In just a few terrifying hours, the Mountain Fire became the most destructive blaze in Southern California in years. The conditions were ripe for disaster, and neighborhoods had few defenses. Here is what happened.
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The former president of this Orange County school helped affluent students enter USC as walk-on athletes — a route that the university now acknowledges as fraud.
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A ballot measure that would have lowered the approval threshold for local bonds to support affordable housing and other projects failed.
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Ukrainians fear Trump will cut off military aid for the war against Russia, even as Ukraine’s leader aims to win him over with congratulations and praise.
Rob Sheffield’s new book, ‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,’ looks at Taylor Swift’s impact on the music industry.
The Irvine maker of electric pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles reported lower-than-expected revenue in the third quarter.
The Chiba Lotte Marines announce 23-year-old pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted, making him a free agent and a potential target for the Dodgers.
Seeds for wildflowers and sweet peas produce delicate bursts of spring color. Here’s how to plant them now in SoCal, plus November plant events.