Tahoe Truckee Region Statewide Articles

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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The Ashes of History The Eaton Fire …

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

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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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As Wildfires Burn, a Corruption Probe Left the Senate’s Insurance Committee Chair Vacant

A person matching Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio’s description is accused in federal court documents of soliciting bribes and illegal campaign contributions. Rubio, who’s not been charged with a crime, denies the allegations, but she’s no longer chair of the Senate …

Weather Service Issues Its Most Severe Fire Warning for L.A. As Winds Pick Up

The most serious red flag fire weather warning has been issued by the NWS for swaths of L.A. and Ventura counties starting before dawn Tuesday.

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Una Semana Infernal: Vea Cómo Los Incendios De Los Ángeles Destruyeron Vecindarios Desde La Costa Hasta Las Colinas

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A Week From Hell: See How LA Fires Destroyed Neighborhoods From Coast to Foothills

CalMatters photographers captured the devastation as fierce Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions propelled multiple wildfires across Los Angeles County.

Harvard Study Suggests Tactic for U.S. Jails to Reduce Inmate Deaths

County jails may be able to improve access to medical care and lower death rates behind bars through healthcare accreditation, according to new research by Harvard University economists — but inmates remain frustrated by poor levels of treatment care even …

Column: U.S. Atty. E. Martin Estrada Steps Down, Looks Back at His 'Labor of Love'

L.A. County wildfires led Martin Estrada to delay announcing his resignation and put a sad coda on his 2½ years as Southern California's top federal prosecutor.

The Eaton Fire Gave an Altadena Actor a Role She Doesn't Want

'I'm confused. Sometimes, I cannot speak.' An actor who lost her Altadena home in the fire asks herself, 'What is my future?'

Could Better Brush Clearance Have Helped Slow the Spread of the Palisades Fire?

As the Palisades fire raged, critics blamed overgrown vegetation for driving its spread. But some scientists and fire officials say removing it may not have made much of a difference, and also risks making the landscape more flammable in the …

Can Medical Schools Funnel More Doctors Into the Primary Care Pipeline?

Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.