The next few days will bring the type of potentially dangerous weather more often found in March or April. Go to Source Author: Judson Jones https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Newsom moves to reshape who runs California’s schools under budget plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes unifying the policymaking State Board of Education with the California Department of Education, a move he said would better align education efforts. Read full story Author: …
Newsom’s final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor
In his final State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom will look to define his legacy by touting California’s economic and policy achievements while casting the state as a …
Locals wanted to rebuild Pacific Palisades, Altadena. Then the big investors moved in
Investors purchased 40% of lot sales in areas damaged by the L.A. fires during Q3 of 2025, according to an analysis by Redfin. Read full story Author: Terry Castleman
‘Active shooter’ or ICE agent’s victim? What happened in L.A. New Year’s Eve killing
Federal officials say an off-duty ICE agent was responding to an “active shooter” at his apartment complex when he gunned down Keith “Pooter” Porter in Northridge. Friends and advocates contend …
California’s exodus isn’t just billionaires — it’s regular people renting U-Hauls, too
U-Haul truck trends mark exodus from California Read full story Author: Nilesh Christopher
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups
The groups include the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, among many others. Read full story Author: Hayley Smith
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
State lawmakers are blasting the mental health diversion granted to Kern politician Zack Scrivner, charged with child abuse. One calls it an “Epstein loophole.” Read full story Author: Melissa Gomez
At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill
Susanne Hammel-Sawyer knew almost nothing about the traditions of her Chumash ancestors until she was 70. Today she is one of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ premier basketmakers. …
UC sets new record in California student enrollment as it weathers Trump challenges
UC sets a new record in California student enrollment as it weathers Trump challenges. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
Hiltzik: Yes, California should tax billionaires’ wealth. Here’s why
California is home to more billionaires than any other state. It’s time to raise their taxes. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
‘Public execution.’ ‘Trigger happy.’ California lawmakers decry ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman
The fatal shooting Wednesday of a 37-year-old woman by a federal immigration agent during an operation in Minneapolis has sparked public outrage and protests across the country, including in California, …
Orange County judge, who campaigned on boosting trust in the justice system, to plead guilty to fraud
Orange County judge Israel Claustro, who touted his ability to help “foster trust in the American justice system,” agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to one count of mail fraud at …
‘I’m not done yet’: George Clooney opens up about marriage, fame and his biggest risks
With ‘Jay Kelly,’ the 64-year-old looks back on his life and career through a metafictional lens. But he’s still got plenty he wants to do — including a guest shot …
Brett Favre denies he has ‘given up hope’ in Parkinson’s battle. ‘I am fighting till the end’
Brett Favre denies reports claiming that he has given up hope battling Parkinson’s disease. The Hall of Fame quarterback said recently he feels blessed while hoping for a future cure. …
California delayed cancellation of immigrant truckers’ licenses. So feds will withhold $160 million
After California paused a plan to cancel the licenses of thousands of immigrant truckers, federal officials announced Wednesday they would withhold $160 million in transportation funds from the state. Read …
Demond Williams Jr. exiting Washington despite NIL contract is a sign of the times
Washington has declined to submit quarterback Desmond Williams Jr. into the transfer portal because he signed a $4-million NIL deal to stay with the Huskies a few days ago. Read …
Mom left fatally injured toddler at upscale Santa Monica complex, officials say
Around noon Tuesday, a woman said “she had harmed her child and left her child inside an apartment” in Santa Monica, police said in a press release. Read full story …
Two Altadena restaurants bring light and comfort to a recovering community
At the corner of Lake and Mariposa in Altadena, two restaurants — Betsy and Miya — are heartening signs of life just a few hundred feet apart. Both are owned by …
After Ashley Tisdale calls mom group ‘too high school,’ Hilary Duff’s hubby throws a stink bomb
Ashley Tisdale wrote an essay about leaving her ‘toxic mom group.’ Now Hilary Duff’s husband is calling out the former child star as ‘self-obsessed.’ Read full story Author: Christie D’Zurilla