ElexMichaelson Anchor CNN The Story Is…..
.@Elex_Michaelson Anchor @CNNTheStoryIs w/ CEO, West LA Chamber of Commerce: Roozbeh Farahanipour @Ruzbehjon Focus: Iran, Trumps "Locked and Loaded" comments and more 1.3.26 1208 am ET (6 minutes) pic.twitter.com/UKd3kK0koB — Jeff Storobinsky (@JeffStorobinsky) January 3, 2026
Man killed by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge identified by community; vigil Sunday
Activists and social media identify Keith ‘Pooter’ Porter as the man shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge on New Year’s Eve. Black Lives Matter L.A. has scheduled a Sunday vigil to honor him.
Identities of all three hikers who died on Mt. Baldy revealed
Authorities have identified three hikers found dead on Mount Baldy following a winter storm. Juan Sarat Lopez, Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, and Marcus Muench Casanova were recovered this week. The Forest Service is evaluating ways to improve
Southern California storms slam Santa Barbara, Ventura. Rain through Tuesday
Heavy rain triggers flooding across the Southland, closing Santa Barbara Airport. While the Bay Area faces King Tide flooding, Southern California braces for debris flows in burn scarred areas.
Maduro In NY Jail As US Foes, Allies Express Concerns About Military Raid
Venezuela’s ruler was seized in a large-scale US military strike. Russia and Iran condemned the action and some of Washington’s allies expressed caution, although some hailed the move.
‘I waited for this moment for so long.’ Many U.S. Venezuelans praise Maduro capture
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro sparked celebrations among many Venezuelan Americans across the country. Some expressed conflicting feelings, grateful for Maduro’s capture but wary of President Trump’s U.S. intervention.
L.A. City Hall rotunda, windows, menorah display damaged in New Year’s Day break-in
A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing City Hall on New Year’s Day, police said Saturday.
Iranians Arrested As Mass Protests Continue
Iranian security forces arrested several protesters as mass demonstrations continued into their sixth night on January 2 in multiple cities. Several protesters were killed after thousands took to the streets over the collapse of Iran’s currency, soaring
Real big fish: Rose Parade float sets Guinness World Record
A towering 34-foot mechanical seahorse hooked not only the “Director Award” for design at this year’s Rose Parade — Guinness adjudicators also determined it to be the world’s largest animatronic fish.
Trump Announces Maduro’s Capture As Russia, Iran Denounce US Attack
US President Donald Trump has announced the capture and removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, an operation sharply condemned by Russia and Iran.