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Long Beach Café Honoring Late Girlfriend Grows into Healing Hub

Sophia A. Reynolds January 4, 2026

At a Glance Reinne's Place pop-up café in Long Beach honors late girlfriend Reinne Lim. Owner Tommy Le uses "Reinne checks" to share grief...

Scott Adams sits at desk with a dim glow from computer and a coffee cup while hands hide face near a blurred political image.

Entertainment News Health News

Scott Adams Declares Prostate Cancer Deadly, Seeks Trump-Backed Drug

Ethan R. Coleman January 4, 2026

At a Glance 68-year-old comic creator Scott Adams says prostate cancer is fatal. He seeks treatment through President Trump's help. Adams is...

Three Supreme Court judges sit sternly with a stack of papers and a calendar showing January 2026 in the dimly lit court

Government News Political News

Supreme Court Delays Trump’s Toughest Battles Until 2026

Sophia A. Reynolds January 4, 2026

At a Glance Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship plan, tariffs, and Fed board firing in 2026. Court has delayed decisions for...

US warship pursuing Venezuelan vessel with American flag and Venezuelan emblem on calm sunlit sea.

Political News World News

Trump Administration Captures Maduro, Sparks Legal Firestorm

Ethan R. Coleman January 4, 2026

At a Glance The U.S. seized Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro on a warship, an act many legal experts call illegal. The raid followed 35 boat...

Helicopter lifts President Maduro with Venezuelan skyline and neon lights reflecting off Caribbean Sea

Political News World News

US Seizes Venezuelan President Maduro in Overnight Raid

Amanda S. Bennett January 4, 2026

At a Glance The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife overnight in a covert operation. Operation "Absolute Resolve" lasted...

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Local News Weather

Southern California Storm Triggers Road Closures and 1-4 Inches of Rain

Marcus L. Bennett January 4, 2026

At a Glance Storm moving west to east with widespread showers across Southern California. Caltrans has closed Topanga Canyon Blvd, Angeles Crest...

Person walking away from mailbox holding stack of mail with smartphone showing Deletion button against California backdrop.

Government News Tech News

California Launches DROP, One-Click Delete for Data Brokers

Sophia A. Reynolds January 4, 2026

At a Glance California's DROP platform lets residents send a single deletion request to over 500 data brokers. Brokers must delete personal data,...

Business News Tech News

Crypto Hackster Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early From Prison

Amanda S. Bennett January 3, 2026

At a Glance Ilya Lichtenstein released early from prison after the Bitfinex crypto hack. He credits President Trump's First Step Act for his early...

Protester holding Freedom Now sign with burning buildings and police vehicle fleeing behind.

Political News World News

Trump Threatens U.S. Intervention as Iran Faces Deadly Protests

Marcus L. Bennett January 3, 2026

At a Glance Trump vows U.S. intervention if Iran kills protesters. At least seven people dead in Iran's escalating protests. Iranian officials warn...

Trump standing behind desk with intense gaze and blurred map of Venezuela behind him in the Oval Office

Political News World News

Trump Claims U.S. ‘Runs’ Venezuela After Capture of Maduro

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

At a Glance U.S. claims to "run" Venezuela after seizing President Maduro and his wife. Trump vows a safe, proper and judicious transition and warns...