Another California fentanyl dealer heads to prison for murder after buyer’s overdose
The 23-year-old was sentenced to 20 years to life this week after a jury convicted him of murder in a fentanyl overdose death.
His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He’s being investigated for killing a minor with an ax.
The 24-year-old man, identified in sheriff radio communications and booking records as Zuberi Sharp, was being investigated for a death Thursday at a house in the 400 block of Jeanne Court.
New tactic to close Aliso Canyon gas storage facility: Switch more neighbors to electric appliances
State lawmakers implored community members to hasten Aliso Canyon’s closure by consuming less gas and turning to electric appliances.
Tsunami warning canceled after 7.0 earthquake hits Northern California
The earthquake occurred at 10:44 a.m. with an epicenter under the Pacific Ocean, about 70 miles southwest of Eureka and 110 miles northwest of Mendocino.
Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say
The Scripps Research Institute finding counters prevailing thought that the virus would require multiple mutations before it poses a threat to public health.
Rescue operation underway for missing diver off Long Beach shore
A man in his 20s is missing after a party of four went free diving off Pier J in Long Beach on Wednesday evening. Authorities are conducting rescue efforts.
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.
L.A. ‘missing women’ cases go viral online, even as the facts get complicated
In the same week, Chanel Banks and Hannah Kobayashi were reported missing. Banks was found in Texas, while authorities say Kobayashi is “voluntarily missing.”
Ahead of second Trump term, California vows ‘ironclad’ abortion access
California has the nation’s strongest abortion protections, but as Trump prepares to take the White House again, Democratic lawmakers say not enough has been done to secure reproductive access.
Fearing loss of federal funds, L.A. reverses course, approves Van Nuys Airport lease
The vote delivered a major defeat to Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla, who opposed the lease and represents the district that includes the Van Nuys Airport.