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Photos: Storm slams Northern California with flooding and debris flows, heads toward SoCal October 25, 2021

A massive storm barrels toward Southern California after causing flooding and mud flows in areas burned by wildfires across Northern California.

Times Photography Staff

Powerful storm moves into Southern California after record rainfall to the north October 25, 2021

Rain was already falling on San Luis Obispo County early Monday, and evacuations were ordered near the Alisal fire zone in Santa Barbara County.

Alex Wigglesworth, Rosanna Xia

Thousands of state workers are unvaccinated. California isn't testing half of them for COVID as required October 25, 2021

The state's struggle to implement Newsom's mandate comes as workplaces across the nation are imposing deadlines for workers to provide proof of vaccination or risk losing their jobs.

Melody Gutierrez

Column: California is spending billions on drought-related projects. And it's not borrowing to do it October 25, 2021

Politicians usually pay for water endeavors with borrowed money, not out of the general fund, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Column: The problem with pandemic Halloween is that I no longer understand the rules October 25, 2021

Should I open my doors on Halloween or hide guiltily inside? Is it safe to face the crowds of hundreds of children who show up on my street?

Nicholas Goldberg

Op-Ed: Stop obstructing criminal justice reforms. It's making us all less safe October 25, 2021

California's addiction to 'tough on crime' levels of incarceration has created a moral crisis and an economic sinkhole as well.

Gil Garcetti, Ira Reiner and Miriam Aroni Krinsky

1 dead, 5 hurt after vehicle hits Van Nuys restaurant October 25, 2021

One person was killed and five others were injured when a vehicle crashed into a Van Nuys restaurant on Sunday night, according to officials.

Laura Newberry

Heavy rain unleashes mud, debris flows in Northern California areas burned by wildfire October 24, 2021

Heavy rain in Northern California unleashed mud and debris flows and shut down at least one critical highway by Sunday morning.

Rosanna Xia

Man is arrested after driving into vaccine mandate protesters in Palmdale, authorities say October 24, 2021

A woman in her 40s suffered injuries that were not life-threatening in the incident on Saturday.

Kim Christensen

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake reported near Los Angeles October 24, 2021

An earthquake was reported Sunday at 7:01 a.m. less than a mile from Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

Will those responsible for O.C. oil spill pay for the damage? It could be a battle October 24, 2021

With lawsuits and cleanup costs mounting in the Orange County oil spill, some fear the pipeline's owner may not have the resources or desire to pay the costs.

Connor Sheets, Laura J. Nelson, Anita Chabria

History forgot the 1871 Los Angeles Chinese massacre, but we've all been shaped by its violence October 24, 2021

The Los Angeles Chinese Massacre was not an isolated incident. Anti-Chinese violence and politics have shaped American citizenship and immigration policy.

Frank Shyong

Magnitude 3.5 quake near Brawley, Calif. October 24, 2021

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Saturday evening at 11:49 p.m. Pacific time 17 miles from Brawley, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

Vanessa Bryant recounts dealing with 'callous' L.A. County on day Kobe and Gianna died October 24, 2021

The case between Vanessa Bryant and L.A. County has intensified in recent weeks, with Bryant detailing her interactions with Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Matt Hamilton, Richard Winton

Photos: 101 Freeway closes as crews remove framework around 6th Street Bridge October 23, 2021

The shutdown comes 5 1/2 years after the demolition of the original 84-year-old bridge closed the 101 Freeway for 40 hours.

Irfan Khan

Power mostly restored after outages affect thousands in Orange County October 23, 2021

Power outages left thousands in Orange County without electricity Saturday morning, Southern California Edison says, blaming "failed equipment."

Robin Estrin

L.A. gets a bit of rain, with more on the way October 23, 2021

Parts of Los Angeles got rain overnight, with more on the way Monday. Northern California braces for a drenching and heavy snow.

Alex Wigglesworth

Boyle Heights sewer line breaks, causes sinkhole October 23, 2021

A sinkhole opened up in Boyle Heights on Friday morning after a section of 95-year-old sewer line collapsed, officials said. Repairs are underway.

Gregory Yee, Alex Wigglesworth

State lawmaker calls for ban on live ammunition and real guns on California movie sets October 23, 2021

California state Sen. Dave Cortese says he will introduce legislation to prevent accidental shootings on movie sets and in theatrical productions.

Dorany Pineda

Column: What In-N-Out's vaccine standoff reveals about the California dream October 23, 2021

In-N-Out's surprisingly outspoken anti-vaccine mandate move is a surprise, but it takes a delusional Californian to think In-N-Out was anything more than what it is -- a fantasy of apolitical niceness.

Gustavo Arellano

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Today’s Global Headlines

Sudan coup: Military dissolves civilian government and arrests leaders October 25, 2021

Protesters in Khartoum denounce the coup, as soldiers cut off main roads and restrict the internet.

Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef October 25, 2021

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die.

German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq October 25, 2021

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015.

Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says October 25, 2021

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says.

Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules October 25, 2021

The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules.

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say October 25, 2021

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.

Afghan baby girl sold for $500 by starving family October 25, 2021

The BBC’s Yogita Limaye witnesses first-hand the extreme poverty engulfing millions in Afghanistan.

Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law October 25, 2021

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law.

Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US October 25, 2021

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

Climate change quiz: Test your knowledge of how to reduce emissions October 25, 2021

How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change?

China postpones Beijing marathon due to Covid surge October 25, 2021

Around 30,000 people were expected to take part in the marathon on October 31.

Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction October 25, 2021

The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984.

The bumpy road to India's electric car dreams October 25, 2021

New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change?

Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM October 25, 2021

The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.

Climate change: How do we know it is happening and caused by humans? October 25, 2021

What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity?

Climate change: The environmental disasters we've almost fixed October 25, 2021

From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past?

How China’s past shapes Xi's thinking - and his view of the world October 24, 2021

Heightened tensions with Taiwan has the world wondering where President Xi Jinping sees China on the world stage.

Living with the world's oldest mummies October 24, 2021

In a town in northern Chile it is not unusual for residents to stumble across ancient mummies.

Is internet addiction a growing problem? October 24, 2021

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem? October 24, 2021

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.