Orange County oil spill caused by natural ocean seepage, not drilling
An oil sheen that appeared off the coast of Huntington Beach late last week was caused by a natural seepage…
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More parents are delaying their children's vaccinations, posing a risk to young children
As measles cases emerge across the country this winter (including several in California), one group of children is raising deep…
Russell Banks found the heart of Trumpism
Book Review American Spirits: Stories By Russell Banks Knopf: 240 pages, $28If you buy books linked to on our site,…
My family in Gaza faces hunger. How do I find comfort in this Ramadan?
Normally, the days leading up to Ramadan, the holy month in which Muslims give up eating and drinking from dawn…
Editorial: Winter permits for Mount Baldy could save lives of hikers and rescuers
This winter has been busy on Mt. Baldy, and not in a good way. Over the course of a couple…
The five original song performances from the 2024 Oscars, ranked
Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, won the original song award at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night…
In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youth
Oildale, California. The church at Oildale Drive and Minner Avenue has stood on the corner since 1954, built after an…
'Barbie': Billie Eilish is the youngest to win two Oscars
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell just made history at the Oscars. With her original song she won for the existential…
Former Undersheriff Admits to Having Alleged Gang Tattoo, Then Getting Rid of It
He was a caveman and he had it on his ankle. After more than two years of resisting subpoenas to…
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…