Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?
California is a state of contradictions. We lead the nation in environmental regulation, tout our clean energy goals with pride and champion a rapid transition away from fossil fuels. Yet…
Big Bear’s famed bald eagles flew the coop after July 4 fireworks
Big Bear Lake’s famed bald eagle couple has flown the coop, and naturalists are pointing to the city’s July 4th fireworks celebration as the likely culprit. Jackie and Shadow and…
Bill in Congress would bar federal immigration agents from hiding their faces
Following a surge in arrests by armed, masked federal immigration agents in unmarked cars, some California Democrats are backing a new bill in Congress that would bar officials from covering…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs jury reaches verdicts on sex trafficking and prostitution, deliberating racketeering
Jurors have reached a verdict on four of five counts against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is on trial in a New York federal courtroom, accused of racketeering, sex…
Environmental groups slam Newsom’s overhaul of CEQA
The Golden State’s tug-of-war between environmental advocacy and a worsening housing crisis came to a head Monday evening when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that will overhaul…
How major new housing reform will affect homebuilding in California
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom touched one of the third rails of California politics. He hopes the result sends a shock through the state’s homebuilding industry. Newsom strong armed the…
Bass says Trump is waging ‘an all-out assault’ against Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass fired back at the Department of Justice on Tuesday, calling its lawsuit against her city part of an “all-out assault on Los Angeles” by President Trump. Bass…
L.A. 7-Eleven worker dies after alleged attack by manager
Family members of Jessica McLaughlin — a young woman who they say was violently attacked by her 7-Eleven manager, leaving her on life support — have said their last goodbyes…
Faced with 153 sex abuse cases, Fresno Diocese files bankruptcy
Bogged down by 153 claims of clergy sex abuse, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it voluntarily filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The financial reorganization process…
LAPD officer shot near Exposition Park is in stable condition
A Los Angeles Police Department officer was shot Saturday afternoon in the Exposition Park area and transported to a nearby hospital. The officer is in stable condition. The shooting took…