Best things to do this 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California
Fireworks and drone shows, rubber duckies, a food fest and more of the best things to do this July 4 weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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What to know about Fourth of July fireworks air pollution
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter hikers reported missing in San Gorgonio Wilderness
A mother and daughter who were hiking in the Southern California mountains east of Los Angeles have been reported missing.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Eastbound 210 Freeway in Azusa closed after a tow truck driver was attacked The California Highway Patrol i...
Around 3 a.m., the CHP received a call about a fight on the 210 Freeway near the Grand Avenue exit in Glendora. When officers arrived, they found a tow truck...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie’s family fake ransom notes
A California man pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes to the family of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie regarding her missing mother.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Donated $26 Million to Charities Ahead of Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities, a rep announced, prior to their wedding.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Judge halts crushing cardroom regulations sought by California AG
New cardroom regulations would have financially crippled several Los Angeles County cities that rely heavily on taxes derived from an industry that generates...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Jason Eyer named new Northern Section CIF commissioner
Longtime Paradise Adventist Academy athletic director, coach and administrator Jason Eyer succeeds Johnson after spending the past four years as the assistan...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Stress levels along two California faults are highest in past 1,000 years. What it means
Southern California could be inching closer to the kind of major earthquake scientists have long expected, according to new research showing stress continues...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Fireworks will push SoCal air to hazardous levels this July 4 weekend. How to protect yourself
As if SoCal’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough, air quality officials are warning much of Southern California to brace for hazardous air over the July...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Michael Smolens: San Diego, California push subsidies for affordable housing
The city creates a fund to buy apartments, while the state puts bond measures for home construction and mortgages on the ballot.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Is a billionaire tax a good idea for California?
Money from the one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires would mostly go to healthcare
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Why child marriage is legal in California — and the unexpected groups fighting to keep it that way
Some advocates want California to prohibit marriage for people under age 18. But groups including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood have opposed such bans, say...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Police are searching for a mother and daughter lost on Southern California trail
San Bernardino County Sheriff's are searching for a mother and daughter lost on a steep hiking trail in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplify...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
A California farmer is giving away tons of nectarines that he's not allowed to sell
A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southern California celebrates Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday Every year, Southern California...
Every year, Southern California lights up with fireworks and other celebrations for the Fourth of July, and this year will be no exception as America also ce...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fourth of July weekend in Southern California expected to have pleasant temperatures Although there won't b...
Although there won't be a significant warm-up, Inland communities will likely experience the most change, with maximum temperatures reaching the mid-80s...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging compares
Starting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California city council members voted out in a landslide refuse to leave office
A county supervisor figures California AG Bonta would take more interest if the recalled pariahs were MAGA.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Sure you want to set off that illegal firework? A police drone might be watching
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Newsom vowed to transform kids’ mental health. Many California schools are still waiting.
Five years after launching an ambitious mental health program, many schools have struggled to get it up and running. Hundreds more have yet to try.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Map Shows States Where Temperatures Feel Hotter Than Hottest Place on Earth
Multiple U.S. cities could feel hotter than California's Death Valley, known as the hottest place on Earth, on Friday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As the U.S. reaches 250 years, California remains its heart of innovation
First person: A transplant to the Golden State makes the case for its vital role in the nation's history, even with its flaws.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southern California’s hottest real estate news in June
Can't miss tales: Record-high mansion sale, home insurance bills going up, and where rents dipped.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Jason Eyer named new Northern Section CIF commissioner
Longtime Paradise Adventist Academy athletic director, coach and administrator Jason Eyer succeeds Johnson after spending the past four years as the assistan...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Stress levels along two California faults are highest in past 1,000 years. What it means
Southern California could be inching closer to the kind of major earthquake scientists have long expected, according to new research showing stress continues...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Best things to do this 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California
Fireworks and drone shows, rubber duckies, a food fest and more of the best things to do this July 4 weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fireworks will push SoCal air to hazardous levels this July 4 weekend. How to protect yourself
As if SoCal’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough, air quality officials are warning much of Southern California to brace for hazardous air over the July...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Michael Smolens: San Diego, California push subsidies for affordable housing
The city creates a fund to buy apartments, while the state puts bond measures for home construction and mortgages on the ballot.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Is a billionaire tax a good idea for California?
Money from the one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires would mostly go to healthcare
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Why child marriage is legal in California — and the unexpected groups fighting to keep it that way
Some advocates want California to prohibit marriage for people under age 18. But groups including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood have opposed such bans, say...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Police are searching for a mother and daughter lost on Southern California trail
San Bernardino County Sheriff's are searching for a mother and daughter lost on a steep hiking trail in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplify...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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