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Earthquake: 4.0 quake reported near Clearlake, Calif.
The quake was reported Sunday morning at 9:14 a.m. Pacific time 11 miles from Clearlake, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake: 3.5 quake registered near Alpine, Calif.
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Sunday morning at 5:17 a.m. Pacific time 27 miles from Alpine, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
California megadrought? Not if you look at precipitation
Climate change is increasing California's wet-to-dry extremes, but average precipitation is not declining.
'You started the corona!' As anti-Asian hate incidents explode, climbing past 800, activists push for aid
As more Californians report anti-Asian hate incidents, activists push Gov. Gavin Newsom for aid.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-05/anti-asian-hate-newsom-help
Do L.A. politicians who pushed for reopening now have regrets as coronavirus cases climb?
How will L.A. County move forward in combating the coronavirus outbreak? Leaders from the Board of Supervisors offer a mixed bag of answers.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-05/did-l-a-county-open-up-too-quickly
LAPD responds to a million 911 calls a year, but relatively few for violent crimes
A decade of 911 calls to the LAPD reviewed by The Times helps explain the possibilities and challenges of reimagining police.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-05/lapd-911-calls-reimagining-police
L.A. County sees 'alarming' rise in coronavirus hospitalizations, infection rates
In what officials Saturday described as an "alarming" increase, hospitalizations of patients with confirmed coronavirus infections in Los Angeles County have jumped 41% in the last three weeks.
Kanye West tweets that he's running for president
Kanye West tweets that he's running for president
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/kanye-west-tweets-that-hes-running-for-president
With coronavirus surging, California marks a subdued, socially distant July 4
Amid the coronavirus, this year's Fourth of July celebrations took a different tone across Southern California
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/fourth-of-july-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus
Indigenous groups, Black Lives Matter join forces to decry historical 'sins' on July 4
Members of indigenous groups joined Black Lives Matter organizers and other demonstrators Saturday in L.A. for a peaceful, masked protest and march.
Death row inmate Scott Erskine, who murdered two boys in San Diego, dies of COVID-19
The 57-year-old had been on death row since 2004 for murdering two boys he abducted and tortured in 1993. The case went unsolved for eight years.
First LAPD officer dies of COVID-19
Another 287 LAPD employees are currently quarantined at home after having been exposed to the novel coronavirus.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/first-lapd-officer-dies-of-covid-19
Woman who went on anti-Asian tirades facing arrest on separate battery charge
A woman, whose racist, anti-Asian tirades last month shocked the public and the city of Torrance, has a warrant out for her arrest in connection to a confrontation separate from those recently ca...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/torrance-woman-anti-asian-arrest
Lancaster will defy county ban and hold fireworks display tonight
The City Council voted to move forward with the display at an emergency meeting Saturday, granting Mayor R. Rex Parris' request for authority to issue a permit and sign a contract with a firework...
'Something bad's going to happen': Big surf and high tide hit Balboa Peninsula with flooding
Flooding hits Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach amid high tide and surf. Residents started July 4 by shoveling sand and water out of their driveways.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/balboa-newport-beach-flooding
July 4 celebrations in Southern California look different this year amid coronavirus case spike
Californians hoping the July 4 weekend would bring a return to a semblance of summer fun instead find closed beaches and limited restaurant service.
Border Patrol checkpoints are a risky reality for California cannabis companies
State-legal cannabis operators face expensive seizures as they distribute through San Diego and Imperial counties.
Flooding hits parts of Newport Beach amid high tide, high surf
A dangerous combination of high tide and high surf in Newport Beach destroyed a sailboat, authorities said.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/flooding-newport-beach-high-tide-high-surf
Some cities will fine residents who don't wear masks in bid to slow coronavirus
West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Monterey have announced plans to fine people who don't cover their faces to protect against COVID-19.
3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Susanville, Calif.
The magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck early Saturday, 40 miles from Chico and 36 miles from Paradise.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/susanville-california-earthquake
Column: Out of work, desperate and hungry, they waited in long lines for food
As the coronavirus surges again, the L.A. Regional Food Bank is overwhelmed with people trying to keep their families fed
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/food-banks-desperation-coronavirus-unemployment
USC must 'reckon with its history of white supremacy' in its namesake sites, some say
Weeks after USC removed the name of Rufus Von KleinSmid, some are raising questions about a host of names and symbols on campus, examining whether they too should be purged at this historic momen...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/usc-racism-white-supremacy-leader-name
Newsom vows crackdown on coronavirus scofflaws. Will law enforcement cooperate?
Gov. Gavin Newsom again Wednesday threatened more enforcement for businesses that fail to follow coronavirus guidance, but how it would work remains unclear
On this Independence Day as coronavirus cases surge, please remember our interdependence
Freedom means getting through the coronavirus together, not refusing to wear masks or to take the virus seriously
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-04/coronavirus-pandemic-masks-safety-empathy
Lancaster set to defy L.A. County's ban on Fourth of July fireworks
The Lancaster City Council has called an emergency meeting Saturday to vote on whether to defy a Los Angeles countywide ban on fireworks displays over the July Fourth weekend.
Beaches close across California for Fourth of July weekend as coronavirus cases surge
As beach closures went into effect to stem the spread of the coronavirus over the Fourth of July weekend, Southern Californians mostly followed the rules on Friday.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-03/july-3-beaches
Truck driver posts regrets about party a day before dying of coronavirus
Riverside County truck driver Tommy Macias died of COVID-19 after attending a barbecue. His final message was a warning filled with regret.
Consulting firm accuses city of L.A. of concealing evidence in DWP billing case
Consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking at least $8 million, alleging the city tried to conceal evidence during legal proceedings.
Santa Barbara grand jury blasts county supervisors over marijuana industry
A Santa Barbara grand jury blames county supervisors for working too closely with lobbyists as they sought to regulate massive marijuana grows
COVID-19 silenced this singing activist, but not her spirit
Albia Miller, 71, is the singing gadfly of Riverside County. The dreaded coronavirus pulled the curtain down on most of her stages
California's July 4 coronavirus warning: 'Assume everyone around you is infectious'
The rate at which coronavirus tests in California are coming back positive continues its alarming climb — jumping 51% over the past two weeks, a Los Angeles Times analysis found.
Under siege by a virus that thrives in crowds, L.A. swap meets face a reckoning
In a new world where crowds mean danger, swap meets and the vendors who make them run struggle to stay afloat.
Former L.A. building official alleges he was ousted after blowing whistle on fraud
A former official at the L.A. Department of Building and Safety alleges that he was ousted after raising concerns about fraud and other issues.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-03/building-official-claim-fraud
Californians are losing their fear of the coronavirus, setting the stage for disaster
The public has become more accustomed to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the virus is no less infectious now than it was in the winter.
Earthquake: 4.5 quake reported near Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island
The 4.5 earthquake occurred at 2:20 a.m. on Hawaii's Big Island.
Rainfall season was a 'roller coaster ride' when two wettest months turned dry
Rain year in L.A. was near-average, but far from normal
Orange County inflated its coronavirus test numbers by mistakenly including antibody tests, officials say
The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted in Orange County was mistakenly inflated for more than a month beginning in late April in data released to the public, an error that may have painted ...
L.A. County's new $0 bail rule permits police to crack down on protesters, legal advocates say
Several exemptions to L.A. County's $0 bail rule permit police departments to hold people for misdemeanor offenses commonly associated with protests, including unlawful assembly and failure to di...
San Francisco cracks down on archdiocese for violating coronavirus rules
Church officials have agreed to stop celebrating public Mass indoors and to restrict outdoor services after the city attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter.
Its two hospitals overrun, Imperial County halts in-store retail and indoor religious services
The Imperial County health order also closes all county parks, bars gatherings and directs residents to stay at home when possible. Over 20% of coronavirus tests in the county come back positive.
California lawmakers take quick action to advance expansion of paid family leave
California Senate passes a bill to provide job protections to employees of small businesses. But some say the protections will hurt those businesses.
