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Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition effort
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In a letter to Mayor Bass and Supervisor Solis, the CEO of Lineage raised concerns about the work stoppage from Altus Power and asked them to intervene and allow demolition to proceed.
As America celebrate its 250th birthday, police are ramping up enforcement across Southern California to keep people safe this Fourth of July.
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition efforts.
The World Cup match between Mexico and England will kick off as originally scheduled on Sunday, sources have told ESPN, following lengthy talks between FIFA and the two national associations on Friday.
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
A suspect was shot and killed by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and alleged assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
Health officials were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels that could make people sick.
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's nuptials.
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
Here's what parents and families should know about Trump Accounts.
A farmer in the San Joaquin Valley gave away 182,000 pounds of free nectarines because a contract dispute barred him selling them.
Tré Willingham, 31, works inside a lab in Rowland Hall at UC Irvine on June 15, 2026. Willingham is pursuing his doctorate in applied physics.(Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters)For Tré Willingham, pursuing a doctorate degree at UC Irvine has felt isolating at times. Often the only Black student in hi...
One of the nation's largest Independence Day celebrations will make its way through the streets of Huntington Beach on Saturday.
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
A mother and her adult daughter who were reported missing after setting out on a hike in the San Gorgonio Wilderness have been found, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A mother shot and killed her 2 kids before turning the gun on herself in a hotel, officials say.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to immediately replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House on Independence Mall.
A grieving family is begging for answers after their 30-year-old son was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ventura County.
Tents outside the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles in 2024. (Ted Soqui / CalMatters)California scored another win against the Trump administration in their battle over how to address the homelessness crisis here and nationwide.A federal judge this week shot down the federal Department ...
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's have found a mother and daughter who were lost on a steep hiking trail in the San Bernardino Mountains.
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
The last time Madison Square Garden hosted a wedding, 4,000 members of the Unification Church said, "I do."
Three men are suing after a former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County was accused of secretly recording several men, including lifeguards, in a locker room.
Marie Marseille is now suing the city of Los Angeles and various LAPD officers in federal court, alleging that the department violated its own policy governing the use of force against animals.
People watch fireworks burst over Los Angeles on July 4, 2020.(Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)Topline:As if Southern California’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough lately, air quality officials are warning much of the region to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 weekend.Where the ...
Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for 24-year-old Briana Miller, who died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze in April.
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