Southern California

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.

“Students, faculty, staff, and people with business on campus may enter with proper identification,” USC said in a statement Wednesday night.

The Golden State maintained its position, following the United States, China, Germany, and Japan.

The bill sought to set a cap of $10 for monthly fixed charges, in contrast to the PUC’s plan to have tiered fixed rates.

Residents gathered at an Irvine Assembly member’s office to protest her support for amending Prop. 209.

Los Angeles assistant district attorney accused of illegally using confidential information.

The measure would let Arizona doctors operate in California until Nov. 30, assuming Arizona voters will approve an abortion measure on their ballot.