• Fri. Jun 19th, 2026

The Pulse of Southern California

Trump administration declares “war on sugar”

The Trump administration announced a major overhaul of American nutrition guidelines Wednesday, replacing the old, carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid with one that prioritizes protein, healthy fats and whole grains. “Our government…

Palisades fire report was sent to mayor’s office for ‘refinements’

Months after the devastating Palisades fire, the head of the Los Angeles Fire Commission inquired about the Fire Department’s long-awaited after-action report. Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva said that a…

Images documenting the year of recovery after the Palisades fire 

The aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires in the L.A. area has seen much confusion, including in debris removal and the rebuilding process. After the Palisades fire destroyed or seriously…

One Year After Twin Infernos

One year after twin wildfires tore through opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the region continues grappling with a disaster that claimed dozens of lives, destroyed more than 16,000 structures…

Failures of the past haunt L.A.’s fire recovery agenda for 2026

In the year after fire swept through Altadena, man and nature have camouflaged the destruction, to some extent. The burned husks of thousands of homes have been flattened. Weeks of…

Investors Buying 40% of Fire-Damaged Properties in LA County

Nearly one year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, real estate investors are purchasing roughly 40% of properties selling in the hardest-hit areas, according to a new report…

Holiday shoppers spent a record amount online, searching out deals amid economic anxiety

Consumers splurged this last holiday season, enticed by good deals even as they worried about growth and inflation. Online shoppers spent a record $257.8 billion during the holiday season as…

A year of Altadena’s recovery following the Eaton fire

The Eaton fire, which ignited the same day as the Palisades fire, displaced 6,900 households from Altadena and nearby communities. Los Angeles County has opened one-stop permitting centers for fire…

California Fire Insurance Crisis: Pacific Palisades Recovery Gaps

One year after wildfires tore through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and surrounding communities, the physical signs of destruction remain visible. Empty lots sit beside newly framed homes. Construction crews work steadily…

Tim Walz isn’t the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next

Former vice presidential contender and current aw-shucks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced this week that he won’t run for a third term, dogged by a scandal over child care funds…