Southern California

The board agreed to install bus driver safety barriers and take other steps to improve safety after an increase in attacks.

The event was held in front of the Chinese Consulate in memory of those who have faced severe persecution.

The bill called for charges against adults who coerce or employ children to commit theft. Assembly committee members said it could be used against a hungry mom.

With Kern County crime rates higher than state averages, the CHP will assist, especially on auto and retail theft.

The governor highlighted a series of recent records set by the state’s power grid, including 40 out of the last 48 days operating entirely on clean energy.

The U.S. Senate candidate calls the demonstrations “organized support of terrorism” and urges political leaders to respond.

Justices heard arguments that laws against camping violate the Constitution’s ban on ‘cruel and unusual’ punishment. Cities hope for clarity.

At a panel discussion, defenders of the 2014 ballot measure say it ‘directly addressed the root causes.’ Opponents see a retail theft crisis.

Janisse Quiñones, a former exec at PG&E, was Mayor Bass’s pick to fill the spot after a nationwide search.

‘Border Patrol has inadvertently become the Uber for migrants entering San Diego County, and the County is the travel agent,’ Jim Desmond said.

There were no immediate reports of injuries due to the blaze.

New safety measures forced cancellation of the big event, which would have meant processing 65,000 people. Individual school ceremonies will still be held.

If Fisker can’t get a break from debt holders, it could file for bankruptcy by mid-June.

Facing an overdose crisis, ‘we need to make all evidence-based treatment options as accessible as possible,’ said one expert.