Photos: Thompson fire north of Sacramento forces thousands to evacuate
High temperatures and dried vegetation are creating difficult conditions for firefighters across California. The Thompson fire is in Butte County.
Three teens identified in fatal DUI pursuit crash in Upland
A car driven by a suspected DUI driver fled police in Rancho Cucamonga and crashed into another car in Upland on Friday, injuring three people and killing four.
July 4 fireworks in California: Where to watch and where to set them off
California has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to illegal fireworks. While some cities allow legal fireworks, lighting a July 4 firework in other parts of the state can lead to jail time or a fine.
Extreme heat, elevated fire risk prompt power shutoffs in Northern California
Hot weather coincides with extreme fire conditions across Northern California, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to initiate public safety power shutoffs across 8 counties.
NASA JPL team hopes to give greenhouse gas-monitoring satellite ‘unprecedented’ vision
While there are already multiple satellites monitoring greenhouse gases from space, Carbon-I’s resolution would be unprecedented.
Opinion: Fentanyl could fuel another cycle of loss in L.A.’s Black communities. It doesn’t have to
Opioid overdoses are depriving hundreds of thousands of children of parents, with especially dire consequences for Black families in Southern California.
Column: The perils of diagnosing Biden’s health by watching CNN
Why are we so obsessed with the term ‘dementia’? It’s a catch-all for any fumble by an older person — including Biden — and experts say it’s insulting.
Metro rider arrested after falling asleep on the bus with a gun
An armed Metro rider was taken into custody after a standoff with law enforcement after a driver spotted that the sleeping passenger was carrying a firearm.
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux suspends congressional campaign for Kevin McCarthy’s former office
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is dropping out of the race for Kevin McCarthy’s old congressional seat and endorsing his opponent, Rep. Vince Fong
Extended California heat wave brings extreme health, fire risk; power shutoffs likely
California is expecting its longest heat wave of the year to begin Tuesday, with triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire weather prompting warnings across the state.