Affordable housing in Valley advances despite L.A. leaders’ opposition
By summer 2023, developers had pitched building nearly 2,400 new apartments for low- and moderate-income residents in the San Fernando Valley, where little such housing…
A new bill could require California to test wastewater in Central Valley
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) is frustrated by the lack of wastewater monitoring for H5N1 bird flu in the state’s most at risk communities: regions…
Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again | Israel attacks Lebanon News
In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in LebanonIsrael has launched a wave of attacks on Lebanon’s…
San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous waste
Hundreds of San Gabriel Valley residents confronted state and federal officials during a heated community meeting Wednesday, asking how a local recreation area had become…
‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ and Strictly Wynne’s apology
"Reeves pledges to create 'Europe's Silicon Valley'", reads the Guardian headline, referring to Chancellor Rachel Reeves "push for growth", which features on many of Wednesday's…
LA facing ‘explosive fire growth’ in coming days after 24 killed – as blazes threaten celeb hub Brentwood & ‘The Valley’
LOS ANGELES could face "explosive fire growth" in the coming days as blazing wildfires threaten to burn through more A-list neighborhoods.Firefighters have been tirelessly fighting…
Paradise lost along Pacific Coast Highway
Everyone knows California is disaster-prone, but there’s a familiar logic to the calamitous geography in this high-maintenance beauty of a state.Wildfires are supposed to be…
‘They just got my uncle’: Mass immigration arrests spark fear among farmworkers in Central Valley
BAKERSFIELD — Maria Casarez was washing dishes at noon Tuesday in her three-bedroom duplex, tidying up before her four children arrived home from school when her…
Former Golden Valley QB Zack Chevalier is top player in NAIA football
As a senior quarterback at Golden Valley High School in 2018, Zack Chevalier’s team went 2-8. He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.“He…
Nathan Hochman swept L.A.’s Westside and Valley in the Nov. 5 election
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with a big lift from Koko Nakajima and…
Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley
Starting this week, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate aimed at improving air quality that…
In Coachella Valley, residents seek a park along shrinking Salton Sea
SALTON SEA, Calif. — In a state boasting epic mountain ranges and stunning coastlines, the Salton Sea is not typically considered an outdoor-lover’s paradise.California’s largest…
Mayor Karen Bass’ next pick for Metro’s board is being closely watched
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, Rachel Uranga and David Zahniser at the helm.The…
Democrats flip Central Valley seat in nation’s final Congressional race
Democrats claimed the final congressional seat in the 2024 election cycle Tuesday as Merced Democrat Adam Gray ousted Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in a…
No. 47 Bear Bachmeier plays quarterback, not fullback, for Murrieta Valley
Bear Bachmeier of Murrieta Valley might be the only quarterback in America wearing No. 47. That’s a number usually worn by a running back, linebacker…
‘Vanderpump Rules’ will have a brand-new cast, like it or not
Nothing lasts forever. “Vanderpump Rules,” which periodically caught lightning in a bottle over 11 seasons of reality TV, is in for a remodel. Bravo announced…
Simi Valley holds off upset bid by Notre Dame in playoff opener
There’s little room for error in dealing with the arm and legs of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame’s Steele Pizzella, the fastest quarterback in California.There was…
L.A.’s Rim of the Valley needs to be protected. Here’s why
As our small plane flew over the San Fernando Valley, I was in awe of just how remarkable and diverse the region’s wild lands are.I…
Homey yet sophisticated, Santa Ynez is a rural paradise
Before the classic 2004 film “Sideways” made the Santa Ynez Valley the Central Coast’s wine capital, these rolling hills were very much horse and cowboy…
Centennial gears up for playoffs with win over Murrieta Valley
Corona Centennial has been content to let everyone forget about its football team. A baffling loss to Santa Margarita on Aug. 30 helped fuel skepticism…