If California gets its first GOP governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger, it could allow new cooperation with the White House but also cause gridlock in Sacramento. Read full story Author: Kevin …
California may be in path of a ‘super’ El Niño. It could bring rain, floods, coastal erosion
In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and reduce wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding and coastal erosion. Read full …
A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test
When Artemis II reenters earth’s atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission. Read full …
Hiltzik: This pharma company makes a miracle HIV drug, but is blocking access for millions of low-income people
Gilead’s lenacapavir could transform the fight against HIV — but only if millions more patients can get it. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Inside California’s audacious bid to build the world’s deepest floating wind farm
Readying California for offshore wind power will require a perfect concert of major port upgrades, hundreds of miles of new transmission lines and wind turbines as tall as the Eiffel …
‘It’s killing everything.’ California’s truckers are buckling under country’s priciest diesel
Record diesel prices are crushing California’s truckers, forcing them to adjust to avoid losses as they grapple with the most expensive pump prices in the country. Read full story Author: …
Arellano: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento
If there’s one thing I’ve learned while tracking H.B.’s ever-aggrieved conservatives for a quarter century, it’s to never underestimate them — the more you do, the more they scheme. Read …
Plaschke: Broken Lakers need to shut down the season
Their season turned into a nightmare with injuries to stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who should not be rushed back to play in hopes of saving the season. Read …
Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom
More than half of homeowners with severe damage from the Eaton fire have now taken some step toward recovery, most by filing rebuilding permits, according to new data from UCLA. …
Fire survivors call for audits of Edison’s wildfire prevention spending
Survivors of the deadly Eaton fire call on state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state’s two other big for-profit electric …
Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district
A disabled 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital for emergency medical treatment after he was found face down and unresponsive in an elementary school pool. Now his mother is …
Welfare Loophole That Lets Millionaires Get Food Stamps
Rob Undersander is a millionaire. He also received taxpayer-funded food stamps. His story illustrates an absurd – and intentional – loophole in America’s welfare system that taxpayers need closed immediately. …
This Is What a World Superpower Looks Like
America is living through a moment difficult to describe without sounding a little unhinged. But here goes: We are watching the United States do things that only the United States …
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. Read full story Author:
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK. Read full story Author:
Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
An “opportunistic” thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg. Read full story Author:
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon. Read full story Author:
Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity
One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. Read full story Author:
Hundreds of dogs found crammed in living room ‘doing really well’, says RSPCA
The charity says many of the animals found at the home in January were in a poor condition with “matted and crusted coats” that required treatment. Read full story Author:
Jo Malone hopes ‘sense will prevail’ in lawsuit over use of her name
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration. Read full story Author: