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The Pulse of Southern California

Man charged in 2017 O.C. killing extradited after 8 years on the run

A man accused of ambushing and fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend has been extradited to Orange County to face a murder charge after eight years on the run in…

Palisadians protest at the one year anniversary of devastating fire

California’s Fire Recovery: Insurance Fairness Gaps in LA County One year after wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California’s insurance system shows deep disparities in claims handling, regulatory challenges, and…

‘It is scary’: Oak-killing beetle reaches Ventura County, significantly expanding range

A tiny beetle responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees in Southern California has reached Ventura County, marking a troubling expansion. This is the farthest north the goldspotted…

Santa Monica to Finalize $7M Digital Billboard District Tuesday

The Santa Monica City Council will take final action Tuesday on establishing a digital display district along the Third Street Promenade, a move that could generate up to $7 million…

Mother charged with murder of 15-month-old daughter

Published: January 08, 2026, 4:26 pm A 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder and faces $2 million bail after her 15-month-old daughter was found fatally injured in a Santa…

Santa Monica to Overhaul City Boards and Commissions

The Santa Monica City Council will consider a sweeping restructuring of the city’s advisory boards and commissions Tuesday, including consolidating three bodies into one and removing council liaisons to prevent…

Volunteers Needed for 2026 LA Homeless Count

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is recruiting thousands of volunteers for the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, scheduled for Jan. 20-22, as the annual census faces ongoing…

Los Angeles Launches ‘We Show Up’ Fire Recovery Campaign

Los Angeles will mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires with a week-long campaign urging residents to support ongoing recovery efforts in fire-impacted communities, organizers announced.…

Palisades Village Light Memorial Marks Malibu Fire Anniversary

On the evening of January 7, one year to the day after wildfires ignited across Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, Los Angeles looked skyward not in fear, but in remembrance.…

Trump administration’s Colorado River options could hit California hard

The Trump administration has released an outline of four new options for dealing with the Colorado River’s deepening water shortages, and they could dramatically cut the amount of water available…