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Photos: Fire season off to an early start with multiple blazes consuming more than 20,000 acres

The Sandy fire started in windy conditions and spread into part of a Simi Valley neighborhood at the foot of a brush-covered hillside.

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Man dies after car plunges 500 feet off Highway 1 cliff onto beach

A man died after his car fell nearly 500 feet off a Highway 1 cliff near Santa Cruz on Monday, according to authorities.

Crews continue aggressive fight against Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes

A wind-driven fire that broke out in Ventura County Monday morning stalled overnight, allowing some residents to return home.

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California's Joshua trees are disappearing. There's hope these fungi can help them

The Joshua tree has been featured in poetry and music and represented a burning bush in the latest episode of "Euphoria." A small group of scientists hope the key to unlocking its long-term survival is buried in the sand.

City Council progressives snub Raman, endorse Bass in L.A. mayor's race

The endorsements by Hernandez, Jurado and Soto-Martínez are aimed at denting left-wing support for Nithya Raman, who polls show is battling Spencer Pratt for a runoff spot against Mayor Bass.