Politics
L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood
The new K Line extension will connect South L.A. to key destinations, but faces opposition from some Mid-City residents
LA County Registrar Launches Voter Outreach Ahead of 2026 Primary
Millions of registered voters to receive election information postcards and language access mailers
Reckoning With Cesar Chavez's Legacy
The way Latino communities are rallying around the survivors can be an example to our nation.
Weather
California's Snowpack Melting Early as Record Heat Hits
Rapid snowmelt threatens to strain state's reservoir system
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips Western US
Experts say this one-in-500-years event is a clear marker of human-caused climate change.
Southern California Shatters Heat Records in Late Winter
Temperatures soar 20-30 degrees above normal, breaking dozens of daily and all-time March heat records
Automotive
Los Angeles Unified Unveils New Electric Bus Yard
District's $72 million investment will power growing fleet of electric school buses
CarMax settles lawsuit over registration filing delays
Dealership to pay $1.1 million in fees and penalties, implement new policies to address issues
Queen's English Car Show Draws Nearly 400 British Vehicles to SoCal
Annual celebration of all things British, from Triumphs to Tigers, Sunbeams to Spitfires, takes over Woodley Park in Van Nuys.
Economics
Americans Misunderstand Social Security's Future Finances
New research shows most believe benefits will stop entirely when trust funds run out, but payroll taxes will keep funding 75-80% of scheduled benefits.
California Gas Prices Soar Amid Discontent
Residents struggle with skyrocketing fuel costs as state grapples with economic pressures.
California Candidates Call for Gas Tax Suspension Amid Price Surge
Gubernatorial hopefuls propose temporary halt to state excise tax as gas prices hit $5.52 per gallon in the state.
Lifestyle
Sto'sense Redefines Furniture for Compact Living
Furniture brand Sto'sense blends vintage craftsmanship with smart storage solutions to meet growing demand for multi-functional, space-efficient designs.
Cheryl Hines Disputes Chelsea Handler's 'Toxic' House Claims
Celebrity Real Estate Disputes: A Growing Trend & What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
Pioneering Chicano Studies Scholar Rudy Acuña Dies at 93
Acuña founded one of the first Chicano Studies programs in the U.S. and authored the influential textbook "Occupied America".
