Compton Unified: National Leader in Student Test Score Improvement
Compton Unified School District: Leading the Way in Student AchievementThe Compton Unified School District is making waves with its remarkable success in improving student academic performance, surpassing statewide and national growth rates. Despite facing...
City Attorney of Huntington Beach Joins Trump’s Justice Department
Michael Gates, a steadfast figure in Huntington Beach as the city attorney for the past decade, recently made headlines as he announced his transition to the U.S. Department of Justice's civil rights division. This...
‘Glory Hole’ spillway in Northern California utilized after years
A rare and fascinating sight in Northern California is captivating locals and visitors alike, drawing attention to a unique water management feature in Napa County. The "Glory Hole" spillway at Lake Berryessa, situated approximately...
Kidnapper receives 35-year sentence for abduction of 13-year-old.
A Texas man, Steven Robert Sablan, was recently sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl that he drove from San Antonio to California. This harrowing incident involved...
California Joins Legal Fight Against NIH Cuts
California, alongside 21 other Democratic-led states, has entered a legal battle against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over proposed cuts to billions in funding for medical research. The lawsuit, filed in a federal...
California Dungeness Crab Industry Faces Threat from Whale Safety Concerns
California's Dungeness Crab Industry Struggles Amid Whale Safety ConcernsOn a tranquil January morning off the coast of Bodega Bay, California, Dick Ogg, a seasoned crab fisherman, embarked on what he anticipated to be a...
Maximizing Insurance Payouts for Homeowners in Burn Areas
A bill sponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom aims to shift the focus back to homeowners in fire-ravaged areas, ensuring they receive the interest earned on insurance payouts for their damaged or destroyed properties. The...
Cat in San Mateo County Tests Positive for Bird Flu
A recent announcement by San Mateo County public health officials revealed a concerning development in Half Moon Bay. A pet cat was found to be infected with H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears and raising...
Teen Transgender Athletes in National Debate: Navigating Teen Life
In the bustling hallways of a Riverside high school, a teenage girl named M.L. navigates her daily routine with the weight of a national debate on her young shoulders. Surrounding her are peers clad...
U.S. Marine from California Killed in Philippines Plane Crash
Tragic Loss: U.S. Marine from California Killed in Philippines Plane CrashA devastating incident has left a community in mourning as a U.S. Marine hailing from California was among the four individuals who lost their...
Fatal Shooting at Woodland Hills Mansion Party: 1 Dead, 5 Injured
A tragic event unfolded early Sunday at a Woodland Hills mansion party, leaving one teenager dead and five others injured. The gathering, described as a "flyer party," attracted over 200 attendees and took a...
Innovative balloon water tanks for L.A. fire prevention
Marco Terruzzin, an Italian-born engineer, and his family recently experienced the devastation of a wildfire that consumed their newly moved-into Spanish-style home in Pacific Palisades. As they watched the news unfold, they learned that...
San Francisco Political Tremor: Rise of Democratic Moderation
In the bustling city of San Francisco, a seismic political shift is underway, shaking the foundations of Democratic ideology and challenging the status quo. As Democrats across the nation grapple with the aftermath of...
NIH Funding Cuts Threaten Medical Research at UC and Beyond
A significant change in NIH funding policies has sparked concerns among medical researchers at the University of California and beyond. The National Institutes of Health, a major contributor to medical research at UC campuses,...
Dana Stubblefield Released from Prison: Rape Conviction Reversed
Dana Stubblefield, the former NFL star who was convicted of rape more than four years ago, has been granted his release from prison after a California appellate court reversed his conviction due to racially...
Language barriers impact Asian communities during L.A. wildfires, UCLA study
Amid the recent wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County, a new UCLA study has shed light on the significant language barriers impacting Asian communities during this crisis. Published this week, the study revealed that...
Caregiver charged with raping elderly woman with dementia
An Anaheim caregiver faces charges of sexually assaulting a 93-year-old woman with dementia under his care. Phuong Hoang Khong, 69, is accused of committing heinous acts of rape, sexual penetration, forcible oral copulation, and...
Immigration Crackdown Impact on Reporting Hazards: Advocates Warn
Warehouse workers were in a state of panic during the summer of 2011 as they reached out to Ellen Widess, the leader of Cal/OSHA at that time, about unsafe conditions in Inland Empire warehouses....
Postal Service Supervisor Guilty of $300K Mail Theft
A former United States Postal Service supervisor from Compton has recently made headlines after confessing to a shocking crime—serial mail theft. Joivian Tjuana Hayes, 36, of Compton, pleaded guilty to stealing over $300,000 worth...
Riverside County Sheriff: Deputies Will Not Conduct Immigration Enforcement
Summary: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco reassures immigrant communities that deputies will not partake in immigration enforcement, condemning fear-mongering and misinformation spread by various sources. Despite speculation, Bianco asserts that Riverside County deputies are...
