Smoke and ash originating from a wildfire that has burned roughly 4,000 acres since Monday, Aug. 6 has degraded air quality to unhealthy levels in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. An advisory issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) on Tuesday, Aug. 7 identified the potential for increased respiratory health risks in…
If you’re a cat lover and engaged to another feline enthusiast, then the annual CatCon Worldwide event at Pasadena Convention Center is probably the the purrrfect place to get meow-ied. (We know, we’re sorry.) During the “Men and Cats, a Love Story” panel, two lovebirds from Washington had the chance to tie the knot. With…
From left, Caitlyn Lee, Bryan Iglesias, Cristian Romero, Aaron Thornton, Cesar Hernandez, Selam Adhanom, Veronica Mendoza, Hiral Patel and Shivani Pattni pose in a park in Shanghai. (Photo by Alicia Lam) Caitlyn Lee and Katelyn Vu get their picture taken at the Zhujiajiao ancient water town near Shanghai. (Photo by Vanessa Ganaden) Sound The gallery…
The Mendocino Complex fire has burned its way into the history books as the biggest fire ever recorded in California. That is saying something given how destructive the fire year has been in the state. But that distinction needs to be put in context. The fire, while massive, has destroyed far less…
Today is shaping up to be the hottest day this week, as a heat wave cranks up temperatures well past the 100 degree mark in much of Southern California. Temperatures are expected to reach 110 or even a few degrees warmer in the Coachella Valley and deserts of San Diego County. The Inland Empire can…
For this series, Southern California News Group analyzed air-pollution data collected by South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, San Pedro and Long Beach. The project focused on fine particulates, which include diesel emissions, released from 2010 to 2017. The data comprised hourly readings from five sites around…
For this series, Southern California News Group analyzed air-pollution data collected by South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, San Pedro and Long Beach. The project focused on fine particulates, which include diesel emissions, released from 2010 to 2017. The data comprised hourly readings from five sites around…
For this series, Southern California News Group analyzed air-pollution data collected by South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, San Pedro and Long Beach. The project focused on fine particulates, which include diesel emissions, released from 2010 to 2017. The data comprised hourly readings from five sites around…
By ALAN FRAM | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Be careful what you wish for. That’s the history lesson for Republicans eagerly anticipating Brett Kavanaugh’s ascension to the Supreme Court, which could cement conservative control of the court for a generation. The GOP may ultimately pay a political price. When and how steep? That depends on…
Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to battle the Holy fire, which has scorched 4,000 acres of brush in Orange County and Riverside counties. Crews will have to contend with triple-digit heat Tuesday, Aug. 7. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the area until 8 p.m. As of Monday night, there was…
