Tyrone Beason https://www.latimes.com/people/tyrone-beason Content published by Tyrone Beason. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:41 GMT A town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-08-19/a-towns-name-recalls-massacre-of-indigenous-californians The town of Kelseyville takes its name from a family that brutalized Indigenous tribes. Will a new name bring healing? Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-08-19/a-towns-name-recalls-massacre-of-indigenous-californians The spinning of Earth's inner core is slowing down. Is this how it all ends? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-07-24/earths-inner-core-is-spinning-more-slowly-nobody-knows-why A USC professor has confirmed what many scientists already believed: Rotation of the solid iron ball at Earth's center is slowing. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-07-24/earths-inner-core-is-spinning-more-slowly-nobody-knows-why A casino project sparks conflict over tribal sovereignty and control of sacred lands https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-07-23/the-fight-over-a-mega-casino-sparks-a-debate-about-tribal-sovereignty A dispute over a California mega casino has divided two tribes and raised questions over U.S. government attempts to make amends for the theft of sacred lands. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-07-23/the-fight-over-a-mega-casino-sparks-a-debate-about-tribal-sovereignty 'Out of this world': NASA JPL beams Missy Elliott hit to planet Venus https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-07-20/nasa-beamed-the-missy-elliott-hit-the-rain-to-venus NASA just beamed Missy Elliott's hip hop classic "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to Venus ahead of two uncrewed missions to the planet of love. Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-07-20/nasa-beamed-the-missy-elliott-hit-the-rain-to-venus Riverside County man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal road-rage shooting https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/man-arrested-in-fatal-road-rage-shooting Homicide detectives said the driver of a Honda Civic was fatally shot in the Fontana area after a road-rage encounter with another driver. Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:07:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/man-arrested-in-fatal-road-rage-shooting Beavers, back on tribal land after 100 years, could aid California's fragile ecosystem https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-28/beavers-reintroduced-california-reservation The Tule River Indian Tribe and state wildlife crews reintroduced nine beavers to their natural habitat in the Sierra. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-28/beavers-reintroduced-california-reservation Could L.A. enforce antimasking laws for protesters? Experts weigh in https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-27/could-la-enforce-antimasking-laws-on-protesters-experts-weigh-in A protest that turned violent outside an L.A. synagogue last week has sparked discussion: Can antimasking rules be enforced at public demonstrations? Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:52:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-27/could-la-enforce-antimasking-laws-on-protesters-experts-weigh-in What really happened when protesters, counterprotesters and police converged at an L.A. synagogue https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-27/more-details-emerge-protest-outside-la-synagogue Sunday's demonstration sparked condemnation from national and state elected officials, including Biden. Protesters, meanwhile, condemned police tactics. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-27/more-details-emerge-protest-outside-la-synagogue Photos: The 'smiling' young sharks of Monterey Bay https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-27/teen-sharks-smile-for-a-photographers-camera-in-monterey-bay A Bay Area photographer captures juvenile white sharks "smiling" in the warm waters of Monterey Bay. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-27/teen-sharks-smile-for-a-photographers-camera-in-monterey-bay Historic Gardena fireworks bust is so huge, state bomb unit and ATF are called in to help https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-25/authorities-seize-60-tons-of-illegal-fireworks-in-the-south-bay Fireworks the diameter of bowling balls were among over 75 tons of illegal fireworks seized by authorities in the South Bay. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:40:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-25/authorities-seize-60-tons-of-illegal-fireworks-in-the-south-bay L.A. Metro bus and car collide, killing a 9-year-old boy https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-25/boy-9-dies-car-metro-bus-crash-compton A 9-year-old boy died after the car he was riding in was involved in a crash with a Metro bus in the Compton area. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:49:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-25/boy-9-dies-car-metro-bus-crash-compton Gov. Newsom is moving his family back to Marin County https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-06-25/california-gov-newsom-moving-family-back-to-marin-county Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife plan to move back to Marin County and will split their time between the Bay Area and Sacramento. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-06-25/california-gov-newsom-moving-family-back-to-marin-county Protest violence outside L.A. synagogue spurs widespread condemnation. Bass vows quick action https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-23/pro-palestinian-protesters-and-supporters-of-israel-engage-in-violent-clash-outside-a-west-l-a-synagogue Law enforcement sources said more than 150 people converged on the temple, and it took time for the Los Angeles Police Department to get enough personnel to the scene. