Southern California faces ‘trio of impactful hazards’ this week: Extreme heat, fire risk and thunderstorms

Extreme heat across the U.S. Southwest will build on Wednesday and is expected to last for several days. In Southern California, there are major fire and health concerns.
California Republicans push Democrats on transparency, timeline for redistricting
California Republicans pressed Democrats over the transparency and cost of the proposed redistricting measure.
Inside the tragedy that silenced a soul legend: Marvin Gaye’s last fight with his father

Marvin Gaye harbored suicidal thoughts, and frequently clashed with his father. Was their final fight a tragic moment of anger? Or a provocation?
Graffiti-tarnished towers in downtown L.A. remain in limbo

The long-running bankruptcy sale of downtown Los Angeles’ most spectacular eyesore drags on with no clear end in sight.
Newsom says California needs to build a water tunnel. Opponents argue costs are too high
Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing his proposal for a 45-mile water tunnel beneath California’s Delta, saying it’s vital for the state. Opponents argue the cost to ratepayers would be excessive.
National Park Service employee fired for displaying trans-pride flag over El Capitan
Shannon Joslin, a former biologist and wildlife conservationist for Yosemite National Park, was fired on Aug. 12 after they rigged a massive trans-pride flag over El Capitan.
Will the Menendez brothers finally be set free? What to expect at their parole hearings
Erik and Lyle Menendez will go before a California parole board this week. By Friday afternoon — more than 35 years after they gunned down their parents in a Beverly Hills mansion — both brothers could be