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Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch March 7, 2026

Generally speaking, daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular. Research shows most Americans favor ditching the practice. But for now, Californians will all move their clocks forward an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Clara Harter

Pacific Palisades' 97-year-old newspaper closed after the fire. Now it's staging a comeback March 7, 2026

After closing in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades fire, the coastal community's nearly 100-year-old paper is preparing to make a remarkable comeback

Clara Harter

Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan March 7, 2026

The Defense Production Act provides the president broad authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense or emergencies.

Grace Toohey

After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear a quagmire March 7, 2026

As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.

Jack Dolan

Deaf 6-year-old boy is deported to Colombia without his medical devices, attorney says March 7, 2026

A Hayward woman and her two young children were detained and deported to Colombia after they showed up earlier this week for an asylum appointment in San Francisco, her attorney said.

Christopher Buchanan

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk March 7, 2026

State and county officials on Friday broke ground on a new mental health care campus in Norwalk. The new facility will be located across six now-vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital.

Andrew Khouri

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district March 6, 2026

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties.

Seema Mehta

Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old March 6, 2026

A 10-year-old girl from San Bernardino is taking a college course. A school official said she could be a doctor by the age of 20.

Cierra Morgan

As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states March 6, 2026

Gas prices are on the rise amid U.S. conflict with Iran

Iris Kwok

Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp and Fox News for updates on loved ones March 6, 2026

Iranian Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away.

Hayley Smith

For Jerin Shah, fashion was always more than clothing. It was expression, artistry, and a way to connect with the world. Living in Houston, Texas…

Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch March 7, 2026

Clara Harter

Pacific Palisades' 97-year-old newspaper closed after the fire. Now it's staging a comeback March 7, 2026

After closing in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades fire, the coastal community's nearly 100-year-old paper is preparing to make a remarkable comeback

Clara Harter

Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan March 7, 2026

The Defense Production Act provides the president broad authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense or emergencies.

Grace Toohey

After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear a quagmire March 7, 2026

As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.

Jack Dolan

Deaf 6-year-old boy is deported to Colombia without his medical devices, attorney says March 7, 2026

A Hayward woman and her two young children were detained and deported to Colombia after they showed up earlier this week for an asylum appointment in San Francisco, her attorney said.

Christopher Buchanan

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk March 7, 2026

State and county officials on Friday broke ground on a new mental health care campus in Norwalk. The new facility will be located across six now-vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital.

Andrew Khouri

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district March 6, 2026

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties.

Seema Mehta

Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old March 6, 2026

A 10-year-old girl from San Bernardino is taking a college course. A school official said she could be a doctor by the age of 20.

Cierra Morgan

As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states March 6, 2026

Gas prices are on the rise amid U.S. conflict with Iran

Iris Kwok

Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp and Fox News for updates on loved ones March 6, 2026

Iranian Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away.

Hayley Smith

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