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A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Westwood when police found a man and his pregnant wife dead in their home after neighbors reported gunshots. The couple, both around 45 and expecting their first child, were last seen happy and together—just weeks after hosting a baby shower. Authorities suspect a murder-suicide, with the husband allegedly shooting his wife before taking his own life. Neighbors...

Residents in ZIP code 90037 in South LA are getting exclusive free annual passes to the brand-new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—opening September 22—with a special Community Preview Day on September 13. The museum’s CEO, Tracey Bates, says this initiative is about storytelling, connection, and making art accessible to the neighborhood. The inaugural exhibitions will feature over 1,200 global artif...

Shohei Ohtani’s knee woes keep mounting as he’s ruled out for Friday’s start against the Diamondbacks — a setback that also sidelines him for the Philly trip and the 2026 All-Star Game. Despite missing the mound, he’ll stay in the lineup as a designated hitter, keeping his offensive impact alive. The Dodgers are prioritizing his long-term health with targeted knee interventions ahead of the second...

The Summit Fire is roaring through 600 acres near the LA and San Bernardino County line, forcing mandatory evacuations in zone LAC-E107 and warnings for others near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue Z. Firefighters are locked in with no-divert air support and urgently need more airtankers to slow the blaze’s rapid spread. Crews from both counties are racing to build defensive lines around at-risk...

Shohei Ohtani’s pitching future hangs in the balance as he’s sidelined by left knee irritation, forcing him out of his scheduled start against the Diamondbacks and the All-Star Game. Though he’ll DH this weekend, knee procedures loom — and with recent bicep tightness and blister issues, the Dodgers are wisely managing his workload. His absence deepens an already shaky rotation, with key arms on th...

Jacob Kelley, a software engineer and descendant of a citrus ranching family, has resurrected a vibrant piece of California’s past by digitizing over 250 vintage citrus crate labels his grandfather collected. These colorful, art deco-style designs—featuring knights, Native Americans, and farm scenes—were once the bold face of citrus advertising in the late 1800s and early 1900s, selling not just f...

California’s coastal dunes are vanishing at an alarming rate, leaving cities like Santa Barbara dangerously exposed to floods and storms. Once vital natural barriers, these dunes have shrunk by 60% since the Gold Rush, with invasive plants like ice plants accelerating erosion by trapping sediment and destabilizing dune structures. In response, Santa Barbara restored 1.1 acres of dunes on East Beac...

Alameda County could become the first place in the U.S. to hit a $30 hourly minimum wage if voters approve a November ballot measure — a bold move designed to combat soaring living costs. Backed by the Living Wage for All coalition, the plan phases in the wage based on business size, with big corporations hitting the mark by 2030 and smaller ones getting up to 10 years. Supporters argue it’ll help...

A groundbreaking study reveals that Chlorella vulgaris algae can break down microplastics by up to 93% in just weeks—using natural enzymes to dismantle plastic bonds. This eco-friendly solution could revolutionize pollution cleanup, offering a scalable, biological alternative to chemical or mechanical methods. Researchers are now exploring real-world applications, from wastewater treatment to ocea...

A brush fire in Lucerne Valley exploded into a major emergency, torching multiple homes and buildings after starting as a small quarter-acre blaze. Power lines went down, and one burning house reportedly contained ammunition—sending shockwaves through firefighting crews. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but the scene was intense and chaotic. Officials are still assessing damage, with the top prio...

Wildfire alert: The fast-spreading Summit Fire near Llano and Piñon Hills has jumped from 8 to over 300 acres in just an hour, now threatening homes. Evacuation orders are in effect for zone LAC-E107, with warnings for LAC-E127-A, LAC-E127-C, and LAC-E1340. Fire crews from Angeles National Forest and LA County Fire are battling the blaze — stay tuned for updates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount...

Jury selection kicks off in Sonoma County for the civil trial of former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, accused by seven women of sexual assault and misconduct—some claims stretching back two decades. Foppoli, who resigned in 2021 after the allegations surfaced, denies all charges and says he’s been innocent for years. The accusers, known as Jane Does, allege multiple assaults, while prosecutors in...

Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole trade secrets to help build OpenAI’s AI hardware — a move Apple claims was part of a coordinated, institutional effort. One ex-Apple exec helped design the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPod, while the other had access to top-secret product data. Apple says this intel gave OpenAI an unfair edge in the race to develop next-gen AI hard...

A Sacramento County jury handed down a 40-year-to-life sentence to Guadalupe Valencia for a deadly shooting that erupted after a heated argument at a Stop-N-Save. Valencia allegedly called his wife for a weapon, followed the victim, Steve Guy, and challenged him to a gunfight — leading to a fatal shot. After fleeing to Olivehurst, Valencia was caught the next day. This case underscores the lethal...

San Jose is poised for major housing transformation as city council prepares to vote on sweeping changes that could reshape neighborhoods for decades. The plan aims to dramatically increase density—potentially allowing 4 to 10 homes per lot in single-family zones and permitting mid-rise buildings in bustling areas—to meet the state’s goal of 62,000 new homes. While housing advocates applaud the mo...

Jiyan Rios Zandi, founder of Local Brown Baby, has turned her nine-year online community into a vibrant physical store in Barrio Logan — a neighborhood she honors for its activist art roots. Blending Kurdish and Mexican heritage with a 90s California aesthetic, the shop features a powerful mural of two women facing off, symbolizing borderless solidarity. Inside, local artists’ handmade goods celeb...

Scientists at UC San Diego just pulled off a medical milestone: humanoid robots called “Surgie” performed live surgeries on pigs, including gallbladder removal—with one surgery led by a robot and a human assistant, and another handled by two robots working together. Published in Nature, this breakthrough showcases smaller, agile robots ideal for laparoscopic procedures, promising to expand surgica...

From sidewalk protests to a citywide celebration, San Diego Pride’s journey reveals how grassroots organizing birthed a powerful movement. Starting in the 70s with unpermitted marches and “gay-ins,” it evolved through community solidarity, strategic timing shifts, and bold inclusion efforts — especially in the 90s when marginalized voices demanded space. Today, Pride isn’t just a party — it’s a li...

A new federal housing bill, quietly poised to become law without the President’s signature, packs fifty-six subtle but strategic punches aimed at cracking America’s housing crisis. From tweaking grant funding to nudge cities into building faster, to slashing red tape for manufactured homes and boosting disaster recovery, this bipartisan effort—born from political maneuvering and now set to auto-en...

The Fillmore Heritage Center is staging a comeback after years of neglect, hosting a lively Fourth of July celebration that signaled a new chapter for the historic neighborhood. With a temporary activation running through December, community groups are invited to propose events while city officials plan its long-term future. Built as restitution for displaced Black residents, the center now aims t...

Step into the soul of the Bay Area through the visionary lens of Mildred Howard, whose groundbreaking art turns humble objects into profound statements on memory, identity, and history. At the Oakland Museum of California, her sweeping retrospective “Poetics of Memory” unveils over five decades of work—from collaged self-portraits to immersive installations featuring ceramic eggs, mirrors, and red...

The cream top trend in L.A. drinks is here to stay—thick, whipped toppings made with heavy cream and condensed milk are now a staple on iced coffees, matcha, and more. Born from Austrian coffee drinks that exploded in Seoul around 2016, it quickly made its way to L.A., sparking both love and controversy. While some cafes cut back due to flavor clashes, others like Lynx Coffee strike a balance, cat...

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The president just gutted the Election Assistance Commission — a bipartisan watchdog that funds state elections and certifies voting tech — after its members refused to back his push for citizenship proof in voter registration. With two Democrats and one Republican gone (the last Republican resigned), the agency is now dangerously undermanned, and it’s unclear if replacements will be appointed — w...

An 11-year-old Bay Area native, Amaya Masoli, who plays young Moana in Disney’s live-action film, opens up about her journey — from dressing up as Moana for Halloween to now embodying the iconic character on a global stage. Rooted in her Samoan heritage, Amaya speaks passionately about representing her culture and inspiring young girls to dream big. With family support and the guiding principle “M...