California
Joshua McGinn, a 41-year-old teacher with the Charter Oak Unified School District in Covina, was arrested just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to a Covina Police Department Facebook post.
Oct. 2, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Some readers suggest redeveloping commercial spaces to increase housing. Another says the push to protect single-family zoning is based on myths.
Climate & Environment
A new California law requires that cities and counties plan for and protect wildlife movement to ensure animals can find food, shelter and mates.
Oct. 3, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that expands a moratorium on all types of a blood-thinning rat poison that has unintentionally sickened other animals.
Oct. 1, 2024
SB 1299 aimed to compel employer compliance with California’s outdoor heat safety rules. Newsom said the issue shouldn’t be addressed through the workers’ comp system.
Sept. 28, 2024
It’s too hard to dismiss a federal government employee for poor performance. High unionization and civil service protections are to blame.
Sept. 29, 2024
Sports
California Crown is making its debut at Santa Anita with $3.1 million in purse money available. But live musical guests including Shaboozey might be the big draw Saturday.
Sept. 27, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1248 — dubbed Yahushua’s Law — aimed at ensuring all California students are better protected during heatwaves.
Housing & Homelessness
With a key vote coming on a bid to rezone Los Angeles to add 250,000 more homes, city officials released a long-awaited report on the history of exclusionary zoning.
Sept. 26, 2024
Opinion
The fires burning around L.A. were sadly predictable. As the next mega heat wave arrives, close government-managed forests.
Sept. 21, 2024