8+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1771+ words) Why now? A federal judge this week shot down the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 attempt to divert money away from permanent housing and instead fund temporary shelters and programs that require sobriety. But the judge stopped short…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1754+ words) For Tr" Willingham, pursuing a doctorate degree at UC Irvine has felt isolating at times. Often the only Black student in his science classes, he recalls being the last one to be chosen when activities required a lab partner. He…...

8+ hour, 27+ min ago  (362+ words) California scored another win against the Trump administration in their battle over how to address the homelessness crisis here and nationwide. A federal judge this week shot down the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 attempt to divert money…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1695+ words) Drivers are heading into the Fourth of July weekend with national gas prices at their highest level for the holiday in four years. In California, where prices remain well above the national average, the state's petroleum watchdog has flagged a…...

16+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1722+ words) Why it matters: The last week of May was the Memorial Day holiday, when the Iran-war price spike was near its peak. Chevron stations in California charged an average of $6. 34 a gallon that week " the highest of any brand tracked…...

19+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1714+ words) Why now: The move follows a new state-funded risk assessment that the invasive species poses a lower risk to the lake, which water managers say changes the state's calculus on costly and difficult measures aimed at keeping the invaders at…...

15+ hour, 17+ min ago  (1040+ words) The state of California is walking back protections meant to keep destructive golden mussels out of Lake Oroville, one of the largest and most important reservoirs in the state. The move follows a new state-funded risk assessment that the invasive…...

15+ hour, 36+ min ago  (672+ words) The skies of Big Bear will light up with Fourth of July fireworks Saturday, reigniting concerns about how the colorful explosions could affect the famous bald eagle family who live nearby. Jackie and Shadow, the resident eagle couple, have been…...

20+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1742+ words) Why it matters: The area around USC is truly global, where cultures and backgrounds happily rub shoulders. How it happened: Cafe 23's owner said 20 years ago they were making pastrami sandwiches and burgers. But then Indian students kept asking for…...

16+ hour, 15+ min ago  (369+ words) Angelenos are getting ready to celebrate the 250th Independence Day across the city. But did you know California didn't join the U. S. until 74 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed? This week, Steven Hackel, a history professor at U. C. Riverside who specializes…...