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:01:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-23/pro-palestinian-protesters-and-supporters-of-israel-engage-in-violent-clash-outside-a-west-l-a-synagogue California will help return tribal lands as part of the historic Klamath River restoration https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-21/california-returns-tribal-lands-amid-dam-removal-project Ancestral lands will be returned to the Shasta Indian Nation as part of a massive Klamath River dam removal project. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-21/california-returns-tribal-lands-amid-dam-removal-project California has a history of racist land seizures. Will reparations bills bring justice? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-19/a-california-bill-could-help-thousands-of-families-recover-losses-due-to-eminent-domain A state lawmaker from Gardena wants to help victims of racially motivated land seizures get justice. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-19/a-california-bill-could-help-thousands-of-families-recover-losses-due-to-eminent-domain People of color lost a haven in Palm Springs. A new play dramatizes their loss https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-16/a-play-reckons-with-racism-and-displacement-in-palm-springs A play about the burning and bulldozing of homes on Indigenous land in Palm Springs dramatizes the lives of those who found sanctuary there. Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-16/a-play-reckons-with-racism-and-displacement-in-palm-springs James Lawson's booming voice and loving spirit left a lasting mark on this UCLA professor https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/james-lawsons-booming-voice-and-loving-spirit-left-a-lasting-mark-on-this-ucla-professor A UCLA professor says James Lawson's devotion to Gandhi's teachings on nonviolence and love shaped his life of activism. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-15/james-lawsons-booming-voice-and-loving-spirit-left-a-lasting-mark-on-this-ucla-professor Indigenous nations approve historic water rights agreement with Arizona. It now goes to Congress https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-01/indigenous-tribes-cement-water-rights-deal-with-arizona The Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute nations have settled their water-rights claims with the state of Arizona. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-06-01/indigenous-tribes-cement-water-rights-deal-with-arizona Cleanup of polluted Southern California 'brownfields' gets a $3-million boost from feds https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-25/cleanup-of-california-brownfields-gets-3-million-boost The Biden administration has awarded $3 million in grants to evaluate, clean and reuse polluted Southern California properties. Sat, 25 May 2024 10:00:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-25/cleanup-of-california-brownfields-gets-3-million-boost Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-21/deaths-of-despair-are-soaring-for-americans-of-color Many believe white Americans suffer higher rates of premature death from addiction, overdoses and mental health. Researchers say that's false. Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-21/deaths-of-despair-are-soaring-for-americans-of-color If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-21/how-to-find-help-for-a-drug-or-mental-health-crisis 'Deaths of despair' caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. Here's how to find help. Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-21/how-to-find-help-for-a-drug-or-mental-health-crisis California's first Black land trust fights climate change, makes the outdoors more inclusive https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-19/californias-first-black-land-trust-builds-a-sierras-haven The 40 Acres Conservation League is on a mission to establish an open space where Black Californians and other people of color can feel at home in nature. Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-19/californias-first-black-land-trust-builds-a-sierras-haven A California tribe was twice robbed of its land. A 77-acre purchase brings hope https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-15/californias-capital-tribe-reclaims-stolen-land The Wilton Rancheria tribe have fought for years to reclaim stolen lands. A 77-acre parcel outside Sacramento is theirs once more. Thu, 16 May 2024 00:55:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-15/californias-capital-tribe-reclaims-stolen-land LGBTQ+ people in Huntington Beach feel a growing hostility https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-05-02/huntington-beach-lgbtq-community-fights-back Kanan Durham never wanted to be an activist. But the trans Orange County's man and other LGBTQ+ people in Orange County feel called to speak out against a climate of hostility in Huntington Beach. Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-05-02/huntington-beach-lgbtq-community-fights-back Chuckwalla National Monument would protect swath of California desert and preserve a sacred land https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-28/chuckwalla-national-monument-proposal Indigenous Californians want President Biden to establish a national monument in a stretch of desert that is both an ecological wonder and a window into their cultures. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-28/chuckwalla-national-monument-proposal