Watch live: Fire torches Pacific Palisades
A camera at Los Angeles International Airport is broadcasting the massive plume of smoke arising from the fast-moving wildfire that is torching areas of the Pacific Palisades Tuesday morning. The Palisades Fire began as a vegetation fire in the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive, though it had grown to at least 20 acres…
L.A. officials announce preparedness measures ahead of ‘most significant windstorm in more than a decade’
Wild weather – including rain, snow, high winds and dangerous fire conditions – is how Southern California is starting 2025, and officials in the L.A. are taking no chances ahead of the adverse conditions. The National Weather Service has described the windstorm hitting SoCal as “life-threatening,” “extreme” and “destructive,” and snow flurries were seen Tuesday morning…
UCLA football breakdown: How the Bruins look on the offensive line
UCLA football’s offensive line struggled in the 2024 season. Injuries prevented the Bruins from establishing consistency when they needed it the most, which led to too many sacks and not enough positive yardage in the pass and run games. The Bruins will have a new quarterback under center next season and have solid pieces returning…
Antioch hires former interim chief to take over for retiring chief
(BCN) — The city of Antioch on Tuesday announced Joe Vigil is its new interim police chief, succeeding Brian Addington, who is retiring. City Manager Bessie Marie Scott said in a statement that she has confidence in Vigil’s leadership. “Chief Vigil has dedicated his life to serving the residents of Antioch,” Scott said. “He’s a…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he’d be delighted to meet and congratulate Donald Trump
By Ian King and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Nvidia Corp.’s Jensen Huang, the CEO at the center of the artificial intelligence boom, said he’s ready to meet President-elect Donald Trump and offer his help to the coming administration. “I’d be delighted to go see him and congratulate him, and do whatever we can to make…
The United Healthcare CEO murder and the right to health care
People are shocked at the murder of the United Healthcare CEO and those who support the actions of the murderer. They rightfully denounce the murderer and those who support him. However, no one has identified the fundamental reason why many people think the murder is justified. The problem is the belief that health care is…
Newsom promises efficient and accountable state budget, delivers bloated and ineffective spending plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled the initial details of his $322.2 billion state budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Based on his presentation, Californians should be worried. He claims that his budget will promote an “efficient and leaner” government, yet his plan is neither. The Newsom budget would increase spending by around 8%…
SF Bay Ferry to make beer and wine available on morning commute
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The two-martini lunch may be dead but starting this week, if you want to order a beer on your morning commute, you’ll be able to onboard the SF Bay Ferry. On Monday, the ferry service began opening all snack bars onboard all ferries on all routes and on all trips across…
Comedian Mo Amer is coming to Los Angeles in April
Stand-up comedian and actor Mo Amer will kick off a new nationwide stand-up tour beginning in February. “So much has happened since my last tour, and I can’t wait to get back to stand-up and feel the energy of the audience for a proper group therapy session,” said Amer in a press release. The tour…
Huntington Beach sues state again over California’s sanctuary law
Huntington Beach is suing California over its “sanctuary state law,” re-upping a previously failed challenge over the limits placed on local police from assisting federal immigration officials. The city filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in federal court. Mayor Pat Burns in a news release said the law “obstructs our ability to fully enforce…