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A brush fire broke out Monday evening off Malibu Canyon Road in Malibu amid Red Flag conditions prompted by Santa Ana winds. Watch Duty, a nonprofit that tracks wildfires, reported the fire broke out in heavy brush. California Highway Patrol …

LOS ANGELES  — Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of Southern California’s notorious Santa Ana winds, whose strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires. The National …

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinnati in the final two minutes, and …

Did you know Democrats have controlled one or both houses of the California State Legislature for 59 of the past 65 years? But the results of the 2024 election make it clear voters have decided more than a half-century of …

MONTREAL — If the Ducks could get more of these one-goal games to end in their favor, they could shift the tone of their season. Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal …

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Miami quarterback Cam Ward were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday. The Heisman has been …

DALLAS — The dream of having Shohei Ohtani make his return to the mound in Japan is not going to happen. Although it was widely assumed after Ohtani had left shoulder surgery that the rehab would prevent him from being …

TUJUNGA — Two Verdugo Hills High School students were stabbed Monday and taken to a hospital in unknown condition. Officers responded to the 10600 block of Plainview Avenue in Tujunga around 1:55 p.m. Monday regarding reports of a stabbing, according …

Officials announced the full closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard through the Santa Monica Mountains due to dangerous fire conditions over the next couple of days. Forecasters point to the strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity levels starting on Monday …

The man linked to the shocking shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week in New York City apparently spent a summer in college working at Stanford University as a counselor and teaching assistant for a program for high school students. Luigi …

Robin Ayers, entertainment reporter, author and beloved KBLA radio host, died on Thursday, Dec. 5 at age 44. Ayers’ death was confirmed in a statement posted to social media by her colleagues on Friday. “On behalf of her precious family, …

The Los Angeles City Council will consider a plan Tuesday to rezone the city and boost the construction of more than 250,000 new homes, but some opponents argue the proposal would fall short. Elected officials must meet a February deadline …

DALLAS — This time, Mookie Betts has a full winter to prepare for shortstop, and the Dodgers are confident he’ll be able to do it. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Monday that the plan is for Betts to …

The 92nd edition of the Hollywood Christmas Parade will be broadcast Saturday as a prime-time special on The CW Network. The parade — which took place Dec. 1 for airing at a later date — will be broadcast from 8-10 …

Adam Schiff, the outgoing Southern California congress member who gained national attention during Donald Trump’s first presidential term, took the oath of office Monday, Dec. 9, to begin his term as a senator. Schiff defeated Republican and former Los Angeles …

In anticipation of the Los Angeles City Council vote on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers to $25 per hour, and reaching $30 per hour by 2028, workers represented by Unite Here Local 11 and …

Yolanda De La Torre of Wilmington, nominated this month to the Los Angeles harbor commission, is expected to be in place for what is now designated a vacant seat sometime following the panel’s next meeting on Jan. 16. The appointment …

The 41st annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade marched on Sunday, Dec. 8, with participants using the parade’s theme — “favorite holiday songs” — to draw in a crowd that officials counted in the thousands. This year’s theme inspired displays along …

By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill …

New U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff marked the start of his Senate tenure on Monday, Dec. 9, by taking the oath of office with his hand on an ancient Jewish text. The book used in Schiff’s swearing-in ceremony is the Mishneh …

By Leslie Patton | Bloomberg Costco Wholesale Corp. is switching manufacturers for its popular Kirkland Signature brand of diapers as its supplier moves away from store brands to increase profitability. First Quality is replacing Kimberly-Clark Corp. as the maker of …

The Kings carry five straight wins and the NHL’s sixth-best points percentage into their seven-game road trip, set to begin Tuesday on Long Island against the New York Islanders. This will be their second journey of seven games, and it …

A second death was reported Monday from Los Alamitos’ weekend race card, bringing the number horses to die from racing or training injuries at the Cypress track this year to 18. Lady Derby, who finished in either sixth or seventh …

Gov. Gavin Newsom embarked on a public relations tour of Central Valley desperately trying to rebrand his image of being out of touch to hard working Californians who have rejected his agenda. Born and raised in the Central Valley, I’m …

By MATTHEW BROWN and MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden designated a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania on Monday to honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes whose children were forced to …

LOS ANGELES — For three years, USC’s running back room has been a transfer-portal carousel of workhorses under Lincoln Riley. In 2023, it was former South Carolina back MarShawn Lloyd stepping in for a breakout season, by way of the …

DALLAS — The Angels are looking to upgrade just about everywhere, and that includes third base. Even though the Angels have Anthony Rendon signed for two more years at more than $36 million a year, he has been injured or …

The California Department of Transportation will host a second in-person meeting to gather public input on detour plans for the upcoming one-year closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. The Traffic Management Plan …

By Lizette Chapman | Bloomberg Software company Palantir Technologies and Costa Mesa-based weapons maker Anduril Industries plan to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the US military and are inviting other companies to join the effort. Under an agreement …

Two racing legends — Mario Andretti and Al Unser Jr. — have been tapped to be the grand marshals during the city’s biggest annual event next year, the 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Next year’s Acura …

A 5-year-old girl died after she was attacked by two of her family’s dogs in a backyard in an unincorporated county area near Covina on Sunday, Dec. 8. Investigators were told there were no prior incidents involving the dogs and …

Disneyland is dropping the virtual queue option for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure less than a month after the new log flume ride debuted in the rechristened Bayou Country land at the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland will end the use of the …

By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News The availability of safe, effective COVID vaccines less than a year into the pandemic marked a high point in the 300-year history of vaccination, seemingly heralding an age of protection against infectious diseases. …

As the Rams (7-6) prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers (6-7) on Thursday night, a player whose status bears monitoring is tight end Tyler Higbee. The eight-year veteran has yet to play in a game this season since tearing …

By DEVI SHASTRI Winter is settling in across much of the U.S., erasing the freshness and vibrancy of months past. But the chilly season doesn’t have to usher in weeks of lifeless, colorless dinner plates. Dieticians and food experts say …

Adrin Nazarian and Ysabel Jurado will be sworn in behind closed doors Monday as the two newest members of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the Second and 14th districts, respectively. The City Clerk will administer the oaths, with a …

In “Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling Alleys,” Chris Nichols and Adriene Biondo dig into a sorely unheralded golden age when Googie design flourished and bowling alleys served as community centers. While they document lanes across the country, it’s one …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Here’s what we learned, what we heard and what comes next after another agonizing, frustrating, maddening loss Sunday night to the Chiefs, the Chargers’ seventh consecutive and 19th in the past 22 games against Kansas City, …

Robin Williams’ former Topanga Canyon home, center, is on the market for $1.75 million. (Google Earth) A Topanga home once owned by late Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams is on the market for $1.75 million. Spanning 2,750 square feet across four …

Mortar and pestle Simple in design yet versatile in use, the mortar and pestle is a popular piece of kitchenware that has been in existence for millennia. It allows users to grind, crush and pulverize contents, such as grains, spices …