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Eaton Fire Lawsuits: Can Southern California Edison Be Held Accountable?

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison (SCE) and its parent company, Edison International, following January's catastrophic Eaton Fire. The blaze, which killed 17 people and destroyed 9,414 structures, has prompted legal action from Los Angeles County, neighboring cities, and affected residents who allege Edison's negligence sparked the incident. The Eaton Fire ignited on Jan. 7 near Eaton Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains quickly intensified amid powerful Santa Ana winds. The fire scorched over 14,021 acres across northeastern L.A. suburbs, including Alt

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Top flower fields to visit in Southern California this spring

As spring arrives, Southern California transforms into a breathtaking canvas of colorful blooms. From vibrant poppies to vast ranunculus fields, this season offers the perfect opportunity to witness nature’s beauty at its finest. Whether you're looking for a scenic road trip or an Instagram-worthy adventure, here are some of the best flower fields to visit this spring. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch The Carlsbad Flower Fields are one of the most famous flower destinations in California, spanning 50 acres, and showcasing vibrant Tecolote Ranunculus blooms. Admissions to the flower

Los Angeles Marathon to take place Sunday

L.A. universities top economic mobility rankings in California

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Third Bald Eagle egg begins hatching in Big Bear Lake

The third and final egg in the closely watched nest of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow has begun to hatch, signaling the likely arrival of an unprecedented triplet of eaglets for the famous Big Bear Lake pair. Observers spotted the first signs of hatching, known as a "pip," in the third egg on the morning of March 6. This development follows the successful hatching of two siblings earlier last week. "Earlier this morning, we saw the pip in the third egg, and the hole has gotten bigger," said Sandy Steers, executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, the conservation group that mainta

LAX modernization set to create jobs ahead of the 2028 Olympics

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Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife

Investigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico have learned new information related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa that has changed the timeline of their final days.Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February.Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator’s office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both died of natural causes. Their deaths happened at least a week apart and are attributed to different causes.Authorities had previously based Arakawa’s likely date of death on what they’d pieced together abo

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A look at the deaths linked to severe storms in the US

A series of storms that kicked up wildfires, tornadoes and dust while barreling across seven states over the weekend have left at least 39 people dead and dozens injured. Scattered tornadoes in Missouri killed at least a dozen people, and a string of twisters in Mississippi — including two that hit near the same town within about an hour — left six people dead. Hundreds of homes and businesses also were destroyed throughout the South and the Midwest. The violent weather was sparked by a massive storm that began Friday and had earned an unusual “

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The world’s largest architectural model captures New York City in the ’90s

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These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades

They have run through heartache and grief, battling illnesses and injuries as their bodies have aged. Some are now using wheelchairs, including the oldest who is 87. Despite it all, the Los Angeles Marathon's Legacy Runners have stuck to their mission: finish the race. On Sunday, the group of 92 marathoners, including 10 women, marked their 40th LA Marathon, participating in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) race every year since the city's iconic event began in 1986. “We’re legacy runners, we just don’t know when to quit,” 77-year-old Lou Bri

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Residents pick up the pieces after devastating storms scour the US South and Midwest

Darren Atchison loaded his all-terrain vehicle with granola bars and sports drinks, avoiding downed trees Monday as he delivered supplies to a neighborhood pummeled by one of the many deadly tornadoes that ripped through the U.S. South and Midwest. The three-day outbreak of severe weather across seven states kicked up a devastating combination of wildfires, dust storms and tornadoes, claiming at least 41 lives since Friday. Two people were killed by the twister Atchison’s tiny Alabama hometown of Plantersville, which destroyed a half-dozen houses and left many mo

Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war

McKenna Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player in NWSL history in substitute appearance for Gotham

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US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs.The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has ravaged flocks around the world, disrupting supply and fuelling higher food prices. Its spread to mammals, including dairy cows in the U.S., has raised concerns among governments about a risk of a new pandemic.The strain that has caused most damage to poultry in recent years and the death of one person

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Canada’s Carney receives warm welcome in Europe amid trade war with Trump

Mark Carney, Canada’s new prime minister, was greeted warmly in Europe on Monday during his first foreign visit as leader, in a stark contrast to the hostility channeled toward Canada by US President Donald Trump.After taking office on Friday, Carney chose France as the destination for his first foreign visit and was welcomed to Paris by a cheerful President Emmanuel Macron. He will visit London later in the day.Switching between French and English at a joint news conference at the Élysée Palace, Carney – known to many European leaders over his years as a central banker – told Macron t

‘Ethnic cleansing!’ Videos show Syrian government-aligned forces reveling in massacre of minorities in coastal town

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks looking at ‘dividing up certain assets’

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Olympics-IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games, says IOC's Bach

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's Olympic future.The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics."After the provisional recognition of World Boxing in February we were in the position to take this decision so that this recommendation has to go to the session," IOC President Thomas Bach told a press conference. "I am confident the session will approve it."

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.The initiative, announced Sunday by the official Xinhua news agency, is ambitious but short on specifics. It covered everything from boosting people’s incomes to establishing a childcare subsidy system, and expanding a “cash-for-clunkers” program to trade in old goods like cars and electronics.The plan builds on Premier Li Qiang’s promise during a major political meeting earlier this month to ensure that t