15 people sickened by ‘unknown substance’ at sober living home in L.A.
Crews responded to a home in Tarzana on Monday after more than a dozen people were exposed to an unknown substance, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m. in the 18000 block of West Cassandra Street, a residential neighborhood off Reseda Boulevard just south of Ventura...
Hot Dog “Gangs” Continue To Swarm And Disrupt Rainbow District Businesses
Hot Dog “gangs” swarmed the Rainbow District again this weekend. Rows of hot dog carts can be seen lining Santa Monica Blvd and disrupting the businesses along Santa Monica Blvd. According to West Hollywood business owners the carts are disrupting storefronts and creating public safety problems. One business owner...
‘There is no Christmas for separated families’: Pastors tend to immigrant families in crisis
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — As Los Angeles pastors lead congregations and preach about the meaning of Christmas, they’re facing the emotional devastation of families struggling to cling to hope. The post ‘There is no Christmas for separated families’: Pastors tend to immigrant families in crisis appeared first on RNS .
Stuck in LA traffic for a closed food pantry? That’s $10 of gas wasted.
Living in Los Angeles means driving everywhere, and with gas prices hovering around $5 a gallon, you simply cannot afford to make a mistake. I spoke to a gig worker in East LA who drove 40 minutes to a food bank he found on Google Maps, only to find a handwritten "Closed on Tuesdays" sign on the door. He wasted...
Alleged members of extremist group indicted in suspected SoCal New Years Eve bombing plot
A federal grand jury indicted four people in connection with a suspected terror plot to bomb targets in L.A. and Orange counties on New Year's Eve.
‘Exceptionally dangerous’: Major flooding, mudslide risk in parts of Southern Calif.
Mudslides, rockslides and rapid rising of waterways are possible in the region.
This Early Morning Balloon Festival in Sonoma County Feels Like Stepping Into a Dream
If your idea of a perfect morning includes misty fields, camera-clicking magic, and the slow, dreamy rise of rainbow-colored giants into the sky—this is your moment. There’s something almost surreal about watching a field in wine country transform into a floating rainbow as the sun rises. And no, you're not dreaming—you’re at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.
This Palm Desert Oasis Lets You Hand-Feed Giraffes And Wander Wild Nature Trails
Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California, there’s a place where wild things roam… and they’re not just hiding in the shade. The Living Desert is a unique blend of zoo, botanical garden, and immersive desert experience that feels like stepping straight into nature’s sun-baked masterpiece. But this isn’t your typical walk around a zoo — this is a full-sensory adventure where you can feed a giraffe, hike winding trails, and get face-to-face with creatures from across the world’s deserts.
This Peaceful Lavender Farm Near Mt. Shasta Comes With Unreal Views and a Gift...
Nestled beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where the air smells like calm and the views look like a dream. Mt Shasta Lavender Farms, tucked away on a peaceful stretch of Montague, CA, is the kind of destination that sneaks up on your senses—in the best way possible. One moment, you’re driving through open ranchland; the next, you’re surrounded by rows upon rows of fragrant purple blooms and staring out at one of the most iconic peaks in Northern California.
This Miniature Railway Lets You Ride Through a Desert Sanctuary Full of Exotic Animals
If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.

















