Contributor: L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ needs a remodel. Here’s how to fix it
New research shows just how serious the unintended consequences of Measure ULA have been for Los Angeles.
Trump is gutting the nation’s environmental programs. Here’s what it will cost Americans
The president’s environmental actions will significantly increase the cost of living for millions of people and bring about hundreds of thousands of premature deaths.
He sold investors on a new app, but spent the money on cars, his Malibu mansion and yacht, feds say
Bernhard Eugen Fritsch was found guilty of one count of wire fraud. Prosecutors allege he fraudulently obtained investments in his tech company, then used the funds to finance a lavish lifestyle.
Hikers beware: A rash-causing plant is growing in fire-scarred Angeles National Forest
Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It’s pretty but petting it can result in a severe skin rash, making it a bane of hikers.
UCLA report claims the ‘mansion tax’ stifles commercial development in L.A.
Two years into Measure ULA, a new report claims that the tax is hurting commercial development and causing the city to lose $25 million in annual property tax revenue.
Fire in Disneyland’s Pixar Pals parking lot burns multiple cars
Anaheim firefighters responded just before 10 a.m. after receiving reports of a burning Toyota RAV4. Video and photos on social media showed smoke over the structure.
Possible record-breaking heat on tap for Southern California next week
Temperatures will reach the 70s along the coast and 80s farther inland by Sunday in Los Angeles County. After a very slight cool down on Monday, more toasty temperatures are on tap for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
California libraries losing millions in funding after Trump terminates federal grant
The funds had been distributed to support a wide range of programs across California’s libraries, including story times for low-income families, summer reading initiatives, workforce-readiness skills for at-risk youth and opportunities to earn online high school diplomas.
In unprecedented payout, L.A. County will settle sex abuse claims for $4 billion
The $4 billion, if approved, would appear to dwarf the largest sex abuse settlements in U.S. history.
Bucking Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that California will look for ways to expand trade despite President Trump’s sweeping round of tariffs that have sent financial markets tumbling.