Aug 02 Massive wildfire threatens iconic Joshua trees despite progress taming the flames By Ty O'Neil, Stefanie Dazio, Rio Yamat, Associated Press Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and are threatening the region's famous spiky trees. Continue reading
Jul 20 Powerball winner scores jackpot worth more than $1 billion By Associated Press The California Lottery said on Twitter that the winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles at Las Palmitas Mini Market. Continue reading
Jul 16 California’s Death Valley sizzles near record temperatures as brutal heat wave continues By Seth Borenstein, Adam Beam, Associated Press Long the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley put a sizzling exclamation point Sunday on a record warm summer that is baking nearly the entire globe by flirting with some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, meteorologists said. Continue reading
Jul 14 Extreme heat wave sears Southwest By Eugene Garcia, Janie Har, Associated Press More than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California. Continue reading
Jul 13 Dangerous heat wave baking U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California By Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 11 Across the U.S. Southwest, residents in desert cities like Phoenix endure an extreme heat wave By Terry Tang, Associated Press Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity. Continue reading
Jul 11 Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison By Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 08 Cessna plane crash near Southern California airport kills all 6 people aboard By Associated Press Six people were killed when a small plane crashed and burst into flames in a field during the second of two landing attempts in fog at a Southern California airport before dawn Saturday, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 08 Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten one step closer to parole from life sentence By Robert Jablon, Associated Press California’s governor announced Friday that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, paving the way for her release after serving 53 years in prison for two infamous murders. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 4:38 The effort to ban hairstyle discrimination nationwide By Gabrielle Hays, Casey Kuhn CROWN Act Day is celebrated on July 3 in honor of the date when legislation prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture or style was first passed at the state level. NewsHour Communities correspondent in St. Louis Gabrielle Hays reports on… Continue watching