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Celebrate 100 years of LA’s iconic Central Library this Saturday with free, family-friendly fun from 10 AM to 4:30 PM—puppet shows, story time, the world’s largest pop-up book, hands-on book-making, and rare archive tours. Built in 1926, this Art Deco masterpiece with its pyramid roof has shaped LA’s skyline for generations. Grab the full schedule, and head there via Metro A/B lines or DASH B for...

A brazen nighttime heist in San Jose saw thieves steal a 9-foot bronze statue of a South Vietnamese soldier from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden — part of the “Thank You, America” monument honoring Vietnamese American gratitude and sacrifice. Using a stolen commercial truck, the suspects fled with the statue, later dumped near Coyote Creek Trail. Surveillance footage has surfaced, and police are ur...

American Express has officially broken ground on its new 1,226-foot, 55-story headquarters at 2 World Trade Center—the final commercial building on the iconic site, poised to redefine Lower Manhattan with 2 million sq ft of space, lush terraces, and a projected $6 billion economic boost, creating 3,200 jobs and symbolizing resilience and renewal for generations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount o...

Oakland welcomes its new permanent police chief, James Beere, officially appointed by Mayor Barbara Lee after a long search aimed at restoring stability and trust. A veteran of the department since 1997 and former Marine, Beere brings deep local experience and a commitment to community partnership, civilian oversight, and modern policing strategies. His priorities include reducing crime, boosting...

A mild 3.6-magnitude quake rattled San Benito County, felt as far away as Salinas and Monterey — enough to make folks pause and remember that California’s earth is always quietly active. No damage or injuries reported, but it’s a timely reminder to stay aware in the Golden State where nature’s tremors are part of daily life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com...

Scientists have uncovered a bizarre new deep-sea cephalopod off California’s coast, dubbed the “vampire squid from hell” for its eerie, otherworldly traits. Unlike true squids, this abyssal dweller thrives in perpetual darkness, using glowing eyes and sticky mucus clouds to fend off predators while feasting on drifting marine snow. Its discovery has stunned marine biologists, revealing just how mu...

Oakland finally has a permanent police chief — James Beere, who’s led the department as interim chief since December, officially took the reins on July 9th after Mayor Barbara Lee’s decisive pick. With over 600 officers and a $376 million budget, Beere brings nearly 30 years of service, including overseas Marine duty and rising through the ranks to deputy chief. His appointment arrives at a pivota...

A massive fire at Boyle Heights’ Lineage cold-storage warehouse sent 85 million pounds of frozen food up in smoke — and now the neighborhood’s reeling from a toxic, rotting stench that’s turning daily life into a nightmare. Residents are scrambling for air purifiers, masks, and bottled water as city crews haul away over 100 truckloads of decayed food. Businesses are shuttering, customers are fleei...

LA’s sweltering heat just got worse — with temps hitting 112° and heat advisories extended through Tuesday, plus an extreme heat watch until July 16. Compounding the misery: seven beaches are off-limits for swimming due to dangerous bacteria levels, including Will Rogers, Paradise Cove, and Mother’s Beach. Health officials warn the water’s unsafe until further notice, while the incoming monsoonal...

The Rams just pulled off a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, betting everything on him to be the game-changing edge rusher that elevates their defense and finally brings them a Super Bowl. With the single-season sack record and elite pass-rushing dominance, Garrett is seen as the missing piece to unlock the potential of players like Kobie Turner and Byron Young. His impact is so vital that his...

The Giants are in freefall, crushed by a 10-0 loss after Dylan Cease nearly threw a no-hitter—broken up by Heliot Ramos in the ninth. Manager Tony Vitello’s first season is a disaster, marked by poor decisions and on-field futility, despite a brief spark in the opener. The team’s season is unraveling, and hope is fading fast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.co...

A blistering heat wave is sweeping across the western U.S., with temperatures hitting 117°F in desert communities and stretching from Arizona to Florida. Phoenix is enduring three straight days above 113°F, with no relief until next week, while the Coachella Valley braces for its hottest stretch. Extreme heat warnings cover millions, and heat-related deaths in Phoenix have already surged to 18 thi...

