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Orange County leaders say previously evacuated area is safe. Experts say risks linger
Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.
Justice Department sues UCLA for the third time, alleges antisemitism against students
The Trump administration sued UCLA, alleging it allowed an antisemitic environment against Jewish and Israeli students to grow.
Cooling system at chemical tanks likely failed, forcing mass O.C. evacuations, fire officials say
The crisis at a Garden Grove aerospace firm that required the evacuation of 50,000 people was likely caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of the chemical tanks, officials told The Times.
Amber Alert issued for missing girl, 5, after mother found slain. Father sought by police
Daleyza Fregoso, 5, was last seen Sunday near Ferndale Street and Alsace Avenue in West Adams, according to investigators.
Tesla driver infamous for California road rage attacks goes to prison for another one in Hawaii
A Tesla driver convicted for a series of road rage incidents across Southern California was sentenced to prison in Hawaii.
'May Gray has leveled up': Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week
Cool, drizzly weather is settling across Southern California this week, as a cold system moves in from the north.
Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say
In a new plan, environmental groups call for a "water renaissance" in California, saying the state needs to invest much more in local water.
The next few hours critical in battle to prevent O.C. chemical explosion
Days after mass evacuations were ordered in Orange County, the next few hours could be crucial in dealing with a volatile chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace company that has threatened to either explode or cause a major spill.
Crews knock down South Gate fire at tire recycling center that prompted shelter-in-place order
South Gate residents have been asked to shelter in place as industrial fire rages at a tire recycling facility.
Potential crack found on Garden Grove chemical tank, reducing explosion risk
Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.
Defying Trump, California continues to bet big on offshore wind
The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.
As influencers rise in politics, some call for tighter regulations on payments
Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don't know are sponsored.
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