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Southern California Edison lines may have sparked massive Silverado fire in Irvine October 27, 2020

In a brief report to the state Public Utilities Commission, the utility says it appears that a 'lashing wire' may have struck a primary conductor.

Andrew J. Campa, Ruben Vives

Jackie Lacey is a longtime champion for mentally ill defendants. But do her reforms go far enough? October 27, 2020

Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey has been a major player in advocating for mentally ill defendants. But some critics say her programs are not expansive enough

James Queally

A week before election, affirmative action measure Prop. 16 has Latinos divided, uncertain October 27, 2020

While polls indicate a majority of Latinos support Proposition 16, the ballot measure's confusing wording could cost it support.

Selene Rivera

Proposition 15 promises cash for schools and local governments. How much isn't clear October 27, 2020

The question for voters is how much money would be collected under Proposition 15 and whether a largely overlooked tax cut in the ballot measure might mean some communities across the state end up losing money.

John Myers

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash workers on Prop. 22: 'I don't want to end up on the wrong side' October 27, 2020

Gig companies have been pressing their drivers to vote yes on Proposition 22 and — regardless of the drivers' feelings on the matter — to push the same message to customers.

Suhauna Hussain, Johana Bhuiyan

Immigration fact check: "Who built the cages?" October 27, 2020

Last week's Trump-Biden debate raised questions about which administration first caged kids separated from their parents. We examined the record.

Cindy Carcamo

Fires sweep through Orange County, driving nearly 100,000 from their homes October 27, 2020

Driven by strong winds, two fires spread quickly in Orange County, destroying at least one home and critically injuring two firefighters.

Ruben Vives, Stephanie Lai, Alex Wigglesworth, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, Hayley Smith

Photos: Orange County under siege by Silverado and Blue Ridge fires October 27, 2020

Orange County Monday was under siege from two wind-driven brush fires that forced 90,000 people from their homes, critically injuring two firefighters and leaving many others on edge.

Protester charged with assaulting LAPD officer moments before he was wounded by projectile October 27, 2020

A protester who is suing the city of Los Angeles and several LAPD officers after being shot and wounded by a police projectile during a protest in the city has been charged with assault in the same incident.

Kevin Rector

Gov. Gavin Newsom alleges racial bias in opposing a death penalty case October 27, 2020

The decision to intervene in the death row case follows a promise by Newsom during his first term as governor that no prisoner in the state would be executed while he is in office, a pledge made when he imposed a moratorium on the death penalty.

Phil Willon

Op-Ed: The West is choking on smoke. When will it penetrate the nation's consciousness? October 26, 2020

When the dust from Great Plains hit D.C. in the 1930s, the nation realized something was very wrong. Let the smoke from the Blowout of 2020 awaken us.

Stephen J. Pyne

L.A. council members backtrack, turning against request to help a hotel developer October 26, 2020

L.A. City Council members are reversing course on a potential tax break for a hotel developer after learning the city previously sued his company over unpaid hotel taxes.

David Zahniser

Raging wildfire threatens hundreds of homes in Yorba Linda October 26, 2020

The blaze, the second brush fire to ignite amid high winds Monday, was moving west and forcing evacuations in Orange County.

Faith E. Pinho, Ruben Vives

L.A. County supervisors to consider motion seeking options to remove Sheriff Villanueva October 26, 2020

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a motion Tuesday seeking options to remove Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who faces growing calls to resign.

Alene Tchekmedyian

Wind gusts top 90 mph, sending ash and smoke across Southern California October 26, 2020

The Bobcat fire, which is still burning, is likely the source of the ash that's drifting into East Los Angeles and parts of the San Gabriel Valley.

Faith E. Pinho, Hayley Smith

As flames approach, Irvine mom collects her crying kids, passports and flees home October 26, 2020

Residents deal with stress and fear as the Silverado fire sweeps down from the hills above Irvine, threatens homes and prompts evacuations.

