THE BUZZ: CODE SWITCH — There’s an emerging consensus among California Democrats about their party’s messaging on immigration: “Sanctuary” is a loaded word. Take San Jose Mayor Matt ...

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January 30, 2025 • The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

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Before graduating from a California high school, students must complete a minimum of 13 state-mandated courses, including three years of English, two years of math and two years of science.

The California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) is pushing back on President Trump’s recent claim that the U.S. military entered the state and “turned on the water” in the wake of ...

By Miriam JordanHamed Aleaziz and Heather Knight Katy Perry belted out “California Gurls,” and Joni Mitchell offered a rare performance as Angelenos spoke movingly about loss — and resilience.

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Mud and debris from a fire-ravaged hillside covers Topanga Canyon Boulevard on Monday. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) ...

Much-needed rain helped firefighters make gains on several blazes in Southern California on Monday as flooding shuttered schools, triggered landslides and prompted road closures. Intermittent ...