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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned, as President-elect Donald Trump is promising to use his clemency power on behalf of many of …

Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette. My favorite builds a dream team of fresh tarragon mixed with chives, parsley, and celery leaves plucked from the celery’s heart.  Although a bare-bone vinaigrette made with oil, vinegar, …

Some post offices that were affected by the Southern California wildfires have resumed retail services and mail delivery Monday in areas designated as “safe” throughout Los Angeles County, while some offices have been assigned temporary pickup locations, officials said. Regular …

A growing number of independent community stations are rising up to serve local audiences at a time when the larger, corporate-owned stations are airing the same content shared among numerous stations around the country. Licensed as “low-power FM” stations, they …

By Dr. Ghe Rosales-Von, Guest columnist Dr. Ghe Rosales-Von. (Courtesy of MemorialCare) As we age, concerns about cognitive health become increasingly significant. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often discussed in relation to aging, but understanding these conditions is essential for …

Senator Adam Schiff, left, meets with Clergy Community Coalition’s Pastor John Lo before a city-wide prayer for communities of Altadena and Pasadena recovering from the Eaton fire at Vintage Church in Pasadena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by Trevor …

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz, top, catches a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) …

While working to restore regular bus and rail services, Metro will continue to provide free rides on trains and buses while the wildfire crisis continues in Los Angeles County, officials said Sunday. The announcement was made by County Supervisor Janice …

Southern California houses of worship filled with congregants on Sunday who reflected on a horrifying week, seeking spiritual solace amid the region’s deadly wildfires. Clergy offered messages of unity and comfort while also putting out the word for aid for …

Penn State guard Moriah Murray, front left, and USC guard Avery Howell (23) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) USC guard Talia …

Former Carolina Hurricanes player Eric Staal, center, speaks during a ceremony to retire his No. 12 jersey prior an NHL hockey game against the Ducks in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov …

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has $180 billion in unfunded liabilities as of its latest report. To try to reduce this debt, the nation’s largest pension system recently approved a plan to increase investment in private markets, doubling down …

As unprecedented Los Angeles County wildfires burn and smoke fills the air, parents and students on Sunday, Jan. 12, awaited news from Los Angeles Unified School District on whether they will return to classrooms on Monday — most will. “Tomorrow …

Southern California Weather Report The National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday in effect until noon. The advisory is for Parker Valley, Joshua Tree NP West, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit and Palo Verde Valley. …

Fire agencies appear to be investigating whether Southern California Edison equipment may have contributed to at least one of the fires that have ravaged Los Angeles County for the past week, SCE has said, though the utility agency added that …

More than 80 pets boarded emergency rescue flights out of the Hollywood Burbank Airport this weekend — embarking on a journey to sanctuary shelters. The rescue effort, intended to help get the animals away from the wildfires tearing through much …

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) scores a touchdown past Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Philadelphia Eagles …

There are so many GoFundMe campaigns. You can scroll and scroll and scroll through the crowdfunding site’s list of verified campaigns that have been set up, often by friends and family, to support our fellow Angelenos who’ve had their lives turned …

Southern California Weather Report On Sunday at 6:48 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 10 p.m. The alert is for San Bernardino/Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County Mountains, Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio …

INGLEWOOD — Three minutes before tipoff in Denver, Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum finally put down his phone. The Clippers had a game to play against the Nuggets on Wednesday as devastating wildfires were raging back home in Los Angeles. He …

They were called each by name, the congregants of Altadena Community Church who have lost their homes: Marlane. Krishna. Andrew. Lily. Patricia. Bill. Arun. Beth and Joe. Elsa. Susana. Nick. From the pulpit of Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church on Sunday, …

What we learned and what we heard after the Houston Texans bounced the Chargers from the AFC playoffs Saturday was crystal clear. The Chargers weren’t good enough on the day to defeat the Texans and advance to the next round. …

Police are keeping homeowners out of fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, but some homeowners have managed to make their way in, some finding joy,  but many finding sorrow. Anita Bajpai hugs her husband, Brett Peterson, after discovering on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, …

Show Caption 1 of 7 Expand   Spirited by unity and a desire to help its neighboring congregation, St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica welcomed Pacific Palisades parishioners from Corpus Christi Church to its Mass Sunday morning, Jan. 12. …

The Kings are in for another battle in Alberta and they will need the full 60 – or 65 – minutes against the rival Oilers Monday in Edmonton. They stampeded into Calgary Saturday with an opening salvo that saw them …

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Buffalo Bills …

As of Sunday afternoon, the Lakers’ home game against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday evening at Crypto.com Arena was planned to be played as scheduled after the Lakers’ previous two home games had been postponed because of the wildfires …

Lilly Trejo has spent the last week watching the destruction wrought by the multiple fires raging throughout Los Angeles County – and knew they had to help. That’s why Trejo was among more than 100 others who showed up at …

Maps showing the status of buildings in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones are now available on Los Angeles County’s website. The interactive maps categorize the condition of the homes and other structures that have been inspected. Users can put …

Like the rest of us, the Rams will search for signs of normalcy on Monday night. They’ll find it in the horned logo at midfield, in the paint in the end zone, in the blue towels waving in the stands, …

Maps showing the status of buildings in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones are now available on Los Angeles County’s website. The interactive maps categorize the condition of the homes and other structures that have been inspected. Users can put …

A look at how intense gusts rarely before seen in Southern California stoked blazes in urban areas in and around Los Angeles. Los Angeles has experienced one of its worst disasters as powerful Santa Ana winds, sometimes at hurricane strength, …

The No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball team’s Wednesday evening game against Penn State has been moved from Pauley Pavilion to Long Beach State’s Walter Pyramid. The change was made due to concerns surrounding the area wildfires and the game will …

The U.S. Small Business Administration will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Los Angeles on Tuesday to assist small businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents who sustained economic losses and physical damages from the recent wildfires. The center will …

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Sunday, Jan. 12, temporarily setting aside California’s major environmental law that requires all building needs to pass through a rigorous vetting process. The order clears the decks for builders to jumpstart rebuilding homes …

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-3) at RAMS (10-7) When: Monday, 5 p.m. Where: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.) TV/Radio: ESPN/ABC/ESPN+/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 225, 226 Line: Vikings by 2.5 Notable injury designations Vikings: OUT: OLB Patrick Jones II (knee); QUESTIONABLE: RB Cam Akers …

California Assemblyman Bill Essayli’s commentary regarding the primary culprits for why California is again suffering catastrophic wildfire destruction is spot on, while Douglas Schoen’s commentary about Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects on the same page mostly misses the mark. Essayli utilizes a …

Pasadena officials joined Los Angeles County on Sunday, amid enduring concern over the deadly Eaton fire and other blazes, in postponing the 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count, originally scheduled for this month, until at least until the end of February. “Our …

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Fires, Angelenos will understandably want to assess how their city government performed in the crisis and expect improvements as appropriate. News reports indicate there was a lack of water available for firefighters and power lines remained …

Growth of the Palisades fire slowed significantly overnight into Sunday while crews made significant gains in containing the Eaton fire, as firefighters entered their sixth day of battling the deadly, wind-driven blazes that have raged across Los Angeles County. Crews …