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Dianne Feinstein, the first woman to represent California in the Senate, dies at 90 September 29, 2023

Dianne Feinstein survived two assassination attempts and a mayoral recall to become the most popular politician in California for years running.

Cathleen Decker

In Santa Monica, officials will pay you not to drive your car September 29, 2023

L.A. Metro's "One Car Challenge" offers up to $599 and asks residents in households with multiple cars to drive just one of their cars for five weeks.

Jeremy Childs

With gas prices again on the rise, relief could be on the way September 29, 2023

From Wednesday to Thursday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in California rose by nearly 14 cents to $6.03, according to AAA.

Christian Martinez

Opinion: California's domestic workers are being exploited. Gavin Newsom can do something about it September 29, 2023

A bill to extend health and safety standards to people working in private homes awaits a decision by the governor, who vetoed similar legislation in 2020.

Ai-jen Poo

Judge approves L.A. County deal for 3,000 mental health and substance use treatment beds September 29, 2023

A judge signed off on Los Angeles County's vow to produce 3,000 mental health and substance use treatment beds, ending a lawsuit over homelessness.

Doug Smith

Even in lefty California, Trump has a firm grip on Republicans. Inside the strategy September 29, 2023

In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, California is an afterthought for most. But the state is critical to Trump's effort to return to the White House.

Seema Mehta

An immigrant hopes to find his American dream with ... French tacos? September 29, 2023

The final product is as squat and dense as a throw pillow and looks like a marriage between a Chipotle burrito and a Panera Bread sandwich.

Gustavo Arellano

Is California's wildfire season finally over? Don't bet on it, experts say September 29, 2023

Recent storms have dampened conditions but have also spurred new vegetation that could act as fuel for fires. Also, strong fall winds have yet to arrive.

Hayley Smith

As heat waves warm the Pacific Ocean, effects on marine life remain murky September 29, 2023

While satellites and offshore buoys can inform scientists about marine heat waves, the effects on ocean species are less understood.

Susanne Rust

Orange County woman arrested in alleged $200,000 rental scam. Here's how to avoid being conned September 28, 2023

An Orange County woman was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stealing more than $200,000 from people through a rental scam.

Summer Lin

Compton man found guilty of attempting to murder sheriff's deputies in 2020 ambush September 28, 2023

A jury convicted Deonte Lee Murray, 39, of attempting to murder three people, carjacking, robbery, assault with a firearm and possessing a gun as a felon.

Matthew Ormseth

Judge allows remaining charges against Newport Beach doctor and girlfriend to stand September 28, 2023

The case has drawn wide attention owing in part to Dr. Grant Robicheaux's celebrity status. An orthopedic surgeon, he appeared on the Bravo show "Online Dating Rituals of the American Male."

Christopher Goffard

Higher wages are coming for California's fast-food workers. Here's what to know about the new law September 28, 2023

The law, hammered out with the help of Gov. Gavin Newsom, increases wages for workers and allows business and unions to avoid a costly ballot fight over wages.

Taryn Luna

Suspected drunk driver caught on video drinking beer, driving on Venice Beach boardwalk September 28, 2023

A video shows a man driving on the Venice Beach boardwalk and basketball courts while drinking beer. The man was arrested after a confrontation with police.

Nathan Solis

Crews rescue injured woman trapped in car after crash with Metro train in Pasadena September 28, 2023

A woman driving a car in Pasadena was hospitalized with serious injuries Thursday morning after colliding with a Metro A-line train, according to authorities.

Summer Lin

Cool autumn storm to bring rain across California and season's first Sierra snow September 28, 2023

One of the season's first big storms in California is expected to bring significant cooling and some rain along with snowfall in the High Sierra.

Grace Toohey

No one has won the latest Powerball jackpot. Grand prize climbs to $925 million September 28, 2023

The Powerball jackpot grew to $925 million, becoming the world's ninth-largest lottery prize after no one had a winning ticket Wednesday. Next drawing is Saturday.

Summer Lin

After shoplifters hit Murrieta nail supply store, one returned for phone she left behind, police say September 28, 2023

'For sure woulda been easier to just buy the products with the credit card that was in the phone case,' the Murrieta Police Department said in a Facebook post.

Noah Goldberg

Pet was wrenched away from woman in North Hollywood. Police search for dog and two thieves September 28, 2023

LAPD are searching for two people suspected to be involved in the theft of a dog at a North Hollywood business early Tuesday.

Jeremy Childs

Prestigious Cleveland High program has a dark legacy. LAUSD settles fourth sex abuse suit September 28, 2023

For decades, Cleveland's Core humanities program fostered a culture of sexual abuse in which teens were exploited by their teachers, former students say.

Richard Winton

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By Natalie Forest on December 7, 2020

“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,…