Badly burned workers, ‘chaotic’ scene inside O.C. warehouse where plane crashed
Two occupants of the plane were killed and 18 people on the ground were injured in the crash, authorities said.
Spider monkey found in Rolls-Royce during traffic stop in critical shape. Now come tests, treatment — and a name
A baby spider monkey discovered by the California Highway Patrol this week is in critical condition, but the Oakland Zoo hopes she will make a full recovery.
Northern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the Bidwell Mansion, an iconic landmark in Chico and the former home of the city’s founder.
L.A. man tries to drive off in autonomous Waymo car. Company says it’s prepared
Even when someone tries to get in the driver’s seat, Waymo cars are designed so that people cannot override the automatic driving system, the company said.
With negligible rain in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought
Months into the rainy season, Southern California is now experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Column: What I learned from watching Fox News after the New Orleans terrorist attack
I don’t regret my decision to turn on Fox News on New Year’s Day, because it was a sobering, necessary reminder of the fetid information ecosystem that put Donald Trump in the White House,
Newsom aims to limit unhealthy food in California, getting ahead of Trump administration and RFK Jr.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to recommend ways to reduce health harms and limit the purchase of candy, soda and other ultra-processed foods.
Biden to create two new California national monuments protecting tribal lands
The president is set to declare two new national monuments in California, in the desert near Joshua Tree and amid forests and lakes near the Oregon border.
LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?
The LAPD recorded an uptick in robberies in some areas, which records obtained by The Times show was caused by shoplifting incidents that resulted in felony charges. Officials say some retailers are asking security guards to be more confrontational with thieves.
Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley
As of Jan. 1, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate that has been decades in the making.