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By Kathryn Stelmach Artuso When Kat Merrick lost her home in the Ventura County Thomas fire of 2017, she immediately responded by helping others in need. Today, as the co-founder and executive director of The Local Love Project, she is …

There has been a divide in our nation about the wisdom of foreign aid ever since we became rich enough to offer it. That divide splits pretty much down the same line as the traveler/non-traveler one. Some Americans see us …

When it comes to politics, it’s not surprising for a member of a minority party to feel ignored or dismissed. But a couple of months into the new legislative session, some Republican state legislators from Southern California have already made …

By Rachel Christian, Bankrate.com Many people think $2 bills are rare, but in reality, there are millions still in circulation, and they continue to be printed. However, while most $2 bills are only worth their face value, certain ones can …

By Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com The conventional wisdom about private mortgage insurance (PMI) has long been that borrowers should try to avoid it. PMI is a requirement for conventional mortgage borrowers who put down less than 20% on a home — …

By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and day to day, nearly the entire world …

If it felt like “Saturday Night Live” took to the airwaves in 1975 with a renegade spirit, 50 years later it’s become not only a late-night tradition, but traditional. Hitting the half-century mark is a milestone. But a show doesn’t …

By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — The inner-Vatican machinations of “Conclave” have nothing on this year’s Oscar race. Just as Edward Berger’s film juggles various candidates for the papacy, the race for best picture at the Academy Awards has …

By JESSICA DAMIANO It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping winds and, perhaps, snow …

If you’ve driven through the Inland Empire lately, you’ve likely noticed the seemingly endless stretch of massive warehouses sprouting up like weeds after a rainy season. These aren’t your grandfather’s industrial buildings—these are Class A logistics facilities, the gold standard …

If you’ve driven through the Inland Empire lately, you’ve likely noticed the seemingly endless stretch of massive warehouses sprouting up like weeds after a rainy season. These aren’t your grandfather’s industrial buildings—these are Class A logistics facilities, the gold standard …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the estimated year-long process of removing ash and debris of homes and other structures destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires. One of the main questions from this process will be where …

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the estimated year-long process of removing ash and debris of homes and other structures destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires. One of the main questions from this process will be where …

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Congratulations, Team C. You’ve won the Rising Stars competition. Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night – where LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are among …

Campbell Hall’s Deuce Newt and Deuce Hamilton celebrate after defeating Crespi in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Campbell Hall’s James Bass and Crespi’s Peyton White battle for a rebound during their …

LOS ANGELES — The UCLA gymnastics team recorded a season-high team score on the uneven bars to beat Penn State, 197.65-195.450, on Friday night during the Bruins’ annual Pride Meet. Jordan Chiles won the all-around and Mika Webster-Longin tied for …

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — UCLA’s quest for a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament survived a scare. Dylan Andrews hit two free throws with four seconds left and the Bruins held off Indiana, 72-68, on Friday night at Assembly Hall. …

The Redondo girls soccer team faced a one-goal deficit entering Friday’s second leg of the CIF Southern Section Open Division series against Harvard-Westlake. A late first-half goal by Shannon Davidson and another in the second half by the Utah-bound senior …

Two of golf’s greats are lurking on the leaderboard, but Davis Thompson has a “What, me worry?” attitude two rounds into the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines. “We’re halfway through, still a lot of golf left,” said Thompson, who endured …

For 10 years, Rosalyn Phipps’ Valentine’s Days consisted of cutting thorns off roses, curating whimsical floral arrangements and leading a team of designers and delivery drivers put together months in advance to ensure that the biggest “flower holiday” of the …

It takes a lot to flummox Edmund Fry, erstwhile proprietor of the Rose Tree Cottage teahouse in Pasadena. Katherine Baumchen did it on Feb. 8. The Los Angeles resident arrived at the teahouse door with four members of her family. …

An avalanche at the Mammoth Mountain ski area on Friday injured two ski two patrollers, leaving one in serious condition, officials said. Mammoth Mountain officials said the slide occurred at around 11:30 a.m. at the top of Lincoln Mountain during …

Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley are included in a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 6:05 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Saturday at 4 a.m. The NWS …

After State Farm, California’s largest insurer, filed a request for an emergency 22% rate hike for homeowner policies, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday requested a meeting with the company so they can explain their need for such an increase. …

Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern Ventura County Mountains and 5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita are the focus of a wind advisory issued at 6:05 p.m. on Friday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until Saturday …

NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings. The unidentified woman in …

The Los Angeles City Council approved more than $3 million to support survivors of domestic violence prompted by concerns that local organizations would not receive state and federal funding. In a 13-0 vote on Friday, Feb. 14, council members signed …

Days away from the start of the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Football Club continues to rearrange its roster, announcing a pair of moves Friday. A consistent contributor the past season and a half, Cristian Olivera, the energetic Uruguayan international …

  Presidential bingo cards feature former presidents at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA, on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The library held its annual Presidents Day events featuring president and first lady re-enactors, music, crafts and activities …

A Native American tribe’s lawsuit alleging that the remains of more than 100 of its ancestors were mishandled and “desecrated” during construction of a downtown Los Angeles museum has been thrown out by a judge. In May, the Kizh Nation …

A Pearl Harbor Remembrance event aboard Battleship IOWA Museum in San Pedro took place Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. the event commemorating the valor and sacrifice of those who served at Pearl Harbor incorporated a patriotic and nostalgic atmosphere. WWII Veteran …

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer MONTREAL — Playing for the Boston Bruins, Charlie McAvoy is accustomed to being a visitor at Bell Centre as a chief rival of the host Canadiens. “It’s nothing that won’t be familiar to me,” …

By TIM HADDOCK Negotiators for El Camino Real Charter High School teachers and the school’s board of directors resumed contract negotiations on Friday, Feb. 14 as the sides look to pound out a new labor agreement, and an additional round …

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway – a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family – that he was, …

This week’s column is guest written by Chris Ramon, interim president and CEO of Pasadena Humane.   Chris Ramon, interim president and CEO of Pasadena Humane. (Photo courtesy of Pasadena Humane)   At Pasadena Humane, we live by our mission …

By JOSE HERRERA After an intense debate, the Los Angeles City Council rejected a proposal on Friday, Feb. 14, intended to provide eviction defense for residents who were impacted economically or lost their livelihoods in the January wildfires. With members …

By VALERIE GONZALEZ MISSION, Texas (AP) — An idled Border Patrol bus sat empty this week, on standby for any migrants surrendering near the southern tip of Texas. Agents in two speedboats zipped past pockets of sandy shores, known landing …

By James Tarmy, Bloomberg After the wildfires burned swaths of the Palisades and Altadena, there was speculation that the art fair Frieze Los Angeles, soon to open its sixth edition, would be postponed or canceled. Initially, Frieze announced that it …

By JILL COLVIN, BRIAN WITTE, MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s aggressive effort to shrink the …