Israeli Purim Celebrations Defy Iranian Missiles
Israelis were celebrating Purim with singing, dancing, and costume parties on March 4. When the festivities in Jerusalem were interrupted by an air-raid alert, people headed for the shelters and kept partying there — determined to maintain
L.A. City Council declares the ‘Brady Bunch’ house a historic landmark
L.A. City Council voted to designate Studio City’s famous ‘Brady Bunch’ house as a historic-cultural monument on Wednesday, cementing the iconic Midcentury as an architectural landmark.
Janisse Quiñones, head of the L.A. Department of Water and Power, resigns
The head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power stepped down Wednesday as part of a “planned leadership transition,” Mayor Karen Bass’ office announced.
Orange County dad charged after son’s e-motorcycle crash reveals illegal modifications, D.A. says
After the crash, a law enforcement inspection revealed the bike had been altered in three significant ways, prosecutors say.
Koreatown Storytelling Program
This spring, Koreatown Storytelling Program is hosting FREE arts workshops to high school youth and community members to learn new techniques and co-create in community. Our upcoming workshops include bojagi with @nossibojagi, polaroid transfers, and native
His animal rescue owed millions to a former worker. Rather than pay, feds say he hatched a plan to kidnap her
FBI agents on Tuesday arrested Leo Grillo, the 77-year-old founder of a nonprofit animal rescue organization, and charged him with the attempted kidnapping of a former employee who won a $6.7 million wrongful termination judgment against him.
A virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know
Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, are on the rise in parts of California. It typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but could lead to more-severe disease in vulnerable individuals.
In Bunkers And On Streets, Israelis Celebrate Purim Amid Repeated Missile Strikes
RFE/RL correspondent Ray Furlong talked to Israelis in Jerusalem as they marked day five of their country’s conflict with Iran.
‘Fat-shaming’ quiz questions prompt investigation of San Francisco high school teacher
A teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation for including potentially inappropriate questions on a quiz, including reports of alleged sexist and fat-shaming language.
Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retires at 27, much the way his father did 26 years ago
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl Drew Dalman shocked the NFL by retiring at age 27 with two years left on a lucrative contract. His father also retired prematurely from the NFL.