Tahoe Truckee Region Statewide Articles


County’s Regional Medical Center Purchase Could Be a Healthy Change for East San Jose

SANTA CLARA COUNTY officials have finalized their $150 million purchase of Regional Medical Center from private corporation HCA Healthcare, which depleted the hospital’s services over the years. But the hard work to make it whole again is just beginning.County officials …

Amid Dangerous Winds in 2011, LAFD Engines Stood Ready. That Didn't Happen This Time

Thirteen years ago, LAFD took the type of dramatic measures in preparation of dangerous winds that the department failed to employ last week in advance of the Palisades fire.

Trump Expected to Survey Los Angeles-Area Wildfire Damage Next Week

President-elect Donald Trump, in perhaps his first official trip after being inaugurated Monday, will likely visit the Los Angeles area to survey wildfire damage late next week.

‘We Need to Act Now’: San Jose Council Officials Rally to Fund Immigrant Protection Groups

Latino members of the San Jose City Council are calling for more funding for undocumented immigrant protections as the incoming presidential administration threatens to ramp up deportations.Councilmembers Pamela Campos, Domingo Candelas, David Cohen and Peter Ortiz want the city to …

Five Major Banks Offering Mortgage Relief in Fire-Ravaged L.A. Region Areas, Newsom Announces

Five major banks will offer homeowners up to three months of forbearance on mortgage payments in areas devastated by the Southern California wildfires.

Walnut Creek Shelter Takes More Than 30 Pets for Adoption From Southern California

Joybound People & Pets is helping animals forced from their homes by the Southern California wildfires by taking 31 dogs and a cat into their care at their Walnut Creek facility. The rescue organization said it responded to a call …

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.

Miles De Trabajadores Inmigrantes Y De Bajos Ingresos Perdieron Sus Empleos en Los Incendios De Los Ángeles

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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.

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