ICE agents wearing masks add new levels of danger, intimidation, confusion during L.A. raids
For many Angelenos, the spectacle of armed federal agents — faces hidden behind neck gaiters and balaclavas — jumping out of unmarked vans to snatch people off the streets presents…
‘Like an ocean out there.’ SoCal boy recalls deadly Texas floods – NBC Los Angeles
An 11-year-old from San Diego is speaking out after surviving the catastrophic flood in Central Texas, which took the lives of dozens of people, including several campers. Kaelan Kubena says…
Six months after the Palisades and Eaton Fire – NBC Los Angeles
Six months ago today, the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires began in Southern California, destroying thousands of businesses and homes. Families are still trying to find a “new normal” as…
Tiny cars, big stakes: These remote control racers aren’t hobbyists. They’re pros
The neon yellow race car whipped around the corner, gunning it in a bid to lose the dragster on its tail. Mistiming a turn, it ricocheted off a dirt mound…
What this formerly undocumented congressman understands about patriotism that Trump doesn’t
Rep. Robert Garcia’s relatives, many of Peruvian decent, have been asking him recently if they need to carry identification with them, as federal agents seemingly round up brown people at…
Why California’s plan to ‘Make Polluters Pay’ stalled again
California lawmakers have for years vowed to hold fossil fuel companies liable for damages caused by their emissions, including worsening wildfires and floods and mounting costs of climate recovery and…
Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley stake their claims on social media
Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley can’t seem to agree. In fact, they refuse to back down from a top spot. When U.S. News and World Report released its…
Two brothers went missing three weeks ago. They were found dead along a California highway
Two brothers who went missing three weeks ago were found dead along a California highway last week, the victims of a vehicle crash, according to authorities. On June 25 around…
Eaton fire’s 18th victim has been identified. He was an actor and a teacher
Kevin Devine was last seen outside of his Boston Street apartment complex in Altadena on Jan. 7, hours after the deadly Eaton fire ignited. Weeks passed without word of his…
Newsom pushes major housing reform through California Legislature
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers stood around Gov. Gavin Newsom and celebrated the passage of the state budget and “transformative” housing legislation at the state Capitol. Between mutual praise and handshakes…