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The Pulse of Southern California

Could memory manipulation one day help treat PTSD, depression, dementia?

We often think of memories like the contents of a museum: static exhibits that we view to understand the present and prepare for the future. The latest research, however, suggests…

A bear has been under an Altadena home for a month. A trap caught the wrong one.

A trap meant to capture a bear that’s been under an Altadena home for a month was sprung but was triggered by the wrong beast. Biologists at the California Department…

Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old Melodee

Ashlee Buzzard, the California mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, pleaded not guilty Friday morning during a brief but emotional arraignment in Santa Barbara County Superior Court.…

Winter storm buries Wrightwood, drenches SoCal

The Gamboa family isn’t quite sure how they’re going to get back into their home in Wrightwood. When a powerful atmospheric river began drenching Southern California this week, they were…

What’s next for California healthcare?

As states figure out how to adjust to federal funding cuts, policy shifts and major Medicaid shake-ups, 2026 will be pivotal for California health officials and lawmakers. Many Californians on…

California Proposed Tax on $1M Part-Time Homes to Help Students

Getting into college is harder than ever. Every year, Americans spend about $500 million on “educational consultants” who help students navigate applying to college. Most first-generation, low-income students don’t have…

California’s PACE Program Helps Seniors Age at Home

You’ve likely never heard of PACE, but for thousands of California seniors, it’s the reason they’re still living at home. PACE stands for Program of All Inclusive Care for the…

Google will let users swap out Gmail addresses without losing data

Google has finally answered users’ cries, allowing Gmail users to swap out embarrassing teenage email addresses. Gmail account holders can now change their existing @gmail.com address while retaining their data…

Two ski patrollers caught in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain

For the second time in less than a year, a pair of ski patrollers at Mammoth Mountain have been caught in an avalanche after a major snowstorm. At about 7:30…

Newsletter: Dec 26, 2025

Front & Center Trader Joe's buys former Rite Aid for $22 million Trader Joe's has purchased the former Rite Aid property at 1331 Wilshire Blvd. for $22 million. The acquisition…