Los Angeles County saw a continued decline in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19, with fewer than 700 coronavirus patients in hospitals on Sunday, compared with more than three …
Search for pilot continues after plane debris found in waters off Isla Vista
Divers and other rescue personnel were searching for a missing pilot in the waters off Isla Vista on Sunday, authorities said. Divers and other rescue personnel were searching for a …
Woman arrested after attempt to kidnap infant grandchild of NFL’s Joe Montana in Malibu
A woman was in custody on suspicion of trying to kidnap Joe Montana’s 9-month-old grandchild from his Malibu home, authorities said. A woman was in custody on suspicion of trying …
The Bear fire nearly wiped this town off the map. Miraculously, one landmark survived
Like Berry Creek, Feather Falls was devastated by the North Complex fire in Butte County. But one of its gathering places, a historic saloon, survived, bringing hope. Like Berry Creek, …
Fast-moving fire hits Napa County as Northern California faces fire weather
The Glass fire has burned 800 acres and forced evacuations north of the town of St. Helena, as large swaths of Northern California face dangerous fire weather. The Glass fire …
California fires: Go behind the scenes of incredible photos captured by Times staffers
Times photographers Kent Nishimura and Brian van der Brug talk about shooting wildfires in a year when the blazes seem more destructive than ever. Times photographers Kent Nishimura and Brian …
L.A. County sees no post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus numbers
L.A. County reports an average of 1,074 new daily cases for the week ending Sept. 25, compared with 1,176 for the week ending Sept. 5. L.A. County reports an average …
PG&E plans to cut power to 89,000 Northern California customers starting Sunday because of fire conditions
Power will be shut off in three phases and last until late Monday, officials said. Power will be shut off in three phases and last until late Monday, officials said. …
Cal State Long Beach in lockdown after five students test positive for the coronavirus
All students living on campus have been placed into quarantine, said President Jane Close Conoley. All students living on campus have been placed into quarantine, said President Jane Close Conoley. …
Facing critical fire danger, PG&E prepares to shut off power in Northern California
PG&E prepares to shut off power in Northern California in response to critical fire danger. PG&E prepares to shut off power in Northern California in response to critical fire danger. …
Column: She died on a sidewalk near where she grew up. She was L.A.’s 959th homeless death this year
This year, L.A. County will break its record for homeless deaths. Sylvia Maglia, a troubled soul who lived on the streets of Granada Hills, is one of the dead. This …
Do California hotel workers deserve extra job security? They think so
If AB 3216 passes, anyone who lost their jobs at hotels, airports and private clubs during this pandemic and any future ‘state of emergency’ can get their position back based …
In an affluent Orange County neighborhood, echoes of a skid row shooting
Questions loom after a homeless Black man was killed by sheriff’s deputies who stopped him for jaywalking. Questions loom after a homeless Black man was killed by sheriff’s deputies who …
Authorities lift evacuation orders for Bobcat fire in parts of Antelope Valley
Authorities on Friday afternoon lifted evacuation orders for parts of the Antelope Valley that had been threatened by the Bobcat fire. Authorities on Friday afternoon lifted evacuation orders for parts …
Column: Black women know, there are fewer and fewer reasons to have faith in the system
After Breonna Taylor and now Amy Coney Barrett, this week was a harbinger of the chaos to come if Americans stop believing in our system of government. After Breonna Taylor …
Coronavirus cases top 800,000 in California, highest in the nation
The state also surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths this week, among the highest numbers in the nation. The state also surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths this week, among the highest numbers in …
This L.A. company was hit with state’s largest-ever COVID-19 fine. Some say it’s a model for worker safety
Overhill Farms formed a coronavirus safety committee with its workers and union after the state opened an inspection into coronavirus health violations. Overhill Farms formed a coronavirus safety committee with …
Column One: Discovering the life story of Dr. Good, who survived the Nazis
As he and his father hid from the Germans in a Polish forest, the boy who would become a kindly suburban Southern California doctor vowed to study medicine. As he …
App-based food delivery companies must work with restaurants under new California law
Companies like DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats must sign formal agreements with local restaurants before advertising food delivery to customers. Companies like DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber …
Parents sue LAUSD, blasting its online learning as an ‘educational crisis’
Los Angeles parents filed a class action lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified, saying the district is failing to provide students with their constitutional right to an education during distance learning. …