Opinion
In ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell,’ critic Ann Powers shows us a far more interesting way to regard Mitchell than the fan’s ‘smothering hug.’
California
World & Nation
In the escalating war among rival factions of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, sons of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán are suspected of ordering the destruction of elaborate mausoleums that belong to rival families, including one for a fallen grandson of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.
Tongva community leaders credit traditional stewardship practices, including the removal of fire-prone eucalyptus, with reducing the wildfire’s impact.
Pacific Palisades workers are guarding homes — not against the flames, but against looters, who might see opportunity in an affluent neighborhood suddenly deserted.
The fund will probably consist of private donations that could be used to cover a range of expenses, including moving costs and wage reimbursements.
Arthur Simoneau was found near the doorway of his Topanga home, apparently trying to defend it from the Palisades fire.
As thousands of reeling homeowners weigh rebuilding, residents of the tight-knit street on a fire-prone foothill are forced to confront an even more fraught question — not just should they rebuild, but should they do it in an area likely to burn again.
With the Palisades fire raging nearby and firefighters stretched thin, residents of the community have taken it upon themselves to stomp out embers and safeguard homes.
As of Jan. 1, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate that has been decades in the making.