The planet just hit a new record high for average global temperature — the hottest year on record, and it’s not a fluke. Human-driven greenhouse gas emissions remain the primary culprit, and the warming trend is accelerating. From scorching heatwaves to rising seas, the impacts are already reshaping lives, farms, and cities worldwide. Scientists are racing to predict what’s next — and the message...

El Niño’s heating up, and California’s winter just got a lot wetter-looking—scientists predict a 54% chance of a very strong event, which historically boosts rainfall, though past strong El Niños didn’t always deliver. Stay ready, but don’t count your raindrops yet—nature’s still got its own rhythm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise o...

The legal firestorm surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder in Utah is escalating as prosecutors push to release damning audio recordings from interviews with the suspect’s roommate — risking a fair trial but fueling public demand for transparency. The case hinges on a chilling note and texts allegedly from Tyler Robinson, who turned himself in after shooting Kirk during a speech. While the roommate, La...

A newly discovered deep-sea octopus, dubbed the “wonderpus,” has stunned scientists with its rare bioluminescence, glowing vividly in the crushing darkness of the Pacific Ocean. Found via cutting-edge submersibles, the creature’s mesmerizing light patterns offer clues to how life adapts in extreme environments—and may reveal secrets about communication, mating, or survival in the abyss. This disco...

A major water main burst on El Cajon Boulevard in Mid City late Wednesday night, flooding the street and forcing a full road closure by 11:35 PM. Police redirected traffic as crews from the Public Utilities Department worked to fix the damage and set up detours. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but the road remains shut with no reopening timeline. Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area and ch...

Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia just got a major food upgrade with a five-concept eatery featuring burgers, lobster rolls, Thai, smoothies, and Handel’s Ice Cream — all from the same team behind the Windmill Food Hall. Locals are thrilled, calling it a welcome return to a central neighborhood hub after the previous food hall closed a year ago. Sports fans are already buzzing about future TV p...

New U.S. passports celebrating the 250th anniversary feature President Trump’s image—available only in person at the Washington Passport Agency with an appointment. Some fans, like a MAGA-red-driving Alabama visitor, see it as a historic collectible, while others, like a traveler needing urgent documents, found it distressing, citing the depiction’s intensity and lack of choice. Confusion persists...

Steve Cherundolo, ex-player turned coach, is now leading the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team with Olympic gold in sight—his proven track record at LAFC, where he won two MLS Cups in four years, proves he’s ready to build the next generation of American soccer stars. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

FIFA’s World Cup brought temporary grass to NFL stadiums, reigniting the debate over playing surfaces—despite the league’s data showing similar injury rates, 92% of players prefer grass for its feel and safety. While FIFA’s plastic-grown sod proved viable, NFL stadiums face massive costs for installation and upkeep. Players like George Kittle champion grass, echoing owners like Mark Davis who prio...

Ten years after Pearl Pinson vanished on her way to school, her sister Rose is launching a new tip line, focusing on a critical 22-hour window in 2016 between Petaluma and Bodega Bay, hoping a fresh lead will finally bring Pearl home. Rose created the line to welcome any tip—no matter how small—and assures anonymity unless the tipster chooses otherwise, while still urging people to report to autho...

At 4:30 AM in Sacramento, a DUI pickup truck slammed into a big rig, triggering a jacked-up semitruck that shut down the road for hours. Crews battled spilled fluids and wreckage before reopening lanes by 6:30 AM — while the pickup driver faced arrest and the big rig driver walked away. A sobering wake-up call for drivers and commuters alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: htt...

This weekend’s entertainment scene is packed with live music, fresh markets, bold new cuisine, UFO flicks, and jazz legends — plus, gamers rejoice: the best video games are already here. Country stars, “West Side Story” with orchestra, a fiddler in Walnut Creek, twelve buzzing farmers markets, Alisios’ spicy Mexican eats, Spielberg’s alien epic, and a Duke Ellington tribute — there’s something for...

A major fire erupted at a licensed cannabis grow in Santa Rosa, sparked by a faulty light fixture and fueled by smoke that ravaged the commercial building — estimated damage: $180,000. Despite being fully code-compliant and untouched by safety violations, the facility suffered extensive smoke damage. Fire crews mobilized with three engines, a ladder truck, and a heavy rescue team — 23 responders o...