Cyclist Milt Olin probably never saw the car that killed him. That nightmare haunts anyone who bikes or runs on roads. And it’s getting worse.
Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
‘Scared to death’: 7.1 earthquake follows 6.4, leaving Ridgecrest residents fearful, resilient
A California earthquake of a magnitude 7.1 followed the previous day’s 6.4, leaving Ridgecrest residents fearing whether another Big One could hit.
Boeing 737 Max crash: Did foreign pilots have enough training to fly commercial jets?
In the U.S., copilots must have a minimum of 1,500 flight hours. Internationally, it’s only 240 hours — and regulators might decrease or scrap that.
FAA finds new ‘potential risk’ in Boeing 737 Max, a setback that could delay plane’s return to the skies
The jet has been grounded since two deadly crashes but the FAA says Boeing’s software fixes aren’t enough to get it flying again.
New York chopper crash: Pilot’s rating questioned amid questions over flight rules
The pilot lacked an instrument rating despite fog and rain — but some wonder if the city needs even tougher flight restrictions
Los Angeles County seeks action from city on toilets, rats and trash to combat homeless crisis
In a letter, the county recounts a meeting with Los Angeles city officials to try to get basic sanitation for thousands living on the streets
Los Angeles County homeless population rises 12% to nearly 60,000
Despite spending millions on housing, the number of homeless people in Los Angeles County rose 12% to 58,936. Some call it a public health crisis.
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump as ‘racist’ at forum on immigration
In California, where an early primary next year makes it a prime target for candidates, immigration could becomea front-burner issue.
On autopilot: ‘Pilots are losing their basic flying skills,’ some fear after Boeing 737 Max crashes
Two Boeing 737 Max crashes killed 346 people and grounded the jet due to software problems. It also raised bigger questions about flight automation.
They fought at D-Day, now they’re fighting rust: Veterans struggle to save World War II ships
The Navy allowed groups around the country to take World War II ships, but scant attention was given to the multimillion-dollar maintenance costs.