Accused gunman ‘disconnected from reality’ after L.A. Target shooting
Salvador Villa was working as an armed security guard at a Target store in downtown Los Angeles late last December when he confronted a suspected shoplifter. The man was spotted…
Mother rescues her 6-year-old son from coyote attack at SoCal park
A little boy in Carson had a scary encounter with Mother Nature this week when he was attacked by a coyote at a softball game, leaving him with bites and…
How new Dodger Alex Call became one of MLB’s toughest at-bats
At the end of the 2019 minor-league season, Alex Call looked at his hitting numbers, then looked himself in the mirror. A former third-round draft pick who had already changed…
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White…
‘Proud Boys Love Sydney Sweeney,’ claims defaced SoCal billboard
As “Madame Web” star Sydney Sweeney remains mum on allegations of promoting eugenics via her American Eagle advertisement, she has seemingly stirred up even more support from far-right figures after…
Free plant stand for Altadena residents rebuilds community ties
Before the Eaton fire came in January, Altadena was a lush, green suburb. Hailed for its proximity to the mountains, its streets lined with majestic century-old trees, and its gardens,…
Hong Kong domestic workers arrested for selling abortion drugs
Eleven domestic workers have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of “child destruction” and illegal abortions, police have said. The women, in their 30s and 40s, were rounded up…
Trump seeking $1-billion fine from UCLA over antisemitism allegations
The Trump administration is demanding that the University of California pay more than $1 billion to settle federal charges of antisemitism in exchange for restoring more than half a billion…
KPBS holds first San Diego Book Festival on Aug. 23
On Saturday, KPBS will hold its inaugural San Diego Book Festival on the University of San Diego campus featuring more than 100 local and national authors. The headliners include reggae…
Roku launches 'Howdy,' $3 per month ad-free streaming service
(NEXSTAR) — A new streaming platform has entered the chat. On Tuesday, streaming/electronics giant Roku unveiled its new streaming service Howdy, which the company says offers no advertisements (“always ad-free”)…