Orange County braces for litigation over devastating airport fire
Orange County is bracing for a potential onslaught of litigation from victims of the airport fire, a destructive blaze that…
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Millions were raised to help LA County firefighters. Where did it all go?
Every episode of LA Fire & Rescue, a short-lived NBC docuseries from 2023, ended the same way. After watching Los…
Los Angeles County asks Yelp and Google to remove illegal dispensaries from their platforms
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion to “dismantle” illegal cannabis dispensaries, seeking their removal…
Commentary: A terrible decision sparked a wildfire and the public will pay the price
Press reports measure wildfires in terms of acres burned and structures destroyed. But while members of my Facebook hiking group…
Editorial: Need help making important decisions in the November 5 election? We'll help you
It's no exaggeration to say that Nov. 5 may be the most important election in a generation. And we're not…
San Diego County needs dangerous dog database, grand jury says
If a pet dog has a history of biting, does the public have a right to know? The San Diego…
Taking “letting the states decide abortion” to its logical conclusion
September 5, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Imagine the trend continues after the U.S. Supreme Court left…
Newsom lifts drought measures in parts of California
After two wet winters stretched California's water supplies, Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially lifted a drought emergency declaration for 19…
Editorial: A practically empty psychiatric hospital can help more people without becoming a prison
Metropolitan State Hospital occupies 162 acres in Norwalk, roughly the same size as Disneyland. Many of the Metropolitan's structures have…
Los Angeles to receive $21.8 million in federal funding to help shelter migrants
The city of Los Angeles will receive $21.8 million in federal funding to help house and provide support services to…