Historic Northern California hotel gutted by fire
A hnearly 100-year-old hotel in Northern California was gutted by fire over the weekend, according to officials.
Inmate awaiting trial on attempted murder charge escapes San Bernardino County jail
A 29-year-old man awaiting trial on an attempted murder charge escaped from a Rancho Cucamonga jail on Sunday.
Blaze near Gorman surpasses 15,000 acres, becoming California’s largest wildfire this year — thus far
More than 15 wildfires have started since Saturday in California, and they have burned more than 20,000 acres, according to the Cal Fire.
UC Irvine renames biology school after $50-million donation from entrepreneur
The university said the $50 million from Charlie Dunlop will be used for an endowment fund within the School of Biological Sciences.
One person found dead and another is rescued at base of San Pedro cliffs
Firefighters responded a little before 2 a.m. to a call at Point Fermin Park, known for its steep bluffs overlooking the ocean.
As California water agency investigates top manager, some worry progress could be stymied
With the top manager of the Metropolitan Water District under investigation, some of his supporters are concerned his sidelining might slow a push for change.
People of color lost a haven in Palm Springs. A new play dramatizes their loss
A play about the burning and bulldozing of homes on Indigenous land in Palm Springs dramatizes the lives of those who found sanctuary there.
Column: A California crackdown on ‘diet weed’ could devastate patients who rely on CBD
Legislation aimed at unregulated cannabis products containing delta-8 THC could hurt people who use hemp-derived medicine for serious seizures.
Column: She’s 80, washing dishes, and fighting for a better deal for younger workers
Salud Garcia, 80, walks a picket line to fight for higher wages. She won’t benefit much, given her age, but she wants younger employees to be able to ‘retire with dignity.’
Mountain lion found dead on 101, near partially built wildlife passageway in Agoura Hills
The cougar, which was not wearing a monitoring collar, was killed near the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a passageway that crosses over the freeway.