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Fiery Crash Kills 1, Closes Major Fremont Road

The crash reportedly killed one and scattered debris across a major road.

Many Pushed to Free 'Kind' LAPD Cop Who Murdered Ex-Boyfriend's Wife. Victim's Family Fought Back

California parole board revoked a decision to recommend release for Stephanie Lazarus after testimony saying the ex-detective 'lied for decades' to cover up 1986 slaying.

Exclusive: Senator Urges Biden Administration to Thwart Fraudulent ACA Enrollments

Stronger actions are needed immediately to thwart insurance brokers who fraudulently enroll or switch people in Affordable Care Act coverage, Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, said Monday.

Exclusive: Senator Urges Biden Administration to Thwart Fraudulent Obamacare Enrollments

Stronger actions are needed immediately to thwart insurance brokers who fraudulently enroll or switch people in Affordable Care Act coverage, Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, said Monday.

It’s Make or Break for Bills at CA Legislature

Assemblymember Evan Low speaks with colleagues on the Assembly floor at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 29, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

This County Is California’s Harshest Charging ‘Desert’ for Electric Cars. Local Activists Want to Change That

Lack of EV chargers in remote areas could derail California’s aim to electrify cars. In Imperial County, residents have access to few public chargers and buy electric cars at only a fifth of the statewide rate.

Scorching Schoolyards: California Groups Want More Trees, Less Asphalt at Schools

Too few trees at California’s schools mean there’s little protecting students from a warming planet. Here’s how advocates say the state can pay for more shade.

California Is on Track for Another Record Year Spent on Lobbyists

More than $114 million was spent to lobby California state government in the first quarter of this year, about the same amount as last year when advocates set a record for spending on influence efforts.

Fuel Breaks Saved Lives During the Camp Fire. They Can Spare California From Future Devastation

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Opinion: How Do L.A.'s Ethnic Communities Keep Their Identities While Living With Others? Just Read the Signs

Unlike in many big cities, Los Angeles' cultural neighborhoods are not exclusive enclaves. They share space with one another and communicate through signage.

From Unhoused to High School Grad: L.A. Ceremony Honors Students Who Overcame the Odds

These students experienced homelessness — living in shelters, with relatives and in overcrowded spaces — but they persevered to reach graduation day.

Feds Collected DNA From 1.5 Million Migrants in Under Four Years, Report Finds

The Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology said the rise in DNA collection raises questions about whether immigrants' privacy rights are being violated.

Black Bear Had Been Killed by Car, but Then Its Paws Were Cut Off and Stolen

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a black bear was found with its paws missing.

Are 'Deaths of Despair' Really More Common for White Americans? A UCLA Report Says No

Many believe white Americans suffer higher rates of premature death from addiction, overdoses and mental health. Researchers say that's false.

Column: A Meeting of Cal State L.A. Student Encampments, 55 Years Apart

Fifty-five years ago, a student encampment stood on the very spot at Cal State L.A. where pro-Palestinian students have set up tents now. Their asks were different, their spirits the same.

Turtle Skulls and Elephant Toenails Are Among Thousands of Items Seized at LAX Mail Facility

Export rules generally apply not just to live animals and plants but also to their byproducts, such as fur, hide, feathers, scales, antlers and bones.

If You're Living With a Drug or Mental Health Problem, Here's Where to Look for Help

'Deaths of despair' caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. Here's how to find help.

Illegal Hostels Are Popping Up in L.A. Neighborhoods, to Some Residents' Ire

Unapproved hostels are opening in otherwise quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods, leading to neighbor complaints and an increase in police calls.

Watch: Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding Abortion Ban States

On KFF Health News' "What the Health?," chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner sat down with Atul Grover of the Association of American Medical Colleges to talk about its recent analysis showing that graduating medical students are avoiding training in states …

Biden Leans Into Health Care, Asking Voters to Trust Him Over Trump

Angling to tap into strong support for the sweeping health law he helped pass 14 years ago, one of President Joe Biden's latest reelection strategies is to remind voters that former President Donald Trump tried to repeal the Affordable Care …

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