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Economic uncertainty, declining consumer confidence and a shift in visitation trends has forced Disneyland, Universal Studios and other Southern California theme parks to offer deep discounts on tickets during what used to be their busiest time of the year. Summer …

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has long been a space for artistic expression, music discovery, and cultural evolution. Over the years, the festival has embraced diversity, with LGBTQ+ artists shaping the sounds, styles, and movements that make Coachella an …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, and nutrition is no exception. With the help of AI tools like ChatGPT, we can gain personalized advice, make healthier food choices and stay accountable to our nutrition goals. While …

By ADRIAN SAINZ, GEORGE WALKER IV and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Parts of the Midwest and South faced the possibility of torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods Friday, while many communities were still reeling from …

Q: I regularly travel the 10 Freeway between the Coachella Valley and the Arizona border. I have noticed that on a regular basis all of the rest stop areas are closed in both directions. Why can’t the state keep these …

By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Countries and industries were scrambling Friday to respond as President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs hikes upend global trade and world markets. China responded to the 34% tariffs imposed by the …

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, as the American labor market continues to show resilience as President Donald Trump wages trade wars, purges federal workers and deports …

Q: Can major landscape renovation use reserve funds when too little funds are available as a line item? — M.K., San Diego Q: Should HOA boards expense directly out of reserves without establishing a maintenance budget annually? — D.L., San …

By JIANG JUNZHE and MATT OTT, Associated Press Global markets slid further and Wall Street was on track for another day of crushing losses Friday after China responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs with some of …

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” slate of double-digit tariffs. …

SALT LAKE CITY — The Kings are doing their best to remain ahead of the Edmonton Oilers as they battle for potential home-ice advantage in the postseason – and a Pacific Division title isn’t out of the question either. Kevin …

LAS VEGAS — Eric Dixon scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half, including the go-ahead free throw with 18 seconds remaining, and Villanova outlasted USC, 60-59, in a quarterfinal game of the College Basketball Crown on Thursday …

CALGARY, Alberta — The obvious became official north of the border. Blake Coleman scored a pair of special teams goals, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Ducks, 4-1, on Thursday night, eliminating the Ducks from …

Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day. The term was the slogan for an Army unit comprised of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland U.S. The unit is recognized as the most decorated in the …

A San Fernando Valley man was arrested on Wednesday, April 3 on suspicion of sexually exploiting children during his participation in an online violent extremist network, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Jose Henry Ayala Casamiro, 28, was allegedly involved …

UC Irvine center Bent Leuchten shoots over Chattanooga forward Garrison Keeslar during the first half of the NIT championship game on Thursday night, April 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Photo by AJ Mast, Contributing Photographer) UC Irvine guard Jurian Dixon shoots …

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers, like most Western Conference teams competing for a spot in the playoffs outside of the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, understand how precious each game is in the final 1½ weeks of the regular season. With …

Two Riverside police officers — one who smashed a resident’s skateboard and another who photographed the damaged board in a crime recorded by a surveillance camera — were sentenced to community service on Thursday, April 3, after agreeing to a …

California taxes could go up – again. That’s if the speakers have their way from a March 27 conference at the state Capitol, “Funding California’s Future: Building a Strong Revenue System.” It was sponsored by the Service Employees International Union, …

LOS ANGELES — Just two weeks into the USC football team’s spring practices, the combination of veteran transfers and highly-touted freshmen have started to form a motivated and cohesive defensive unit. Earlier this week when asked who has been impressive …

No criminal charges will be filed against San Bernardino County deputies who gunned down 15-year-old Savannah Graziano as she followed a deputy’s orders to approach toward him. Last week, the California Department of Justice released a report on the shooting, …

LOS ANGELES — There’s no question what the Lakers are playing for, and what their collective mindsets are focused on, during this time of the year: compete for an NBA championship. General Manager Rob Pelinka has made it clear throughout …

For the first time since its release in 1979, “Eskimo,” the avant-garde album by The Residents, will be performed in full. The long-awaited live debut is set for Saturday, June 7 at the Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, as …

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring John Carpenter, who has received the nickname ‘The Horror Master’ for directing such films as “Halloween,” “The Thing,” “The Fog,” “Christine” and “In the Mouth of Madness.” “In …

While the current mayor of Los Angeles is struggling to stay afloat in rough political seas, a former mayor of Los Angeles hopes to ride the waves to the top of the California political world. Antonio Villaraigosa wants to be …

A report released Thursday shows increases in hateful acts motivated by race, ethnicity and religion, according to the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission’s first annual report tracking non-criminal acts of hate. Hate incidents are defined as acts motivated by …

Believing the myth that trade deficits are bad, the Trump Administration imposed global reciprocal tariffs this week. The proposal threatens to derail economic prosperity and trigger a barn burner of a recession.  The fallacy of this myth can be clearly …

The Los Angeles Angels have once again partnered with several restaurant chains to offer free and discounted menu items based on how the Angels play during the 2025 season. Fans might be able to score multiple deals in one day. …

ANAHEIM — El Modena pitcher Sara Pinedo clung to a one-run lead going into the final inning of the Vanguards’ game against Oaks Christian on Thursday at Peralta Park. The Lions spoiled Pinedo’s brilliant outing, scratching out two runs in …

By MOLLY QUELL and MICHELE NOVAGA LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds. Related Articles Mexico celebrates dodging …

By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy. Related Articles …

When Roisín O’Donnell was asked to write a story about “independence in today’s Ireland” as part of a project celebrating her homeland’s 100th year of independence, she penned a tale that was both political and intimate about a woman in …

Whale expert Alisa Schulman-Janiger’s camera clicked away as the fin of a minke whale breached the water’s surface, she just standing feet away. It was a rare occurrence for her, she usually spies whales through binoculars leading an annual count …

About a dozen thunderstorms hit the Los Angeles basin on Thursday as an unsettled weather system moved through the region. While Thursday began as a sunny day in LA, the sunny skies turned to gray clouds in the afternoon hours …

The UCLA gymnastics team took care of one meet in Salt Lake City on Thursday, capturing the NCAA Regional semifinal and advancing to Saturday’s final. The fifth-seeded Bruins recorded a 197.750 for their third-highest score of the season to easily …

Another Starbucks customer sued the coffee store chain Thursday, alleging he suffered injuries after a hot drink handed out by a drive-thru employee in North Hollywood spilled onto his lap due to an unsecured lid. Ernesto Vladimir Sanchez Avendano’s Alhambra …

On Wednesday, April 2, a California State Library spokesman said the institution had not been informed of any changes to its budget, but that changes in federal funding might be coming, perhaps in the July budget for the coming fiscal …

Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Santa Susana Mountains and Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor are the focus of an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms issued at 3:29 p.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The alert …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to …

No NCAA banners, not yet. But don’t get your nets twisted, it’s not like the UCLA women’s basketball program has been long-suffering. Or even kinda meh. It’s been good and decent for a long while. You could even say the …