LOS ANGELES — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and the Central Valley, as well as parts of Nevada on the July 4th holiday. The earthquake rattled nerves and caused injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm...
I-5 Lanes Closed as Fire Jumps Oregon-Cal Border
The Latest on wildfires in the Western United States (all times local Thursday, July 5): 10:39 p.m. Authorities say a fire that jumped across Interstate 5 south of the Oregon border in California has closed the southbound lanes in that area. The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thursday evening the...