Stephanie Lai, Ruben Vives

Ferocious winds briefly force closure of Ontario Airport October 26, 2020

All runways and taxiways were briefly closed at Ontario Airport in San Bernardino County, a fairly rare occurrence, amid winds as high as 70 mph.

Hayley Smith

Orange County fires: Irvine, Yorba Linda evacuation areas, road and school closures, shelters October 26, 2020

The fast-moving, wind-driven Silverado fire was burning in the hills north of Irvine on Monday, closing major roads and threatening homes.

Alex Wigglesworth, Hayley Smith, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

L.A. County hits new milestones in coronavirus cases, deaths amid troubling increase in infections October 26, 2020

Los Angeles County surpassed 300,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and reported its 7,000th death Monday, health officials said.

Luke Money

PG&E cuts power to 361,000 as fierce Diablo winds blow through Northern California October 26, 2020

Most of Northern California is under a red flag warning through the early part of this week.

Faith E. Pinho

Note to Self: Watch Your Language

Note to Self: Watch Your Language

By Brenda Jones, MA, MNLP on June 28, 2020

Being a mom to an “almost” teenager, I’ve watched as she and her friends are beginning to speak differently… and not just the slang from…

Pathways

By Natalie Forest on June 14, 2020

“Heart to Heart, Soul to Soul” As people we have a certain way of looking at things. Based on our background, our cultural history, our…

You Choose Your Emotions: The Journey-Centered Life

You Choose Your Emotions: The Journey-Centered Life

By Gina Kegel on May 21, 2020

Let me lay a hard truth on you. You’re probably not going to like this, but stick with me. You choose your emotions. Every. Single.…

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In pictures: Evacuations as two wildfires rage in California October 27, 2020

Mass evacuation orders are in place as two fast-moving fires engulf thousands of acres near Los Angeles.

Philadelphia: Protests after police fatally shoot black man October 27, 2020

Hundreds take to the streets after police fatally shoot a man they say was armed with a knife.

Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate October 27, 2020

Tony Chung was at a coffee shop near the embassy when he was carried out by plain-clothed officers.

Huge Bangladesh rally calls for boycott of French products October 27, 2020

Marchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

Nigeria police probe witness 'had teeth extracted' October 27, 2020

The panel looking into police brutality heard from a victim who said he was beaten and tortured.

The Countdown: Amy Coney Barrett's judging and mothering October 27, 2020

Donald Trump hails her as a "mother of school-age children", but others see her lack of experience.

Turkish lira sinks amid Erdogan fury with allies October 27, 2020

The lira hits a record low against the dollar amid jitters over Turkish regional ambitions.

Bolivian judge annuls Evo Morales's arrest warrant October 27, 2020

The judge annulled the exiled former president's arrest warrant for alleged sedition and terrorism.

Belgium's ex-king meets daughter after paternity battle October 27, 2020

Princess Delphine is the child of an 18-year affair Albert had with a baroness before he was king.

Coronavirus: Russia steps up restrictions as infections surge October 27, 2020

Masks must be worn in all public areas and bars and restaurants should close overnight, officials say.

US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll October 27, 2020

Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds.

Tanzania election: Zanzibar presidential candidate 'arrested trying to vote' October 27, 2020

Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented.

Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign October 27, 2020

The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.

US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? October 27, 2020

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.

Nasa moon announcement: What is on the Moon? October 27, 2020

Nasa has announced it's found an abundance of water on the Moon. But what else is up there?

Joni Mitchell still 'struggling to walk' after 2015 aneurysm October 27, 2020

The star says she had to re-learn how to walk and talk after falling ill five years ago.

Peshawar bombing: At least seven dead in Pakistan school attack October 27, 2020

Dozens more were injured in the attack during a Koran class in the city of Peshawar, police say.

Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park' October 27, 2020

The viral image has raised questions about the conservation impact on the animal native to Indonesia.

Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam October 27, 2020

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey October 27, 2020

President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad.

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