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California national parks set attendance record, despite controversy
The nine national parks in the Golden State — including Yosemite, Death Valley and Joshua Tree — attracted nearly 12 million recreational visits in 2025, according to statistics from the National Park Service.
USC and ABC7 criticized for exclusion of all candidates of color in upcoming gubernatorial debate
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for governor, blasted USC and ABC for hosting a debate that excludes all candidates of color.
Convicted murderer in college rearrested after cutting GPS monitor, fleeing class, officials say
A 22-year-old man convicted of murder cut his ankle monitor and fled from classes he was taking at an Orange County community college. He was arrested shortly afterward.
New push for LAPD oversight — and firing problem cops — moves toward November ballot
A series of proposed changes to the city's charter includes language that would give the LAPD chief the power to fire officers outright, a reform long sought by activists.
Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches
A burglary suspect was arrested after authorities found more than $6 million of stolen luxury items, including handbags and watches, in Riverside County, according to officials.
Arellano: Noma's $1,500 meal is the antithesis of L.A. and the way we eat
Ulises Menchaca idled in his pickup truck on a steep street in Silver Lake, late for work.
Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaulted intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say
A rideshare driver from Ontario was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Orange County, according to authorities.
Rainy first day of Spring
Another weather front and a weak storm will result in a soggy finish to the week. Some of that precipitation may come down as freezing rain late tonight and early Friday north of Buffalo. Rain becomes widespread by the afternoon. There could be a few embedded thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts range from 0.25" to 0.50". Look [...]
Mar 20, 2026
