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The Pulse of Southern California

Alhambra police officer dies in early morning pursuit crash

An Alhambra police officer and another person were killed early Thursday during a car chase that ended in a traffic collision. Alhambra Police Chief Garrett Kennedy identified the officer as…

L.A. mayor doesn’t share her take on Dodger Stadium gondola project

The Los Angeles City Council challenged Mayor Karen Bass last week, overwhelmingly passing a resolution urging Metro to kill the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola and urging Bass to lend her…

Lakers fire executives Joey, Jesse Buss and members of scouting staff

The Lakers confirmed that Joey and Jesse Buss, who both had been executives with the team, are no longer with the franchise. The announcement was made Thursday in a move…

Flying without a Real ID? It could cost you $18

Travelers who attempt to fly without a Real ID or passport could be subject to a new airport security screening program that carries an $18 fee. On Thursday the TSA…

Trump sues California for offering in-state tuition to undocumented college students

The Trump administration filed a federal suit Thursday against California and its public university systems, alleging its practice of offering in-state college tuition rates to undocumented immigrants who graduate from…

California regulators approve rules to curb methane leaks and prevent fires at landfills

In one of the most important state environmental decisions this year, California air regulators adopted new rules designed to reduce methane leaks and better respond to disastrous underground fires at…

Richard Montañez didn’t actually invent Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

For the last decade, Richard Montañez has been telling the story of how he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The world has been eating it up. It goes like this: He…

L.A. Olympics adds Republican figures to board who have ties to Trump

LA28, the committee behind the Olympic Games coming to Los Angeles, quietly added to its roster of directors some high-profile Republicans with ties to President Trump. The 35-member volunteer board…

Tesla tests Apple CarPlay to address softening sales

Tesla Inc. is developing support for Apple Inc.’s CarPlay system in its vehicles, according to people with knowledge of the matter, working to add one of the features most highly…

Driver accused of fatally hitting boy was previously arrested for driving drunk outside a school

The pickup truck driver arrested on suspicion of hitting and killing a middle school student Tuesday morning in Dana Point had two previous DUI convictions, according to law enforcement officials.…