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California to trigger rarely used relief valve on Kern River, diverting flows to state aqueduct

LOS ANGELES — The Kern River is swollen with so much runoff from the epic Sierra Nevada snowpack that state water officials have decided to open a rarely used relief valve, diverting floodwaters into the California Aqueduct to be used as drinking water in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times

Holly Henderson to Receive WICT ‘Catalyst Award’ at Wonder Women of L.A. June 20

Hallmark Media Distribution SVP to be Honored by WICT's Southern California Chapter

Multichannel News

Foo Fighters free livestream: Here’s how to watch the May 21 concert

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Southern California rock band Foo Fighters are hosting a special livestream event dubbed “Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts” that launches Sunday, May 21, at noon.

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Crews clean up flooding in Southern California's Seal Beach, swell brings 15-foot waves to Wedge

SEAL BEACH, Calif. — The first big summer swell of the season brought surprise flooding to Seal Beach late Wednesday night, with workers pumping out water from the beach lot and boardwalk the following morning and building up a berm to keep the ocean from running up the sand again…

The Orange County Register

Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues

The Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development

The Independent UK

Reason Is a Finalist in 9 Categories at the Southern California Journalism Awards

From COVID censorship to sex work and Afghani refugees, Reason's coverage is recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club.

Reason

Man indicted on 98 charges including hate crimes for 2022 shooting at Taiwanese church in California

A man accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting at a Southern California church luncheon last year has been charged with dozens of federal hate crimes in connection with the attack, which investigators say was motivated by political hatred of Taiwan

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Ex-California cheerleading coach charged with molesting girls

Prosecutors say a former competitive cheerleading coach has been charged with molesting girls as young as 11 years old in Southern California and he faces similar charges in Florida

The Independent UK

$3.4M fine proposed over 2021 California oil pipeline leak

A federal agency is proposing a nearly $3.4 million fine for an energy company over a 2021 oil pipeline spill that fouled Southern California beaches

The Independent UK

Planet’s largest creatures begin to appear off Southern California

As blue whales begin to show off Southern California, a well-known photographer has shared a 2016 drone image that reveals the immense size of the planet’s largest creatures.

USA Today Sports Media Group

X Games return to Southern California for coast tour in July

The X Games are coming home to Southern California for an eight-day tour of the Pacific coast

The Independent UK

California state senator arrested for drunken driving

A Southern California lawmaker who’s running for a contested Congressional seat was arrested for drunken driving

The Independent UK

California man gets 4 1/2 years for role in US Capitol riot

Federal authorities say a Southern California man who assaulted police with pepper spray during the storming of the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison

The Independent UK

Jury: Man guilty of 3 killings after 'ding dong ditch' prank

A jury has found a Southern California man guilty in the killings of three teenage boys after they played a doorbell-ringing prank on him in 2020

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California landslide halts rail service, homes evacuated

Officials in Southern California say a coastal landslide closed a historic cultural center, shut down rail service in the area and forced the evacuation of nearby residences

The Independent UK

LA's big Armenian community marks genocide remembrance day

The killing and deportation of Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 1900s is being remembered in Southern California

Evening Standard

Watch: Dragon bursts into flames during popular Disneyland show

Disneyland's fire-breathing animatronic dragon burst into flames during the popular "Fantasmic!" show. The Anaheim Fire Department says no injuries were reported following the blaze Saturday night at the Southern California theme park. Frequent Disneyland visitor Ryan Laux says fire has always been a part of the "Fantasmic!" presentation, but he…

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Gear Review: Spidi Progressive Net WindOut Jacket

We assess the Spidi Progressive Net WindOut jacket’s merits and missteps after enduring sweltering summer days and a wet Southern California winter.

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2023 Lucid Air With Stealth Appearance Pack Starts US Deliveries

Deliveries began at the Lucid Costa Mesa service center in Southern California and will continue throughout the United States in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

California boy dies when stabbing suspect's car hits teens

The driver of a car that hit a group of Southern California high school students, killing one and injuring three, has been arrested for investigation of murder and other crimes, including an earlier stabbing

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles gets F grade for air quality once again in national report

LOS ANGELES — Despite tremendous progress in reducing air pollution over the last several decades, 98% of Californians live in communities with unhealthy levels of smog or fine particles, according to a new report released by the American Lung Association.

The Independent UK

California teenager killed when stabbing suspect crashed car

One Southern California teenager was killed and three others injured when a stabbing suspect crashed his vehicle into the group as they were walking near their high school

Los Angeles Times

Writers Guild members grant strike authorization by record margin as contract deadline nears

LOS ANGELES — Leaders of the Writers Guild of America secured a strong showing of support from its members on Monday, moving the union closer to a possible work stoppage that would disrupt Hollywood production and ripple across Southern California’s economy.

Los Angeles Times

Southern California can expect more birds, rabbits, rats and snakes in wildlife surge after record rain

LOS ANGELES — After years of dusty, dry hillsides, much of Southern California has turned green from record-breaking rain and snow this winter, which wildlife experts say has already started to improve habitats and populations for certain species — a trend they expect to reverberate through the entire landscape.

Los Angeles Times

Another Sriracha shortage is upon us. How long will it last?

LOS ANGELES — As the weather in Southern California heats up this summer, residents may need to come up with backup options for bringing heat to their favorite dishes.

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