Worsening wildfires and rains have accelerated erosion in California
Over the past three decades, California has experienced increasing erosion after major wildfires, a phenomenon that not only endangers water…
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California's electricity bills are a problem, but school funding shouldn't be cut
Two weeks ago, I dropped my 3-year-old off at school for the first time. It was a happy day —…
Hey, you climate change doubters: how many more deaths will you tolerate?
August 29, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: When politicians resist taking action to combat climate change, they…
Los Angeles jail faces “serious structural damage” after earthquake, report says
The decaying and monstrous central men's prison has raised a staggering array of health and safety concerns in recent years.…
Tim Walz's son Gus has a nonverbal learning disorder. What is it?
After his heartfelt reaction to his father's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention put him in the spotlight, 17-year-old…
Fake service dogs brought into the hospital are a problem
August 21, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I appreciate the increased awareness Nadav Ziv brings to the…
Opinion: The problem with self-checkouts in supermarkets
Four years ago, something incredible happened. Suddenly, people realized that my coworkers at the grocery store and I are essential.…
Outside Lands creators bet on music festivals to help revitalize San Francisco
Last weekend marked the 16th year of Outside Lands, the San Francisco music and arts festival that has become a…
California seizes illegal cannabis packages that look like candy
Packaging discovered at downtown Los Angeles businesses featured a variety of confectionery creations, each advertised as having a hint of…
Taking a law-and-order approach to clearing Los Angeles' homeless encampments
August 12, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor:Los Angeles’ response to the problem of street encampments has been…