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The American Red Cross shelter set up by the City of Pasadena at the Convention Center will be winding down operations soon. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Red Cross said while no official date has been set to close the …

The star-studded FireAid concerts raised $100 million for wildfire relief efforts last week while the Grammy Awards weekend brought in $24 million for similar efforts, organizers announced Tuesday. FireAid, which featured more than 30 acts including Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, …

As if life wasn’t difficult enough for thousands of people in Los Angeles County with no place to live because they lost their homes in the recent wildfires, some landlords have been jacking up rental prices for available houses, condos, …

By COLLIN BINKLEY and BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit. Yet …

By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was heading towards a confirmation vote for Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, potentially putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a …

A federal judge in Santa Ana this week reinstated more than $53 million in punitive damages against MGA Entertainment in a legal dispute with rapper T.I. Harris and his singer-songwriter wife. U.S. District Judge James Selna had tentatively ruled nearly …

Now that you have bought your first EV, how will you keep it charged? Plugging into a standard 12-volt household outlet could take 50 hours or more to recharge a depleted battery. Drivers with garage space can install a Level …

PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, …

There’s been no place like home for the Kings since Jim Hiller took the helm, and now they’ll host their final three games before the Four Nations Face-Off break, starting with a throwdown against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. The …

By MORIAH BALINGIT WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Head Start preschools around the country could be at risk of closing temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump’s …

EL SEGUNDO — On this date in history, Feb. 4, 2025, the Lakers introduced Luka Doncic as one of theirs, the man who could very well earn his place among the legends who have played for the franchise. You could …

A Hollywood producer was convicted Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder for the drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend, along with charges of sexually assaulting seven other women. The downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated for about …

Imagine watching “Whiplash,” but instead of just hearing its pulse-pounding jazz score through the screen, the music roars to life right before you. The crack of a snare drum, the blare of a trumpet, the energy of an 18-piece big …

By JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 4, that will temporarily prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for having unauthorized occupants and pets who have been displaced by the fires that erupted in January. …

When newly acquired Patty Mills walked into the Clippers’ practice Tuesday the place felt strangely familiar. Not the building but the surroundings in a way. There was Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who he won an NBA championship with in San …

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Seven families with transgender or nonbinary children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump’s executive orders to narrowly define the sexes and halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19. Related …

More Los Angeles County residents are experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, while trying to put their lives back together after devastating fires destroyed at least 16,555 structures and damaged another 2,000, including many residential properties. Also, family members who …

By STEVE PEOPLES and NICHOLAS RICCARDI WASHINGTON (AP) — Outraged Democrats are testing the limits of their diminished power as they try to stop the stunning power grabs of President Donald Trump and his chief lieutenant, Elon Musk. Related Articles …

By TOM MURPHY Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance plans face a cold reality at the start of every year. Related Articles Health | Race and place can contribute to shorter lives, research suggests Health | RFK Jr. misled the …

By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet Spending less, it turns out, can be pretty trendy. Social media influencers are celebrating the art of consuming less. They are thrifting, sharing no-buy challenges and buying items with longevity in mind, and showing followers how …

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested assistance on Tuesday from state and federal agencies to remove ash sediment and debris left by the recent wildfires from beaches and coastal waters. Board Chair Lindsey Horvath listens to public comments …

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama — …

Country star Willie Nelson is reuniting with iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan for the summer Outlaw Festival tour. The two musicians will headline the Hollywood Bowl and be joined by Billy Strings and Sierra Hull in Los Angeles on Friday, May …

The next phase of the Galaxy preseason begins Wednesday with four games in 11 days in the Coachella Valley Invitational. After a short offseason break, Galaxy head to Indio looking to get on track for the upcoming season, which will …

It was almost like a contest to see who could promise the quickest rebuilding when President Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down together barely two weeks after the hugely damaging Palisades fire, possibly the most expensive natural …

When Gov. Gavin Newsom issues one of his periodic boasts about California’s superiority vis-a-vis other states — particularly those with conservative politics such as Texas and Florida — he conveniently omits aspects that are less than admirable. The exclusions include …

By DAVID KLEPPER and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be President Donald Trump director of national intelligence cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday despite concerns raised about her past comments sympathetic to Russia and …

Post-Inauguration Day, Americans are predicting and evaluating their new leaders and policies being implemented. While those are important, there is something even more important that we have an opportunity to promote in 2025: A renewed culture of entrepreneurship. We have …

A miniature golf course themed to Toy Story, Coco, Inside Out and the Incredibles that popped up at the D23 Expo and in Chicago, Houston and Long Beach will make a tour stop at the Disneyland resort for a limited-time …

With their clutch complete, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle pair are settling over their nest to begin the incubation process for three eggs that have captured the adoration of hundreds of thousands of fans across the world. Jackie, the female, …

Lakers introduce Luka Doncic during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG) From left, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka introduces Luka Doncic during a …

A person who was later arrested was detained by a group of witnesses after being seen setting a 100-square-foot brush fire Monday, Feb. 3 in Chatsworth. authorities said. Around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 2400 block of Woolsey Canyon …

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday to study the feasibility of establishing a human trafficking prevention body. The county CEO, Office of Immigrant Affairs, District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force …

One arrest was made and nine crime reports were taken during a pair of immigration protests in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday and Monday, while seven Los Angeles police officers suffered minor injuries, Los Angeles police officials said during a …

By JOSHUA GOODMAN MIAMI (AP) — When President Donald Trump froze foreign assistance for 90 days, he argued that such a drastic step was needed to eliminate waste and block what he derides as “woke” spending that doesn’t align with …

Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week: Name: Isaiah Johnson School: Campbell Hall Sport: Basketball Year: Senior Noteworthy: Johnson scored 39 points and made 17 of 19 free throws in a 70-67 win over Brentwood on Saturday in a Gold …

Daily News Girls Athlete of the Week: Name: Jerzy Robinson School: Sierra Canyon Sport: Basketball Year: Junior Noteworthy: Robinson scored 32 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Trailblazers (24-1 overall, 9-0 Mission League) beat Harvard-Westlake for the second time …

By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side. That’s good news for …

By MIKE CATALINI WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle — the national bird of the United States, often seen against a clear blue sky — …