SoCal Getaways
Northbound to California’s Central Coast: Beaches, Charming Communities, A Laid Back Vibe Beckon
Comprised of four regions – Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey - the Central Coast stretches 350 miles from the south to the north between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
California
California’s central role in the eugenics movement
The state of California was central in the eugenics movement.
Thousands of Central Valley farmers may lose access to surface water amid worsening drought
An emergency drought regulation might keep some water rights holders from diverting surface water in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed.
Best of the Southland
Best of the Southland: Westside / Central L.A. / East L.A.
Use the chart below to explore Westside, Central L.A. and East L.A.’
U.S. wildlife agency declares Sierra Nevada red fox endangered
Fish and Wildlife listing concludes the foxes are “in danger of extinction throughout all of its range.”
Climate & Environment
How a federal agency is blocking America’s largest wind farm
Even as President Biden calls for climate action, his administration is helping to block a massive renewable energy project.
Food
Developers of Blossom Market Hall are hoping for another Grand Central Market
A Masonic lodge in San Gabriel’s historic Mission District soon will reopen as a food hall.
Opinion
Second Opinion: Making blue foods central to global food systems
Managing fish and other aquatic foods will become more critical as food production becomes increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
James Youngblom, longtime Central Valley professor and researcher, found dead in Yosemite National Park
James Jerome Youngblom, 64, was hiking alone through Yosemite National Park when his body was found by park officials on June 25.
Report on powerful water agency finds no widespread issues in handling employee complaints
A review of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California found no systemic problems in how the agency handled complaints of harassment, racism and other alleged discrimination.