The Los Angeles Tribune- Part 3

Lower temperatures help firefighters boost containment of Fawn fire September 26, 2021

Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto, was charged with arson in connection with the 8,500-acre fire.

Hannah Fry

The Dixie fire threatened to pass 1 million acres, then was stopped in its tracks. Here's how September 26, 2021

Experts say there is a lot to learn from the state's second-largest fire, including how it spread — and how firefighters stopped it.

Hayley Smith

Photos: Ruff waves at the annual dog surfing competition in Huntington Beach September 26, 2021

Canines and humans hit the waves Saturday at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

Irfan Khan

At a grim convention, California GOP seeks to regroup after bruising recall defeat September 26, 2021

California Republicans, stinging from their lopsided loss in this month's recall election, sought to regroup at their party convention this weekend.

Seema Mehta

Huntington Beach police fatally shoot armed suspect on beach as U.S. Open of Surfing underway nearby September 26, 2021

An unidentified man was shot about 3:15 p.m. and taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

Colleen Shalby

As COVID infections continue to decline, L.A. County approaches 26,000 deaths September 25, 2021

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have continued to decrease but officials still urge residents to get vaccinated and heed caution.

Colleen Shalby

Black L.A. residents have highest COVID hospitalization rate: 'A deplorable reality' September 25, 2021

On a weekly basis, for every 100,000 unvaccinated Black residents, more than 15 are hospitalized with COVID-19, higher than for both Latino and white residents.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Marissa Evans

Crews scramble to make progress against California wildfires September 25, 2021

Crews hope a shift in the weather will help them get the upper hand against wildfires burning in Northern California and the southern Sierra, but forecasters warn the window of opportunity could be short-lived.

Alex Wigglesworth

Six shot at Riverside County house party September 25, 2021

Two people are in critical condition after the shooting at a house party near Mockingbird Canyon in Woodcrest.

Jack Dolan

A crowded park, worsening fire danger sparks battle: 'I don't feel safe there anymore' September 25, 2021

A wildfire-prone state park has been inundated with visitors as people flee urban areas. Now, California wants to build campsites there, infuriating nearby residents who say the plan puts them at risk.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Column: Chinatown's swap meets and what defines a neighborhood September 25, 2021

I've been visiting Chinatowns everywhere I go. Many are on the decline, which points to a bigger question: How do you know when a Chinatown is gone?

Frank Shyong

Momentous mayor's race will be a pitched battle over how to fix L.A.'s ills September 25, 2021

With the election eight months away, voters are finally getting a clearer picture of the June 2022 contest to replace Mayor Eric Garcetti.

David Zahniser, Dakota Smith, Benjamin Oreskes

A 'thirsty' atmosphere is propelling Northern California's drought into the record books September 25, 2021

Increasing evaporative demand is escalating summertime drought severity in California and the West, according to climate researchers.

Paul Duginski

Column: You want the house, so you write the owner a love letter. But the practice is under fire September 25, 2021

Critics say real estate love letters, common in tight markets, can be a tool of discrimination.

Steve Lopez

Eight people hurt in South L.A. crash involving police, children September 25, 2021

Eight people, including two children and two Los Angeles police officers, were hurt in a crash that involved a police vehicle in South L.A. on Friday night.

Gregory Yee

Four injured in shooting at L.A. Metro's Willowbrook station expected to survive, suspects still at large September 25, 2021

Preliminary information suggests there were two or three suspects, authorities said

Gregory Yee

LAPD significantly scales back spending for mass protests, civil unrest September 25, 2021

The Los Angeles Police Department has proposed spending about $18.5 million on reforms to better prepare for mass protests, according to an outline of the plan. That is about a quarter of the nearly $67 million the LAPD previously estimated it would need.

Kevin Rector

Drone photos show massive brush fire destruction September 25, 2021

With fire season far from over and much of the state in a drought, officials are warning that this year's fires could end up competing with last year's record-breaking season.

Robert St. John

Palo Alto woman charged with arson in Fawn fire in Shasta County September 24, 2021

Alexandra Souverneva has been charged with felony arson and committing arson during a state of emergency.

Hayley Smith

A champion of COVID-19 vaccines, Newsom fights plan to mandate them for prison guards September 24, 2021

A federal court-appointed official is seeking a vaccine mandate for all California prison guards and staff.

Richard Winton