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Woman Killed in First Colorado Mountain Lion Attack in 25 Years

Ethan R. Coleman January 2, 2026

At a Glance A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack in northern Colorado. First fatal attack in the state in over 25 years. Two lions...

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Southern California Faces Heaviest January Rain Saturday

Amanda S. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance Southern California will see heavy rain on Saturday, with 1-1.5 inches expected across multiple counties. The forecast begins Friday...

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Cal Poly Pomona & San Luis Obispo Float Wins 137th Rose Parade Sweepstakes Award

Sophia A. Reynolds January 2, 2026

At a Glance Cal Poly Pomona & San Luis Obispo float wins 137th Rose Parade Sweepstakes Award 21,000 flowers and unique materials like coffee beans,...

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Man Killed in Shootout With Off-Duty Homeland Security Officer

Marcus L. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance Man killed after shootout with off-duty Homeland Security officer on New Year's Eve in Northridge. LAPD responded at 10:30 p.m. to a...

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Michigan College Survey Names ‘6-7’ and ‘Cooked’ as Top Overused Words

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026

At a Glance Michigan college students name "6-7" and "cooked" as top overused words. 1,400 submissions came from all 50 states and countries like...

Young girl holding bouquet watches Star Wars on screen with Rose Parade float passing nearby and warm golden festive lights.

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Southern California’s First-Week Events: Rose Parade, Theater, Star Wars & More

Sophia A. Reynolds January 2, 2026

At a Glance Rose Parade floats open Jan. 3, tickets online. Theater shows: 'The Most Tony-Nominated Play of All Time' ends Jan. 2, 'The Notebook'...

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Rain Delivers 3.5 Inches to Rose Parade, First Since 2006

Amanda S. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance Rainfall up to 3.5 inches on the 137th Rose Parade First rain on the parade since 2006 Flood watches remain into Thursday night Why it...

Zohran Mamdani mayor stands at podium with diverse crowd cheering and city skyline backdrop.

Local News Political News

New York’s First Muslim Mayor Sworn In, Promises Progressive Agenda

Ethan R. Coleman January 2, 2026

At a Glance Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York's 112th mayor. He pledges to govern as a Democratic socialist and push a bold progressive...

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Southern California Bakeries Serve Rosca de Reyes for Epiphany

Amanda S. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance Southern California bakeries are offering Rosca de Reyes and conchas ahead of Epiphany. La Monarca sells individual conchas for...

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B-2 Bomber Delayed, Flies Over Rose Bowl Amid Heavy Rain

Amanda S. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance B-2 bomber delayed fly-over at the Rose Bowl. Heavy rain disrupted the usual parade. Spectacular cloud-backed display wrapped up...