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Why public health officials are 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's CDC pick
Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.
Wildfire threatens homes in Santa Clarita as dangerous SoCal heat wave worsens
With a heat wave expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, forecasters warned of elevated fire risk.
Commentary: Industrial accidents in poor neighborhoods are so L.A. And it's nothing new
The Garden Grove accidents marks the latest of many industrial explosions, leaks, fires and contaminations in L.A.'s residential neighborhoods.
Why 12-foot Halloween skeletons have become year-round fixtures across Los Angeles
Giant skeletons, once confined to Halloween decorations, now tower over L.A. homes year-round. Some think they're fun. Others have a bone to pick.
DMV says suspected cheating is why 11,000 Californians must retake the written test
California's DMV said that irregularities pointing to possible cheating — and not any internal issues — are the reason thousands of Californians are being required to retake their knowledge test.
LAX people mover contractor sues city over ongoing dispute with airport
The completion of the automated people mover train at LAX, also known as Skylink, has been delayed for years. In a lawsuit, the developer blames the city of the setbacks.
Dangerous heat wave hits L.A.: How long will it last? How high will temperatures soar?
An extreme heat warning for Southern California could pose a health risks for vulnerable residents as temperatures climb into the triple digits in some inland areas.
Sheriff's watchdog group needs new lawyers to do its job, civil grand jury says
Sheriff's oversight commission is fighting its own county attorneys, arguing they are hindering real oversight over the Sheriff's Department.
House votes to make daylight saving time permanent. Would California go along with it?
The House approved a bill that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states. California and other states could opt out if the measure becomes law.
Jul 19, 2026