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Truthdig Wins 9 Honors at Southern California Journalism Awards

Staff / Truthdig Jun 24, 2024 A breakdown of the site's notices at the 2024 award show hosted by the LA Press Club. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

2 Dead in California School Attack; Gunman Shoots Himself

STEFANIE DAZIO and JOHN ANTCZAK / The Associated Press Nov 14, 2019 A Santa Clarita student is captured in grave condition after opening fire on his classmates, killing two and injuring three others. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Why Was a Mother Charged Nearly $1 Million for a Premature Birth?

Marshall Allen / ProPublica Nov 4, 2019 Dignity Health abruptly reverses course after first denying coverage to an employee's newborn daughter under dubious circumstances. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Second, Stronger Quake Hits Southern California; Injuries Reported

JOHN ANTCZAK and BRADY McCOMBS / The Associated Press Jul 5, 2019 The 7.1 temblor is centered in the same desert area near Ridgecrest as the 6.4 the day before. County officials assess injuries and damage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

6.4 Earthquake in Desert Rattles Big Swath of Southern California

JOHN ANTCZAK and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ / The Associated Press Jul 4, 2019 People from Las Vegas to the Pacific coast report feeling the strongest temblor to hit the area in 20 years; no injuries are reported. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rains Cause New Threat, Problems in Wildfire Region

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Nov 21, 2018 Search teams and survivors face increased difficulties in the Northern California burn area, where a flash flood watch is in effect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Scientists: Wind, Drought Worsen Fires, Not Bad Management

SETH BORENSTEIN / The Associated Press Nov 12, 2018 Nature and humans share blame for California’s devastating wildfires, despite President Trump claiming otherwise, fire scientists say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

13 Dead Including Gunman in Shooting at California Bar

KRYSTA FAURIA / The Associated Press Nov 8, 2018 The massacre is the deadliest in the U.S. since 17 classmates and teachers were gunned down at a Parkland, Fla., school nine months ago. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lawmaker, Wife Accused of Diverting $250,000 in Campaign Funds

MICHAEL R. BLOOD AND JULIE WATSON / The Associated Press Aug 21, 2018 U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter—who was one of candidate Trump's earliest congressional backers—is facing a federal indictment. The Southern California Republican is seeking re-election in November. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Patrick Soon-Shiong Brings Hope to the Los Angeles Times

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 24, 2018 The new owner has a chance to do a great public service by reviving the civic treasure, battered by years of dictatorial and incompetent regimes. But he'll soon learn that running a newspaper is not science or showmanship. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Drought Deepens Dramatically in Southern California

ELLEN KNICKMEYER and RICH PEDRONCELLI / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2018 In another dry winter, one-fourth of the state's population is now under severe drought conditions, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Death Toll Climbs to 17 in California Mudslides

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 10, 2018 The majority of casualties are in Montecito, the wealthiest community in Santa Barbara County. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )