Tonga Olympian, 18, gearing up for Paris Games, dead in diving accident

J.J. Rice, a U.S.-born kitefoiler who was set to represent Tonga in the upcoming Paris Olympics, died in a diving accident over the weekend, his father said. He was 18.

Critic Kids review 'Inside out 2'
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'Inside Out 2' had the biggest opening of the year this weekend but was it a good movie? Our Critic Kids share their opinion.

Don Omar reveals he’s battling cancer

Reggaeton artist Don Omar revealed he is battling cancer, according to a post published to his Instagram account over the weekend. 

Getting a "golden hour" finish with Caliray Sundrip Bronzer
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Founder of Caliray Wende Zomnir shows off the new Sundrip Serum Bronzer for an all-over glow without the sun damage.

In Depth: Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

We feature the Madrona Marsh Nature Center, which has been preserved as a green oasis in the middle of Torrance. Learn about what makes the marsh special and take a tour of the nature center.

US military: Is there a draft in 2024?

While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.

Mountain lion found dead on 101 Freeway near site of wildlife crossing construction

A mountain lion was found dead on the freeway near the construction for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which is set to be complete by late 2025 or early 2026.

The Issue Is Podcast: Chad Bianco, Rick Chavez Zbur, Areva Martin

This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur and attorney Areva Martin.

LA County firefighter dies in explosion near Palmdale

Andrew Pontious, a Los Angeles County firefighter, has died in the line of duty in an industrial area near Palmdale on Friday.

'Jane Doe' Orange County homicide victim identified after 41 years

After 41 years, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has identified Jane Doe as Maritza Glean Grimmett. Discovered in 1983 in Lake Forest, CA, Maritza was a 20-year-old Panamanian native who went missing in 1979.