Southern Californians shaped the country's biggest political issues
Voters see the economy and inflation as the most important issues facing the country, and despite good news on both…
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An 'aggressive' red fire ant has infested Santa Barbara County
A new population of “highly aggressive” imported fire ants has infested a private property in Montecito, according to Santa Barbara…
EPA awards $500 million to help Southern California combat pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Southern California air regulators nearly $500 million in federal funding to electrify the…
Excessive heat alerts for desert and mountain communities in Southern California
An excessive heat warning was issued for inland and desert communities in Southern California on Saturday, with triple-digit temperatures forecast…
Fernando Arroyos: 3 alleged gang members and an accomplice accused of killing an off-duty LAPD officer
Editor's note: (7/19/24) Since this story was published in January 2022, Rios, Contreras and Cisneros each pleaded guilty to one…
Fernando Arroyos: 3 alleged gang members and an accomplice accused of killing an off-duty LAPD officer
Editor's note: (7/19/24) Since this story was published in January 2022, Rios, Contreras and Cisneros each pleaded guilty to one…
What do you think is the best beach in Southern California?
Of course, naming the best beaches in Southern California is a subjective thing, but when a group of journalists set…
Thunderstorms briefly cool Southern California but spark new wildfires
Southern California monsoon season thunderstorms brought temporary cooling relief over the weekend to a region that had been roasting under…
Wildfires in Southern California prompt evacuations, close stretch of I-5
Kern County firefighters were battling several wildfires over the weekend, prompting evacuations, burning thousands of acres and closing Interstate 5…
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…