Column: Two Uber drivers read the fine print — and won millions for California gig workers Column: Two Uber drivers read the fine print — and won millions for California gig workers

After Uber and other gig giants failed to pay a mandated rate hike, two eagle-eyed drivers started asking questions — and won a jackpot for California gig workers.

yesterday, 14:00
For many Black Californians, skepticism and hope over reparations For many Black Californians, skepticism and hope over reparations

The reparations debate remains one of the hottest topics in town, particularly in communities like Crenshaw, Leimert Park and Inglewood — the heart of Black L.A.

yesterday, 14:00
8 L.A. trees to love that aren't jacarandas 8 L.A. trees to love that aren't jacarandas

Jacarandas are pretty, but there are other L.A. trees to love: deodar cedar, coast live oak, Moreton Bay fig and more. Here's how to spot and appreciate them.

yesterday, 13:00
Column: This California D.A. says the death penalty is possible in Davis stabbings Column: This California D.A. says the death penalty is possible in Davis stabbings

The stabbings of three people in Davis could be tried as a death penalty case. But would the Yolo County D.A. go for capital punishment in a state where it is effectively banned?

yesterday, 14:00
Crime is down in L.A. as city plans to spend $3.2 billion to expand LAPD Crime is down in L.A. as city plans to spend $3.2 billion to expand LAPD

Violent crime decreased 10% year over year, with property crime down as well after both rose in 2022.

yesterday, 14:00
18-wheel robot trucks on freeways? California lawmakers don't trust DMV to ensure big rig safety 18-wheel robot trucks on freeways? California lawmakers don't trust DMV to ensure big rig safety

State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

yesterday, 14:00
Majority of Californians fear worsening weather swings due to climate change, poll finds Majority of Californians fear worsening weather swings due to climate change, poll finds

Latest UC Berkeley poll of California voters asks about the impact of this year's very wet winter and the prospects for the Colorado River.

yesterday, 13:00
Central Valley flooding offers birds bountiful water; Will it also poison them? Central Valley flooding offers birds bountiful water; Will it also poison them?

Central Valley flooding has raised a new potential threat to migrating birds: Massive die-offs from bacteria-contaminated water.

yesterday, 14:00
'Queer ecology' gifted him new perspective. Take his hikes to find it too 'Queer ecology' gifted him new perspective. Take his hikes to find it too

For Jason Wise, knowing more about the natural world could've fortified him growing up in a conservative religious community. Now he's sharing his queer ecology knowledge on hikes for Pride Month.

yesterday, 12:00
Editorial: It's time to release Leslie Van Houten from prison Editorial: It's time to release Leslie Van Houten from prison

Society receives little value in continuing to imprison her for the vicious murder she committed at age 19, more than half a century ago. Releasing her now would demonstrate respect for the law as well as mercy.

yesterday, 12:00