Governor Newsom Highlights State’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Efforts

Migrants make increasingly dangerous journeys to enter California through the coast October 19, 2021

Experts say the shift is in response to restrictive border policies that put migrants at increasing danger as they are pushed farther out to the high seas.

Andrea Castillo

Intense rain storms could dampen fall fire risk in parts of California October 19, 2021

With peak fire season upon us, rain and wind are in a race for who gets here first.

Alex Wigglesworth, Lila Seidman

A Black mother lost her son to police violence in 2008. People are finally saying his name October 19, 2021

Sheryl Bell's son Julian Alexander was killed by Anaheim police in 2008. His name is only now being talked about in the same breath as George Floyd and other Black Americans killed by police.

Gustavo Arellano

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements October 19, 2021

In some schools, teachers and other workers suddenly disappear, leaving voids, but there are no massive disruptions after vaccination deadline.

Howard Blume, Melissa Gomez

Fatal crash shuts down southbound 110 Freeway north of 101 Freeway October 19, 2021

California Highway Patrol officers investigate a fatal crash that shut down a portion of the southbound 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles

Gregory Yee

Oil company at center of Orange County spill received millions in federal relief October 19, 2021

Beta Offshore received a $20-million "end of life" royalty discount. It also received a $11-million discount because it planned to drill new wells.

Hannah Fry, Richard Winton

Massive fire at suspected marijuana grow in Canoga Park seriously injures three October 19, 2021

It took 150 firefighters just over an hour to extinguish the fire, which consumed a 50-foot by 100-foot, one-story building, LAFD said.

Gregory Yee

Parents in California protest student COVID-19 vaccine mandate, keep kids home October 18, 2021

On Monday, some parents kept their children home from school to protest the pending statewide student vaccination mandate.

Melissa Gomez, Howard Blume

18-month-old boy sitting in stroller killed in North Hills hit-and-run crash October 18, 2021

A collision at an intersection sent one car careening onto the sidewalk, fatally striking the child and seriously injuring a woman.

Laura Anaya-Morga

Congresswoman calls for emergency declaration over foul odor in Carson October 18, 2021

The smell in Carson linked to the Dominguez Channel is an emergency, Rep. Nanette Barragán says.

Hailey Branson-Potts

State authorities destroy 1 million marijuana plants in crackdown on illegal operations October 18, 2021

Law enforcement agents destroyed more than 1 million illegally grown marijuana plants this year in an attempt to curb the widespread grows that undercut California's legal marketplace.

Matthew Ormseth

Mark Ridley-Thomas will 'step back' from council duties, but not resign October 18, 2021

In a letter to council members, Ridley-Thomas said he will fight the "outrageous allegations" and resume participation at an "appropriate" time.

Julia Wick, David Zahniser, Dakota Smith

L.A. County wants to force Vanessa Bryant to take psych exam to prove distress in suit over leaked photos October 18, 2021

Attorneys for Kobe Bryant's widow also argue it is 'adding insult to injury' for L.A. County to refuse to make Sheriff Alex Villaneuva and Fire Chief Daryl Osby available for routine depositions.

Richard Winton

Female firefighters, civil rights advocates call for LAFD chief's removal October 18, 2021

Female firefighters and civil rights advocates on Monday called on LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas to resign after reports of abuse, harassment and retaliation of female firefighters in the department.

Dakota Smith

'Gimme Shelter': California's new housing police October 18, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom is emphasizing holding cities accountable for state laws on zoning and approving housing projects, including starting a new effort staffed with more than dozen employees to enforce the rules.

Liam Dillon

Drizzle teases L.A. after toasty weekend, and more moisture is on the way October 18, 2021

The weather system was far more dramatic in central and Northern California, where measurable rain and even snowfall were recorded at higher elevations.

Lila Seidman

California records driest year in a century October 18, 2021

The average accumulation of rain and snowfall across the state totaled only 11.87 inches during the 2021 water year, which ran Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30.

Laura Anaya-Morga

Column: As California continues to burn, politicians must have their feet held to the fire October 18, 2021

Internal squabbles, budget worries and a failure to prioritize the wildfire threat have held Sacramento back in addressing the state's blazes, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

NASA turns technology back toward Earth to focus on climate change October 18, 2021

Scientists and California state officials are working together to study Earth's rapidly changing systems and make more informed decisions.

Hayley Smith

What sways homeless people to get COVID-19 shots? It could be other homeless people October 18, 2021

In L.A. County, health officials are enlisting people living in tents, RVs and makeshift shelters to help get unhoused people vaccinated.

Emily Alpert Reyes

For information on California’s response to COVID-19, visit covid19.ca.gov

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Nick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine October 19, 2021

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Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries October 19, 2021

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North Korea fires suspected submarine-launched missile into waters off Japan October 19, 2021

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Uttarakhand floods: The dramatic moment a car with people is pulled from a river October 19, 2021

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Narendra Modi: 'Why is the Indian PM's photo on my Covid vaccine certificate?' October 18, 2021

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Governor Newsom Highlights State’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Efforts

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