Joseph Wood went to buy gas in Ventura in anticipation of driving up the coast to visit his children this week. The 39-year-old gig driver knew he had money on a debit card connected to his unemployment payments when his purchase was declined. Unable to fill up his tank, he...
Gigantic Sharks Make Big Comeback off California Coast
They’re freaking huge. They’re harmless. And, it appears, they’re making a comeback. After all but vanishing five decades ago, the humongous basking shark — some measure up to 30 feet long — has been spotted along the Southern California coast. Unlike their fearsome cousins, basking sharks have tiny teeth and...
Report: Requests from Politicians Hampered Wildfire Fight
LOS ANGELES — The battle against a devastating November wildfire in Los Angeles County was hampered by politicians asking firefighters to check on certain homes. The conclusion comes from an after-action review by the Los Angeles Fire Department, which joined Los Angeles and Ventura county departments in battling the November...