Aaron Mendelson

Californians used five percent more water per capita this June than in 2016, when the state was suffering through a fifth year of drought. Gains were higher in some areas of SoCal.

At least three bridesmaids got their dresses, despite the company's abrupt closure. Its bankruptcy filing suggests more than 2,000 Californians await dresses.

The plan relies heavily on incentives to switch trucks and equipment over to zero emission technology, which critics say will not be ready, or cost effective, in time.

Colorado and Washington saw searches by police officers fall sharply after legalizing marijuana — a trend that could have implications for California.

Californians used more water this April than they did in April 2016, according to state data. SoCal's water use was behind the uptick.

Voters in the 34th Congressional District in the Los Angeles pick their next U.S. House member Tuesday. If fundraising is any indication, the results may be close.

Monica Rodriguez will be headed to the Los Angeles City Council and KellyGonez will join the L.A. Unified School District board, according to final election results.

Outside groups have spent more than $14 million to influence voters. Smaller sums are being raised to sway decisions on a police oversight measure, the only citywide race.

Last week's crash on the I-5 freeway brought home the high toll of big rig collisions in road damage, traffic delays and human life on Southern California's roadways.

Metro drew 130,000 rides on its bike share system from July to March, but it will take more users to hit its mark. Drier spring and summer weather should help.

Just how much rain has the region received? Quite a bit: 120 percent of a typical full year, in just six months. That's helped with the drought.

Californians bought guns at a blazing-fast pace in 2016, setting a record for the most guns ever sold in the state, at 1.3 million, according to state data.