Homelessness down in Long Beach, up in Orange County, latest counts find
The city of Long Beach saw a drop in homelessness for the first time in seven years, while the unhoused population continued to grow in Orange County from 2022 to 2024.
‘Let her go! Let her go!’ Fontana officer shoots armed man who put his partner in a headlock
Body-camera footage released by the Fontana Police Department shows an officer being put in a headlock during a traffic stop in Yucaipa by a man whom authorities have identified as Alan Metka.
Family demands answers after LAPD officers fatally shoot mentally ill man in Koreatown
The parents of Yong Yang said that they specifically called mental health officials, and not police, after their son began experiencing a bipolar episode.
Grin and bear it: Photographer snaps rare image of black bear appearing to smile above Pasadena
A trail cam operated by photographer Johanna Turner captured a black bear in Angeles National Forest above Pasadena. The bear appears to be smiling.
What to know about Gov. Newsom’s plan to offset California’s $45-billion deficit
In his revised budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out his plan to shrink California’s yawning deficit. Here’s what’s in it.
Solar storm heading to Earth could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to California
A geomagnetic storm is heading to Earth, with the possibility to disrupt GPS and communications. It could also bring the northern lights to Northern California, much farther south than is typical.
There’s a new highly transmissible COVID-19 variant. Could FLiRT lead to a summer uptick?
In years past, summer travel and gatherings have spurred surges in coronavirus infections. As immunity wanes for those who received the most recent vaccine, experts urge caution.
Despite legal threat, Oakland votes to add ‘San Francisco Bay’ to airport’s name
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.
Deadly brain disease found in two California deer
Chronic wasting disease, also known as ‘zombie deer disease,’ has been detected in California deer for the first time.
Opinion: Why L.A. County’s ‘Jane Fonda Day’ declaration was so astoundingly insensitive
Los Angeles County leaders showed disregard for Vietnamese Americans by choosing the fall of Saigon anniversary to honor the actress who infamously visited Hanoi.