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Stubborn clouds over Central California may bring record-cool December

Across much of Central California, a cluster of stubborn clouds has lingered for more than two weeks, bringing periods of intense fog and unseasonably low temperatures — and officials say…

ICE raids translate to bullying, missing class, academic struggles

High school principals across California and nationwide say raids by Immigration, Customs and Enforcement have provoked a “climate of distress” among immigrant students who have been bullied on campus and…

LAPD cite activists for painting Westwood crosswalk to improve safety

Jonathan Hale and more than a dozen other activistss were halfway through painting a third crosswalk at an intersection in Westwood on Sunday, when two police cars pulled up. Los…

Federal judge strikes down Trump’s order blocking development of wind energy

A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s ban on federal permits for wind energy projects in what supporters said was an important victory for the embattled industry.…

Holiday shipping deadlines: when to ship your gifts so they arrive on time

Time is running out for you to ensure your shipped gifts arrive on time for such end-of-the-year celebrations as Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza. Mail carriers say they’re more than prepared…

After National Guard shooting, administration cracks down on legal immigration

WASHINGTON — Sophia Nyazi’s husband, Milad, shook her awake at 8 a.m. “ICE is here,” he told her. Three uniformed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were downstairs at the family’s…

In first year in Senate, Schiff pushes legislation, party message and challenges to Trump

Five months after joining the U.S. Senate, Adam Schiff delivered a floor speech on what he called “the top 10 deals for Donald Trump and the worst deals for the…

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is an emotional return to normalcy

Saturday was the 105th anniversary of Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony and festival, but you couldn’t quite call the night a celebration. It felt more like a memorial in…

Former Dodgers, Giants slugger Jeff Kent voted into Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame is peppered with players who finished long, distinguished careers by donning a Dodgers uniform, their performance dwindling as their age increased. Greg Maddux, Rickey…

SoCal father dies while keeping young son afloat after kayak overturns

A 54-year-old man died while keeping his young son afloat after their kayak capsized in a state lake in Perris, the California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Sunday. The…