Wildfire survivors transform pain into art

This week marks one year since the deadly Southern California wildfires devastated Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the community of survivors are turning pain into art in downtown Los Angeles.

California increases minimum wage in 2026

On Jan. 1, 2026 the state's minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour to account for inflation. The threshold for exempt workers will rise to $70,304 per year.

California DMV fixing issue with REAL IDs

The department on Wednesday said it will notify affected customers, about 1.5% of Real ID-holders in the state. Full enforcement of Real IDs began in May. Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article314104296.html#storylink=cpy

SoCal braces for weekend storm

Forecasters said the initial estimate is a quarter- to half-inch per hour with isolated rates up to .75 of an inch during the most intense storm period Saturday.