Crews race storm to contain oil spill in Ventura County creek
Cleanup was underway Wednesday in a wooded, remote area of Ventura County after about 420 gallons of crude oil inundated a waterway, officials said, and crews were working to beat the upcoming storm.
L.A. County’s first flu death confirmed in a season that could be harsh
Health experts recommend an annual flu vaccination for everyone older than 6 months, especially as the holiday season nears.
Atty. Gen. Bonta spent nearly half a million on attorneys. His political consultant explains why
Atty. General Rob Bonta spent nearly half a million on attorneys after he was approached by the Department of Justice, according to his consultant.
Aliens? Submarines? Gassy whales? Mystery bubbles off California coast spark intrigue, theories
Beachgoers and amateur sleuths tried to figure out what was causing the bubbles in the ocean off Hermosa Beach. The answer was less fun than the guesses.
Border Patrol agent died of cocaine overdose a month after Long Beach arrest, autopsy says
U.S. Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson died of a cocaine overdose in August, one month after he was arrested for drunkenly fighting with Long Beach police, according to an autopsy report made public by Riverside County authorities.
USC student union building evacuated following false bomb threat
Authorities reopened USC’s student union following false bomb threat.
California’s budget shortfall could be worse than expected
California’s budgetary woes are worse than expected, forcing state lawmakers to grapple with a nearly $18 billion shortfall next year, according to a new report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
UC Berkeley student dies after frat house drowning incident. Hazing not involved, authorities say
A 19-year-old UC Berkeley student has died after being hospitalized last week for nearly drowning during a fraternity party. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition hike amid state, federal funding gaps
The University of California board of regents voted Wednesday to renew a “tuition stability” that will hike tuition by up to 5% for each new incoming class. Students from across UC campuses rallied at UCLA to oppose
D.A. to investigate claims of fraud in L.A. County’s $4-billion sex abuse settlement
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said his office would look into allegations — first uncovered by a Times investigation — that some plaintiffs made fraudulent claims in a sex abuse lawsuit that resulted in a $4-billion