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With Her City in Flames, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' Political Future Hangs in the Balance

It remains unclear how much the city and its mayor will ultimately be to blame for the explosive horror of the Palisades fire.

Review: ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ Stands Out Among Many Great Hershey Felder Shows

Among the many brilliant theater productions that actor-pianist-playwright-producer Hershey Felder has created in which he incarnates famous composers—in the Bay Area he’s been Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein and more—this latest, “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, stands out …

Newsom Proposes $2.5 Billion for Wildfire Response as L.A. Burns

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding the special session in California from strictly fighting President-elect Trump in court with a request for lawmakers to spend billions for wildfire response as the fires rage in Los Angeles County.

Mapa: ¿Qué Tan Grandes Son Los Incendios en Los Ángeles? Usa Esta Herramienta Para Compararlos Con El Lugar Donde Vives

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Map: How Big Are the LA Fires? Use This Tool to Overlay Them Atop Where You Live

The fires sweeping across Los Angeles County for the past week have burned more than 40,000 acres, an area roughly equivalent to 1,800 Alcatraz Islands or 400 Disneylands, or slightly larger than Washington, D.C.

Ride Plus’ New App Aims to Improve on-Demand Transit Service in San Mateo County

A new app for Ride Plus, the on-demand transit service operated by SamTrans, will become available for download on Jan. 13.The app is intended to ease booking for riders in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, East Palo Alto, and the …

Wildfire Relief: L.A. Teams Donate $8 Million; Set Friday Supply Distributions

Teams at Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium and BMO Stadium will be distributing items including apparel, hygiene kits, school supplies and sneakers to victims of the fires.

East Bay Parks Simplifies Parking Costs, Eliminates Dog Fees to Encourage Visitor Growth

Parking costs have been simplified, and dog fees have been eliminated to encourage visits to East Bay Regional Parks, the park district said.The updated fees include a flat $5 parking charge where kiosks are present, according to the park district. …

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Journalism Has a Platform Problem

In which we examine the current state of online news and information discovery and distribution platforms, and how we hope to chart a path forward in 2025.

Three Lawsuits Filed Against Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire

The court filings blame the utility for the fire despite the fact that the blaze's cause is still under investigation.

L.A.-area Residents Out of Town During Fires Share Agony of Watching Homes Burn From Afar

A grief-stricken fraternity of Angelenos who are traveling or living abroad have watched in horror as the lives they knew went up in smoke amid the ferocious Palisades and Eaton fires.

Grammys to 'Proceed as Planned,' but Supporting Fire Relief, Honoring First Responders

The 67th Grammy Awards will take place as scheduled Feb. 2, the Recording Academy says. The ceremony will honor first responders and raise money for fire relief.

The Ashes of History

As of publishing, the Eaton Fire has burned more than 5,000 structures, making it the fourth most destructive fire on record, falling just behind the still-burning Palisades Fire. Photo by Tanner Sherlock
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Presumptive Bird Flu Case Identified in San Francisco Child Who Has Since Recovered

A presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a child who resides in San Francisco, the city’s Department of Public Health announced.The child had a fever and conjunctivitis but did not need to be hospitalized and has …

Bay Area Man Suspected of Stalking Woman, Sending Her Clothes, Officials Say

The woman said the suspect sent her letters, packages and more.

Concord Offering Rebates to Property Owners Who Apply to Build Accessory Dwelling Units

The city of Concord will provide up to $15,000 to property owners who apply to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property.The rebates will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. Applications must be submitted prior …

BART Advises Riders to Check New Schedules as Agency Upgrades Its Train Control System

BART riders may notice some schedule changes Monday, transit officials said.The changes are being made to accommodate the launch of construction to replace the agency’s train control system with a modern communications-based train control system, according to BART.Described as “minor …

Stuart Spencer, GOP Strategist Who Helped Reagan Become California Governor, 40th President, Dies

Spencer helped invent the modern political consulting business with its emphasis on TV-centric campaigning.

L.A. Fires Still Rage as Possible Reasons Emerge

Burned homes smolder in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire on Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, on Jan. 9, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

Mientras Ardían Los Incendios en Los Ángeles, Una Investigación Por Corrupción Dejó Vacante La Presidencia Del Comité De Seguros Del Senado

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