For Irina Contreras, a program manager for Los Angeles County’s Department of Arts and Culture, outdoor education was a refuge for both her and her daughter during the pandemic. Now, […]
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump’s second-term plans
Do you live in a red state, a blue state, or one where Republicans and Democrats share power? Your answer might provide the best indicator of what to expect from […]
New Orleans attack raises familiar debate: Can Bourbon Street be made safe?
NEW ORLEANS — The second-guessing began before the bodies had been cleared from the debris of the deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. A law firm signed up survivors of what […]
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment and discrimination among its […]
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid […]
Rudy Giuliani’s Florida condo and World Series rings at stake in trial over assets
NEW YORK — After he was found in contempt twice in one week, Rudy Giuliani faces another potentially treacherous week ahead at a trial to determine whether his Florida condominium […]
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff was […]
‘A miracle.’ James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires
Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfire s that had devastated much of his neighborhood. “A miracle has happened,” Woods posted Friday […]
Powerful winter storm that dumped snow in US South maintains its icy grip
ATLANTA — A winter storm that dropped heavy snow and glazed roads throughout the U.S. South was maintaining its icy grip on much of the region into the weekend. Power […]
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 09-23-39-65-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3 The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” […]