CA gas prices nearly $2 above US average due to state policies, study finds
(The Center Square) — California gas prices are nearly $2 per gallon higher than the national average due to state policies, according to a new study from the University of Southern California. This new evidence contradicts state leaders’ insistence that “price-gouging” by local fuel producers and distributors is the...
Calif. snowpack hits milestone not seen in 25 years
The snowpack's remarkable comeback signals a bright future for water resources
On the one year birthday of California’s $20 minimum wage, there is little to...
“The law has cost thousands of restaurant jobs, driven double-digit menu price inflation and even caused some locations to close.”
Massive Fire Spreads to More Than 1,500 Acres, Prompting Mass Evacuations in California
A fire in California has prompted mass evacuations after spreading to more than 1,500 acres over the weekend. ABC News reports that the fire, which has been dubbed the Silver Fire, was first reported at approximately 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Mar. 30, near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, which is north of...
Baby rattlesnake bites man, California firefighters warn. ‘Watch your step’
Most snake bites occur between April and October in the state, wildlife experts say.
$30,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying...
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the state’s public pension plan.
Person dies after being shot at Compton park
COMPTON – A victim was shot and killed in Compton Monday evening. Homicide detectives responded to the 14000 block of South Stanford Avenue, near Rosecrans Avenue, to reports of a shooting around 6:10 p.m., according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Detectives learned through further investigation that the...
LA County to vote Tuesday on whether to form its own homeless services department
With billions spent on Los Angeles County homeless services and the results not coming fast enough, the board of supervisors will vote Tuesday on a plan to consolidate homeless services into one county department. "Our services are strewn across something like 14 different departments; plus you have LAHSA, plus you...
This California hoarder home is a hot draw — listed at $400K less than...
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. The community on Mariner Drive can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After years of legal battles, a long-awaited open house was recently held for a notorious hoarder home in Ocean View Hills, California, giving hope to...
Father-son duo arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl, guns in Los Angeles
A father and son duo are facing criminal charges for alleged fentanyl trafficking and illegal gun sales in Los Angeles. According to the Department of Justice, federal criminal complaints allege the duo sold a total of at least 4.4 lbs of fentanyl pills as well as multiple firearms and ammunition. Officials...
