California city council members voted out in a landslide refuse to leave office
A county supervisor figures California AG Bonta would take more interest if the recalled pariahs were MAGA.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Why child marriage is legal in California — and the unexpected groups fighting to keep it that way
Some advocates want California to prohibit marriage for people under age 18. But groups including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood have opposed such bans, say...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplify...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What to know about Fourth of July fireworks air pollution
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter hikers reported missing in San Gorgonio Wilderness
A mother and daughter who were hiking in the Southern California mountains east of Los Angeles have been reported missing.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Eastbound 210 Freeway in Azusa closed after a tow truck driver was attacked The California Highway Patrol i...
Around 3 a.m., the CHP received a call about a fight on the 210 Freeway near the Grand Avenue exit in Glendora. When officers arrived, they found a tow truck...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southern California celebrates Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday Every year, Southern California...
Every year, Southern California lights up with fireworks and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, and this year will be no exception as America also ce...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fourth of July weekend in Southern California expected to have pleasant temperatures Although there won't b...
Although there won't be a significant warm-up, Inland communities will likely experience the most change, with maximum temperatures reaching the mid-80s...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging compares
Starting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Sure you want to set off that illegal firework? A police drone might be watching
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Newsom vowed to transform kids’ mental health. Many California schools are still waiting.
Five years after launching an ambitious mental health program, many schools have struggled to get it up and running. Hundreds more have yet to try.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Map Shows States Where Temperatures Feel Hotter Than Hottest Place on Earth
Multiple U.S. cities could feel hotter than California's Death Valley, known as the hottest place on Earth, on Friday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As the U.S. reaches 250 years, California remains its heart of innovation
First person: A transplant to the Golden State makes the case for its vital role in the nation's history, even with its flaws.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southern California’s hottest real estate news in June
Can't miss tales: Record-high mansion sale, home insurance bills going up, and where rents dipped.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Gas prices are high for July 4. California’s price-gouging fixes are still on the shelf
Chevron charges more than any brand in California. As gas prices hit a four-year July 4 high, the state's fixes sit idle.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Tucson's Top Stories: July 3
A California man who sent ransom messages to the family of Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance from her Tucson home is likely to get probation when he...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
8-year-old girl dies after firework misfires during Fourth of July display, authorities say
An 8-year-old girl in California died after being struck by illegal fireworks during a Fourth of July display.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
U.S. airports where you need most time for layover
During my recent trip home to California from Japan, I had to make a connection in an airport I’d never been to before: Honolulu, Hawaii.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Ridgecrest is in Kern County, California.
Region: Central California
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93555, 93556
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Why child marriage is legal in California — and the unexpected groups fighting to keep it that way
Some advocates want California to prohibit marriage for people under age 18. But groups including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood have opposed such bans, say...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplify...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What to know about Fourth of July fireworks air pollution
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter hikers reported missing in San Gorgonio Wilderness
A mother and daughter who were hiking in the Southern California mountains east of Los Angeles have been reported missing.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Eastbound 210 Freeway in Azusa closed after a tow truck driver was attacked The California Highway Patrol i...
Around 3 a.m., the CHP received a call about a fight on the 210 Freeway near the Grand Avenue exit in Glendora. When officers arrived, they found a tow truck...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southern California celebrates Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday Every year, Southern California...
Every year, Southern California lights up with fireworks and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, and this year will be no exception as America also ce...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fourth of July weekend in Southern California expected to have pleasant temperatures Although there won't b...
Although there won't be a significant warm-up, Inland communities will likely experience the most change, with maximum temperatures reaching the mid-80s...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging compares
Starting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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