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April 05, 2024

Society

Opinion: Why is California behind Texas and other states in curbing homelessness?

By Editors Desk

A physician checks on a man living in Los Angeles’ Skid Row. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

March 26, 2024

Artificial Intelligence

California looks to Europe to rein in AI

San Francisco (AFP) – California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to Europe's tough-on-big-tech approach for inspiration.

By Editors Desk

© Arturo Holmes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

March 12, 2024

Society

Is that graffiti or art? How L.A. draws the lines

By Editors Desk

How would you explain the Oceanwide graffiti saga to out-of-town visitors? Maybe: “Welcome to L.A.!” (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

February 22, 2024

Science & Environnement

‘They just can’t take this kind of beating’: California mansions on the brink

The latest storm battering the California coast has brought fresh flooding, mudslides, sinkholes and coastal erosion — but the three mansions atop the cliffs of Dana Point remain anchored in place.

February 05, 2024

Society

Back-to-Back Atmospheric Rivers Pummel California With Dangerous Flooding and Mudslides

By Editors Desk

January 27, 2024

Business

Here’s why gas always costs more in California

By Editors Desk

A customer refuels at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images

December 29, 2023

Science & Environnement

Huge waves damage homes, cause injuries along California coast

November 29, 2023

United States

Gavin Newsom is picking up where Ronald Reagan left off on mental health reform

California Democrats are remaking the state’s mental health care system.

By Editors Desk

November 16, 2023

Society

Californians who moved to Texas reveal the one thing that gave them sticker shock in their new state

Californians are flocking to Texas in search of a more affordable life.

By Editors Desk

Marie Bailey and her family moved to Prosper, Texas in 2017, where she is now a realtor helping other Californians make the move to The Lone Star State. Courtesy of Marie Bailey

November 13, 2023

Society

Los Angeles I-10 Freeway Closure Expected to Snarl Traffic

Officials urge commuters to use public transit or work from home

By Editors Desk

An empty Interstate 10 on Monday in Los Angeles. Part of the freeway was closed because of damage from a fire. PHOTO: JAE C. HONG/ASSOCIATED PRESS

November 07, 2023

Society

Why people are leaving California for Arkansas

Moving to Arkansas isn't just a pocketbook decision – it’s about quality of life as well

By Editors Desk

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Getty Images)

August 22, 2023

Science & Environnement

Why Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted California

The storm has caused significant flooding, power outages, and rock and mudslides in the Southwest, with more to potentially come.

By Editors Desk

August 22, 2023

Society

Man who killed California store owner tore down Pride flag and shouted slurs

Shooter had history of posting hateful content online, sheriff says, and shot Laura Ann Carleton with gun not registered to him

By Editors Desk

A person leaves flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Mag.Pi clothing store in Cedar Glen, near Lake Arrowhead, California, on Monday. Photograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

August 20, 2023

Society

OINION: Why San Francisco is dying and what it has to do with George Soros

Residents are fleeing the Democratic-controlled city, many of them heading for Republican lands

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: A homeless man sleeps on the sidewalk near the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge © JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

August 19, 2023

Americas

Hurricane Hilary heads for California, Southwest with rare tropical storm conditions

Heavy rain and flooding are probably starting this weekend despite expected weakening of the storm. It could become the first tropical system to make a California landfall in 84 years.

By Editors Desk