California colleges on edge over suit challenging funds for Latino-serving campuses
Each year, most of California’s public colleges and universities are eligible for extra federal funding for a simple reason: They enroll high numbers of Latino students. The federal government sets…
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
More than 1,300 earthquakes have hit Japan’s Tokara Islands in two weeks, prompting evacuations of dozens of residents from the remote archipelago on the country’s southern tip. Although no major…
After climber survives gruesome injury in Sierras, it takes five helicopters to rescue her
A solo female climber was nearing the remote summit of California’s second-tallest mountain last week when she fell, injuring her leg so badly the bone was sticking through her skin.…
Extreme heat is a big problem for parents of young kids — and schools
When Aida Maravilla was on the hunt for a new apartment in 2021, she had one major goal: Find a place with air conditioning. She learned the hard way that…
Susanna MacManus, doyenne of Olvera Street’s Cielito Lindo, dies
Susanna MacManus was teaching Spanish at Occidental College in 1997 when the family business came calling. She had grown up helping out at Cielito Lindo, sometimes falling asleep in the…
Heat wave bringing toasty temperatures to Southern California
It’s time to break out the fans and frozen treats as a midweek hot spell is heading to Southern California with temperatures up to 10 degrees above normal expected across…
Struggling Dodgers blown out by Brewers 9-1 for 4th straight loss – NBC Los Angeles
Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dodgers…
As temps increase, avoid these local beaches with high bacteria levels – NBC Los Angeles
With temperatures expected to rise this week and residents heading to the beach to cool off, the Los Angeles County Health Department warned the public on Monday to avoid ocean…
Vigil held in Altadena on the 6-month anniversary of the Eaton Fire – NBC Los Angeles
Six months after the devastating Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena, the community held a vigil in honor of the 18 lives that were lost to the disaster. Speeches were shared…
Six months after L.A. fires, Newsom calls for federal aid while criticizing the Trump administration
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday marked the six-month anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades fires with a call for billions in federal funding to support the state’s wildfire recovery, and…