New report reveals what triggered SA’s catastrophic algal bloom crisis
After more than 18 months of uncertainty surrounding South Australia’s most catastrophic algal bloom crisis, a long-awaited report…
Global Wealth Jumps but Disparity Widens, UBS Report Shows
The good news: The world got a lot richer last year. The bad news: You probably didn’t. Personal…
A new report finds few sunscreens meet safety standards
It’s time to stock up on sunscreen, but few choices on store shelves today are both safe and…
Nine months after fires, residents continue to struggle with housing stability, finances
A new report found that nine months after January’s fires, a significant number of residents in Altadena and…
California consumers are scared but spending more to get ahead of inflation
Shoppers in California plan to splurge this coming holiday season, but not because they are confident about the…
Florida, Texas, and Utah Outpace California in Superrich Growth
The ranks of America’s ultrawealthy are surging — and the biggest winners aren’t New York or California. A…
L.A. touts using unarmed civilians over cops for some emergencies
When Angelenos face a situation that requires calling 911 — such as encountering a person in the throes…
Salton Sea less to blame for Coachella, Imperial air pollution
For years, millions of dollars have poured into controlling dust that wafts off the exposed lake shoreline of…
How a generation of permitting requirements slows down California’s transit projects
California’s high-speed rail project has been heavily scrutinized in recent months for its long delays and rising budget.…
January wildfire damage could total $51.7 billion within L.A. city limits
The wildfire that ravaged Los Angeles in January caused $51.7 billion in damage to residential properties within the…