Column: Bass fires the L.A. fire chief, but her own smoldering political crisis is far from over
Well, you could see that one coming. After Pacific Palisades was torched while a reservoir sat empty and…
An unserious conversation about Denmark buying California
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Newsletter You’re reading the Essential California…
Hundreds rally in Long Beach to protest President Trump and Elon Musk
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Long Beach for a “Not My President” rally on Presidents Day to…
Race to protect homes, residents in burn zones as major rainstorm slams into L.A.
• Light rain is expected Wednesday.• The peak of the storm is forecast for Thursday.• Flood watch for…
The L.A. wildfires will create opportunities and losses for the region’s economy
A disastrous spate of wildfires last month leveled thousands of homes and businesses, changing the course of people’s…
Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California
The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of…
Chance of strong atmospheric river, mudslide grows for L.A.
The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers hit Southern California, bringing heavy rain to some parts of Los Angeles…
Record-breaking rain lashes California, with more on the way
The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers was set to dampen Southern California on Thursday and even more wet…
Rain will hit SoCal for much of this week. Why it’s probably not a fire killer
Back-to-back atmospheric river storms are set to hit Los Angeles County this week — giving the region much-needed…
What we lose if Hollywood becomes the Detroit of the entertainment industry
Among the pleasures of seeing the hit buddy comedy “One of Them Days” over the weekend was that…
Trump social media claim of using troops to force water flow is refuted by California
President Trump on Monday night heightened his battle with California over water policy by suggesting U.S. military troops…
Showers possible until Tuesday for L.A. How much rain has fallen?
With rains beginning to subside Monday morning, most flash flood and debris flow warnings were expiring across Southern…