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A Culex mosquito can transmit West Nile virus.

A Culex mosquito can transmit West Nile virus.

LA County reports 100th case of West Nile virus, most since 2017

September 21, 2026

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

The planned Eaton Canyon Nature Center.

County plans fire-resilient design for Eaton Canyon Nature Center

September 19, 2026

Fun things to do in SoCal: Sept. 17-23

September 16, 2026

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

The Golden Dome is a planned multilayer missile defense system for the United States.

Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California

September 12, 2026

Fun things to do in SoCal: Sept. 10-16

September 10, 2026

Long Beach’s annual Ranchos Walk returns Sept. 26

September 9, 2026

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

Gil Barel in her son’s room in Pasadena on Aug. 2, 2026. Barel and her family are still waiting for their home, a duplex they had rented for eight years before the January 2025 Eaton Fire, to be cleaned up and free of toxic materials before they move back in.

California could be first in the nation to create smoke-damage standards

September 8, 2026

The Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell.

The Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell.

Band-Aid, not a cure — federal Colorado River plan leaves states guessing every two years

September 3, 2026

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

Los Angeles County sues State Farm over allegedly mishandled wildfire claims

September 1, 2026

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns

August 28, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo exhibit coming to Grammy Museum

August 27, 2026

Fun things to do in SoCal: Aug. 27 – Sept. 2

August 26, 2026