Tahoe Truckee Region Statewide Articles


Firefighters Make Significant Progress on Containment of Wildfires, as Recovery Efforts Continue

Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and calm winds through Monday morning should give firefighters a much needed respite for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service

The Loneliness of Remote Work: Older Adults Most Affected by the Loss of Social Networks

MORE THAN FIVE YEARS after the COVID pandemic forced many workers to abandon their offices and work remotely, a hidden cost is emerging: loneliness.The impact falls heaviest on those oldest. Studies are finding loneliness afflicts far more people over age …

Southern California in 'Uncharted Territory' as Fire Weather Returns All Next Week

Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.

Rose Bowl, Football's Hallowed Ground, Transformed Into Firefight Staging Ground

Hours after the Eaton fire first flared, the area around the Rose Bowl was converted into a staging area that nearly 4,000 first responders now call home.

Free Camps Are Offering a Safe Space for Kids as L.A. Fires Cause Child-Care Upheaval

Free child care is bringing a sense of safety and normalcy to kids impacted by the L.A. fires, especially for those whose schools burned down.

From the Ashes of a Pasadena Synagogue, a Powerful Discovery Is Made

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center burned down in the Eaton fire. But on a remaining wall, Mmembers discovered a hidden treasure.

L.A.'s Fire Chief Generated Controversy — And Fierce Loyalty — While the City Burned

Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a "DEI hire" and have questioned her tactics on the morning of the Palisades fire. But to many of her …

'Dead Girls Don't Talk': Alleged Rapist Left Drugged L.A. Women to Die, Witness Testifies

A former colleague of David Pearce — who is on trial for the 2021 deaths of two women and several additional sexual assaults — described both women's final hours in court Friday.

Spade Tattoo Revealed in L.A. Deputy's Plea Revives Questions About Lakewood Station Gang

In new federal court filings, a longtime detective admitted to having a Lakewood tattoo.

They Live in L.A. County's Riskiest Areas. Should They Rebuild on Their Burned Out Lots?

As thousands of reeling homeowners weigh rebuilding, residents of the tight-knit street on a fire-prone foothill are forced to confront an even more fraught question — not just should they rebuild, but should they do it in an area likely …

Column: The Nightmare of Evacuations for the Elderly and Disabled in the Path of the Fires

For the elderly and the disabled, the fires inspired heroism; they also exposed failings in safety planning for these vulnerable populations

These Palisades Natives Raised Over $120,000 for Fire Relief on GoFundMe. Now What?

After Palisades natives banded together on WhatsApp and raised more than $120,000 on GoFundMe, they face what experts say has become a common scenario after natural disasters: Unexpected scrutiny and challenges as they attempt to manage and distribute the funds.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Unscathed by Eaton Fire, but Not Its Workforce

One-fifth of the NASA facility's staff was forced to evacuate, director Laurie Leshin said.

How to Get Property Tax Relief if Your House Burned in the Fires

Explainer for people's property taxes after a wildfire

Prop. 36 Drug and Theft Felonies to Force Millions in State Cuts, Projection Shows

A new spending plan from the governor's office for the upcoming fiscal year projects a relatively minimal impact to services that support victims of crimes and prisoner reentry, but steeper cuts loom due to the cost of more people serving …

Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's health legacy on KVPR's "Central Valley Daily" on Jan. 16 and on KQED's "Forum" on Jan. 13.

Massive Fire at Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in Monterey County Called ‘Worst Case Scenario’

Evacuation orders affecting about 1,200 people were lifted Friday afternoon near a burning lithium-ion battery storage facility in Moss Landing, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said.The fire that erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility was still …

San Francisco Public Health Director Steps Down After Nearly 6 Years in Position

San Francisco’s public health director, who oversaw the city’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and fentanyl crisis, announced his resignation this week.Dr. Grant Colfax is stepping down after spending nearly six years as the city’s leading health official. The San …

Mexican Mafia Leader Offered to Ensure Protection for El Chapo in U.S. Prison, Feds Say

Federal prosecutors alleged Ronaldo Ayala, reputed to be a powerful member of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, conspired with the Sinaloa cartel and offered to protect its notorious former leader, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Alameda County Supervisors Select 7 Finalists to Be Interviewed to Replace Ousted DA Price

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has selected seven veteran prosecutors as finalists in the ongoing process to find a replacement for ousted district attorney Pamela Price. Price lost a Nov. 5 recall election and left the office in the …

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