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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,...

Figure standing with arms raised to shield face from rifle flash amid street glow 9mm pistol

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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.

Event Guide Local News

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'...

Rose Parade float reflecting vibrant petals in flooded Los Angeles street with glowing string lights.

Local News Weather

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...

Rosca de Reyes cake sits center of table with festive conchas and steaming hot chocolate

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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...

B-2 bomber flying low over the Rose Bowl stadium with its shadow across the field and a stormy sky with distant lightning

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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...

Wooden bridge spanning a swollen river with charred hillsides and leaning trees showing post‑wildfire vulnerability

Local News Weather

Rain Lifts Evacuation Warnings, But Mudslide Risk Persists

Ethan R. Coleman January 2, 2026

At a Glance Evacuation warnings lifted after heavy rain. Mudslide risk remains high in recently burned hills. Flood watches continue into Thursday...

Man trapped beneath concrete bridge with rising water while lifeguards rush above under stormy skies

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Man Rescued Under Bridge After San Diego River Floods

Ethan R. Coleman January 2, 2026

At a Glance At least 11 swift water rescues after 2026's first rainstorm in San Diego. A man trapped under a bridge in Mission Valley was rescued by...