 2021.