US Quietly Renews Russian Oil Waiver Amid Market Turmoil, Policy Confusion
WASHINGTON — The United States has again temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil, issuing a new waiver that allows certain shipments already at sea to be delivered and sold, even as Washington publicly insists it is maintaining
Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.’s Animal Services
Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.
300 firefighters combat Vista fire, evacuations ordered in Lake Elsinore
Evacuation orders have been issued in Lake Elsinore as around 300 firefighting personnel combat the Vista fire, which ignited in a dry and brushy area, authorities said.
‘Suite Life’ alum Dylan Sprouse tackled trespasser at his L.A. home, held him until police arrived
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin were shaken up early Friday morning when a man allegedly trespassed at their Hollywood Hills property. Sprouse took matters into his own hands until police arrived.
Trump administration takes emergency step to prop up key Colorado River reservoir
As the Colorado River shrinks in an extremely dry year, the Trump administration is moving water from one reservoir to another, and will cut the amount that’s released downstream to California, Arizona and Nevada.
Heroic dog’s nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.
Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say
An 81-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle near an Orange County high school, authorities said.
Trump Says Doesn’t See ‘Significant Differences’ With Iran, Says Further Talks Imminent
US President Donald Trump said peace negotiations between the United States and Iran will continue over the weekend and that he does not believe there are significant differences between the two warring sides.
Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement
Fledgling owls have been spotted falling from the trees in Redondo Beach, prompting police to release a public service announcement video for residents.
1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows
Researchers say in 2025 poison control centers received thousands of kratom-related calls. California’s center reports similar findings.