Nation Aug 13 Tourists urged to avoid Maui as hotels prepare to take in fire evacuees, first responders Hawaii officials urged tourists to avoid traveling to Maui as many hotels prepared to house evacuees and first responders on the island that faces a long recovery from the wildfire that demolished a historic town and killed more than 90 people.
Nation Aug 10 Wildfire blazes through Maui, killing at least 53 people and destroying historic Hawaiian town Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Thursday that 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.
Politics Jul 13 Dangerous heat wave baking U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California Forecasters say blistering conditions Thursday will build throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year.
Nation Jul 11 Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison Her release comes days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would not fight a state appeals court ruling that Van Houten should be granted parole.
Nation May 11 Man indicted on 98 charges including hate crimes for 2022 shooting at Taiwanese church A man accused of fatally shooting one person and wounding five others at a Southern California church luncheon last year has been charged with dozens of federal hate crimes in connection with the attack, which investigators say was motivated by…
Education Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as teachers, staff begin 3-day strike The workers joined picket lines in a steady rain before dawn, demanding better wages and increased staffing. Some held signs that read “We keep schools safe, Respect Us!”…
Education Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as thousands of workers begin 3-day strike Demonstrations began at a bus yard and are expected at schools across the city by union members that represent 30,000 teachers’ aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff.
Nation Feb 27 Tornadoes strike Southern Plains as Northeast, California brace for winter storms Meanwhile, some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm.
Nation Feb 26 Crews work to restore power in Michigan while California gets a breather from winter storm Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day in the dark Sunday as crews continued working to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area following last week's ice storm.
Nation Jan 23 Asian American communities grieve after Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting A joyful kickoff to the first Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park since before the pandemic was marred by tragedy after a gunman opened fire inside a dance hall, killing 10 people in the majority Asian city near Los…