Timber Fire burning in Big Sur evacuates popular destinations

A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.

These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says

Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.

Trial for Luigi Mangione, charged in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, to begin Sept. 8, jury to be anonymous

Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was back in court Tuesday, in what could be his final appearance before his high-profile New York murder trial gets underway next month.

Adva Lavie urged ex to use Cloobeck’s credit cards: prosecutors
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Adva Lavie allegedly urged her ex-husband to use the credit cards of her ex-fiancé Stephen Cloobeck. Prosecutors say Lavie even suggested her mother join in on the scam, despite the fact that she and Cloobeck were not on speaking terms.

New CA EV incentives
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Planning to buy or lease an electric vehicle soon? California is about to make it much more affordable.

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency

A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.

Trump used catering truck, decoy flight to avoid Iran threat as he flew out of Turkey: Report

The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey last month, ended with a ruse to safely get President Trump out of the country due to Iranian assassination threats against him, according to The Washington Post.

Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend

A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend. 

Mountain lion spotted outside Studio City home
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A man shares unforgettable home surveillance videos of a big cat roaming around his driveway.

Search underway for LA police chase suspect
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The search is on for the driver who led a high-speed police chase across the San Fernando Valley.

Big Bear community remembers Jackie, the bald eagle
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Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care. 

Nithya Raman claims political retaliation as LA council moves to split homelessness committee

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is expected to lose her leadership role on the Housing and Homelessness Committee as she challenges Mayor Karen Bass in the November mayoral runoff.

Raman faces removal from homelessness role
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Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is expected to lose her leadership role on the Housing and Homelessness Committee as she challenges Mayor Karen Bass in the November mayoral runoff.

Big Bear community says goodbye to Jackie, the bald eagle

Jackie, the 14-year-old bald eagle known from the Big Bear Lake live nest camera, died Monday after three weeks in intensive care.

Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial
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Jury selection has begun in the Duane "Keefe D" Davis trial over the death of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur.

Former LA resident survives Colombia earthquake that killed more than 100 people

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 111 people and destroyed buildings. Medellín resident Marcus Majors said he felt the quake and witnessed people rushing from his apartment building.