Eleanor Drake The Eaton fire has left a devastating mark on the community of Altadena, California, destroying over 9,400 structures, including homes and businesses, as it swept through the area in early January 2025. The fire, fueled by extreme winds and dry conditions, wreaked havoc on the tight-knit community nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel … Read more
Gina Ferazzi, a prominent staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times, has made significant contributions to journalism since joining the publication in 1994. Born and raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Ferazzi’s career has been marked by impactful photography that has captured critical moments in history, earning her part of the staff Pulitzer Prizes for Breaking News … Read more
A confrontation over suspected infidelity led to a tragic car crash in San Bernardino, California, resulting in the deaths of a woman and a man. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight on January 26, when 31-year-old Isaac Albert Perez allegedly confronted his wife, Asia Guercy, at Perris Hill Park. Guercy was with another man, Charles … Read more
Los Angeles County supervisors are taking decisive action to combat price gouging in the wake of devastating wildfires, proposing a significant increase in fines for landlords who exploit the crisis by hiking rents. The proposed resolution, led by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Kathryn Barger, aims to raise the maximum penalty for price gouging from $10,000 … Read more
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has pledged to protect state educators and their immigrant and LGBTQ+ students from the threats posed by the Trump administration. Speaking at a news conference in San Francisco, Bonta emphasized that California’s laws mandating inclusive school environments remain in effect, despite recent federal directives that have raised concerns among vulnerable … Read more
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Scott Lee, the only full-time gynecologist at the California Institution for Women in Chino, alleging that he sexually abused patients over a span of seven years. The complaint, submitted by six women, claims that Lee, 70, engaged in inappropriate medical practices and sexual misconduct during examinations, while … Read more
The first of two anticipated “pineapple express” storms has made its way into Southern California, following a powerful bout of rain that wreaked havoc across the San Francisco Bay Area. This storm system, characterized by warm, moist air originating from Hawaii, is expected to bring significant rainfall, though meteorologists predict it will be less intense … Read more
Summer online reservations for Yosemite National Park have been indefinitely postponed, leaving visitors uncertain about access to the park, which draws nearly 4 million guests annually. The new reservation system, initially expected to be implemented this year, has been delayed as park officials seek approval from the Trump administration, raising questions about future access during … Read more
The Red Cross is preparing to close its temporary shelter at the Pasadena Convention Center, which has been housing nearly 300 individuals displaced by the devastating Eaton fire. This transition will move evacuees to a new location closer to Altadena as officials work to provide more permanent housing solutions. While the specific timing and new … Read more
A parking lot at Will Rogers State Beach is set to serve as a temporary processing site for debris from the recent Palisades fire zone, according to an announcement made by the California State Parks Department on Wednesday. This decision comes as part of the ongoing efforts to manage hazardous household materials, which include items … Read more
