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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

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

UCLA researchers have reported a 10% increase in student homelessness in California since the 2018-19 school year.

UCLA researchers have reported a 10% increase in student homelessness in California since the 2018-19 school year.

UCLA research: Statewide student homelessness rises 10% since 2019

August 27, 2026

A desert bighorn sheep.

A desert bighorn sheep.

Conservationists sue to stop feds from draining Mojave Desert groundwater

July 30, 2026

Glendale public cooling options during extreme heat.

Glendale public cooling options during extreme heat.

Glendale urges electricity conservation during extreme heat

July 14, 2026

Satellite imagery shows the difference from average sea surface temperatures at the equator in the tropical Pacific Ocean — various shades of red and orange indicate level of warmth — during the first week of June 2026, as compared with the baseline used by NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch.

Satellite imagery shows the difference from average sea surface temperatures at the equator in the tropical Pacific Ocean — various shades of red and orange indicate level of warmth — during the first week of June 2026, as compared with the baseline used by NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch.

NWS: Powerful El Niño could bring heavy rains to SoCal this winter

June 13, 2026

Student Vanessa Menera, 18, in the Innovation and Instruction Building at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson on Feb. 19, 2026.

Student Vanessa Menera, 18, in the Innovation and Instruction Building at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson on Feb. 19, 2026.

How one Cal State campus is trying to break out of a doom loop of declining enrollment

June 9, 2026

Los Angeles County Fair.

Los Angeles County Fair.

Fun things to do this week: May 7-13

May 6, 2026

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., middle, and a sheriff's deputy speak a person experiencing homelessness during the 2025 point-in-time count.

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., middle, and a sheriff's deputy speak a person experiencing homelessness during the 2025 point-in-time count.

Following $1.18B in state funding, SoCal officials tout expansion of behavioral health facilities

March 17, 2026

SoCal average gas prices spike over 10 cents a gallon

March 14, 2026

Vintage gasoline pumps.

Vintage gasoline pumps.

SoCal gasoline prices post largest increase since 2012

March 7, 2026

December unemployment rates drop in LA, Orange, IE counties

January 26, 2026