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L.A. Olympics Boss Reynold Hoover Uses Wartime Problem-Solving Skills to Plan 2028 Games

New head of L.A. Olympics organizing committee Reynold Hoover draws on his planning experience as top military officer during the Afghanistan war.

UC Wants to Enroll 3,600 More Californians Next Year but Funding Shortfalls Threaten Plan

The University of California wants to enroll nearly 3,600 more California students in 2025-26 but may struggle to pay for it. The state has indicated it would cut higher education funding as it grapples with a significant budget deficit, potentially …

'Truly Random' or Sealed Fate? Why Some Homes Survived the Mountain Fire While Others Burned

Experts still disagree over whether homes can be completely fireproofed in a wind-driven ember fire.

Could L.A.'s Rezoning Plan to Boost Housing Supply Cause More Tenant Displacement?

The city of Los Angeles is proposing to supercharge its housing development incentive plan to meet state mandates. Some advocates worry the proposal will lead to too much displacement as older apartments are redeveloped.

Opinion: Trump's Border Czar and a History We Should Not Forget

The next administration is gearing up for mass deportations. When 'repatriation' happened in Los Angeles nearly a century ago, U.S. citizens were expelled.

Arellano: Ysabel Jurado Vanquished Kevin De León. Will Winning Change Her?

I've seen Jurado's remarkable journey from political longshot to surprise winner to history maker. Now, everyone wants an audience with her.

After Congress Ended Extra Cash Aid for Families, Communities Tackle Child Poverty Alone

If you bring a baby into the Hurley Children's Center clinic in downtown Flint, Michigan, Mona Hanna will find you. The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room …

After Congress Ended Extra Cash Aid for Families, Communities Tackle Child Poverty Alone

If you bring a baby into the Hurley Children's Center clinic in downtown Flint, Michigan, Mona Hanna will find you. The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room …

As California Taps Pandemic Stockpile for Bird Flu, Officials Keep Close Eye on Spending

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California public health officials are dipping into state and federal stockpiles to equip up to 10,000 farmworkers with masks, gloves, goggles, and other safety gear as the state confirms at least 21 human cases of bird flu …

It’s Only a Drill: Salinas Emergency Services Training Exercise Affects Major Traffic Route

A joint training exercise being conducted this week by the Salinas Fire and Police departments is affecting traffic on a major roadway in the city.According to officials, the exercises began Wednesday and will continue Friday and Monday at the old …

Let the Games Begin: 2026 Campaign for California Governor Now Looms

California has a lengthy — very lengthy — list of critical economic, social and policy issues that are very likely to remain unresolved when Gavin Newsom vacates the governorship 26 months hence.

Shortage of Teachers and Classrooms Slows Expansion of Arts Education in Los Angeles and Beyond

Arts education in schools can help foster a sense of social connection that has frayed in the wake of the pandemic, many experts suggest.

Robert Jweinat Still Holds Lead Over Vasanth Shetty in Tight San Ramon D1 Council Seat

Robert Jweinat still led Vasanth Shetty on Wednesday in a tight race for San Ramon’s District 1 city council seat. Jweinat slightly increased his lead 50.84% (4.124 votes) to 49.16% (3 988 votes), according to the Contra Costa Elections Department. …

Yet Another Lead Change as La Nudges Ahead of Lewis for Pleasant Hill District 1 Seat

In a see-saw race for Pleasant Hill’s open District 1 City Council seat, Belle La has taken a 24-vote lead over Marshall Lewis, according to the latest vote tallies released Wednesday by Contra Costa County election officials. Lewis led on …

Pablo Benavente Increases Lead Over Edi Birsan in Concord City Council Race

Concord City Council candidate Pablo Benavente has slightly increased his lead over Mayor Edi Birsan in the District 4 race. In the latest vote tallies released Wednesday by Contra Costa County election officials, Benavente is ahead by 102 votes (35.37%, …

Shanelle Scales-Preston Widens Lead Over Mike Barbanica in Contra Costa Supes Race

Pittsburg City Councilmember Shanelle Scales-Preston increased her lead over Antioch City Councilmember Mike Barbanica to 3,197 votes in the latest results released Wednesday in the runoff race to succeed Federal Glover on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. Results …

Signs of Deadly Tree-Killing Beetle Discovered in San Mateo County’s Redwood Shores

A beetle the size of a sesame seed, responsible for killing thousands of trees in Southern California, has been confirmed for the first time in San Mateo County.Invasive shothole borers, which attack a wide variety of tree species, were found …

Jeremy Renner Named 2024 Hollywood Christmas Parade Grand Marvel, Er, Marshal

MCU star Jeremy Renner was revealed as the grand marshal for the 2024 Hollywood Parade, nearly two years after a near-fatal accident.

Oakland City Council Approves Smoking and Vaping Ban in Certain Areas on First Reading

The Oakland City Council has passed an ordinance on first reading that would restrict smoking and vaping in certain public and private spaces.The ordinance, which is being pushed by Councilmember Dan Kalb, would prohibit smoking and vaping both nicotine and …

They Said a Bear Attacked Their Rolls Royce. But the Real Culprit Was Even Stranger

Four Los Angeles residents are accused of creating videos of a fake bear ravaging pricey automobiles to cash in on the insurance money.

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