Fire marched toward west Altadena hours before official accounts, new report shows
A new report describes flames approaching west Altadena even earlier than previously reported, raising more questions about why evacuations were ordered there so late.
Woman decapitated by a garbage truck near elementary school in Orange County
A woman was decapitated by a garbage truck when she was crossing the street Wednesday in Orange County, according to authorities.
CDC replaces website on vaccines and autism with false and misleading statements
The CDC removed its own research into the safety of vaccines and replaced it with inaccurate statements.
Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and ex-president of Harvard University, has stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors – a move that follows mounting scrutiny over recently published email exchanges between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70,
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in place when he takes office in January, extending her tenure at the head of the nation’s largest police force. During his campaign, Mamdani had
Identity first, or person first? Guidelines this series follows when writing about autism and mental health
When writing about autism or mental health, words matter. Here are some notes on how we choose ours.
Autistic kids are at higher risk of suicide. Why don’t their parents and doctors know?
Autistic kids are far more likely to think about and die from suicide than their neurotypical peers. Autism researchers and advocates are working towards developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies that take neurodiversity
Lax oversight, few inspections leave child farmworkers exposed to toxic pesticides
Child laborers and other farmworkers in California are being exposed to toxic pesticides, in part because of splintered enforcement of safety regulations.
More rain is heading for Los Angeles. When will the Southern California storms end?
Although not nearly as potent as the storm that soaked Southern California last weekend, rain Thursday could still bring the risk of flooding or mudslides.
Smashed windows, threats and $800 a month: Witness details L.A. County gang extortion
The Pomona 12th Street gang shook down a local businessman for regular protection payments, according to witness testimony at a preliminary hearing in a case against two men charged with extortion.