Once thought resistant to invasion, California's deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. New research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and ...

An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom has overrun the coast of Southern California, sickening marine animals and staining the ...

Southern California could be dealing with its worst toxic algae bloom ever. Domoic acid toxicosis associated with a bloom off ...

(Reuters) -Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of utility Edison International, said on Friday it had submitted an initial plan to rebuild the areas within its service territory that ...

California officials sued the Foodbank of Southern California, alleging that the nonprofit and a dozen of its leaders misused state and federal funds for their own gain, including home renovations ...

LOS ANGELES — A Southern California youth soccer coach charged with killing a 13-year-old boy last month has also been accused of assaulting at least two other teens in recent years, prosecutors ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The Department of Justice will form a task force to investigate "fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption" involving the use of funds to combat homelessness in Southern California, the agency announced ...

As stock portfolios get whiplashed by tariff threats, three Southern California credit unions are offering a dash of financial salve for those seeking a safe and modestly lucrative return on their ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A youth soccer coach has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old whose body was found on the side of a Southern California road. Los Angeles County prosecutors said Monday ...

Feds to Investigate Potential Fraud Involving Homeless Funds in Southern California LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles and surrounding areas said Tuesday that he will ...

Thousands of protesters participating in “Hands Off!” protests held in dozens of locations throughout Southern California on Saturday, April 5 carried home-made protest signs as they rallied.