Forest fires can release more energy than an atomic bomb
On the first full weekend in September, when the Line Fire was 20,000 acres in size and only 3% contained,…
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Fire extinguished after smoke near Dodger Stadium alarms fans
A structure fire on the border of Glassell Park and Cypress Park sent thick plumes of gray smoke rising above…
Beekeeping is theft. Let the bees have their own honey.
September 16, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: As a student pursuing a master’s degree in entomology, it…
California lawmakers approve bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Under a bill passed by the state Legislature on Wednesday, Californians will soon be able to walk into a dispensary,…
Tesla truck battery burns in crash, smoke closes highway
A Tesla truck crashed in Northern California on Monday, igniting the vehicle's battery, sparking a fire that filled the air…
Los Angeles punk band X disbands after nearly 50 years together
In front of a handful of Alex’s Bar employees rushing to prepare for a sold-out club show on a recent…
Construction work may be responsible for fires at two Los Angeles schools
Construction work may be to blame for fires that broke out at two schools in Sherman Oaks and North Hollywood…
Three injured at San Francisco airport after plane filled with smoke
Three passengers aboard an American Airlines flight at San Francisco International Airport were injured Friday afternoon after they were forced…
Photos: Northern California's Thompson Fire forces evacuations
Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced the evacuation of at least 13,000 people and…
Wildfire burns nearly 9,000 acres near weapons testing site in Central Valley
A wildfire in San Joaquin County has reached 8,800 acres and is only 10% contained, according to the California Department…