Kevin Tidmarsh

Two people are walking on a dirt hiking trail that is fenced in on both sides, with shrubs, trees and native plants lining the paths.

Climate and Environment

South LA needs more tree cover, but residents say it’s more complicated than just planting them

Many stakeholders in South L.A. are excited about getting more trees in the ground, but new research from USC highlights residents’ views on where and how that should happen.

Climate and Environment

Bioluminescent waves are back along the Southern California coast

Beachgoers in Newport Beach reported seeing the glowing waves throughout the night Saturday into early Sunday morning.

A boxy-looking truck with decals reading "City of Irvine Police" and "D.A.R.E." is pictured on a road with bright LED headlights and blue and red police lights illuminated.

Criminal Justice

Why the Irvine Police Department now has a police Cybertruck

Police say the vehicle, which cost about $150,000 to buy and outfit as a police car, will primarily be used for community outreach rather than standard patrols.

A streak of light, the comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, captured against a backdrop of space.

Climate and Environment

To see the brightest comet since 2006, hit the beach this month

The West Coast is actually a prime viewing site — once you get away from all the light pollution.

A firefighter douses flames as they push toward homes during the Creek Fire in the Cascadel Woods area of Madera County, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2020. FEMA denied 86% of claims during last year's fire season in California.

Climate and Environment

Oh, nuts! Wildfire smoke harms a crucial part of California’s economy, study says

UC Davis researchers have found that 2020’s megafires meant Central Valley nut orchards produced a smaller crop the following year.

A game is underway at a baseball stadium with lights. The scoreboard reads: Jackie Robinson Stadium UCLA Bruins.

Housing and Homelessness

UCLA offers proposal to stay on VA campus after being locked out of baseball stadium

A judge ordered the school, along with other tenants on the West L.A. Veterans’ Affairs campus, to increase its commitments to supporting veterans or face eviction.

A crowd of people are out of focus as a large plane flies towards them in the air. The ocean can be seen in the background on a cloudy, overcast day.

News

The Pacific Airshow is back, sort of, as dense fog in Huntington Beach grounds planes

Officials have warned people living in the area to have preparations in place for people and pets who may be disturbed by the sounds.

Four people in black shirts and red patterned long skirts hold up black and white bandanas. The letters "#MMIW" and a hand print are visible.

Criminal Justice

Tribal police won't be considered peace officers after Newsom veto

AB 2138 would have let some tribal police qualify as state peace officers. Governor Gavin Newsom said that it would have created legal disparities between tribal police and police officers.

Cars are backed up on a freeway with five lanes of traffic, with a separate express lane towards the middle. It's a sunny, clear day.

Transportation and Mobility

Expect weekend traffic: VP Harris will be in town for a fundraiser

The location of the event is still unknown, unfortunately for anyone hoping to get around Saturday and Sunday.

A flat landscape filled with trees and a mountain in the background. The fall foliage ranges from bright yellow to a burnt orange. Some trees are mostly green and only starting to turn yellow.

Explore LA

'Leaf peeping' isn’t just an East Coast thing. Here’s where to spot fall colors

California’s vibrant fall colors are already getting started, so start planning your trips now.

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