Science

California is experiencing an extended heatwave with scorching temperatures of 100 plus degrees. Firefighters are battling over 3,000 active wildfires throughout the state. Approximately 17,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes and taken refuge with families, friends or in …

Six Flags and Knott’s Berry Farm owner Cedar Fair have made it official. The two theme and amusement park companies have merged into one. The new Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has kept the Six Flags name but Cedar Fair’s corporate …

ANAHEIM — After the Angels welcomed back a key piece of their team on Monday night and a large chunk of their payroll, the result looked just the same. Other than a brief surge of offense in the second inning …

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Lionel Messi won’t be stopped by a leg injury and will play in Argentina’s Copa America semifinal against Canada on Tuesday night. Messi has been dealing with a right leg problem …

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON — An actor who played a street-brawling newsman in the movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and a pizzeria owner in the television series “Bob’s Burgers” pleaded guilty on Monday to interfering with police officers …

The extended and festive Fourth of July weekend visit by the Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci came to an end on Monday, July 8, as the ship’s crew and well-wishers gathered at San Pedro’s Outer Harbor to send the ship …

By Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov | Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday, damaging the country’s largest children’s hospital and other buildings in a fierce assault that interrupted heart surgeries and forced young …

ANAHEIM — Angels manager Ron Washington checked in with third baseman Anthony Rendon as he rode to the ballpark on Monday afternoon and immediately recognized the energized tone in his voice. Rendon was eager to return to the lineup against …

LOS ANGELES — A United Airlines Boeing jet lost a main landing gear wheel Monday while taking off from Los Angeles and later landed safely in Denver, the airline said. There were no reported injuries on the ground or on …

After leaving the foster care system because he was “aged out” by turning 18 years old, Ernesto Yanes-Arnold spent much of his 20s living in his car. But at 32, with the help of housing assistance, financial advice, and a heap …

Peace out, P. It’s officially, officially official now – now that Paul George’s tell-all Podcast P episode dropped with all the juicy details Monday about the demise of the Clippers’ 213 Era, the unfulfilling and unlucky pairing of Southern California …

After years of being turned down, the LA Metro A Line extension, which will be the first light-rail line to cross into San Bernardino County, received state funding on Monday, July 8. The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) released close …

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, has become the latest Democrat to break party ranks and publicly voice concerns about whether Biden has the strength to beat Donald Trump. Schiff, who is the favored candidate to become California’s next U.S. senator, shared …

Keegan Bradley is assured of making another Ryder Cup team, this time as the U.S. captain. The PGA of America announced his selection on Monday after months of talking with Tiger Woods about taking the job. The PGA of America released …

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MUNICH — Spain and France meet in the semifinals of the European Championship on Tuesday. The match pits one of the highest-scoring teams against one of the lowest as France captain Kylian Mbappé has …

People cool off at at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Monday, July 8, 2024. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Junior Velazquez, 36, reacts to the heat during a game of team handball at Riverside City College …

PASADENA — The city of Pasadena is inviting the public to the groundbreaking on Saturday, July 8, of work on the One Arroyo Trail Linkages Project, which aims to revitalize the Arroyo Seco’s trail system. Officials say the project is …

LOS ANGELES — The Sparks have never beaten the Minnesota Lynx during Curt Miller’s tenure as the team’s head coach. The Sparks (5-16) are 0-2 against the Lynx this season, including an 86-62 blowout loss at home on June 5 …

Though there are no signs that residential utility customers need to reduce their energy use, a lingering heat wave covering much of California has prompted the state’s grid operator to send an alert to power companies. The California Independent System …

By Alex Veiga | The Associated Press The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring season and amid a gloomy outlook for the summer and fall. Home shoppers came into 2024 …

The Drew League entered its sixth week of play on July 6 and 7 at King Drew Magnet High School. Black Pearl Elite continues its winning streak but some teams who haven’t performed as well made roster additions to boost …

Six Flags’ Fright Fest is ready for a Halloween showdown with Universal Studios’ Horror Nights and unafraid to go severed head-to-severed head with the Hollywood theme park chain that built its reputation on bringing terrifying horror film franchises to life. …

LONDON (AP) — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. …

By Amara Omeokwe | Bloomberg Jerome Powell will face pressure this week from lawmakers growing impatient for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and others who are unhappy with its latest plan to boost capital requirements for Wall Street …

John Rossheim | (TNS) KFF Health News “You had to pay the fee, or the doctor wasn’t going to see you anymore.” That was the takeaway for Terri Marroquin of Midland, Texas, when her longtime physician began charging a membership …

Due to a shock hazard, a Palo Alto company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep. The plastic surrounding the AC power adapter that was supplied with some …

Lacey Pfalz | TravelPulse (TNS) Americans left the country more this spring than they did before the pandemic, according to new passenger volume data released by The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). The new data focused on the month …

Chris Maurer of Redhouse Studio is working with NASA Ames scientists to revolutionize how we house ourselves in space, using “bio-bricks,” a fusion of fungi mycelium and plant waste. To build a home on Earth, it’s simple: Call Home Depot …

President Joe Biden, facing increasing questions about his re-election bid, is scheduled to visit Orange County later this month for a fundraiser. Biden will headline a reception in Laguna Beach on Friday, July 26, according to an event invitation obtained …

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn and men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to a six-year, $50 million contract through the 2029-30 season that makes him one of the nation’s highest paid college coaches nearly a month after he turned …

For rock guitarist Slash, his first exposure to the blues happened without him even knowing it. “It was British rock and roll in England that my dad was a follower of,” the Guns N’ Roses’ lead guitarist says of the …

How is the housing market doing? The answer depends on whom you ask, says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. “Some people will say it is terrible,” he told real estate writers at a recent conference. …

By David Koenig and Alana Durkin Richer | The Associated Press Boeing will plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, the Justice Department said late Sunday, after the …

Jockey Kyle Frey and trainer Jorge Periban led the standings at Los Alamitos as the Orange County track completed a short thoroughbred season Sunday. Frey rode two winners on closing day to finish with nine victories, four more than Armando …

By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters Following through on a mandate from 2022,  a new report from the department looked at seven extreme heat events in the state from 2013 to 2022 and found they took the lives of several hundred …

By Siddharth Philip | Bloomberg More than 2,600 Boeing Co. 737 jets registered in the US will need to have their oxygen generators inspected after multiple reports of some units shifting out of position, which could prevent them from providing …

President Biden defiantly sought to stop the political bleeding Monday, saying he is “not going anywhere” even as support from Democratic lawmakers wavered over his debate debacle. As Congress returned to Washington, D.C., Biden wrote a letter to House Democrats …

Shortly before Christmas 2022, Dominique Ward made an unplanned stop at Target to do some last-minute shopping with her 3-year-old daughters. She was miles from her home, in a neighborhood where she didn’t know a single person. She assumed no …

The LA Phil is taking audiences to the movies this month with a trio of shows that will feature popular film scores performed live by the orchestra. “It’s more akin to a classical music rock concert,” said Maestro David Newman, …

As we celebrate the start of summer vacation, many parents may feel anxious about their teens spending more time on their phones. Recent articles often highlight how popular apps like Instagram and TikTok exacerbate anxiety and undermine self-esteem, painting a …