Esther Margulies

Emergency crews are still trying to free Californians who have been trapped by record snowfall. One resident shares his story of fleeing home.

The LA River has been a flood management system for decades. But worsening storms and a call for more park space have sparked debate about how to change it.

Two California lawmakers want to ban the use of police dogs to arrest or apprehend suspects. A historian shares the history of dogs in law enforcement.

SoCal’s drought restrictions are over for now, but this winter’s rainwater won’t last long. LA County captured lots of stormwater, but not enough to provide lasting relief.

SEIU Local 99 — the union representing LAUSD staff like bus drivers, janitors, cafeteria workers, and teacher aides — could be on the verge of a three-day strike.

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new concealed carry bill this week, banning guns in public places. It’s a response to the latest California mass shootings.

LA’s annual homeless count determines how resources get distributed to the region’s unhoused residents.

California is home to the world’s most breathtaking places. But Zocalo Columnist Joe Mathews says its nature also makes it a challenging place to live.