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Residents huddle under covered porch with wildfire‑burned street and flashing flood warning sign

Record Rainstorms Flood Southern California, Evacuations Continue

Sophia A. Reynolds January 1, 2026

At a Glance Powerful winter storm dumped heavy rain across Southern California, sparking flash flooding and mudslides. Evacuations were ordered in...

Winding road snakes through burn‑scarred forest with mist rising and a wooden evacuation sign warning of a wildfire burn zone

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Storm Threatens LA Wildfire Zones: Evacuation Warning Issued

Sophia A. Reynolds January 1, 2026

At a Glance Evacuation warning for properties near recent wildfire burn zones in Los Angeles County. Late-December storm expected to bring...

Families gathering at a holiday market around a table with dishes and wrapped toys while volunteers in jackets bring joy

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500 Families Celebrate Holiday Meals & Toys at ERA Event

Amanda S. Bennett January 1, 2026

At a Glance 500 families received holiday meals and toys. $2.7 million raised by the campaign since 2018. 11.1 million meals delivered across...

Black bears lie in rows on white targets with Florida forest backdrop showing deciduous trees

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Florida’s 52-Bear Hunt Ends After Decade of Debate

Jonathan P. Miller December 31, 2025

At a Glance 52 bears were killed in Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade. 172 permits were issued through a lottery among over 160,000...

Friend leaping into ocean from Huntington Beach Pier with warm winter gear and Polar Bear Plunge cheers in background

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2026’s Big Beach Dips: Surf City Splash & Polar Bear Plunge

Jonathan P. Miller December 31, 2025

At a Glance Jan. 1: Surf City Splash dives into Huntington Beach Pier at noon to raise money for the International Surfing Museum. Jan. 10: Polar...

Person looking down at phone with abandoned Tesla sedan and raging Palisades Fire across freeway

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Los Angeles 2025 Headlines: Fatal Chase, Wildfire Survival, Teen Death, Racism Claims, and Border Patrol Raid

Jonathan P. Miller December 31, 2025

At a Glance Fatal freeway chase on Oct. 20 ended in a death. Teen Celeste Rivas identified in a Tesla tied to singer D4vd. Army veteran Jim Cragg...

Magic Johnson stands atop rose‑petal pink Rose Parade float with golden light and cheering teams near stadium

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2026 Rose Parade Set for New Year’s Day: Magic Johnson Leads Parade

Sophia A. Reynolds December 31, 2025

At a Glance The 2026 Rose Parade will run on Jan. 1, 2026. It will feature the 137th edition of floats, equestrian teams and marching bands. Magic...

104-year-old veteran Dominick Critelli plays saxophone with a smile in front of a packed crowd on the ice at Barclays Center.

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104-Year-Old Veteran Plays Sax at Islanders-Rangers Game to Honor Fallen Friends

Marcus L. Bennett December 31, 2025

At a Glance 104-year-old veteran Dominick Critelli played the saxophone at an Islanders-Rangers game on Long Island. He performed "The Star-Spangled...

Alberto Arzola lying face-down with arms splayed and one arm bent under him glass around him police visible broken window

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Anaheim Police Shooting: Family Files Claim Against City

Olivia M. Hartwell December 31, 2025

At a Glance 19-year-old Alberto Arzola shot dead on Dec. 6 by Anaheim police. Family claims officers fired from behind while he complied. City says...

Person holding an Uber voucher in front of Uber car with New Year

Local News Public Safety Transportation

California Law Firm Offers Free Uber Rides for New Year’s Eve, CHP Urges Sober Driving

Jonathan P. Miller December 31, 2025

At a Glance Setareh Law gives 300 free Uber vouchers up to $20 for California residents on New Year's Eve. CHP will boost patrols and warns of 297...