The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $15‑billion budget for FY 2026–27 in a 12–1 vote, preserving Mayor Karen Bass’ plan to hire 510 new LAPD officers to offset ongoing retirements and resignations.…
Southern California fire agencies are managing a series of active wildfires this week, with incidents ranging from remote island terrain to foothill communities on the mainland. CAL FIRE and local fire departments report that…
Federal energy policies are continuing to shape offshore activity along the Ventura County coastline, influencing future leasing, environmental reviews, and the long‑term management of aging platforms. While offshore production has declined in recent years,…
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday left three adults and two teenage suspects dead, prompting a joint investigation by local police and federal authorities. Officials say the case is…
Fire crews increased containment on the Grand Fire in Chino Hills to 50 percent on Thursday morning after holding the fire at 30 acres overnight, according to updates from CAL FIRE and regional news…
A vegetation fire known as the Grand Fire burned approximately 30 acres in Chino Hills on Wednesday evening, prompting evacuation orders and road closures as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The fire was…
ARCADIA, Calif. — Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang, 58, has resigned after federal prosecutors announced she will plead guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) between 2020 and…