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Well, they’re at it again. Progressive journalists at the San Francisco Chronicle – but I repeat myself – have come up with a new label for constitutional limits on tax increases. They’ve declared these limits to be “tax subsidies.” Since …

As wind-swept fires ravage Southern California, the winds of political change could snuff out the state’s hopes for recovering quickly from future natural disasters. While President Joe Biden moved swiftly this week to deliver federal aid for areas hit by …

The Las Vegas man accused of being a possible assassin intent on killing former president Donald Trump at a campaign rally near Coachella Valley said that, despite a lack of serious criminal charges against him, the allegations have had significant impacts …

If you resolved this year to do a better job managing your personal finances, now is the time to commit and make your financial health a priority. According to WalletHub, at the end of 2024, 52% of Americans planned to …

PARADISE — It was a scene all too familiar to anyone in Butte County. “Watching those towns burn on TV and listening to, ‘No rain in a long time; 85 mph winds; can’t get air support up … traveling three …

BRENTWOOD — The Brentwood home of Vice President Kamala Harris, which lies within a Palisades fire evacuation zone, may have made it a target for would-be burglars Saturday. The Los Angeles Police Department dispatched officers to Harris’ home about 4:30 …

LOS ANGELES — A team of firefighters from Mexico arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, joining the personnel of more than 14,000 already battling the Palisades and Eaton fires in the Los Angeles area. Around 3 p.m. Saturday, …

Calgary Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau, left, scores on Kings goalie David Rittich, center, as Vladislav Gavrikov looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Kings’ …

PHILADELPHIA — Sam Ersson made 22 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Philadelphia Flyers beat Anaheim 6-0 on Saturday night in Cutter Gauthier’s first visit to Philadelphia since being traded to the Ducks a year ago. …

HOUSTON — Veteran center Bradley Bozeman’s eyes welled with tears and his voice cracked as he talked about the Chargers’ 32-12 loss Saturday to the Houston Texans in an AFC wild-card game. Like many of his teammates, Bozeman expected more …

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, looks to …

By Amancai Biraben, Correspondent With thin social security and uncertain prospects, Los Angeles-area day laborers are taking the Eaton fire’s damage into their own hands. The Pasadena Community Job Center, which connects day laborers to jobs throughout the community, has …

Assistance efforts for victims of the wildfires this week across Los Angeles County are just as wide-swept as the nearly irreparable damages the disaster has caused in people’s lives. Since Tuesday the Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than …

Gov. Gavin Newsom has finally unveiled his $322 billion state budget, and it’s just as absurd as we expected. A budget is a reflection of your priorities, yet while California burns, the governor’s proposal prioritizes free healthcare for illegal immigrants, …

A 39-year-old man admittedly ignited a fire in Azusa’s Pioneer Park on Friday night before two residents approached him and called authorities, according to police. On Friday, Jan. 10 at around 11:30 p.m., Azusa police officers responded to a reported …

HOUSTON — The Chargers couldn’t run, couldn’t pass, couldn’t stop improvising Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and couldn’t win their AFC wild-card game Saturday at NRG Stadium. Quarterback Justin Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions, one more than during 17 …

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be made public in …

Chelsea Bayouth looks over what was once her 3 year-old daughters room after the home her and husband Tommy Keiser (not pictured) had been living in for four years was destroyed along East Harriet St. during the Eaton Fire in …

The wildfire disasters in Los Angeles County prompted the Franchise Tax Board to push the state’s tax filing deadline to Oct. 15 for county residents. The move, announced Saturday, Jan. 11, follows the Internal Revenue Service, which on Friday postponed …

To the casual observer, or at least one paying only partial attention, UCLA’s women’s basketball team is a juggernaut. The men might currently be driving Mick Cronin crazy with their play, but Cori Close’s women’s team has vanquished all comers, …

Despite his mother’s desperate efforts to save him, former child star Rory Callum Sykes was killed in the wildfires ravaging Southern California. Sykes — who was born blind and with cerebral palsy — died at his family’s estate in Malibu …

As thousands of residents displaced from Los Angeles County wildfires look for temporary housing, rent and home prices are likely to rise, local economists predicted. Expect to see demand soar for hotel rooms and short-term rentals. See also: Free and …

It’s the last thing that wildfire-ravaged southern California needs, but a red flag warning will span several days, through Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m., with strong winds and continuing critical fire weather in the forecast, the National Weather Service …

The Chabad of Pasadena Raichik Community Center during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. the Chabad house has come together to help those affected by the wild fires. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) …

Waves of people rolled into the Santa Anita race track parking lot on Saturday, Jan. 11, bringing with them tons of aid and best wishes for fire victims. Amid an overwhelming flood of donations, the park – normally a beloved …

LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday morning, marooned on the opposite side of the country while their side of the country burned, USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb met with her team and delivered a simple message. Life goes on. …

The LA County Department of Parks and Recreation is launching Care Camps starting Monday, Jan. 13 for children and teens affected by the wildfires. Care Camps are designed to assist families displaced due to the Eaton fire or directly affected …

With fires still burning across the Los Angeles landscape, a political firestorm has erupted, causing many to wonder who will be left standing once the smoke clears. It likely is too soon to say how all that will play out …

Some post offices that were affected by wildfires have resumed retail services and mail delivery in areas designated as “safe” throughout Los Angeles County, while some offices have been assigned temporary pickup locations. Regular services have reopened at the La …

The tragedy of the Los Angeles fires are the results of the voters who have put Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in charge. They are more concerned about their pet projects than society’s welfare. Next time …

For another week, UCLA will extend virtual classes amid the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires. The Westwood university will conduct remote instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses through Friday, school officials announced Saturday. On-campus operations will continue to be modified …

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has put the department on alert for potential fraud and illegal actions targeting survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires, his office said on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Department has posted tips in English and …

LOS ANGELES — Every week, Rams head coach Sean McVay has a meeting with assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant. The topics they cover vary, ranging from practices to team culture to leadership to areas for growth for the team. During …

Hydrants in the hills of the Pacific Palisades ran dry amid one of the worst blazes ever seen in Los Angeles County, forcing firefighters to scramble to draw water from pools and ponds or — even worse — watch as …

Desmond Claude poured in 31 points as the USC men’s basketball team shocked No. 13 Illinois with an 82-72 Big Ten victory Saturday in Champaign, Ill. The victory, which improved the Trojans to 10-6 overall and 2-3 in the conference, …

Attorney General Rob Bonta held a news conference in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 11 to warn against price gouging, looting and scammers who target wildfire victims. “Unfortunately, we’ve seen before in emergencies like this, in addition to bringing out …

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Saturday, Jan. 11, announced that she has invited President-elect Donald Trump to come survey the damage from the wildfires and witness first-hand the recovery effort in the region. In a letter, she noted …

As residents grapple with the enormity of homes and businesses lost, the economic impact of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires grows larger by the day. AccuWeather’s estimate of property and business losses reached $135 billion to $150 billion by …

Pope Francis, in a telegram to Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez, expressed his deep sadness over the “loss of life and the widespread destruction” caused by the Southern California wildfires. The Catholic church’s leader shared prayers and condolences for …

Little treasures. Sylvia Warwick was thinking of them as she sat on a gray, metal chair at the Pasadena Convention Center the morning the Eaton Fire forced her and her son from the home they have loved since 1971. Warwick, …