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USC interim president is 'optimistic' despite unprecedented financial crisis
The private university, long known for its wealth, has eliminated nearly 1,000 positions and introduced an array of other cuts to close a deficit of more than $200 million.
Northern lights make rare Los Angeles appearance amid major geomagnetic storm
Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern nights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues.
In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%
The vote by the L.A. City Council will help set rents for decades to come for tenants who live in units built before 1978 — nearly half the city's residents.
SoCal storm forecast worsens: Periods of heavy rain, possible flooding — maybe even a tornado
An atmospheric river barreling toward Southern California this week could bring heavy rain, as well as a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas.
Low precip. chances this week with temps in the 40s
After a chilly beginning to the week, readings start to bounce back. A storm passing south of the region may brush the Pennsylvania border with light snow Tuesday night and then departs already by Wednesday morning. A sprawling fair-weather system stretching out just north of the U.S./Canadian border for much of the back half of [...]
Nov 18, 2025