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The planned Metrolink train service from Ventura County to Santa Barbara has been canceled, ending a long-standing effort. The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (LOSSAN) will provide new train service, utilizing the popular Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, with service expected to begin as early as April 2026. Officials hope this new Pacific Surfliner…
A **High Wind Warning** is in effect for the Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, signifying dangerous winds are expected. This **High Wind Warning** began on January 10, 2026, at 2:10 AM PST and is set to end on January 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard issued this…
Los Angeles Unified School District Sees High Sign-Ups for LAUSD Student Programs Focused on Academic Support Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students are participating in valuable LAUSD student programs, including credit recovery and enrichment camps. Approximately 64,000 students registered for these LAUSD student programs. This initiative, a significant commitment from the district,…
A historic Los Angeles landmark, the Hollywood Center Motel, is gone. Flames engulfed the Hollywood Center Motel early Sunday, destroying the beloved structure. This news shocked many in Los Angeles. The blaze broke out on January 5, 2026, just before dawn. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded quickly, sending 70 firefighters to the scene. It…
Eric Neff now holds a top role as a DOJ Voting Lawyer, leading the Department of Justice’s voting section. This is a significant appointment. Neff previously led a controversial Los Angeles election case that became entangled in election conspiracy theories. This news has sparked considerable attention regarding the role of a DOJ Voting Lawyer. The…
It is a troubling trend: Women Directors Decline in securing top movie jobs. A new study reveals a stark reality about women in film. Representation in directing roles has significantly declined, highlighting ongoing hollywood inequality and why Women Directors Decline. A recent study by San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in…
Mayor Karen Bass has enacted new Tenant Protections Los Angeles, heralding the first significant update to the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance in nearly 40 years. This development offers critical relief for Los Angeles renters navigating a severe housing affordability crisis and looking for enhanced Los Angeles tenant rights. Key Protections Under the New Tenant Protections…
The Yomiuri Shimbun recently revealed its top international news events for 2025, capturing reader votes that profoundly shaped the past year and defining the 2025 Global News landscape. This poll highlighted key moments that defined the 2025 Global News, drawing significant global attention to these defining events. Trump’s Second Term Begins: A Defining Moment in…
California is ending Medi-Cal coverage for popular Medi-Cal Weight Loss Drugs. This significant change, impacting Medi-Cal drug coverage, takes effect January 1, 2026. The state cites rapidly rising pharmaceutical costs and faces a substantial California budget deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom proposed these weight loss drug cuts to save millions and address cost overruns. This decision…
Southern California Counts Three Dead as Atmospheric River Unleashes Torrential Rains and Mudslides, Highlighting California Storm Deaths Southern California is grappling with the grim aftermath of a powerful atmospheric river storm, and the rising toll of California Storm Deaths is a stark reminder of nature’s destructive force. This storm brought torrential rain and high winds,…
