Placer County Statewide Articles


Stephen Curry Passes Lakers' Jerry West on NBA Scoring List: 'That's the Logo, So Very Special'

Stephen Curry's 52 points help him pass Lakers' Jerry West for 25th on NBA's career scoring list. Afterward, Curry shared the moment with West's son, Jonnie, who works for the Warriors.

Pleasure Boat Driver Charged With Manslaughter for Deadly Crash Into Long Beach Jetty

Kevin King, 57, was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his boat into the jetty, prosecutors alleged. The crash killed John Correa, a former UC Berkeley baseball player who worked in real estate.

On the Politics of Storms: A Cartoon Narrative

IN DECEMBER OF 2016, after Donald Trump won the presidency and even before he was sworn in to the office, I announced on my Instagram account that I was initiating a new project called “A Storm is Coming.” I promised …

Electric Cyclist Takes Petaluma Police on Wild Pursuit, Gets Road Rash and Multiple Charges

A 20-year-old Petaluma man is under arrest after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.The case began Saturday when an officer observed a man riding a Sur-Ron electric bike doing wheelies in …

Homeless Man Fatally Shot in Venice Beach After Reportedly Intervening During Couple's Argument

A man was fatally shot Wednesday in Venice Beach, according to the LAPD. The victim, a well-known homeless person in the area, reportedly saw a couple arguing and tried to intervene.

Nearly 3 Months After L.A. Fires, 30th Victim Discovered in Altadena Ruins

The death toll from the Eaton fire increased to 18 on Wednesday after investigators with the L.A. County Medical Examiner's Office discovered human remains in Altadena.

Judge Allows Continued Funding for Legal Services to Unaccompanied Children

A federal judge in San Francisco late has issued a temporary restraining order to keep federal funds flowing to a program that provides lawyers to represent unaccompanied children in immigration matters. During nearly two hours of argument Tuesday morning, U.S. …

Car Seat Preference Could Take Back Seat to Front Seat Safety

A child sits in a pick-up truck at a Walgreen’s parking lot in the San Fernando Valley on July 17, 2021. Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts

Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

No More Calling ‘Shotgun?’ California Could Ban Teens From Riding in the Front Seat

A new bill would require teens up to 16 years old to ride in the back seat if they’re not tall enough. Middle schoolers up to age 13 would need to use booster seats if they’re tiny.

Los Angeles Leaders Want to Restore MacArthur Park. The Challenge Is Making It Last

As the holidays washed over Los Angeles in the final weeks of 2024, a pop-up market on the western edge of MacArthur Park offered bargain prices. There were toys, tools, clothes and cosmetics on makeshift tables. Everything was much cheaper …

What About the Bike Lanes? Transit Advocates Say Metro Project Ignores City's Mobility Plans

Metro moved forward on the Vermont Transit Corridor project without new bike lanes -- a decision that transportation safety advocates say ignores a mandate to follow the city's mobility plan.

Immune Amnesia: Why Even Mild Measles Infections Can Lead to Serious Disease Later

How even mild measles infections can lead to serious illness later

Father Richard Estrada, Defender of the Downtrodden, Dead at 83

Friends and colleagues in Los Angeles are mourning the death of Father Richard Estrada, whose decades of activism were infused with an unconditional commitment to advocating for vulnerable populations.

Trump Administration to Audit California Sex Education Curriculum for 'Medical Accuracy'

The Trump administration is reviewing a California sex ed program. LGBTQ+ advocates worry about censorship of queer and transgender healthcare information.

For Many Palisades Residents, Traci Park Is the Face of the Fire Recovery

City Councilmember Traci Park, a political newcomer, has emerged as a government official who feels the pain of those who have lost everything.

L.A. Housing Authority Turning Luxury Woodland Hills Apartments Into Affordable Housing

L.A.'s housing authority last year purchased a 335-unit luxury apartment building in Woodland Hills and is turning it into mixed-income, affordable housing.

A Charity Accepted Half a Million for Arcadia Firefighters. But It Wasn't Allowed to Fundraise

The $510,000 gift from a Taiwan-based international chamber of commerce would benefit the 54 firefighters of Arcadia. But the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation wasn't allowed to accept donations because it wasn't registered with the state.

Arellano: O.C. Public Defender Who Exposed Jailhouse Snitch Scandal Is Retiring, but Not Done

Scott Sanders, a longtime Orange County public defender, changed local history in 2013, when he told a judge about evidence that sheriff's deputies had illegally used jailhouse snitches for decades.

Another Painful Crisis Has Us Asking: Can Los Angeles Accomplish Big Things Again?

The January fires that scorched homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades have columnist Patt Morrison asking why we can't accomplish big things.

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