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Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and his family will be joined by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and four other guests related to the Eaton fire’s impact on the greater Dena communities. Barger has served as the de facto mayor of Altadena throughout the recovery and burgeoning rebuilding phase post-Eaton […] Read More
Amid the booming bass drums of the marching bands, the majesty of rose-covered floats, the smiles and the waves, and the expected rain, there’s one other thing: The Rose Bowl Game — a College Football Playoff quarterfinal between top-seeded Big Ten champion Indiana and ninth-seeded Alabama – will start an […] Read More
California’s potential to lead a national Democratic comeback was on full display as party leaders from across the country recently gathered in downtown Los Angeles. But is the party ready to bet on the Golden State? Appearances at the Democratic National Committee meeting by the state’s most prominent Democrats, former […] Read More
By SIMINA MISTREANU BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister on Tuesday slammed a record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan as Beijing conducted the second day of military drills around the island it has long claimed as its own. Wang Yi, the most senior Chinese official to comment on the sales […] Read More
By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press More artists have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center following the addition of President Donald Trump’s name to the facility, with jazz supergroup The Cookers pulling out of a planned New Year’s Eve concert, and the institution’s president saying the cancellations belie the artists’ […] Read More
USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb suffered a bitter defeat Saturday when her team lost 79-51 to top-ranked team UConn. But after she walked off court, she weighed in on a more pressing matter: the deadly shooting at her alma mater, Brown University. “It’s the guns,” Gottlieb said as she […] Read More
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Troy’s girls basketball team issued the boldest sign yet Monday night about the progress of its reunion with coach Kevin Kiernan. With the acclaimed coach barking plays, tips on fundamentals and plenty of encouragement to his players, the […] Read More
The Ducks’ Mason McTavish looks on after their 5-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Honda Center. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ian Moore (74) fight for possession of the puck […] Read More
AMMAN, Jordan — When Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire earlier this year, it brought into question the fate of militias Israel cultivated during the devastating two-year war as an alternative ruling force in Gaza. Many expected that Hamas — still the dominant force in the Strip — would hunt them down. […] Read More
DENVER — The Kings took the ice in Colorado and came away with the same realization the rest of the NHL has faced this season – the Colorado Avalanche are practically unbeatable on their home ice. Nathan MacKinnon scored the 399th goal of his career, Brock Nelson had a goal […] Read More
EL SEGUNDO — Having a 41-year-old player on his roster won’t be startling for Lakers coach JJ Redick. Because as Redick sees it, even though Lakers star LeBron James didn’t officially turn 41 until Tuesday, Redick has referred to James as 41 since he had his own 41st birthday back […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Standing alongside President Trump at his Palm Beach estate, Volodymyr Zelensky could only smirk and grimace without overtly offending his host. “Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump told reporters, shocking the Ukrainian president before claiming that Vladimir Putin is genuine in his desire for peace. It was just the […] Read More
VALENCIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — IRS Solutions® announces today that it has completed the SOC 2® examination. As tax professionals face growing security expectations, technology providers must prove accountability and consistency in how they handle data. A recently completed SOC 2® examination provides independent validation that IRS Solutions systems maintain […] Read More
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Exciting news for readers ready for a juicy journey through high society and the hip-hop culture of the South: Karen Soven’s “Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life & Love from the Land of Sunshine & Money” (ISBN: 978-1964377605 [ebook]; 978-1964377599 […] Read More
Penn State is finalizing a deal to hire USC’s D’Anton Lynn to be the defensive coordinator for new head coach Matt Campbell, according to multiple reports. Lynn was rumored to be a target for the job last week, and speculation only ramped up when USC decided to cancel a Thursday […] Read More
The CIF Southern Section earlier this month released the awards for the 2025 boys water polo season. Bonita junior Jeffry Heaton and Fontana senior Matthew Zubiate helped their respective teams capture section championships and were among the athletes who were selected divisional players of the year. Heaton was chosen the […] Read More
WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of federal immigration judges in California have been fired, retired or quit since the start of the Trump administration. The reduction follows a trend in immigration courts nationwide and constitutes, critics say, an attack on the rule of law that will lead to yet more delays […] Read More
By WILL WEISSERT, SAM MEDNICK and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, as Washington looks to create fresh momentum for a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza that could be in danger of stalling […] Read More
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation area are the focus of a wind advisory issued at 1:37 a.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. The NWS Las Vegas NV said, “North […] Read More
Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But the Brentwood resident, known for the classic films “Stand by Me” and “When Harry Met Sally…,” was also a political force, an outspoken supporter of progressive causes and a Democratic Party activist who went beyond the […] Read More
A federal judge has dismissed an indictment accusing a popular TikTok creator of assaulting a federal officer during a traffic stop in Los Angeles in which an ICE officer shot him earlier this year. U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin said in a Saturday order that he dismissed the case […] Read More
LOS ANGELES — Anyone expecting widespread alterations to the Lakers’ starting lineup on Sunday evening was likely surprised, maybe even a tad disappointed, but hardly let down by the ensuing result against the visiting Sacramento Kings. Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Lakers manufacture a 15-point halftime lead at […] Read More
WASHINGTON — When Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin this fall, Republican leaders credited the organization he founded for enabling President Trump’s return to power. Now that organization is mobilizing behind Vice President JD Vance. Uninterested in a competitive Republican primary in 2028, Turning Point USA plans to deploy representatives across […] Read More
For about 30 games, the Ducks were sporting a glossy “new and improved” sticker on their packaging. They went from seven consecutive sub-.500 seasons to, at one point, owning the second-best points percentage in the NHL. That was an even more drastic about-face than their opponent Monday, the San Jose […] Read More
RAMS (11-4) at ATLANTA FALCONS (6-9) When: Monday, 5:15 p.m. Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.) TV/Radio: ESPN/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 226, 225 Line: Rams by 8.5 Notable injury designations Rams: OUT: RG Kevin Dotson (ankle), DB Josh Wallace (ankle); DOUBTFUL: WR Davante Adams (hamstring); QUESTIONABLE: LT Alaric Jackson (knee), DE Braden […] Read More
Brigitte Bardot, the French actor idealized for her beauty and heralded in the midcentury as the prototype of liberated female sexuality, has died at 91. Long withdrawn from the entertainment industry, Bardot died at her home in southern France, Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of […] Read More
The Chargers weren’t kidding themselves Saturday. Even while they were winning four consecutive games, they stressed the idea that there was still a great deal of work to be done before the end of the regular season. They couldn’t rest on their laurels because, well, they didn’t have any. A […] Read More
Amid the world’s conflict, Muslim community members want to spread peace and service. That’s the message they shared with others at California’s oldest annual Muslim convention. Usman Jamil lectures Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, during the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing […] Read More
Is there a dumpster somewhere to torch and bury this year of bedlam, 2025? We near its end with equal amounts relief and trepidation. Surely we can’t be expected to endure another such tumultuous turn around the sun? It was only January that Donald Trump moved back into the White […] Read More
By most accounts, 2025 was a terrible year. If you are one of the few who had a good year, congratulations, and I envy you. Personally, I can’t wait for 2025 to exit the building. But as always, there are year-end tax issues to consider, especially in a year that […] Read More
5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Santa Susana Mountains and Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor are the focus of a wind advisory released at 1:08 a.m. on Sunday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is valid between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. […] Read More
Republicans and Democrats squared off in court Monday in a high-stakes battle over the fate of California’s Proposition 50, which reconfigures the state’s congressional districts and could ultimately help determine which party controls the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms. Dozens of California politicians and Sacramento insiders — including GOP […] Read More
A 12-year-old Huntington Beach boy who suffered severe injuries after a helicopter crash in October was presented Saturday with a $10,000 check from a charity foundation run by rock music Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. The check presentation took place while Oliver […] Read More