County-run beaches in O.C. will close July 4th weekend as coronavirus cases surge
A dozen Orange County-operated beaches join a growing list of city shorelines that will close in an effort to keep crowds from congregating and potentially spreading the virus.
'A heroic act': Teen drowns after rescuing 12-year-old friend at Northern California lake
The drowning was the second in Calaveras County in the last two weeks.
The coronavirus has changed since it left Wuhan. Is it more infectious?
A newer strain of the coronavirus has a mutation that might make it more infectious, a team of scientists says. Other researchers disagree.
As coronavirus surge continues, L.A. unveils color-coded system to assess infection risk
The new tool was released as L.A., like many areas in California and the U.S., sees distressing spikes in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
Cities race to close beaches for Fourth of July holiday as coronavirus surges
Los Angeles and Ventura counties will close beaches for the entire holiday weekend, while several Orange County cities will close their shores Saturday.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-02/southern-california-beaches-closed-for-july-4th
'Beyond horrible': Tiny desert town devastated by wildfire as it battles the coronavirus
A wildfire in the Imperial County town of Niland cost dozens of families their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-02/rural-california-niland-wildfire-coronavirus
USC reverses robust fall reopening plans, asks students to stay home for online classes
Only 10% to 20% of classes will be offered in person and on campus, reversing USC's original decision to reopen for the fall semester.
Not wearing a mask could cost you hundreds in Westside as officials pledge enforcement
The sheriff's station will issue citations to those not following the statewide coronavirus health order to don face coverings while in public or high-risk settings.
Coronavirus at 'critical juncture' as hospitalizations in California soar
After four daily infection records in the last two weeks, officials fear social gatherings could bring even more outbreaks over the July 4 weekend.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-02/coronavirus-hospitalizations-soar
L.A. ice cream vendor adapts to life in a COVID-19 world
For the past 16 years, Mauro Rios Parra has sold fruit bars and ice cream on the streets of Pico-Union, one of L.A.'s densest cities and among the hardest hit by the coronavirus.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-02/pico-union-paletero
In California, the death penalty is all but meaningless. A life sentence for the Golden State Killer was the right move
"He is the real-life version of Hannibal Lecter," Sacramento County Dist. Atty. Anne Marie Schubert told reporters
Coronavirus fears spook Queen Mary into canceling Dark Harbor haunt
The popular spooky spectacle has been called off for 2020 as the pandemic continues, but is set to return in 2021.
Coronavirus 'curve is no longer flat' in Riverside County, official says
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise in Riverside County, health officials say that the "curve is no longer flat."
Two girls, man killed in apparent murder-suicide in Watts, L.A. police say
Two girls and a man died in a Watts home in what police are calling a murder-suicide. The girls died in the home from undisclosed injuries.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/two-girls-man-killed-in-watts-murder-suicide
Music teacher linked to semen-tainted flutes pleads guilty to child pornography charges
John Zeretzke, linked to flutes contaminated with semen that were then given to schoolchildren, pleaded guilty to one charge of production of child pornography.
Here are the 12 propositions on California's November ballot
Eight measures earned a spot on the Nov. 3 ballot through the collection of voter signatures. Four were added by the California Legislature.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/propositions-on-california-november-2020-ballot
As coronavirus cases surge, L.A. postpones plans to ticket during street sweeping
Los Angeles will not ticket vehicles that are parked in rush-hour and anti-gridlock zones or in residential areas during street sweeping until Aug. 1 at the earliest.
What to know as California halts indoor dining, shutters other businesses
Newsom orders counties to halt visits to indoor restaurants, wineries, entertainment centers, movie theaters, zoos and museums for at least three weeks.
A rural Northern California county had few COVID-19 cases, until an inmate transfer led to a large prison outbreak
There were just a handful of coronavirus cases in rural Lassen County in Northern California until an outbreak at a prison in Susanville. Health officials say it began after inmates from San Quen...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/rural-lassen-county-prison-coronavirus-outbreak
Real estate firm puts executive on leave amid Jose Huizar pay-to-play probe
A real estate firm puts one of its executives on leave amid the federal corruption probe that led to the arrest of L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/real-estate-executive-leave-huizar-probe
Orange County restaurants close for cleaning as coronavirus cases continue to climb
A handful of Orange County restaurants have temporarily closed in the last week to deep clean and sanitize their spaces, some after discovering that employees had been infected with COVID-19, bus...
