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Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast
Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night.
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Officials say Lineage will miss warehouse cleanup deadline. Lineage claims city has date wrong
A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food in its Boyle Heights warehouse is looming, and a City Council member says the company won't be done in time.
He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life
Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down.
'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.
More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.
Out of a fear of future political instability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs.
Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
L.A. reaches deal on cost recovery for 2028 Olympics amid warnings about financial risk
The City Council, on a 10-4 vote, signed off on an agreement aimed at ensuring the city is reimbursed for services provided during the Games.
Teddy the poodle, missing for a month, is pulled from drain in video. Owner gets surprise reunion
San Diego County Animal Services climbed down a manhole and rescued a female poodle named Teddy on Monday morning in the town of Spring Valley.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon at 1:56 p.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Stevenson Ranch, Calif.
WATCH: Oregon tourist dies after falling from iconic waterfall
Authorities said the 20-year-old tourist entered a restricted area of Silver Falls State Park.