Bonta Condemns Trump for Freezing Federal Funds
California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently made headlines by spearheading legal action alongside more than 20 states to challenge the Trump administration's freezing of federal funds. This move by the coalition of state attorneys...
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Price Gouging During L.A. Fires
State senators convened in Pasadena to unveil a comprehensive set of wildfire recovery bills aimed at safeguarding residents, bolstering firefighting resources, and supporting affected communities in the wake of the recent devastating fires in...
Son’s Heartbreaking Journey to Save Father From Eaton Fire
Xiaoyong “Shaw” Zhao faced a heartbreaking journey to save his father from the devastating Eaton fire that ravaged the San Gabriel mountains on January 7. Living in Portland, Oregon, Shaw received a call from...
Fatal Crash Involving Disabled Pickup Truck on 91 Freeway
Tragic Accident Claims Lives on 91 FreewayA devastating collision on the 91 Freeway in Buena Park resulted in the loss of three lives on a rainy Friday morning. The incident involved a disabled pickup...
Challenges for Head Start Centers Amid Federal Funding Freeze
Head Start Centers Face Financial Challenges Amid Federal Funding FreezeDozens of Head Start programs across the United States, including six in California, are grappling with delays in accessing vital government funding following a freeze...
Demand for Reversal of Transgender Care Restrictions at Children’s Hospital L.A.
Protesters at Children's Hospital L.A. Demand Reversal of Transgender Care RestrictionsIn a show of solidarity and determination, hundreds of individuals gathered outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on a rainy Thursday night, braving the elements...
L.A. Deputy Faces 10 Years for Assault Outside Supermarket
An L.A. County sheriff’s deputy, Trevor James Kirk, 32, of Santa Clarita, has been found guilty of excessive force after a violent incident outside a Lancaster supermarket. He faces a maximum sentence of 10...
Newsom and Trump discuss post-election unity efforts
California Governor Gavin Newsom made a trip to Washington this week, ostensibly to secure federal disaster aid for the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. However, behind this official reason lies a deeper objective...
Sonos Layoffs: Ongoing Troubles Lead to 200 Job Cuts
Sonos, the trailblazer in affordable home speaker systems, made headlines this week with the announcement of 200 job cuts in a move to revamp its operations following a string of mismanagement and financial setbacks...
Long Beach Aquarium Report Card: Real Animals, Birds, Fish
Long Beach Aquarium: A Closer Look at Marine SpeciesIn a groundbreaking move to shift the conservation narrative, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has embarked on a mission to shine a spotlight...
Arson Arrests in L.A.: Revealing the Burning Problem
Arrests in L.A. for Arson: Uncovering a Fiery PredicamentIn the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles, authorities in L.A. County disclosed a string of arson arrests. However,...
Vandalism at UC Regent Jay Sures’ Brentwood Residence
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Vandalize UC Regent Jay Sures' Brentwood ResidenceA peaceful morning in Brentwood took a disruptive turn as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the home of UC Regent Jonathan “Jay” Sures. The protesters, identified as...
USC Appoints Beong-Soo Kim Interim President After Carol Folt Resigns
The University of Southern California (USC) has recently made headlines with the announcement of Beong-Soo Kim as the interim president following the resignation of Carol Folt. Kim, a former federal prosecutor and the university’s...
Red Cross relocates 250 Eaton fire evacuees from Pasadena Convention Center
The Red Cross is in the process of relocating nearly 300 individuals who lost their homes in the devastating Eaton fire from the Pasadena Convention Center to a new facility closer to Altadena. The...
Gynecologist at California Women’s Prison Accused of Patient Abuse
A Shocking Revelation: Gynecologist Accused of Patient Abuse at California Women's PrisonFor seven long years, the California Institution for Women, located in Chino, has been home to a disturbing saga of alleged patient abuse...
Yosemite Reservations System Paused for Trump ‘Blessing’; Book Firefall
Summer reservations at Yosemite National Park have been put on hold indefinitely, leaving eager travelers in limbo. The park administration had teased a new reservation system in the works, only to hit a roadblock....
Defending California Teachers, Immigrant & LGBTQ+ Students from Trump
California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, took a stand on Tuesday to support state educators and their immigrant and LGBTQ+ students against threats from the Trump administration. Bonta emphasized that California laws prioritizing inclusive school...
L.A. Students Join Immigration Protests; Vandalism, LAPD Reports
Mass demonstrations against President Trump’s immigration policies have sparked a wave of protests in downtown Los Angeles, where students have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. The protests, now in their third...
L.A. Ban on Evicting Tenants for Housing Fire Refugees
The Los Angeles City Council made a significant decision on Tuesday, voting unanimously to prevent landlords from evicting tenants who offer shelter to individuals or pets displaced by recent fires in the area. The...
Children’s Hospital L.A. Halts Hormonal Therapy for Transgender Patients Under 19
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has made a bold decision that has sparked nationwide discussions about transgender healthcare for young people. In response to President Trump’s recent executive order targeting gender-affirming care for minors, the...