As summer approaches, many teenagers will celebrate a significant milestone: getting their driver's license. While to them this represents freedom and independence, it also marks the beginning of what safety…
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother, who has dementia, recently moved into an assisted living facility that doesn’t allow pets. I’m thinking about getting her a robotic pet to cheer her up. Are they worth…
The Valencia Lanes was packed on Saturday morning, with teams from across southern California including the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2026 SCV Bowling Competition hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern…
A fire in Valencia that initially prompted evacuation orders for residents in the Bridgeport area was extinguished following a large presence of Los Angeles County Department Fire personnel on Tuesday…
News release Los Angeles County property owners may now file an application for a Decline-in-Value Review if they believe the market value of their property has fallen below its current…
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion calling for a comprehensive review of the county's earthquake preparedness, while also directing county emergency officials to engage renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy…
News release Longtime Santa Clarita resident, former fighter pilot, airline pilot, educator, business owner, and community advocate Bob Khalsa has announced his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council District 5,…
News release L.A. County Sheriff’s Department deputies assigned to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station responded to Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes at about 3:28 p.m. Sunday after plain clothes federal agents reported…
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, opposes the billionaire tax on voters’ ballots this November. So does Xavier Becerra, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate…
The Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation’s Acton facility has been the center of attention after being inspected by multiple L.A. County departments for possible check code violations and the welfare of animals under the foundation’s care, a county news release announced Tuesday. On Friday, the L.A. County Departments of…
By Robert Garrova LAist Writer/via CalMatters After a slow start, a program that aims to bring thousands of Angelenos living with serious mental illness under court-led care has seen a spike…
By Ben Christopher CalMatters Writer Homeowners in Malibu and Pasadena who saw their neighborhoods burn in the Eaton and Palisades fires last year will soon be able to build up to…
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer A judge ruled on Monday that New York cannot ban federal agents from wearing masks or balaclavas, or require them to wear visible identification. U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino, for…
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, British maritime authorities said, the latest in a string of attacks…
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer European Union interior ministers voiced support for Spain on Tuesday following the deadly illegal immigrant surge in Ceuta, while calling for stronger borders, faster returns, and…
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer A man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of arson connected to the Old Trails fire, one of three wildfires burning in Spokane, Washington, that forced more than…
Missing a job callback because your phone was disconnected. Skipping a doctor's appointment because you couldn't confirm it online. Watching your kid fall behind in school because there was no…
A phone bill can look small until it becomes the bill a household has to delay. For many low-income families, staying connected is tied to work calls, benefit updates, school…
San Diego's weather reputation is mild temperatures, low annual rainfall, plenty of sun. On paper, that sounds like an easy climate for a roof to handle. In reality, that same…
The world is unpredictable, and sometimes unexpected events such as a fire or a power outage can affect households dramatically. While most people know where they keep the documents they…