Fossil fuel industry abandons costly California ballot measure
After spending more than $25 million on election campaigns and political ads, California's oil and gas industry announced it will…
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The false promise of carbon capture as a climate solution
To the editor: It is very concerning to see the large number of unproven carbon capture schemes emerging in California…
Sewage spills cause beach closures in Morro Bay and San Diego
Weekend swimmers across California were warned to stay out of the water due to bacterial contamination caused by sewage spills.…
Pandemic preparedness and child health measures removed from November vote
California leaders removed two voter initiatives from the November ballot Tuesday, striking deals with proponents to withdraw their measures in…
Opinion: Legal marijuana is a successful but disappointing social movement
Cannabis prohibition remains central to America's failed war on drugs: more than half a million people were arrested for a…
If Los Angeles is fine, why is Metro in a safety crisis?
To the editor: I wonder if columnist Lorraine Ali thinks The Times is making up stories about the recent murder…
California minimum wage increases affect budget reality
To the editor: His article mentioning the state's decision to postpone a mandatory minimum wage increase for healthcare workers due…
4.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bakersfield
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck California's Central Valley on Monday, causing tremors in Bakersfield. The epicenter was on farmland about…
Editorial: Shameful homelessness is driving more seniors onto the streets
Any homelessness is worrying. But there is something particularly disturbing about seniors (50 and older) becoming homeless after decades of…
FLiRT variants driving surge in COVID cases in Los Angeles County
New subvariants of COVID-19, collectively dubbed FLiRT, continue to increase their dominance across the country, driving a surge in cases…