El Dorado County Statewide Articles

Burning Tree in South Los Angeles Leads Firefighters to a Grim Discovery

A person was found dead Thursday when firefighters were called to put out a tree fire behind an apartment building in South Los Angeles.

California Bomb Cyclone Storm: When Will Rains Hit L.A. Area and How Bad Will It Be?

The effects of the so-called bomb cyclone storm on Southern California will be less dramatic compared to the north, weather forecasters say.

Sonoma County Sets Up Sandbag Stations Amid Flooding Risk Due to Atmospheric River

Sandbag stations are open across Sonoma County as residents and businesses continue to prepare for possible flooding due to the atmospheric river currently battering the region. Residents and businesses must bring their own bags and shovels, unless noted otherwise. The …

Freddie Freeman Grand Slam Ball to Be Auctioned. Could Bring 'Life-Changing Money' for Venice Family

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.

CA Colleges Grapple With Free Speech

Juliette Colunga at The Master's University in Santa Clarita on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Carlin Stiehl for CalMatters

California Lets Defendants Challenge Racism in Court. Few Have Succeeded

A Garrison Project and CalMatters analysis of the Racial Justice Act found about a dozen successful cases in which judges took action on racial bias in the legal process.

Conservative Professors and Students Are Suing California’s Community Colleges, and Winning

In numerous lawsuits, conservative professors and students allege that California’s community colleges are hindering their right to free speech under the First Amendment.

California’s ‘Trump-Proofing’ Likely Won’t Include AI — At Least Not Yet

President-elect Trump has vowed to rescind an executive order that imposed AI safeguards, and could use tech to enable mass deportations. How far will California the other direction?

Opinion: Wildfire Smoke Is Polluting California and Beyond. Here's How to Protect Yourself

In the wake of the Mountain and Sandy fires, here are ways to avoid inhaling smoke particles that can cause heart and lung disease.

These L.A. Tenants Want to Own Their Buildings. L.A. Is Collecting Millions to Help

"Social housing" could soon expand across L.A. with significant help from Measure ULA, also known as the "mansion tax." Prospective tenant-owners agree to keep housing costs affordable and not make a significant profit.

California Teachers Are Cursing Donald Trump in the Classroom. Is It Their Right?

Several SoCal teachers are facing discipline after anti-Trump outbursts that rattled school communities and generated fierce debate over teachers' rights.

Jan. 6 Defendants, Including Some From California, Eagerly Await Trump Pardons

A large number of Jan. 6 defendants are awaiting news from President-elect Donald Trump on whether and how he might make good on a promise to pardon them.

Former L.A. City Councilman Ridley-Thomas' Ultimate Campaign: To Clear His Name

The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Daniel Lurie Was Raised in Old Money San Francisco. Can He Be the City's Change Agent?

Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of one of the city's elite old-money families, is far from an outsider.

California Water Agency Considers Spending $141 Million on Delta Tunnel Project

The Metropolitan Water District's board is set to vote in December on whether to spend $141.6 million for planning of the proposed Delta tunnel project.

Nearly Half of L.A.'s Record Homelessness Budget Went Unspent, City Controller Finds

Los Angeles city Controller Kenneth Mejia reported that the city failed to spend nearly half of the $1.3 billion budgeted for homelessness in 2023-24.

The Mountain Fire Was the Third Most Destructive Wildfire in a Decade. These Maps Show Why

Most of the area burned by the Mountain fire was in sparsely populated areas, but when high winds helped the blaze leap across Highway 118, it began threatening a suburban neighborhood in the Camarillo Hills.

After Institutions for People With Disabilities Close, Graves Are at Risk of Being Forgotten

GLENWOOD, Iowa — Hundreds of people who were separated from society because they had disabilities are buried in a nondescript field at the former state institution here.

Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act, but implementing such sweeping changes would still require overcoming procedural and political hurdles.

Washington Power Has Shifted. Here’s How the ACA May Shift, Too.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act, but implementing such sweeping changes would still require overcoming procedural and political hurdles.