Nation Sep 01 Official reports progress in defending Lake Tahoe from fire Firefighters reported progress Wednesday in the battle to save communities on the south end of Lake Tahoe from an approaching forest fire after the stiff winds and searing temperatures they had feared failed to materialize in the California-Nevada alpine region.
Nation Aug 26 California wildfire dangers may be spreading across state A wildfire that burned several homes near Los Angeles may signal that the region is facing the same dangers that have scorched Northern California this summer.
Nation Jul 16 With virus cases rising, mask mandate back on in Los Angeles Los Angeles County will again require masks indoors even when people are vaccinated. The public health officer of the nation's largest county said there's now "substantial community transmission."…
Nation Jul 13 Wildfires threaten homes, land across 10 Western states Wildfires that torched homes and forced thousands to evacuate burned across 10 parched Western states on Tuesday, and the largest, in Oregon, threatened California's power supply.
Nation Jul 02 Firefighters make progress against California forest fires Three big wildfires have burned about 60 square miles of land in the Mount Shasta region as of early Friday. Damage is reported at the Salt Fire, which prompted evacuations in the unincorporated community of Lakehead north of the city…
Nation Apr 21 California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two Northern California counties as the state grapples with depleted water supplies after a dry winter.
Health Dec 24 California reaches 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases The grim milestone comes as a COVID-19 crisis that health officials say stems from Thanksgiving gatherings strains California’s medical system.
Politics Oct 16 Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires The White House earlier said FEMA rejected the request because it was not supported by data needed for approval. A Trump spokesman says California officials later presented "a convincing case" for the reversal.
Nation Jun 04 Los Angeles mayor announces end of curfews for 2nd largest U.S. city Mayor Eric Garcetti made the announcement after the curfews were put in place since last week as a precaution against looting and violence. Earlier, the Los Angeles County sheriff said he will not enforce a curfew in areas his deputies…
Nation May 01 WATCH: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus update; rural county defies shutdown A rural California county is defying Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus shutdown order and has become the state's first county to let nonessential businesses reopen.