A look at LA Mayor Karen Bass’ actions after the LA wildfires: Timeline

One year after the 2025 wildfires, LA Mayor Karen Bass faces renewed criticism over her Ghana trip and LAFD budget cuts as residents seek accountability and recovery.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive

The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.

2 alleged members of Turtle Island Liberation Front plead not guilty in SoCal bombing plot

Two alleged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front pleaded not guilty to federal terrorism charges involving a thwarted New Year's Eve plot to bomb Southern California logistics centers.

Mickey Rourke blasts 'embarrassing' GoFundMe fundraiser to help him pay his rent

Mickey Rourke has publicly denounced an unauthorized GoFundMe launched by his management team, calling the effort to pay his $60,000 back rent "embarrassing" and "humiliating."

2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know

Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.

Mickey Rourke approves GoFundMe aiming to help actor avoid eviction

Mickey Rourke is turning to his fans for help as he faces being evicted from his Los Angeles home due to nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent.

Keith Porter: Vigil held for Los Angeles dad shot by ICE officer in Northridge

A candlelight vigil was held in Northridge to honor 43-year-old Keith Porter, who was shot by an off-duty ICE agent after celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve.

Venezuelan President captured by U.S.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured by the United States. Now, President Donald Trump is claiming that the U.S. will take control of Maduro's country.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Santa Monica calls Waymo charging sites a ‘public nuisance,’ asks judge to limit overnight operations

The city of Santa Monica is asking a judge to restrict overnight operations at two Waymo charging stations, calling them public nuisances due to noise and lighting impacts on nearby residents.

Rose Parade float banner calling for Eaton Fire investigation quickly taken down

A banner demanding a state investigation into the deadly Eaton Fire was taken down during the Rose Parade, sparking a debate between victims seeking answers and those who say the annual New Year's event wasn't the right time for a protest.