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Older Asians could be susceptible to ATM robberies during Lunar New Year, officials warn
A Lunar New Year tradition of giving cash to loved ones could make elderly Asians vulnerable to robberies when they withdraw from ATMs, authorities warn.
Liberal Sen. Bernie Sanders to kick off California billionaires' tax campaign
Sen. Bernie Sanders, a hero among liberals and populists, will next week formally kick off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot. The controversial proposal, if approved by voters, would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of the state's wealthiest residents.
L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman's record may surprise you
Raman's stances on issues including homelessness, transportation, and protecting immigrants from the Trump administration are similar to those of opponent and former ally Karen Bass.
CSU objects to some new community college degrees, igniting debate over who can teach what
Community colleges are proposing low-cost bachelor's programs they say are needed to meet job demands in their districts. But CSU is objecting to 16 of them, saying they duplicate what their universities offer.
Pasadena fire captain sexually abused children for more than two decades, prosecutors allege
Christopher James Ramstead of Thousand Oaks faces up to 135 years to life in state prison over charges of sexually abusing minors.
City of L.A. seeks to dump the federal judge overseeing a homelessness settlement
The City of Los Angeles is asking an appeals court to remove the federal judge overseeing a settlement that requires it to produce thousands of shelter beds and housing units and clear nearly 10,000 homeless camps from the streets.
Feb 1, 2026
Warming continues into the new week