L.A. revamps rules for cannabis licensing, hoping to redress harm from war on drugs
L.A. is revamping its rules for handing out licenses to cannabis businesses amid anger and disappointment over the tumultuous rollout of the program.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/la-cannabis-marijuana-licensing-rules
Restaurant dining rooms, wineries, card rooms to close for at least three weeks in 19 California counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom restricts indoor dining, tasting rooms, entertainment centers, movie theaters, zoos, museums and card rooms in California counties struggling to control the coronavirus.
Los Angeles cuts LAPD spending, taking police staffing to its lowest level in 12 years
Deluged by demands for cuts in police spending, the L.A. City Council votes to take the LAPD down to 9,757 officers by next summer.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/lapd-budget-cuts-protesters-police-brutality
Offensive behavior by 'All Lives Matter' group against Black protesters sparks concerns, Norco officials say
Norco sets a 6 a.m.-to-6 p.m. curfew after a Black Lives Matter rally and march are disrupted by counterprotesters.
Orange County must close bars, indoor restaurants amid coronavirus surge
Newsom announced that Orange County and 18 other counties must immediately close bars and cease indoor operations at restaurants, wineries and more.
L.A. County to shutter indoor dining at restaurants amid coronavirus spike
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders the immediate closure of bars, restaurants and other indoor facilities in 19 counties as COVID-19 cases spike.
Coronavirus and financial hurdles are delaying projects to build homeless housing
More than six months after Mayor Eric Garcetti predicted that a new housing project for homeless people would open every three weeks, there has been only one other opening to celebrate. The coron...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-01/coronavirus-homeless-housing
He worked hard to find a job after a nonprofit paid his bail. Then the coronavirus hit
When Tomajae Tolliver thought about COVID-19, the economy and his job, a question looped through his mind: "How am I going to survive?"
California fears July 4 coronavirus disaster, plans new restrictions
State and local governments plan more restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to spike in California.
As coronavirus cases surge, California pauses multimillion-dollar testing expansion
California is cutting off funding for COVID-19 testing just when counties say they need more resources in rural and disadvantaged areas.
Protests over police brutality and criminal justice reform intensify race for L.A. district attorney
The battle between Jackie Lacey and George Gascón to lead the nation's largest local district attorney's office is already being influenced by the fallout of national calls to change American po...
A third day of coronavirus surges in L.A. County brings alarm
Coronavirus keeps raging in L.A. County, other parts of California. The state as a whole hit a grim milestone Tuesday when it exceeded 6,000 deaths.
Column: On this California beach, snowy plovers and dune buggies are in a fight for survival
Environmentalists would like to see Oceano Dunes closed to off-road vehicles to protect nesting birds. Off-roaders consider themselves the endangered species.
L.A. Unified police chief resigns after district slashes department budget
The Los Angeles School board voted to defund the school police budget by $25 million following weeks of protests by student activists involved in the Black Lives Matter movement.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/lausd-unified-budget-school-police-reopening
At least 176 test positive for coronavirus at Ventura County farmworker housing complex
Of the 216 tests administered to residents and staff at the facility, more than 80% have come back positive for COVID-19.
Newsom warns of more coronavirus restrictions and enforcement ahead of July 4 weekend
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday ordered tougher restrictions on indoor activities for most of the state, marking a major step backward in the reopening and an attempt to slow an alarming rise of t...
Times sues L.A. County sheriff over withholding records on deputy misconduct
The Los Angeles Times has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging that the Sheriff's Department has repeatedly refused to turn over public records about deputies involved in miscondu...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/la-times-lawsuit-deputy-misconduct-records
Citing coronavirus concerns, Ventura County closes beaches for 4th of July weekend
Ventura County health officials announced they were following Los Angeles County in closing beaches for the 4th of July holiday weekend to limit the spread of COVID-19.