LOS ANGELES –– The Kings were in dire need of a jolt offensively and they got it during a four-goal first period that enabled them to coast to a 6-1 victory over the Ducks at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday evening. That result evened this season’s Freeway Faceoff after the Ducks won, 5-4 […] Read More
A plan to attack several Los Angeles-area businesses on New Year’s Eve was detailed, dangerous and already in motion, authorities said. But as four people allegedly tied to a left-wing, antigovernment group gathered last week in the Mojave Desert to make and test several test bombs, FBI officials say, agents […] Read More
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) is stopped by a pair of Houston defenders after a short gain during the first half at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Houston Texans in a National Football League (NFL) game. (Photo by Will […] Read More
Scores of residents in the Happy Jack section of Lytle Creek in the mountains of San Bernardino County were left stranded this week after a severe storm destroyed the only bridge providing access to the neighborhood. The bridge on Sycamore Drive, which crosses Lytle Creek and serves as the sole […] Read More
VICKSBURG, Ariz. — Lush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty crop by pulling up groundwater from dozens of wells. The company, Fondomonte, is the largest water user in the Ranegras Plain groundwater […] Read More
For the past 12 months, fire survivors have been imagining their rebuilt futures. They can’t get back their homes lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires, but a growing number of grassroots real estate ventures have emerged in the aftermath of those January firestorms to help them envision what could […] Read More
Temecula is preparing to ring in the new year with two events as 2025 comes to an end. The city is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve Grape Drop from 6-10 p.m. The countdown to 2026 is at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main […] Read More
What comes next is a mystery, but I’d like to share a note of appreciation as 2025 fades into history. If you came to Greater Los Angeles from Mexico, by way of Calexico, Feliz Navidad. If you once lived in Syria, and settled in Hesperia, welcome. If you were born […] Read More
Murrieta police are warning of a new TikTok challenge that is a dangerous variation of a decades-old prank — one that police across the country are scrambling to stop. Some teens already have been arrested. Authorities in Florida, Washington state, Texas, New Jersey and Illinois, among other locations, have investigated […] Read More
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation area are included in a wind advisory released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 11:17 p.m. The advisory is valid from Sunday 10 a.m. until Monday Dec. 29, at 9 p.m. The […] Read More
Hours after Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their home in what is shaping up to be a heartbreaking family tragedy, our president blamed Reiner for his own death. “A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once […] Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. — Don’t look now, but the Clippers have momentum. James Harden had 34 points, Brook Lopez made a career-high nine 3-pointers on his way to 31 points, and Kawhi Leonard scored 18 of his 28 in the fourth quarter as the Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers, 119-103, […] Read More
Murrieta police are warning of a new TikTok challenge that is a dangerous variation of a decades-old prank — one that police across the country are scrambling to stop. Some teens already have been arrested. Authorities in Florida, Washington state, Texas, New Jersey and Illinois, among other locations, have investigated […] Read More
The meat processing company JBS is closing a packing facility in Riverside and will lay off 374 employees, according to a notice from the California Employment Development Department. The closure comes as a limited cattle supply has led to record-high beef prices this year. The Riverside facility, operated by JBS […] Read More
Keep the raincoats and umbrellas handy if you’re out and about on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena on New Year’s Eve and on Jan. 1. It just might get wet. Rain is in the forecast for New Year’s Day — and that means that the Tournament of Roses Parade could see […] Read More
As the holiday giving season comes to a close, there is still an opportunity to make a gift that will provide lasting benefits throughout the coming year. What if you could make an investment today that would provide a financial return, improve people’s lives, and deliver an intrinsic reward? With […] Read More
Dozens of California National Guard troops under President Trump’s command apparently slipped out of Los Angeles under cover of darkness early Sunday morning, ahead of an appellate court’s order to be gone by noon Monday. Administration officials would not immediately confirm whether the troops had decamped. But video taken outside […] Read More
