Federal prosecutors subpoena L.A. firefighter text messages
A federal subpoena seeks firefighter texts and other communications about smoke or hot spots in the area of the Jan. 1 Lachman fire, which preceded the Palisades fire.
Mountain lion sightings prompt closure of Orange County park

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park was closed until further notice after people reported two mountain lion sightings, one of which was captured on video and featured unusual behavior, officials said.
Promises of lower energy bills win big on election day
Democrats who campaigned on energy affordability swept key races in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia.
Frozen pasta sold at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak

The CDC says 27 people across 18 states have been sickened, including six who died, after eating products made with pasta from California-based Nate’s Fine Foods.
‘Butt lady’ convicted of murder after injections is sentenced to 15 years to life
Libby Adame was sentenced to 15 years to life after being convicted of murder after an actor died from silicone injections she administered.
Plea lets ex-Torrance cop avoid jail for on-duty shooting of Black man

David Chandler, a former Torrance police officer investigated for being on a text message thread with colleagues who made racist remarks, reached a plea deal with L.A. County prosecutors that will see him avoid jail time for
Will these six California GOP House members survive new districts?
The passage of Proposition 50 means six GOP members of Congress are at risk of losing their seats.
4 takeaways after Proposition 50’s big win in California

Proposition 50’s big win Tuesday night is a political earthquake that is being felt nationally.
Democratic wins nationwide, a major rebuke of Trump, offer the left hope for 2026
The cascade of Democratic victories Tuesday evoked a political hope that many on the political left hadn’t felt in a while: a sense of optimism that Trump and his MAGA movement aren’t unstoppable.
Lopez: Bungled warnings hit weary Eaton and Palisades fire victims like ‘a sucker punch’

There is mounting evidence that in both the Eaton and Palisades infernos, fumbles by fire department personnel contributed to disastrous consequences.