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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

Holi celebrations in Los Angeles this weekend

California’s high-speed rail project faces major challenges

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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

Will La Niña's cooling effect end early? Here's what scientists say

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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 “

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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

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

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

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Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and Midwest

Crammed into their two-door Toyota Celica with three huskies, Hailey Hart and her fiance Steve Romero hugged and prayed as a tornado rolled the car upside down before tossing it on its wheels again. They heard screams for help minutes after the twister ripped apart their home in Tylertown, Mississippi. "It was a bad dream come true,” Romero said. Next door, Hart’s grandparents crawled out from the rubble of their house where they had sought shelter in a bathroom on Saturday. They all escaped with just a few scratches and aches. Throughout the So

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

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war, with territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant likely to feature prominently in the talks."We want to see if we can bring that war to an end," Trump told reporters on Air Force One during a flight to the Washington area from Florida. "Maybe we can, maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance."I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend." Trump is trying to win Putin's support

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

Chase, Higgins reach extensions with Bengals. AP source says Chase will be NFL's highest-paid non-QB

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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

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

A mother and her daughter hunch down by the windows of their attic as armed men gather outside the gate. They try not to make a sound. But in the video that they furtively recorded of this fraught moment, it’s clear they can barely control their panicked breathing.Earlier that day, on March 7, the patriarch of the Khalil family had assured them that they were not in danger. The forces aligned with Syria’s new Islamist government who had descended on their village of al-Sanobar were only going after people affiliated with the recently toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, he reasoned.“We have

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

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

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

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From Oh to Ohtani: How Japan developed a generation of baseball superstars (again)

�� Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and more – went on a barnstorming tour around Japan.More than half a million Japanese fans came out in Tokyo to greet them, before the team went from city to city, playing against a team of Japanese All-Stars. Eighteen games were played – the American team won 18 times.Now, more than 90 years later, two more American teams – the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs – are in Japan, for their season-opening Tokyo Series, which starts March 18.The difference is that this time, in Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Seiya Suzuki and Sho