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LATAM Jet Blows All Rear Tires at Atlanta, Passengers Stuck on Runway

Amanda S. Bennett January 7, 2026

At a Glance A LATAM Boeing 767 from Peru blew every rear tire after landing in Atlanta on Jan 6 Emergency crews rushed to the runway; no injuries...

Air traffic controllers monitor delayed flights with a map and scattered schedules in a chaotic room with soft warm lighting

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LAX Ground Delay Forces 565 Flights Off Course

Jonathan P. Miller January 4, 2026

At a Glance 565 flights delayed at LAX today, including 259 departures and 307 arrivals. FAA cut LAX operations to 48 flights per hour, down from...

Truck driving slowly with frustrated driver near orange cone blocking lane under warm sunset sky

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I-5 Near San Ysidro to Close for $2.7M Construction Over 3 Weeks

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - I-5 south of San Ysidro will close for up to 3 weeks as a $2.7 million construction project starts next week. > - Phase 1...

Bus colliding into lake in suburban backyard with water lapping its wheels and trees nearby at dusk

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Runaway Metro Bus Crashes into Lake View Terrace Backyard, Injures Two

Jonathan P. Miller January 1, 2026

At a Glance Two people injured when a runaway Metro bus slammed into a Lake View Terrace backyard. Incident occurred at 2:50 p.m. near Van Nuys...

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Santa Monica to Raise Downtown Parking Rates, Free First 30 Minutes

Olivia M. Hartwell December 23, 2025

Santa Monica is set to change the way visitors pay for parking in downtown, with a new rate structure taking effect on Jan. 12, 2026. The move is...

Person holding a $10 SoCal Day Pass stands at a train station platform with festive crowd and warm lighting.

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Metrolink Launches $10 Holiday Day Pass for Unlimited Rides on Christmas and New Year’s Day

Ethan R. Coleman December 19, 2025

Metrolink, Southern California’s regional rail agency, has just announced a new holiday travel option that could change how commuters and travelers...

United planes taking off from McClellan‑Palomar Airport at sunset with terminal seen through a midair window and a landing je

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County Board Greenlights United Airlines Lease at Carlsbad Airport, Sparking Community Debate

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Wednesday, the county Board of Supervisors approved a lease that will allow United Airlines to operate flights out of McClellan‑Palomar Airport in...

Semi-truck drives down highway center lane leaving slow traffic behind with warm sunset glow on pavement.

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Inland Empire Truck Drivers to Follow New Routes Under AB 98

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Truck drivers traveling through the Inland Empire will soon have to follow specific routes as elected officials prepare a plan that aims to minimize...