A video of a 52-year-old homeless woman whose opera singing talent has scored her a recording deal from a Grammy nominated producer has gone viral. Emily Zamourka is known among Los Angeles residents for her angelic voice. A video of her singing has received more than one million views. Continue Reading on Times Live Keep Reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The utility behind last week’s intentional power shut-off across Northern and Central California has restored electricity to all of its customers as shifts in weather have lessened the likelihood its equipment will spark wildfires. Pacific Gas & Electric, the state’s largest utility, shut down power in stages last week to nearly 1 million… Keep Reading
There was Katya Robinson, locking horns with one of her students. Again. “Do you want to go to recess? Then go sit down,” she told AJ Staggs one morning last week. He is a bespectacled, charismatic 5-year-old and the unofficial mayor of Room 21 at Park Side Elementary in Sebastopol. That’s where Robinson teaches a… Keep Reading
Ten years ago, Mitrice Richardson was released from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Malibu/Lost Hills Station just after midnight, left to find her way home through a remote area, alone and on foot, with no money or phone. When her body was located 11 months later, questions were raised about why the Sheriff’s Department let her go at an… Keep Reading
A decorated Merced County Cal Fire captain was laid to rest Thursday after a traditional processional through the city of Merced and services at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Capt. Paul Rotondaro died in a traffic crash on Highway 140 near the Gustine airport, according to the California Highway Patrol. Rotondaro had left the Gustine Cal… Keep Reading
A windy day isn’t just a windy day anymore. Not in Northern California, where strong gusts and tinder-dry land have fueled two of the deadliest fires in state history in the past two years. “You just don’t look at wind the same way,” said Melissa Boutelle, whose home in Paradise burned in last year’s Camp… Keep Reading
While millions in Northern California suffered through a massive power outage that began early Wednesday, residents in Southern California wondered whether they could see the same blackouts as officials deal with strong winds that could spark fires. Southern California Edison said that, given the strong Santa Ana winds forecast for the area, power could be cut off to more than… Keep Reading
Latest developments on the PG&E shut-off, up to 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Click here for the latest news story: 7:30 a.m. Weather service issues ‘extreme’ fire outlook: Parts of Northern California are under an extreme fire outlook through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. More than 6,000 acres and 280,000 people are included in the area. Vacaville,… Keep Reading
California’s first Peer-Run Warm Line officially opened this week ahead of Thursday’s World Mental Health Day, providing a statewide resource for those in need of emotional support. The non-emergency line offers free support and referrals to anyone in the state via telephone or instant messaging — a service made possible thanks to a state budget… Keep Reading
Federal agents raided four addiction treatment centers in Los Angeles and Orange counties last week seeking evidence in a criminal probe, officials said Monday FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said the reason for searches at four locations — contained in probable-cause affidavits — were filed under seal in federal court, and the FBI would not comment… Keep Reading
