Santa Monica Wildland Firefighters Open to Respirator Use
Wildland firefighters are willing to wear respirators and other protective breathing equipment despite concerns the devices could hinder their ability to fight fires safely, according to new research from UCLA.…
Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians
The fiery debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax California’s billionaires has sparked some soul-searching across the state. While the idea of a one-time tax on more than 200…
Fire at Swiss Alpine resort leaves 40 dead, more than 100 hurt
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — About 40 people were killed and 115 others injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a New Year’s celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort…
Buh-bye 2025! 25 ways to banish this no good, very bad year
It has been a year. And for many of us, not a great one. Fires, political chaos, rising unemployment, the loss of beloved cultural icons — it’s understandable if you…
Debate over river surfing in German park gets gnarly after city removes wave-creating device
FRANKFURT, Germany — A debate in Germany over how to bring back surfing in Munich’s landmark English Garden escalated Sunday after city workers removed a beam surreptitiously deployed over Christmas…
College football needs to stop diminishing the Rose Bowl
Two unbeatens owned Pasadena Thursday, two unbeatens who transformed a dreary morning into a startling afternoon, two unbeatens who overcame questions to shine like the poke of the midday sun.…
About 325,000 Californians need new Real IDs because of software error
• Approximately 325,000 people will be required to replace their Real IDs.• The DMV will waive costs for the replacements.• The error is due to a “legacy coding” problem from…
Rose Bowl 2026: Indiana crushes Alabama to advance in playoff
After a night of rain in Pasadena, the Indiana Hoosiers washed away the weight of history. Entering the Rose Bowl, College Football Playoff teams coming off first-round byes were winless.…
Gunman dies after being shot by off-duty ICE agent; LAPD investigating
A New Year’s Eve confrontation between an off-duty ICE officer and a man who was firing a gun at an apartment complex has left the gunman dead and prompted an…
The 14 movies we’re most looking forward to in 2026
We asked the film staff to name the titles they were most stoked for in 2026. They were happy to see the returning likes of Nolan, Spielberg, Gerwig and Wile…