Rare October rains could push back L.A. fire season — but only so much

The rare heavy October rains could be good news on the L.A. fire front — at least for a while.
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal in $1.4B Sandy Hook defamation case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from right-wing commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, effectively upholding a $1.4 billion defamation judgment against him for spreading false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School
President Trump meets with Argentina’s President Javier Milei at White House

President Donald Trump met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Tuesday, just days after Washington approved a major financial support package aimed at stabilizing Argentina’s struggling economy. As Milei arrived, reporters asked Trump if he had a
Arellano: One of O.C.’s loudest pro-immigrant politicians is one of the unlikeliest

Orange City Councilmember Arianna’s Barrios’ rise as one of O.C.’s most vocal politicians opposing President Trump’s deportation machine has been surprising — and welcome.
Federal shutdown stalls legal battles between California, Trump administration
U.S. Justice Department officials have cited the federal shutdown in asking for multiple lawsuits between the Trump administration and California to be paused.
Super-intense earthquakes more prevalent, some scientists say. Does it heighten San Andreas risk?
Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California.
Newsom denies parole for Manson follower convicted of 7 counts of murder
Gov. Gavin Newsom denied parole to Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, who participated in the notorious 1969 murders of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others.