As wildfires burn, a corruption probe left the Senate’s insurance committee chair vacant
A person matching Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio’s description is accused in federal court documents of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. Rubio, who’s not been charged with a crime, ...
A week from hell: See how LA fires destroyed neighborhoods from coast to foothills
From Pacific Palisades to Altadena, devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County. Our photographers captured images during the fires.
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L.A. fires still rage as possible reasons emerge
Firefighters continue to battle wildfires that broke out Tuesday in Southern California as more than 100,000 residents remain under evacuation orders. The largest of the three active fires in Los ...
LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules
California’s plan to fix the insurance crisis had barely rolled out when the LA fires began. Can the market recover and ...
California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2025 California budget calls for a new homeless agency and free diapers for infants. It points to uncertainty because of fires and President-elect Trump.
Why Newsom invited Trump to visit LA fire zones amid worries he’ll block disaster aid
Gov. Gavin Newsom's invitation says people deserve to see them work together on LA fires. Experts: Donald Trump has the power ...
California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual ...
Three years later, surplus spending casts a shadow over Newsom’s new state budget
Gavin Newsom's mistaken belief in a $97 billion phantom surplus three years ago still complicates the newest budget proposal.
A surprising immigration raid in Kern County foreshadows what awaits farmworkers and businesses
Growers and agricultural leaders in California and across the nation have warned that Trump’s promised mass deportations will ...
Brace yourselves, here comes another CA budget proposal
It’s that time again! A new budget proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom will be a starting point for negotiations with state ...
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los Angeles wildfires
State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.
Employers use onsite daycare to attract employees
On-site day cares have mainly been limited to large businesses, public agencies, universities, and hospitals, according to the master plan. Typically, you see on-site care at places where income is ...