California delayed cancellation of immigrant truckers’ licenses. So feds will withhold $160 million
After California paused a plan to cancel the licenses of thousands of immigrant truckers, federal officials announced Wednesday they would withhold $160 million in transportation funds from the state. The…
Orange County judge, who campaigned on boosting trust in the justice system, to plead guilty to fraud
An Orange County judge resigned Wednesday and declared his intent to plead guilty next week to defrauding a state fund out of thousands of dollars. Israel Claustro, 50, who touted…
San Mateo reports child influenza death same week that CDC cuts immunization recommendations
The same week the CDC announced cuts to recommendations for vaccines, San Mateo County reported that an unvaccinated child has died from influenza. The child, whose age and name were…
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups
President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.…
On fire anniversary, Palisades and Altadena residents mourn and protest
One year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history erupted just hours apart, survivors commemorated the day in Altadena and Pacific Palisades with a mixture of anger…
Woman arrested at UCLA after leaving a fatally injured toddler in Santa Monica apartment, police say
A woman was arrested at UCLA after she left her child in an apartment with fatal injuries then went to the campus and told people about it, according to Santa…
Pasadena Temple community is bigger than ever, a year after Eaton fire took its synagogue
The Eaton fire tore through the historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center one year ago, destroying its synagogue, preschool and thousands of books. A hidden mural initially survived, offering inspiration…
Spencer Pratt announces run for L.A. mayor on anniversary of Palisades fire
Spencer Pratt, a reality television star who lost his home in the Palisades fire and then emerged as a sharp critic of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin…
Shooter who killed 2 in SoCal school rampage could now go free
On the morning of March 5, 2001, Charles “Andy” Williams took a black revolver that he’d gotten from his father’s locked gun cabinet and calmly and methodically unleashed a barrage…
Almost 100 drivers caught speeding over 100 mph around New Year’s, CHP says
Nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding over 100 mph by the California Highway Patrol around the New Year’s Day holiday, the agency announced. Between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and…