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L.A. Unified School District considers laying off thousands of workers
Amid reports that the Los Angeles Unified School District is facing an $877 million deficit for the next school year, board members convened at the downtown headquarters Tuesday for a vote on potentially laying off thousands of employees. If approved, notices of termination will start going out to workers as soon as next month, KTLA’s…

TIMELINE: Another storm moving into Southern California
After a brief break early Tuesday, another powerful winter storm is moving into Southern California in the evening. This comes on the heels of the cleanup currently underway in the Southland from the last storm. This round of rain is expected to stick with the region for about 12 hours, KTLA’s Vera Jimenez says. You…

High surf advisory across Bay Area could see waves up to 22 feet
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A high surf advisory is in effect for Pacific Ocean beaches from 3 a.m. Wednesday until 9 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Beachgoers along the North Bay, SF Peninsula, Monterey Bay and Big Sur coasts could see large breaking waves with a high between 18 to 22…

Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, Feb. 17
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, Feb. 17 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register. The deadline for submitting information is 10:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday. BOYS SOCCER CIF-SS…

Man in Vallejo hotel calls 911 on himself after stabbing: PD
(KRON) — A man who allegedly stabbed a victim inside a Vallejo hotel called 911 and “voluntarily stated that he had stabbed another man,” police said. When officers arrived at the hotel on Admiral Callaghan Lane on Feb. 15, they arrested the 911 caller. He was identified as Gregory Scott II, 40, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,…

OC’s biggest home sale this year so far? A $43.6M Newport Coast estate
A Mediterranean-style estate in Newport Coast recently set an Orange County record for the biggest sale this year so far, closing off-market for $43.56 million. Completed in 2024, this 18,336-square-foot mansion boasts six bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and a flat, three-quarter-acre-plus lot. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, offering wraparound canyon and ocean views.…

This week’s bestsellers at Southern California’s independent bookstores
The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended Feb. 15 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Vigil: George Saunders 2. The Correspondent: Virginia Evans 3. Half His Age: Jennette McCurdy 4. Operation Bounce House: Matt Dinniman 5.…

Armed Oakland bank robbery suspects nabbed on Bay Bridge: PD
(KRON) — Four Oakland men connected to an armed bank robbery were taken into custody Sunday on the Bay Bridge, according to the Oakland Police Department. OPD said the armed robbery occurred just after 2:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of Park Boulevard. Police said three suspects walked in, made demands at gunpoint, then fled…

Hefner’s widow wants probe of Playboy founder’s private diaries
Hugh Hefner’s widow is calling for for an investigation into the handling and possible publication of thousands of scrapbooks and diaries the late Playboy founder maintained, saying they contain sexually charged photos of uncounted women — including herself — and possibly some minors. Speaking at a Los Angeles news conference with attorney Gloria Allred on…

Glendale man sentenced to almost 5 years for role in darknet drug distribution ring
A Glendale man was sentenced Tuesday to almost five years in federal prison for his role in a nationwide darknet drug distribution operation, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Davit Avalyan, 36, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute…











