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Southern California dries out after latest storm. But how long will rain go away? March 30, 2023

The latest forecast shows clearing conditions Thursday afternoon, with dry air and warmer temperatures moving into the area by the weekend.

Hayley Smith

Plunging enrollment, financial woes, trustee exodus. Whittier College confronts crisis March 30, 2023

One of California's oldest liberal arts colleges, and the alma mater of President Nixon, faces turmoil as some critics question its viability.

Alexis Timko, Shreya Agrawal

A Mexican masked man fights for immigrant worker rights, in the streets and on the radio March 30, 2023

Activist Luis Valentan battles from a Pasadena radio booth against wage theft, verbal abuse and other ways that immigrant day laborers are exploited. So does his masked wrestler alter ego.

Selene Rivera

L.A. activists call for justice in condemning the deaths of 39 immigrants in Ciudad Juarez March 30, 2023

Central American activists in L.A. criticized Mexico's president and harsh immigration policies over the deadly fire at an immigration detention center.

Soudi Jiménez

Column: Newsom learned with oil bill: Working with lawmakers is key to passing laws March 30, 2023

By engaging directly with Democratic lawmakers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom secured a victory in his war with Big Oil.

George Skelton

Viral estate sale bears (chaotic) witness to the downfall of a corporate girl-boss brand March 30, 2023

Everything must go at the Wing, the defunct exclusive women's club in West Hollywood.

Sonja Sharp

Recent drought-busting storms mean misery for allergy sufferers in Southern California March 30, 2023

So far, allergy experts say, Southern California's pollen levels are moderate for this time of the year. But the worst is yet to come.

Louis Sahagún

Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities March 30, 2023

A recent study found that drought and heat waves could worsen air pollution for California communities already dealing with environmental injustices.

Dorany Pineda

California lawmakers tell Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Pajaro levee repairs March 30, 2023

California lawmakers have urged the Army Corps of Engineers to speed up construction on the levee that breached in Pajaro earlier this month.

Susanne Rust

Column: A father shot his daughters. A mom wants to know why her warning was ignored March 30, 2023

David Mora shot and killed his three daughters and a chaperone during a supervised visit last year. The children's mother warned the courts he was dangerous, but no one listened.

Anita Chabria

Striking satellite photos from space show California's transformation from dry to lush March 30, 2023

Photos from NASA show the California landscape turning from brown to green after recent winter storms.

Terry Castleman

A top member of San Jose's police union imported and distributed opioids, prosecutors say March 30, 2023

The executive director of the San Jose Police Officers' Assn. imported opioids from overseas to distribute in the U.S., a complaint alleges.

Christian Martinez

Democratic leader wants California to repeal ban on government travel to anti-LGBTQ states March 29, 2023

The legislation is a tacit acknowledgment that California's travel boycott has not worked as intended.

Laurel Rosenhall

7 CHP officers charged in death of L.A. motorist caught on video March 29, 2023

Six California Highway Patrol officers, a sergeant and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man they wrestled with while they tried to draw his blood following a DUI stop in March 2020.

Richard Winton, James Queally

It's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever — and by a lot March 29, 2023

This season's snowfall beats the record by nearly 30 inches, with possibly more to come. 'We'll be open daily through at least July,' the resort said.

Terry Castleman

LAPD search Beverly Hills high-rise apartment tied to triple slaying in Benedict Canyon March 29, 2023

Investigators say a blue Tesla was seen leaving the scene of the Jan. 28 fatal shooting. The same car was spotted entering the Beverly Hills complex later that morning.

Richard Winton

Opinion: Don't call it a comeback: California's Tulare Lake never really went away March 29, 2023

Floods have revived a 'phantom lake' in the San Joaquin Valley, but the shallow inland sea has defined the region for decades.

Trace Fleeman Garcia

Big is beautiful at one of L.A.'s hottest strip shows March 29, 2023

'People laughed at me for being fat, and I would just laugh along.' Now she's getting ready to perform in one of L.A.'s hottest strip revues.

Sonja Sharp

Antioch man with baby in car crashes, kills woman during police pursuit in Long Beach March 29, 2023

Chaz Lamar Long, who jumped in the driver's seat during a traffic stop and then fled, had a federal warrant for his arrest, according to police.

Nathan Solis

Major storm caps California's wet season with more rain, winds, snow March 29, 2023

A massive low-pressure system swirling over the Pacific has generated dozens of wind advisories and winter storm warnings for California.

Hayley Smith

“What is it worth?” It is December. For those of us from Europe today was “Nikolaustag” today. This tradition, a recent conversation with other experts,…

Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response March 30, 2023

The RCMP could have prevented mass casualties in a 2020 shooting spree, the report says.

Alexei Moskalev: Father of girl who drew anti-war picture arrested on run in Minsk March 30, 2023

After his 12-year-old daughter drew a picture, Alexei Moskalev was arrested and sentenced in Russia.

Bahrain jails men over YouTube discussion of Islam March 30, 2023

The three men were prosecuted under a law that criminalises "ridicule" of religious texts.

Russia arrests US journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charge March 30, 2023

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal, which vehemently denies the accusation.

'Can't afford rice' quote lands journalist in jail March 30, 2023

A reporter in Bangladesh is jailed on charges of publishing "false" news about high food prices.

Kentucky helicopter crash: Nine people killed, officials confirm March 30, 2023

Military officials confirm nine service members died in the incident near a base in Kentucky.

Bolsonaro touches down in Brazil after self-imposed exile March 30, 2023

It is the far-right ex-leader's first time back in Brazil since his supporters stormed Congress.

Spanish anger over TV star Ana Obregón's surrogate baby in US March 30, 2023

Ana Obregón comes in for criticism after news emerges she has had a baby girl via surrogacy aged 68.

Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death March 30, 2023

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers.

Bankers convicted of helping Putin's friend March 30, 2023

A cellist who is godfather to the Russian leader's daughter deposited huge sums in Swiss accounts.

Drug lord Escobar's hippos in $3.5m move plan March 30, 2023

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem.

Israeli gun ownership rising as violence surges March 30, 2023

Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks.

Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates? March 30, 2023

A former deputy governor of India's central bank says five big firms are hindering competition in the market.

Camera lost 13 years ago found with pictures intact March 29, 2023

Spencer Greiner saw the camera poking out of the mud and posted photos it contained on social media.

Dmitry Muratov: Nuclear warning from Russia's Nobel-winning journalist March 29, 2023

Dmitry Muratov says Russian propaganda is preparing people to think nuclear war isn't a bad thing.

The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia March 29, 2023

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.

Philippines: The 70s nuclear relic that may open at last March 29, 2023

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin March 29, 2023

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand March 29, 2023

Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season.

Gwyneth Paltrow trial lawyer tries to solve a physics puzzle March 29, 2023

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.

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