Top Us News
USC interim president is 'optimistic' despite unprecedented financial crisis
The private university, long known for its wealth, has eliminated nearly 1,000 positions and introduced an array of other cuts to close a deficit of more than $200 million.
Northern lights make rare Los Angeles appearance amid major geomagnetic storm
Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern nights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues.
In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%
The vote by the L.A. City Council will help set rents for decades to come for tenants who live in units built before 1978 — nearly half the city's residents.
Immigrant detainees say they were harassed, sexually assaulted by guard who got promoted
In at least three complaints, an employee with the private prison giant GEO Group has been accused of sexual assault and harassment. A Homeland Security official said the allegations were investigated and that claims of sexual assault couldn't be substantiated.
'Herd immunity': Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire
Karen Martinez lost her home in the Palisades fire. Now, she's trying to convince her entire neighborhood of Sunset Mesa to rebuild their homes as fire-proof in hopes of achieving herd immunity as a community.
SoCal storm forecast worsens: Periods of heavy rain, possible flooding — maybe even a tornado
An atmospheric river barreling toward Southern California this week could bring heavy rain, as well as a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas.
Nov 18, 2025
