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Another California county is losing its only hospital after feds refuse to step in
The planned closure of Glenn Medical Center follows a decision by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to strip the hospital's federal 'critical access' designation
These bills could change your child's school experience. They are not without controversy
Key education bills tackling unhealthy food, discrimination and literacy landed on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk this week. Here's how they could impact your kids.
WATCH: Zoo throws birthday party for giant panda
The Smithsonian Zoo threw an adorable fourth birthday party for giant panda Qing Bao.
Lopez: The immigration raids are crushing L.A.'s fire recovery and California's economy
After President Trump promised that we were headed for a 'golden age' of American prosperity, his policies are stifling the state with the largest economy.
Once-booming Santa Monica faces a dire fiscal crisis. The surprising way it got there
Santa Monica has declared itself in fiscal distress amid a budget crisis driven by $229 million in sexual abuse settlement payouts.
California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs
After months of debate, California lawmakers on Friday passed SB 79, a housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to bring high-density housing up to nine stories tall to transit hubs.
NFL and UFC athletes try 'game-changing' psychedelic to treat brain injury
Ibogaine is a Schedule 1 drug in America with no legal medical uses. But the results, several athletes say, are game-changing.
A sudden, disastrous drop is one cause of SoCal helicopter crash that killed 3, report says
The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report into the probable causes of the 2023 midair chopper collision near Cabazon.
Yes, that's a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump
UCLA's researchers go low-tech to plead their case to the public with poster boards and props. The Trump administration has suspended more than $500 million in research grants to the university.
California's incarcerated firefighters, who earn about $1 per hour, may soon get a hefty raise
On Thursday, California lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour while assigned to an active fire, a raise of more than 700%.
Arellano: Against the backdrop of the Hollywood sign, the Border Patrol takes a hellaweird group photo
The crown for the worst stunt involving the Hollywood sign now lies with the Border Patrol.
Controversial bill that adds dense housing to transit stops passed by Assembly
The California Assembly passed SB 79 on Thursday, a housing bill that overrides local zoning laws to expand high-density housing near public transit hubs.
Sep 15, 2025