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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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…
A list of California native plants that survived the Ice Age
At the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Jessie George and other paleobotanists (people who study ancient plants the same…
A giant meatball is the starter at LA's best new Persian restaurant, Azizam
It's hard to miss the giant meatball. Anyone heading to place an order at the counter inside Azizam, as they…
I'm 54 years old, I've been smoking marijuana for 33 years and I feel great.
To the editor: The author of the letter that warned about the possible effects of marijuana use should speak for…
Editorial: California school bond should fund green spaces on campuses
Schools should be a haven for children to learn and play. But many of California's K-12 public school campuses are…
Water bill reduced by 90% after Los Angeles family swapped lawns for native plants
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles' past. In these seriesWe highlight patios with alternative low-water landscaping built for the…
How Rosa Jackson found authentic Niçoise cuisine amidst the glamor
There is a certain reverse snobbery that some travelers may feel when they first arrive in Nice. So elegant. So…
California can expect a late start to wildfire season
A series of late winter storms have filled reservoirs, increased snowpack and left forecasters anticipating a late start to California's…
Unlikely Fox: Turning pain into a thriving crochet brand
Krysta Grasso, 27, is the owner of the crochet brand Unly Fox. Surrounded by a sea of colorful yarn, Krysta…