A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.
Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.
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One firefighter has been killed, homes and outbuildings burned, thousands of acres blackened--with new evacuations ordered Saturday night.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
Tom Cruise’s superspy Ethan Hunt is back in “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.”
A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.
A report raised concern among constituents about the Inglewood Oil Field, one of the largest urban fields nationwide.
This is ECTA’s first consolidated effort to improve transportation service and simultaneously add new services never before available.
The stars at night are big and bright and we are more than happy to guide you through the display of stars and constellations.
Bring a blanket, lie back and see if you can catch a few “shooting stars”. There will be telescopes for viewing Saturn and telling stories!
Using some simple navigation techniques and a sound meter, we will search for natural quiet and the sound differences in the Simi Hills.
Looking for the top college in America? Forbes reports that it's right here in the Southland.
Sept. 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor Village
Most are permanent, full-time positions, with great benefits and openings throughout the state. See the list!
Water conservation rates rose in June--with Long Beach, Seal Beach and Santa Monica especially doing their part of save water.
Do you recognize the man in these surveillance photos?
Police have released a surveillance photo of an alleged Porch Pirate in hopes of taking this woman off the streets.
The next one will be an even bigger milestone.
Boston backed out of consideration this week, and Los Angeles is ready to step up as a contender.
Waste Management of Southern California Offers ‘Green’ Tips for Back to School
The Directors Guild of America will present the awards later this year.
Environmentalists and residents argued that vineyards use too much water, and threaten native plants and wildlife.
“The work supports ongoing research aboard the International Space Station and helps enable the journey to Mars.” Link for Jobs.
Jude Law will also star in the series.
Monsoonal moisture is spinning in from Texas--expect hot, humid weather with rain.
Check out today Special Olympics competition. All events are free.
Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
People who handle the food are also at risk for illness.
The archdiocese accuses Dana Hollister of "elder abuse" because of the paltry sum the nuns have received for their $10 million property.
The previously healthy “male youth" had to be hospitalized to control the virus.
A study shows California workers must make $26.65 an hour to afford rent in the state, while the average renter's wage is 18.96.
What started out as "trash talk" between assemblymen evolved into a "walk a mile in my shoes" exercise.
Long Beach, Encino, UCLA, USC, and more venues will host the Special Olympics Monday.
Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.