Lake Tahoe skating rink gets visit from unusual local — a black bear named Charlie
A black bear that Lake Tahoe locals named “Charlie” made his debut as the first guest on the Shops at Heavenly Village ice rink this year, sliding across the ice shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump administration suggests it may ‘raid school lunch money’ to cover SNAP benefits
The Trump administration spent Friday fighting an appellate court battle to avoid restoring $4 billion in SNAP benefits in jeopardy due to the government shutdown.
Mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard arrested on an unrelated charge
Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of a 9-year-old girl who went missing in October, was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, but Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials said the arrest was unrelated to her missing daughter.
Will Rogers State Historic Park to reopen after being ravaged in Palisades fire
The historic home of cowboy-humorist Will Rogers was destroyed in the Palisades fire. But the park around that incinerated ranch home is reopening.
L.A. stores must immediately stop selling kratom and 7-OH products, health department warns
The L.A. County Department of Public Health ordered all retailers to pull kratom and 7-OH products from shelves immediately. Kratom and its synthetic version can mimic the effects of opioids and remain in federal regulatory limbo.
Simi Valley High School assistant basketball coach arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor
Jabari DeShields, a recently hired walk-on coach for Simi Valley High School, was arrested by police Thursday on suspicion of engaging in sexual acts with two underage girls.
Radioactive pollution still haunts Hunters Point in San Francisco
Last week, residents were informed by the San Francisco Department of Health that a test taken in November 2024 at the former site of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard showed radiation levels of airborne Plutonium 239 had exceeded
Despite hot spots, firefighters left blaze that later burned 243 homes in Ventura County, investigation finds
At a news conference Friday, Ventura County fire officials said they knew there were hot spots remaining, but did not think they would cause any problems.
Facing Trump budget shortfalls and state cuts, UC seeks $130-million state loan
Facing budget shortfalls due to state cuts, uncertainty over federal support and increasing student needs, University of California said Friday that it would seek a nearly $130-million zero-interest loan from the state to support campuses.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga will face off for the Grammys’ biggest awards
Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar and pop superstar Lady Gaga are both up for album, record and song of the year. Other top nominees include Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter.