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'Uncharted territory' as brewing El Niño, roasting oceans, heat bring risk for California, planet
07/06/26 10:00 AM
Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
07/06/26 10:00 AM
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.
2 dead, 1 hurt after pair of overnight incidents in Niagara Falls
07/05/26 4:11 PM
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people are dead and another is hurt following a pair of overnight incidents in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Police said. The first incident happened at around 1 a.m. in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Highland Avenue. Niagara Falls Police said officers responded to a report of [...]
450 wild horses face a roundup in Eastern Sierra as feds proceed with contested plan
06/30/26 10:00 AM
On July 8, the Inyo National Forest will begin rounding up wild horses roaming outside an area designated for them along the California-Nevada border.
07/04/26 3:13 AM
A group of men who advertised work online in Pacific Palisades and collectively bid up to $1.27 million for construction in the fire-ravaged community now face potential penalties.
07/02/26 1:21 AM
Earl Decastro, 47, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, unlawfully causing fire with great bodily injury and the illegal possession of more than 100 pounds of dangerous fireworks, according to the Orange County district attorney's office.
After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse
07/06/26 12:26 AM
It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.
After threat of cuts, California expands subsidized child care by more than 20,000 spaces
07/01/26 12:00 PM
After talk of potential cuts, California's budget adds 22,770 subsidized child-care spaces. The expansion means Gov. Gavin Newsom will fulfill nearly three-quarters of the slots he promised in 2021.
Altadena residents unify to pass legislation protecting their community from dense developments
07/01/26 12:00 PM
Over the last several weeks, residents have rallied behind SB 1090, a bill that would pause multi-unit building projects in the L.A. County neighborhood.
America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch
07/04/26 2:54 PM
"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News' coverage of America's 250th birthday.