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A fire that killed 10-year-old London Woodard in Washington Heights Monday was caused by electrical issues, according to Chicago police. The fire erupted just before 3:30 a.m. in the main level of his home in the 10400 block of South …

Olympic legend and UCLA alum Jackie Joyner-Kersee will return to campus to deliver the keynote address at the university’s 2026 commencement ceremonies, the university announced on Tuesday. Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist, will speak to graduates June 12 at Pauley …

The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended April 12 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. The Correspondent: Virginia …

A 28-year-old Rancho Cucamonga resident who authorities now say set 12 fires in the Ontario Mills mall on Friday was charged this week with 16 felony counts. Luis Javier Gallegos Jr. is accused of setting the fires in five stores: …

When presenting his preliminary budget of about $49 billion to his bosses, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Acting Chief Executive Officer Joseph Nicchitta likened it to a ship’s captain battening down the hatches before an approaching storm. “I would …

About 480 ducks from an animal sanctuary in Riverside County were surrendered to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services on Tuesday, April 14. The fowl will be available for adoption to the public and rescue groups at 11 a.m. …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows Tuesday after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project. Related Articles Republicans are moving to …

Chicago police say a report that a little girl had been found wandering alone on a West Side street Monday was false. Police initially said the girl, believed to be between 2 to 3 years old, was initially reported to …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Backlash is building against President Donald Trump for bashing Pope Leo XIV and posting an AI image of himself as Jesus. “[Trump’s] waking up a sleeping giant,” one local Catholic leader told the Sun-Times. 🗞️ …

By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are forging ahead with a risky go-it-alone strategy for fully funding the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for almost two months as Democrats demand changes to …

NEW YORK — A night after the Angels blew a ninth-inning lead in a crushing loss, they got some good news on a pitcher who figures to be a key piece of their bullpen. Right-hander Ben Joyce faced hitters in …

This year’s Grand Prix of Long Beach may look a little different. That’s because the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, with help from the event’s new owner, Penske Entertainment, is taking steps to remodel and touch-up various aspects of …

A documentary film that follows the 2025 Central Altadena Little League season in the wake of the Eaton fire will be screened Wednesday, April 15, during the Pasadena International Film Festival. Writer and director Eric Simonson and his wife Sue …

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is bending over backward to help an active Hollywood TV production — a reboot of the 1990s global hit “Baywatch” — to continue filming at some of the county’s beaches. The 12-episode “Baywatch” …

The woman who was known as “Baby Jessica” while the world watched her being rescued from a well in 1987 was reportedly arrested following a domestic disturbance in Texas. The Saturday night incident occurred in Midland, which is also where …

By Michelle F. Davis, Ryan Gould, Loren Grush, Matt Day and Bruce Einhorn, Bloomberg News Amazon.com Inc.’s $11.6 billion deal to buy Globalstar Inc. ramps up competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite communications, a market predicted to double to …

By MICHAEL CASEY and LEAH WILLINGHAM AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Hampshire College, which includes award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, announced on Tuesday that it was closing later this year. Related Articles Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths …

After a frustrating first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, the Galaxy return home with a chance to advance. How much of a chance is the big question. The Galaxy lost the first leg 4-2 against Toluca. Normally, two …

By plan or happenstance, we are all creatures of habit. My breakfast/brunch habit used to be eggs Benedict. It was my dish of choice simply because I like the sloppy elegance of poached eggs topped with a very uptown slathering …