In “Parable of the Sower,” Octavia E. Butler writes about a brutal, mid-2020s Southern California ravaged by wildfire, earthquakes and an addictive pharmaceutical that fuels a destructive drug ...

Octavia Butler was often noted for being ahead of her time. A science fiction writer, she became the first Black woman to gain widespread acclaim in a genre that was predominantly white and male.

The burnt remains of a building where once stood a hardware store are seen in Altadena, California on January 15, 2025. The historic community of Altadena, on the foothills of the San Gabriel ...

As part of the celebration of Black History Month, the Chargers organization is focusing on the town of Altadena, a community that stands as a symbol of resilience, progress, and unity. As we honor ...