Massive Thompson Fire near Oroville forces thousands to flee
As California braced for a dangerous and prolonged heat wave expected to last into next week, firefighters across the state…
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Fatal car accidents are on the rise in California. Speeding is often the cause.
During the pandemic, California officials noticed a worrying rise in traffic deaths, even as fewer people were using the roads.…
A law has come into force limiting security deposits to one month.
In California, the days when you had to save up the equivalent of two or three months' rent for a…
Fourth of July Fireworks in Southern California: Where to Watch Them
Californians looking to enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July will have plenty of options Thursday depending on where they…
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians every year. It shouldn't.
When wildfires occur, the immediate threat is obvious, but wildfire smoke kills far more people than the flames. It doesn't…
Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment challenge to assault rifle ban
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a Second Amendment challenge to Illinois state laws banning the sale of…
California heat death toll rises
As California heads into a dangerous holiday heat wave that will blanket millions of residents in triple-digit temperatures, state and…
Crews gain ground on Basin fire, but heat wave increases danger
California firefighters battling a wildfire that has scorched more than 13,000 acres of the Sierra National Forest just north of…
Boudreaux suspends campaign for McCarthy's former House seat
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, considered the outsider candidate in the Central Valley congressional race to replace former House Speaker…
How California makes it nearly impossible to build affordable housing
To the editor: It’s easy to say, “Let’s build more affordable housing.” But doing it is another story entirely. (“Housing…