Sir Michael Formkin Archives

Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into 'Disneyland.' Can visitors still have fun? July 21, 2026

Without a reservation system, thousands of people are flocking to Yosemite National Park each month. Visitors say if you want to avoid the crowds, either enter Yosemite early in the morning, later in the afternoon or wait until the peak season ends in October.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

New evidence against singer D4vd in brutal killing of teen set to come to light July 21, 2026

A preliminary hearing on murder and rape charges against David Anthony Burke, better known as the singer D4vd, will begin Tuesday. The 21-year-old has pleaded not guilty to accusations he killed a teenage fan to cover up their sexual relationship and then dismembered her body.

James Queally, Richard Winton

This SoCal heat wave could be hottest of the year: 5 things to know July 21, 2026

This week could bring Southern California its most sweltering temperatures of the year — a heat wave made all the more miserable, and dangerous, by oppressive muggy conditions and little nighttime relief.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast July 21, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.

Anita Chabria

Deputy fatally shoots pit bull 'actively and viciously' attacking man at Lancaster home July 21, 2026

Deputies received a 911 call regarding a dog attack in Lancaster. Upon arrival, they saw a pit bull "actively and viciously" attacking a man who was lying in the front yard of a home.

Clara Harter

E-bike injuries are increasing rapidly in California. Many hurt are 14 or younger, study finds July 21, 2026

E-bike injuries are increasing across California, according to a new study. Injured riders are often 14 or younger.

Salvador Hernandez

'So demeaning.' United employee threatens to call ICE on California passenger in viral video July 21, 2026

A Mexican American father said he was floored when a United Airlines customer service representative threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on him at SFO.

Clara Harter

California fights Trump administration, again, over Santa Barbara oil pipeline: The coast is 'not for sale' July 20, 2026

The California attorney general has again sued the Trump administration over continued approvals that have allowed an offshore oil operation to restart along Santa Barbara County's coast.

Grace Toohey

UC San Diego illegally uses race in admissions, Trump's Justice Department alleges July 20, 2026

The Trump Justice Department alleges UC San Diego's medical school illegally used race in admissions, discriminating against white and Asian applicants.

Jaweed Kaleem

Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai July 20, 2026

Found weak and disheveled along the shoreline, the raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie is receiving care while experts investigate what caused its decline.

Lila Seidman

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Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into 'Disneyland.' Can visitors still have fun? July 21, 2026

Jaclyn Cosgrove

New evidence against singer D4vd in brutal killing of teen set to come to light July 21, 2026

James Queally, Richard Winton

This SoCal heat wave could be hottest of the year: 5 things to know July 21, 2026

Rong-Gong Lin II

Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast July 21, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.

Anita Chabria

Deputy fatally shoots pit bull 'actively and viciously' attacking man at Lancaster home July 21, 2026

Deputies received a 911 call regarding a dog attack in Lancaster. Upon arrival, they saw a pit bull "actively and viciously" attacking a man who was lying in the front yard of a home.

Clara Harter

E-bike injuries are increasing rapidly in California. Many hurt are 14 or younger, study finds July 21, 2026

E-bike injuries are increasing across California, according to a new study. Injured riders are often 14 or younger.

Salvador Hernandez

'So demeaning.' United employee threatens to call ICE on California passenger in viral video July 21, 2026

A Mexican American father said he was floored when a United Airlines customer service representative threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on him at SFO.

Clara Harter

California fights Trump administration, again, over Santa Barbara oil pipeline: The coast is 'not for sale' July 20, 2026

The California attorney general has again sued the Trump administration over continued approvals that have allowed an offshore oil operation to restart along Santa Barbara County's coast.

Grace Toohey

UC San Diego illegally uses race in admissions, Trump's Justice Department alleges July 20, 2026

The Trump Justice Department alleges UC San Diego's medical school illegally used race in admissions, discriminating against white and Asian applicants.

Jaweed Kaleem

Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai July 20, 2026

Found weak and disheveled along the shoreline, the raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie is receiving care while experts investigate what caused its decline.

Lila Seidman

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