Out-Of-Control Southern California Brush Fire Forces 80,000 To Evacuate
The Bluecut Fire east of Los Angeles has burned 15,000 acres and shut down Interstate 15, which links Los Angeles with Las Vegas and points north.
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Wildfires And High Temperatures Scorch The Western U.S.
Hundreds of people have evacuated their homes because of fires in California, New Mexico and Arizona. A heat wave across the region is contributing to the problem — and in some cases, setting records.
Lunada Bay Visitors Want Locals To Let Them Ride The Waves
Lunada Bay is a premier surf spot in Southern California. But a lawsuit alleges the mostly affluent, middle-age locals who live and surf there use violence and intimidation to keep outsiders away.
1 Of 3 Escaped California Inmates Is Back In Custody
Bac Duong, 43, reportedly approached a civilian on the street and said he wanted to turn himself in. He and the two inmates who are still on the run are charged with violent crimes.
Air Regulators Sue Calif. Utility Over Massive Gas Leak
A local regulatory body has filed a civil suit against the Southern California Gas Co. alleging negligence over the ongoing natural gas leak near Porter Ranch in Los Angeles.
California Regulators Order Company To Permanently Close Leaking Gas Well
A well on the outskirts of LA has been spewing natural gas into the air for months. Once it's sealed off, regulators say, it can never be tapped again. Other new restrictions are also being imposed.
Fire Damages Mosque In Southern California
Investigators are looking at the cause of a fire at a Southern California mosque, which was reported to the authorities as possible arson.
The 'Folk Feminism' Roots Of The Latina 'Chola' Look
Celebrities like Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Sandra Bullock have appropriated this "tough girl" aesthetic from the cholas of the 90s. But the look actually has some really radical roots.
Measles + Low Vaccination Rates = Big Headaches For Schools
California allows parents to opt out of vaccination requirements. Amid Southern California's measles outbreak, many schools are struggling with how best to deal with students who aren't vaccinated.
Southern California's Water Supply Threatened By Next Major Quake
As if the drought weren't bad enough, four of the area's aqueducts sit on the San Andreas Fault. Engineers are working to protect the water system against the next major earthquake.