Tahoe Truckee Region Statewide Articles


2 Forums to Be Held for Public Input on Oakland Police Vehicle Pursuit Policy

The Oakland Police Commission is asking for public input on potential changes to the police department’s vehicle pursuit policy at two upcoming forums. The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit …

Review: ‘Some Like It Hot’ the Musical Is a Swinging Treat

The stage musical "Some Like It Hot,” now at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, is a delightful mix of the old and new—a simply swell adaptation of the 1959 classic film comedy about two cross-dressing musicians trying to escape …

Man Believed to Be Trapped by Olivas Fire in Ventura County Found Dead

A man believed to have been trapped by the Olivas fire in Ventura County on Wednesday was found dead after the fire was contained, officials said.

Gary Hall Jr. Won 10 Olympic Medals in the Water. Then He Lost Them in the Palisades Fire

Ex-U.S. Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. fled his Pacific Palisades home with his dog and three other items. He was unable to go back for his 10 medals, which were lost in the fire.

Insurance Commissioner Issues Moratorium on Home Policy Cancellations in Fire Zones

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a one-year moratorium on home policy non-renewals and cancellations in the Pacific Palisades and the San Gabriel Valley's Eaton fire zones.

Topanga Canyon Felt Abandoned. So Residents Are Banding Together to Fight Fire

With the Palisades fire raging nearby and firefighters stretched thin, residents of the community have taken it upon themselves to stomp out embers and safeguard homes.

'We Don't Know Half of It.' L.A. Firestorm Death Toll Expected to Rise as Searchers Go Door to Door

It is expected to take some time to determine the death toll from this week's Los Angeles firestorms.

California Offering Millions in Grant Money to Tribes Conducting Wildfire Resilience Projects

FOR THE SECOND YEAR, Cal Fire is opening a call for Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants.Awards between $250,000 and $3 million will be granted to federally recognized tribes or tribal nonprofits within the state of California. The grants will go to …

Destruction, Surprise, Heartbreak Greet Altadena Residents Returning After Evacuation

Some Altadena residents returned to find their homes standing, while others are left reeling from the immense loss.

Ventura County Officials Identify 'Person of Interest' in Kenneth Fire

Juan Sierra, 33, who was arrested Thursday on a suspected probation violation, is identified as a 'person of interest' in the Kenneth fire.

LAUSD Will Decide Over the Weekend if School Will Resume Monday

Carvalho said that while weather conditions looked promising, there are too many uncertainties regarding wind conditions, air quality and the control of fires

As Fires Grew, So Did Profiles of 'Scanner' X Accounts Reporting What They Heard

There are numerous scanner accounts covering Los Angeles — @ScannerPacific, @LAScanner and @LosAngeles_Scan — and each of them has spent the last three days monitoring numerous radios to try to stay abreast of information coming out in real time about …

Debunking Social Media Fire Myths: No, the Hollywood Sign Didn't Burn

Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.

Archer Fire: Evacuations, Road Closures

A brush fire broke out Friday in Granada Hills. What you need to know

Environmentalists Reach Landmark Agreement With Point Reyes National Seashore, Ranchers

Environmentalists scored a major victory this week when the National Park Service agreed to revise its land management plan at Point Reyes National Seashore to better serve the area’s native tule elk species. Advocates for the elk have locked horns …

Riviera Country Club Still Stands After Palisades Fire. Will It Host Genesis Invitational Next Month?

The PGA Tour says it hasn't made a decision on whether it will move next month's Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club because of the Pacific Palisades fire.

Liberty High Seniors Honor Their Childhood Roots With Popular ‘Kiddie Backpacks’ Trend

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS nationwide are grabbing the reins of life by wearing children’s backpacks to school — a trend through which many say celebrates the end of their education by revisiting the beginning. At Liberty High School in Brentwood, seniors …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first …

Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain L.A.'s Healthcare

A primary care clinic burned, medical offices closed and hospitals struggled with possible evacuations. The wildfires that have incinerated large swaths of Los Angeles County are stressing the region's healthcare infrastructure. Still, providers continue to find ways to deliver vital …

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