This hot, dry climate could spell doom for a 2026 superbloom
Wildflower expert Naomi Fraga was excited by the prospect of a bumper bloom this spring, after a winter of near-record…
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Behind Southern California's wettest Christmas, a drought-to-flood cycle
A year ago, officials were sounding the alarm about a bone-dry winter that days later would combine with wind gusts…
Shea Serrano's book headlines a big year for Latin sportsbooks
When Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy this weekend with another Latino finalist watching in the crowd, the Cuban-American quarterback…
Feds say they foiled New Year's Eve terrorist plot in Southern California
A plan to attack several Los Angeles-area businesses on New Year's Eve was detailed, dangerous and already in motion, authorities…
SNAP funding mess makes L.A.'s food insecurity crisis clear
A strange scene unfolded last week at the Adams/Vermont Farmers Market near USC. Pomegranates, pumpkins and apples were in season,…
USC warns students and residents about man posing as building administrator
The University of Southern California Department of Public Safety is warning students and residents about a man posing as a…
Contaminated meat from the supermarket may be causing your urinary tract infections
It has long been believed that urinary tract infections are largely caused by poor personal hygiene. However, new research suggests…
Opinion: Where does resilience come from?
As I write this, I watch the smoke rising from Altadena, a mile away. Three friends have already told me…
Wind gusts expected to return to Southern California on Sunday
After a brief respite on Saturday, gusty north and northeast winds are expected to return to the Los Angeles area…
Quadrantid Meteor Shower: Best Time to See Southern California
Shooting stars streaking Southern California's darkened skies from an annual meteor shower will appear stronger over the next two days.…