Oxnard Unified School District dealing with affects of wildfires
With the Southern Section football playoffs set to begin on Friday and a fast-moving wildfire destroying numerous homes in Ventura County, officials in the Oxnard…
Trump’s FEMA lies don’t match Helene victims’ experience
You’ve all heard the phony claims about how terrible the federal government’s response to the recent hurricanes has been, right?Former President Trump has lied repeatedly…
U.S. cites Egypt’s help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3-billion allocation of military aid, setting aside conditions placed by Congress on some of the money…
Richard Alatorre, pioneering Eastside politician, dies at 81
It was a meeting of two of the most powerful men in Los Angeles — and there was no way Richard Alatorre would lose.Police Chief…
Midsummer mess: Tyler Glasnow and Dodgers’ rotation need help
The Dodgers have a starting pitching problem. They may not want to admit it, they certainly dread the thought of addressing it, but on a…
Jared Padalecki says he once sought help for suicidal ideation
Jared Padalecki says he sought treatment after experiencing suicidal ideation in 2015, amid “Supernatural” success. In a recent appearance on Tommy DiDario’s podcast “I’ve Never…
Overwhelmed by student loans? A free California program can help you
Student loan debt in California has topped more than $148 billion, and Sacramento wants to help. A new program created by California’s consumer protection agency…
Column: News business needs help in California. Is government the answer?
SACRAMENTO — Newspapers are dying. That’s old news. What’s new is that in California, they may get some state government life support. There’s state legislation brewing…
Kristen Welker expecting second child via surrogate
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker and her husband, John Hughes, are expecting their second child together. “John and I are thrilled to announce we…
Homeless encampments are on Arizona ballot in November election
PHOENIX — From their modest apartment buildings alongside a block-long strip of gravel and scrub grass, the residents can see the tents and tarps and empty…
In defense of helicopter parents: Why we’re right to be anxious
This column is the latest in a series on parenting children in the final years of high school, “Emptying the Nest.” Read the previous installment,…
UCLA is seeking an edge rusher after Choe Bryant-Strother’s exit
UCLA’s defense could be living on the edge unless it finds a few good ones. Edge rusher might be the team’s thinnest position after coach…
Margaret River ‘climate refuge’ for vulnerable possums affected by hotter temperatures, researchers say
In short: New research has found how western ringtail possums are adapting to climate change in South West WA.The beloved species, endemic to the area,…
For this lawyer and Assembly candidate, 'save the children' isn't a hashtag
ALESSANDRO, left, has dinner with lawyer Maggy Krell and her family. The boy, who just completed first grade, still fears being apart from his mother.…
What are players saying about Draymond Green and his suspension?
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection for hitting Phoenix Suns…
Need a U.S. passport? Try Brentwood post office’s passport fair
It’s never too early for travelers to prepare for their 2024 spring and summer trips, even though the national backlog on passport processing has lessened.…
Call for citizen scientists to help track south-western snake-necked turtles expanded to Margaret River
While known chiefly for their eye-catchingly long necks, south-western snake-necked turtles provide another unique function: they are the cleaners of their freshwater ecosystems.Key points:Tracking of…
JuJu Watkins shines again in USC win over Florida Gulf Coast
JuJu Watkins had 18 points and seven rebounds in her home debut and No. 21 USC defeated Florida Gulf Coast 67-51 on Friday night. The…
‘Walking Dead’ alumni support Erik Jensen amid cancer fight
Actor Erik Jensen, who is best known for his TV roles in “The Walking Dead” and “Mr. Robot,” was diagnosed last week with Stage 4…
HECS-HELP loans will be indexed today. Check how much your loan will increase with our calculator
Today, indexation will apply to more than 3 million HECS-HELP debts, increasing the amount people will have to repay.This happens every year to bring debts…