Experts say recent intense and usual humidity could have fueled the rise in West Nile virus cases in Southern California.

Forecasters say unusually humid conditions will persist into the week, as will dangerous rip currents at the beach.

Until this week, Southern California’s summer temperatures had actually been “pretty typical,” according to the National Weather Service. So why has it felt so oppressive?

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

California passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. Infectious disease experts break down the potential risk.

Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?

Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.

About 2,300 Californians secured state-funded vouchers covering up to $2,000 of the purchase price for an e-bike. The goal was to make the electric-powered two-wheelers more accessible for lower-incom...

One man gets creative with returning public street parking to South Los Angeles, one orange cone at a time.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative fun...

The Save America Movement aims to complement the work of grassroots groups in providing "rapid response" to immigration enforcement actions.

Travel experts share tips on what you can do if your flight is canceled amid FAA cuts to air traffic due to the government shutdown.

The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately. Kratom and its synthetic version can mimic the effects of opioids and remai...

Tainted meat and poultry are a major cause of food-borne urinary tract infections in Southern California, according to a recently published study.

Do you have a lucky jersey? A pre-game ritual? Tell us the superstitions you have to help lead the Dodgers to victory in the World Series.

A trend that originated from rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)" has become the latest social media trend used in classrooms.

L.A. County residents have been documenting immigration enforcement since early June. A recent arrest of a volunteer highlights the risk of this work.

Immigrant advocacy groups provide guidance on what you can do when a family member is detained by immigrant enforcement officials.

Los Angeles County residents can support local and regional organizations that are directly supporting families who were affected by recent ICE raids and immigrant communities in need.

What's actually happening during the ICE sweeps and protests across Los Angeles.

Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

Parasites in California freshwater fish can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy.

You can’t always stop wildfires from starting, but you can prepare for them.

Wildfires are becoming more intense but you don't have to be caught off guard. Sign up for In Case of Fire a disaster preparedness newsletter.

Wildfires are becoming more intense but you don't have to be caught off guard. Sign up for In Case of Fire a disaster preparedness newsletter.

The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has jumped from more than 1% to 3% and back down to 1.5%.

A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.

Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants.

The Los Angeles-based Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending mass incarceration, started a fundraiser on Friday to support the fire crews of California’s prisons.

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

A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance.

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

More than 1,100 buildings have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County, making this one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.

Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

Bird flu is wreaking havoc on California farms and consequently raising the price of eggs. Prices also spiked because of the high demand during the holidays.

Workers in the entertainment industry are struggling. The Times has compiled a guide that offers tips on finances, mental health and accessing funds.

The California Air Resources Board said vouchers for its E-Bike Incentive Project are temporarily unavailable after applicants flooded the agency with requests.

Next year's events that are visible to Californians include a rare peek at Mercury; Venus and Jupiter cozying up; and a total lunar eclipse.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles issues an apology over a license plate that says "LOL" in reference to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Eligible Californians can apply for up to $2,000 for the purchase of an e-bike, thanks for a state incentive program.

There have been 26 food recalls between September and November. Experts explain why recalls aren't all bad and how consumers can protect themselves.

Just over a year ago, a massive fire erupted underneath the Santa Monica Freeway in downtown Los Angeles that caused millions of dollars in damage to the overpass. For some who were hit hardest by the...

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Understaffing, workers say, has increased the potential for delays or mistakes, with potential consequences for the state's farms.