Southern California

Supporters say the measure will increase public participation, but opponents see officials ducking accountability.

The vegetation and some pesky mussels, all nonnative species, can create hazards for boaters and swimmers, officials say.

The strikes were a response to the UC crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests, but UC leaders say they violate labor agreements.

The suspects, who include a Border Patrol agent, are charged with supplying fentanyl and other drugs, Money laundering and gun offenses are also alleged.

Seeing renters still prone to being booted or priced out of their units, supporters of the new law say it toughens the Tenant Protection Act of five years ago.

The restaurant chain joins the list of major brands leaving the Golden State in recent years.

Council members passed a resolution saying the city supports the First and Second Amendments. The liberal minority walked out before the vote.

The five attacks took place in the victims’ homes or in parks. Prosecutors express thanks to the ‘brave women who faced [the defendant] in court.’