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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday added more anti-camping zones around parks, underpasses, streets and other areas in the San Fernando Valley. The council voted 11-4 to approve a resolution introduced by City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla on May 12, …

At least three drones flown by community members forced firefighters to temporarily stop operation of firefighting aircrafts above the Bain fire on Tuesday, May 18. Capt. John Clingingsmith with CAL FIRE/Riverside County didn’t immediately know how long the firefighting aircrafts …

A smoke advisory was issued through Tuesday evening, May 19 as smoke from wildfires drifted across parts of Southern California, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. AQMD issued a smoke advisory due to smoke from the Sandy …

The Los Angeles County’s first-ever independent Ethics Commission began taking shape on Tuesday, May 19, with the Board of Supervisors settling on a formula for nominating members while also asking staff to find millions of dollars to stand up an …

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and the president’s new ballroom is facing growing opposition from Republicans ahead of an expected vote …

MAGA-aligned U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) criticized the $750 million deal made between ECARX, a London-based automotive intelligence company co-founded by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, and U.S. company May Mobility of Ann Arbor, Michigan. May Mobility will receive thousands of autonomous …

During the first weekend of May, dozens of people filed into a River North coworking space for what was billed as a hands-on, phone-free experience. After slipping their devices into small cloth pouches stamped with the words “Fulfillment Center,” visitors …

World Goth Day is going to feel very different for Pixel Grip this year. The international celebration of dark culture — held every year on May 22 — is a holiday fit for the Chicago synth pop act who takes …

On Sunday, May 30, 1937, then the traditional date of Memorial Day, Chicago police shot dead 10 unarmed strikers in front of the main gate of Republic Steel on the city’s Southeast Side. An American tragedy. The strikers had been …

Economies change, so it’s not surprising that the boom in Artificial Intelligence is fueling the construction of infrastructure to accommodate this growth. In particular, tech companies are building massive data centers. These are large, modern warehouse-style buildings that house computers, routers …

LOS ANGELES — A judge said on Monday he is inclined to deny a motion by the UC Regents to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Rose Bowl Operating Co. and the city of Pasadena that alleges UCLA has considered …

By DOUG FERGUSON NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The PGA Championship was the 16th major since the launch of LIV Golf, and keeping score of those players’ results is starting to get old. Jon Rahm barely made the cut at the …

EL SEGUNDO — David Njoku was a Cleveland Browns tight end for nine seasons, ever since they drafted him in the first round in 2017, so he said Tuesday it was difficult at first to imagine playing anywhere else. Free …

By TERRI VERMEULEN KEITH | City News Service Criminal proceedings were suspended Tuesday against a woman accused of opening fire at singer Rihanna’s Beverly Crest home, with a judge declaring a doubt about the defendant’s mental competence to stand trial. …

By DEVI SHASTRI, AP Health Writer The virus causing an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 130 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, which is complicating the response because there are no specific treatments …

SEATTLE — A pair of questionable calls by the umpiring crew were enough to get generally unflappable White Sox manager Will Venable ejected from Monday’s series-opening 6-1 loss to the Mariners. The second-year skipper lost his cool in the third …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Be tactful dealing with authority figures and parents today. (This includes older family members.) This is …

Pomona decided its original McDonald’s deserves a break today. On Monday, the City Council granted the 1954 building landmark status, which will keep it from being demolished. Pomona’s McDonald’s was among the first half-dozen franchises by founders Richard and Maurice …

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra continue to lead as the top two candidates for California governor, according to the latest poll released by the California Democratic Party. The poll, released Tuesday, May 19, showed Hilton, a political commentator, …

By MELISSA GOLDIN President Donald Trump on Monday accused Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, of illegally sending hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots to voters in an effort ensure victory for Democrats. He made the claim on …