L.A. calls restraining order on LAPD use of batons and projectiles 'unwarranted'
Attorneys for Los Angeles on Tuesday argued against a temporary restraining order to block police from using batons and tactical bullets to control crowds.
Citing 'existential threat,' House climate action plan has a big focus on California
California, other U.S. states and communities of color face threats from climate change, a House select committee stated in a report Tuesday. It laid out an action plan for reversing those threat...
Woman admits to killing man and setting home on fire in West Hills, police say
A woman admitted to killing a man and setting a home on fire in West Hills after firefighters found the dead man untouched by the flames, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday.
How to keep your pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks
To keep your dogs and cats safe during July 4th fireworks, have a plan, make sure their identification is up to date and give them plenty of exercise.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/pets-fireworks-july-4th
Encounter with mother otter at California national park sends visitor to the hospital
After a violent encounter with a river otter that sent a visitor to the hospital, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials are warning for people to stay away from the area.
Can Congress reform the police?
Nationwide, people are calling for police reform and changes in use-of-force policies in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody. But Congress can't seem to decide how to get it done. ...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/can-congress-reform-the-police
Newsom warns of more coronavirus restrictions, enforcement ahead of July 4 holiday weekend
Gov. Gavin Newsom warns that he plans to announce new coronavirus restrictions ahead of the July 4 weekend in California as community spread grows.
This essential worker wanted a coronavirus test. She ended up with a $1,840 bill
Carmen Quintero, a warehouse supervisor in California, felt sick and wanted to get a coronavirus test. She never got it, but got a huge hospital bill.
See how your favorite beach ranks in the latest pollution report card
Heal the Bay's annual survey of California beaches gives high water-quality marks to 92% of beaches. Six of the dirtiest were in the Bay Area.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/california-beach-report-card
It's last call — again — as many bars are forced to close amid coronavirus surge
As coronavirus cases rocket upward in many parts of the state, bars across California, many of which reopened only recently, are being forced to close again.
After record-breaking day of coronavirus cases, California surpasses 6,000 deaths
Only a day after California recorded its highest single-day count of coronavirus cases — more than 8,000 infections — the state's death toll surpassed 6,000.
One woman shot to death, two injured at vigil for shooting victim in Long Beach
A gunman fired into a crowd Monday night at a vigil for a man who had been fatally shot in the same area of Long Beach the night before.
July 4 will be a do-or-die moment for California as coronavirus rages
With coronavirus cases surging in California, the holiday weekend is a crucial test for whether residents can reduce risky behavior.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-30/july-4-california-coronavirus-rages
San Quentin coronavirus outbreak spreads: 1,113 prisoners infected, death row inmate dies
After California Institution for Men in Chino inmates were transferred, nearly one-third of San Quentin prisoners test positive for the coronavirus.
Carl Reiner, prolific comedy legend who created 'The Dick Van Dyke Show,' dead at 98
Carl Reiner, the comedy actor, writer, director and producer who created 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and played second banana to Sid Caesar, has died.
https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2020-06-30/carl-reiner-dead
'We're surging again.' Doctors, nurses angry as coronavirus strains California hospitals
Unlike the first surge of coronavirus cases in California, a second wave of cases is spread across the state, leaving medical providers frustrated and on edge.
California enters a perilous phase as coronavirus spread intensifies
Officials express alarm over people flouting safety rules as the state records its highest number of new coronavirus cases reported in a single day.
Body found untouched by flames or smoke after firefighters respond to house fire
Firefighters responded to a small fire inside a Woodland Hills home. After they put out the flames, they found a dead man inside. But he wasn't touched by the flames or smoke.
A glimpse at some of what's in California's new $202-billion state budget
While some California budget choices were supported by legislators from both major parties, the enacted plan largely reflects the priorities of majority Democrats.
L.A. could pay thousands of city workers up to $80,000 to retire
About 2,850 municipal employees, or roughly 8.2% of the workforce, would be eligible for payouts from the city if they retire in the coming year.