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THE BUZZ: CODE SWITCH — There’s an emerging consensus among California Democrats about their party’s messaging on immigration: “Sanctuary” is a loaded word. Take San Jose Mayor Matt ...

If you live in California, you'll want to bank with a financial institution that operates in your state and offers good perks and low rates. Below, you'll find our top picks for the best banks and ...

January 30, 2025 • The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

By Miriam JordanHamed Aleaziz and Heather Knight Katy Perry belted out “California Gurls,” and Joni Mitchell offered a rare performance as Angelenos spoke movingly about loss — and resilience.

Much-needed rain helped firefighters make gains on several blazes in Southern California on Monday as flooding shuttered schools, triggered landslides and prompted road closures. Intermittent ...

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The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in California – already ranking as some of the most destructive in the state’s history. As temperatures rise due to human-caused climate ...

Rates for homeowners insurance in California show no sign of dropping, especially since some carriers have stopped or paused writing new policies in the state. But whether you're getting a policy ...

Catalan jazz prodigy Rita Payés blends tradition and innovation, weaving bossa nova and folk into a sound that cements her place as one of Europe’s most captivating voices. "Somehow, I feel like there ...

The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) is pushing back on President Trump’s recent claim that the U.S. military entered the state and “turned on the water” in the wake of ...

Mud and debris from a fire-ravaged hillside covers Topanga Canyon Boulevard on Monday. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) ...