Barbara Lee officially launches bid for Oakland mayor
(KRON) — Former Rep. Barbara Lee is officially running for Oakland mayor. On Wednesday, Lee announced she had entered the race in a post on X and rolled out a campaign website. “Oaklanders have always overcome challenges by coming together,” Lee said in her X post. “At this critical moment, we must not be a…
San Mateo County fires back at sheriff’s $10M discrimination claim
(KRON) — The County of San Mateo responded Monday to a claim filed last month by Sheriff Christina Corpus that alleged she is a victim of discrimination, harassment and defamation. The claim comes after a 400-page report was released by the county’s independent investigator accusing the sheriff of racism, retaliation and abuse of power. Sheriff…
Wrap up of 5 Freeway project leads busy 2025 for Orange County Transportation Authority
In the first few months of 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority expects to fully open the improvements it has been adding to the 5 Freeway between El Toro Road and the 73 Toll Road. Wrapping up the multi-year freeway project is part of what the transportation agency’s CEO said is an anticipated busy year…
Promises to reduce California’s high living costs conflict with state’s progressive policies
While post-election autopsies vary on why Democrats fared so poorly in November, there is general consensus that a major factor was voter resentment of high inflation in their costs of living. Traditionally, voters who feel angst about their personal finances will take it out on the party in power. It helped Donald Trump win support…
Map: See where the Eaton, Hurst and Palisades fires are burning in Southern California
Three wildfires were raging around Southern California Wednesday, Jan. 8, forcing evacuations and threatening homes in Los Angeles County. The Eaton fire, affecting areas in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre andLa Cañada Flintridge, has burned more than 2,227 acres as of Wednesday morning. Fire officials report that at least 20 homes have been lost to the…
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles destroys 1,000 structures; no containment
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The worst-case scenario has been realized in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, where an estimated 1,000 structures, many of them homes, have been destroyed by a Santa Ana-wind-fueled wildfire, authorities revealed on Wednesday morning. The Palisades Fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of…
Palisades fire doesn’t grow much overnight — firefighters focused on structure defense
A wind-driven brush fire grew minimally overnight in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, now standing at an estimated 3,000 acres charred after destroying dozens of structures Tuesday, Jan. 7, authorities said. The Palisades fire is “burning both east and west,” Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott said in a Wednesday morning update. “We’re going to…
Peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 6, 2025
The counting of the electoral votes in a presidential election has generally been an uneventful affair. That is as it should be, considering all voting, counting and certifying is done by the states. The count in Congress is essentially a formality. On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress to…
His dog is dying. More than 100 strangers came to say goodbye.
Jesse Amlin wanted to give his dog, Buddy, “the best goodbye.” Buddy, an 8-year-old American bully, has cancer and is dying. So Amlin, who figured he had a few days before Buddy needed to be put to sleep, took to Craigslist and Facebook that he was throwing an end-of-life meet-and-greet party for Buddy on Sunday…
Where did California rents fall the most last year?
ApartmentList’s December rent highlights for 100 US metros. “How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market. The pain: Despite some hopes that 2024 might be a tenant’s market, barely half of California markets surveyed by one study had falling rents. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed December rent stats from ApartmentList to see…