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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Alberto Carvalho, who won widespread praise for helping shepherd Los Angeles Unified out of the COVID-19 pandemic, resigned as the district’s superintendent Sunday amid an FBI probe apparently linked to a failed AI chatbot contract that h

A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a driver who was making a U-turn early Saturday morning, police say.   According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, units responded to a physical rescue call at 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway and 59th in the Florence neighborhood.   The motorcyclist, who was

Tucked along North San Fernando Road in Glassell Park, Out of the Closet is one of Los Angeles’s most beloved thrift stores, and for good reason. With a massive selection of clothing, furniture, books, housewares, and more, shoppers regularly walk out with carts full of treasures without breaking the bank.

A 70-year-old California man got a call from someone claiming to work for “McAfee Security.” Days later, deputies said, he withdrew $84,000 in cash and ... Read More

In a video posted to X by California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, Los Angeles programs are shown distributing free crack pipes to homeless people on Skid Row. According to the post, the items are provided using taxpayer money as part of harm reduction initiatives. The clip, which Hilton says he filmed during a

Beloved Bay Area hip hop crew Hieroglyphics are expanding their annual Hiero Day festivities for 2026 with a three-city tour that includes stops in Los Angeles and British Columbia in addition to a hometown date in San Francisco on Sept. 7. The lineup for the SF show includes sets from Killer Mike, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and M

As communities across the country celebrate Independence Day, a local nonprofit is highlighting one woman's journey from homelessness to stable housing.

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.

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.

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.