After a weekend of confusing statements and partial openings, the Pacific Coast Highway has reopened. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced the reopening of State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) through the cities of Los Angeles,
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Beyoncé won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at Sunday's Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show's elusive top award. The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history,
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Residents hoping to travel the Pacific Coast Highway are going to be met with confusion and roadblocks despite an announcement that the PCH would reopen on Sunday. That announcement was made Friday but by Saturday night,
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An unsurprising legal challenge to a state bill attacking social media feeds will make its way into a federal courtroom next year. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted advocacy group NetChoice’s request for a full stay,
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An unsurprising legal challenge to a state bill attacking social media feeds will make its way into a federal courtroom next year. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted advocacy group NetChoice’s request for a full stay,
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is pushing for multiple initiatives to aid recovery from the devastating 2025 wildfires, including a new county fund for immediate relief and an investigation into water system performance during the crisis.
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How Los Angeles wildfires may shape the 2025 Grammys. Explore their impact on events, themes, and performances in this year's iconic music awards.
As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid exists
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Small businesses recovering from fire devastation can access various aid options, including grants, loans, and resources to rebuild and thrive again.
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Federal and state officials have designated the former Topanga Ranch Motel site as a temporary hazardous materials sorting facility for debris from the Palisades Fire, raising concerns among local residents about environmental impacts.
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When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe. As the deadly LA wildfires and other major emergencies have shown,
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LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press Anthony Obi never imagined the night of Jan. 7 would be the last time he'd step inside his safe haven. The Houston rapper, known professionally as Fat Tony, has lived in
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A Culver City man will plead guilty to crashing a drone into a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft after his drone damaged a Super Scooper aircraft on Jan.
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Scores of Los Angeles residents returned Tuesday to wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community, the first opportunity most have had to carefully scour the sites of their former homes.
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The fluctuating school availability of Malibu campuses this month left some local residents concerned, including one day spent in the dark. On January 23, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intended on bringing students back to Malibu Elementary,
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GAGA. WONDER, JONI, ,many more -courtesy photo EILISH, STING, NICKS, JELLY ROLL, OLIVIA, FOGERTY Alanis, Katy, Stills, Nash, RHCP, EW&F, many more. Two concerts on one night, tonight, cheap ticket @$99 and the promoters promise that every penny will go to aid fire victims.
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In just a single month, 2025 is the second most destructive fire year in California history, with more than 16,000 homes and other structures damaged or destroyed by two fires in the Los Angeles area.
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One Santa Monica family had a disappointing dinner this week when their food delivery was stolen from their front door. Security camera footage shows the delivery worker making the drop and documenting it via photos.
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Passengers aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River included teen figure skaters, their mothers and Russian coaches.
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Californians are calling for change in tackling addiction and homelessness, pushing for new policies focused on recovery, support, and long-term solutions.
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The timeline for clearing toxic debris from wildfire zones has been radically shortened as officials prioritize efforts to rebuild huge swaths of Los Angeles that were leveled this month. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will spearhead the mandatory first phase,
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Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry recently sent a letter to the city of Atherton opposing new townhomes near his mansion.
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With four championship rings and nearly every honor to a basketball player, the 38-year-old James closed in on this next moment in history.
- A thrilling year of high school soccer in the Santa Clarita Valley is nearing the end. CIF playoff brackets were announced Saturday and nine local teams will embark on another postseason journey. Here’s everything you need to know before playoffs start on Monday: Boys Soccer Hart awaits winner of wildcard game The Foothill League champsPeople and Places:Playoffs ~ Football ~ United States
- Oak Park and Agoura are two of several boys soccer teams looking to make a run in the CIF-SS playoffs. Check out the top teams to watch with complete pairings.People and Places:Playoffs ~ Football ~ CIF Southern Section
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California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game
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Few have done as much as well as James, who is closing in on passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career scoring record
- Straight-A's, soccer and supporting his community all fit into a typical day for Santa Monica High School freshman Khaelan Zeitlin.People and Places:Monica Teen ~ Santa Monica ~ School
- Mira Costa girls basketball suffered the loss of coach John Lapham at the start of the season and have dedicated the season to him and his family
Fairfax defeated Westchester and Birmingham beat Taft in overtime Friday night in City Section rivalry basketball games.People and Places:Birmingham ~ Preppy ~ Rivalry
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At a first-ever "All Alumni Day & Match" held Jan. 13 in Santa Monica College’s Corsair Gym, SMC men’s volleyball players and coaches from throughout the years took part in an evening of recognitio
Harvard-Westlake made key defensive stops to defeat Notre Dame 85-78 in double-overtime in Mission League game on Wednesday.People and Places:Overtime ~ Preppy ~ Los Angeles Times
The Olympians entered the week having won 16 consecutive games and made the initial CIF-SS Open Division watchlist. The Olympians took care of Inglewood (88-16) and Beverly Hills (83-26) in Ocean League play.
- If Fox hadn’t bothered to upscale this weekend’s two excellent NFL playoff matchups, and sprinkle in a little HDR goodness, would a single, solitary fan in the entire football firmament have ditched the games?People and Places:And Once Again ~ Care ~ Fox Broadcasting Company
Mira Costa senior Will Householter, a four-year varsity starter, reached 1,000 career points in the team’s boys basketball game Friday. Householter, who is headed to Claremont McKenna, eclipsed the milestone as the Mustangs defeated Santa Monica 57-42 to remain undefeated in the Bay League.
- TCU paid for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to travel and attend the college football championship game. This included airfare, hotel stay and tickets to the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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