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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Heart's Ann Wilson reveals cancer diagnosis and postpones tour
Ann Wilson, the lead singer of rock band Heart, is battling cancer and will step away from the Royal Flush…
A law has come into force limiting security deposits to one month.
In California, the days when you had to save up the equivalent of two or three months' rent for a…
'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Review: The Heat Is Gone
How to make a new “Beverly Hills Cop” movie? It’s a question that has long plagued Hollywood. Brett Ratner tried…
The Varnish, an iconic Los Angeles cocktail bar, is closing this week after 15 years
The Varnish, a legendary cocktail bar that heralded a modern cocktail revolution in Los Angeles, will close its doors on…
Los Angeles to pay over $21 million for failed fireworks display
Three years after Los Angeles police blew up a South Los Angeles neighborhood by setting off a firework display, the…
Rapper BG should have all future lyrics reviewed by the government
Rapper BG, who is living under federal supervision after being released from prison, also has his lyrics monitored. The “Bling…
Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians every year. It shouldn't.
When wildfires occur, the immediate threat is obvious, but wildfire smoke kills far more people than the flames. It doesn't…
Los Angeles fast food workers could get help from City Hall
Fast-food workers have long complained of unstable schedules that make it difficult to plan finances, child care, medical appointments and…
NASA's JPL hopes to boost vision of pollution monitoring satellite
Nearly 10 years ago, Andrew Thorpe received a text message from the crew flying a small aircraft: they had detected…