L.A. region begins the year with the smoggiest first 5 months in a decade
So far this year, the South Coast air basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, has seen 39 days when the concentration of lung-irritating ozone exceeded the federal standard, according to preliminary state air quality data.
L.A. divided: Bass, Pratt and Raman dominated in different parts of the city
Pratt took large swaths of the Westside and West Valley, Bass locked up South L.A. and Raman showed strength in renter-dominant neighborhoods such as Echo Park, partial election returns show.
Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California’s first elected Latino governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated Democratic support to advance in a bitter primary to become California’s next governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.
How a simple mix-up fueled false conspiracies about L.A. vote count
An update of votes for Los Angeles mayor, reported by media outlets, led some observers to believe there was a large batch of votes counted that included zero votes for candidate Spencer Pratt. There was no such batch, but there was a misleading update.
Pacifica pier cracks; another coastal casualty as seas continue to rise
The Pacifica Municpal Pier was abruptly closed Thursday after city workers found cracks and missing concrete. It’s one more coastal landmark that has begun to crumble as the ocean slowly rises around it.
Shaw and Barrera advance to run-off for state schools superintendent
Two school board presidents, one conservative and one liberal, will face each other in California’s November runoff for state schools superintendent.
Feds pursuing ‘multiple’ election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump’s cheating claims.
Can California boost wildfire prevention with less cash? A new plan proposes to do just that
State and federal fire officials have unveiled a new plan to boost wildfire prevention, even as California funding sources are drying up.
We barely know what’s been lost from the fire on Santa Rosa Island
A destructive wildfire burned through a third of Santa Rosa Island. For one reporter, the loss isn’t theoretical — it’s a personal reckoning with a changing paradise.
Polluted rain runoff from big box parking lots could see a crackdown
California cities are paying high costs to clean up water pollution running off parking lots. Environmental groups say the state needs to hold businesses accountable.