Southern California

Wildfire related payouts totaled $460 million as the insurance sector overall deals with increased claims due to natural disasters.

The author joined with supporters in an attempt to bring back a deleted provision to strengthen penalties for buying 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.

The 11-year-old was found running down the freeway after leaving his family at a nearby supermarket.

Chino police say the Arizona man specialized in ammunition and explosives during his time in the military.

The port is expected to see a considerable drop in container shipments next week as a result of new tariffs.

The measure would lower the yearly allowed rent hike to 2 percent plus inflation, with a maximum of 5 percent. Owners said it will discourage new housing.

The bill, which passed 72-0, allows the procedure only for a therapeutic purpose. A veterinarians group said the bill sets ‘a dangerous precedent.’

The state’s water resources department has upped its allocation to 50 percent of what was requested by customers.

Union workers are expected to walk off their jobs starting at 7 p.m. April 28. The county disputes the charges of labor law violations.

The bill’s authors say the black-box warnings would help shield children and teens from ‘addictive features and harmful content.’

The state’s economy ranked fourth-largest internationally behind the United States as a whole, China, and Germany.

Board members voted after hearing dozens of speakers representing both sides of the issue.

The proposed regulations are open to a 45-day public comment period, ending on June 9.

Last year’s event drew thousands, prompting Pacifica officials to charge organizers more for parking, cleaning, and public safety.

The bill would now require people who own commercial property to submit information on whether and why their properties are vacant.

The company intends to sell some of its real estate and stop issuing dividends.