As antiabortion protests escalate, new California law will crack down on harassers
California abortion providers want harsher sentencing for harassment at clinics amid increase in protests
Staff shortage at U.S. Forest Service hampers Southland wildfire response, locals say
Tactical disputes between the Forest Service and local fire agencies are not new, but recent federal staffing shortages have exacerbated long-simmering tension.
Inmate imprisoned for murder is beaten and killed by other inmates at California prison
Alberto Martinez, a convicted murderer who was involved in the Mexican Mafia, was attacked and killed by three inmates at Calipatria State Prison.
Newsom signs bill pushing for Narcan in workplace first aid kits
Workplaces in California could eventually be required to stock first aid kits with naloxone or another opioid overdose reversal medication under the bill signed by Newsom.
Boy who died in blisteringly hot P.E. class inspires new law to protect students during extreme weather
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1248 — dubbed Yahushua’s Law — aimed at ensuring all California students are better protected during heatwaves.
In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor’s conscience
He is mostly forgotten today. But Caryl Chessman’s death penalty conviction dominated the debate about capital punishment for years.
A Chinatown fire leaves 50 homeless. The cause outrages residents
A fire that started at an abandoned construction site and ravaged neighboring apartment buildings has displaced the victims.
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling is the answer to plastic waste. But is it really?
Exxon Mobil has touted ‘advanced recycling’ as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide in our plastic crisis. California says it’s a lie.
Suspect in deadly L.A. bus hijacking was attempting to rob passengers, police sources say
Anthony Rivera died from gunshot wounds after he, another passenger and a bus driver were held hostage by Lamont Campbell, 51, during a chase, police said.
Vincent Thomas Bridge and parts of Highway 47 still closed after big rig crash sparks fire in San Pedro
Portions of Highway 47, including the Vincent Thomas Bridge, were still closed Friday after a big rig containing lithium batteries crashed in San Pedro, sparking a fire.