Editorial: Why should a driver's license be required for jobs that do not involve driving?
When Kirsten Bladh was looking for work in urban planning, she was surprised that almost all of the public sector…
CALIFORNIA
California experiences a pre-summer surge in wildfires, “alarming” for the rest of the year
California's summer is off to a fiery start after an explosion of wildfire activity across the state this week, with…
Hot and sticky conditions with a chance of thunderstorms in Southern California this weekend
Welcome to summer, SoCal. High temperatures and monsoon humidity threaten to make things warm and sticky across the South, with…
California lawmakers reject proposal to limit water well drilling
In recent years, California water managers have seen a pattern emerge in agricultural areas of the Central Valley: Even as…
Why Latinos are the most misunderstood voters in California
Book Review The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy By Mike MadridSimon & Schuster: 272 pages, $28.99If…
Photos: Fans in parking lot for Kendrick Lamar's Forum show
Thousands of Kendrick Lamar fans from across the country gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Forum in Inglewood for the local…
Editorial: Hotter California Means Cooler Homes
Whether you rent or own in California, your home must have a functional heating system capable of maintaining temperatures of…
With fires burning again, is California becoming uninsurable?
Thursday marks the beginning of summer, but the first wildfires have already raged outside Los Angeles and the Bay Area.…
Pesticides aren't the only problem with marijuana. Marijuana is bad for you.
To the editor: I know that Times journalists know the risks of using marijuana. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Wildfire risks in California increase due to upcoming heat dome
Another bout of dangerous triple-digit heat is headed to much of inland California this weekend, creating new concerns for firefighters…