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No ifs, ands or butts: California bill would ban single-use smoking products like cigarette filters January 26, 2022

Supporters of the bill said cigarette butts and vape pods cost millions per year in cleanup and pollute the environment.

Christian Martinez

Authorities investigating after man harasses Glendale Unified students for wearing masks January 26, 2022

A parent who recorded the tirade said the man also coughed on the group of middle schoolers. Parents say he has repeatedly harassed their kids.

Nathan Solis

Guns stolen from rail cars spark LAPD concern January 26, 2022

Guns stolen from rail cars cause concern for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Rachel Uranga, Richard Winton

Rare January fire in Big Sur sparked by embers from pile burning operation, Cal Fire says January 26, 2022

The Colorado fire, which started Friday night in Big Sur, was sparked by embers from a pile burn meant to clear combustible fuels.

Gregory Yee

State to investigate killing of suspected fentanyl dealer by Riverside County gang task force January 26, 2022

The California attorney general's office will conduct an independent investigation into last week's fatal shooting in Hemet.

Gregory Yee

Super Bowl guests to get KN95 masks at SoFi Stadium January 26, 2022

Face masks will be given to Super Bowl spectators at the Inglewood stadium for the game, which is a little more than two weeks away.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Emily Alpert Reyes

Homicides and shootings in L.A. are down so far this year, but robberies are up, LAPD chief says January 26, 2022

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said 26 people had been killed so far this year, compared with 33 at the same point in 2021.

Richard Winton

Apple and CEO Tim Cook are granted restraining order against alleged stalker January 26, 2022

A woman is accused of making threats against Cook, including sending him photos of loaded guns and trespassing at his home, court papers show.

Hayley Smith

As Super Bowl nears, 2,500 LAPD and sheriff's employees out with COVID-related issues January 25, 2022

With Super Bowl events just a few weeks away, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc with the LAPD as well as the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

Richard Winton

California plan to require student vaccination sparks intense debate. Here's what we know January 25, 2022

A bill that would require California school kids to be vaccinated raises debate over parent rights and the role of the government, among other matters.

Melody Gutierrez, Howard Blume

The secret to reaching 100? For Ray Anthony, his trusty trumpet and a fondness for bombshells January 25, 2022

Legendary bandleader Ray Anthony, who made his bones with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and worked with Marilyn Monroe, turned 100 on Jan. 20.

Sean J. O'Connell

COVID-19 sick pay in California would return under deal between Newsom, lawmakers January 25, 2022

California officials hope the return of state-mandated COVID-19 sick pay will encourage infected workers to stay home and help slow transmission.

Taryn Luna, Melody Gutierrez

Another round of Santa Ana winds blowing into Southern California January 25, 2022

Santa Ana winds are expected to move into the mountain and valley areas of L.A., Ventura and Orange counties and the Inland Empire later Tuesday.

Hayley Smith

Will another devastating variant follow Omicron? Experts debate COVID-19 future, 'endgame' January 25, 2022

There remains considerable debate about the pandemic's trajectory, but scientists generally say it's too early to declare an 'endgame' for COVID-19.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

L.A. considers $60,000 reward in the slaying of a 16-year-old found alongside freeway January 25, 2022

Tioni Theus was shot in the neck, and her body was dumped along a 110 Freeway onramp near Manchester Avenue, several miles north from her home.

Nathan Solis

For one Pasadena neighborhood, gun violence is unrelenting January 25, 2022

In Pasadena, shootings rose 22% between 2020 and 2021, from 60 to 73, according to the police department. Seven were killed in 2020 and six more last year.

Nathan Solis

Big changes for controversial SAT: Digital, shorter and a unique test for each student January 25, 2022

The SAT exam, dumped as an admissions requirement by University of California, will move to an all-digital format with shorter, more concise content.

Teresa Watanabe

Train robberies — great or pedestrian — are nothing new in California January 25, 2022

The rail yard thefts and resulting garbage have made a scene in L.A. But the train robberies of California's past were decidedly more violent.

Patt Morrison

L.A. man pleads guilty to wire fraud in million-dollar luxury car lease scheme January 25, 2022

His businesses promised to take over lease payments for exotic and high-end cars, but then he would rent out the vehicles and leave victims on the hook.

Christian Martinez

L.A. County faces two lawsuits in last year's deadly Agua Dulce fire station shooting January 25, 2022

The family of slain firefighter Tory Carlon and a captain who survived the shooting say officials were aware the gunman posed a danger to co-workers.

Gregory Yee

Pathways

By Natalie Forest on August 17, 2021

Open The Gate In today’s world we can see many gated communities, especially in the US. Those gates are supposedly designed to “keep others out”…

Pathways

By Natalie Forest on July 23, 2021

STOP eating at the concession stand ! It’s time to get into LIFE and engage fully so you can make YOUR life happen. Well, it’s…

Pathways

By Natalie Forest on May 8, 2021

The beauty of crossroads Have you ever been at a crossroads? Have you ever wondered “why me”? Have you ever been so close to the edge…

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Ukraine: US could sanction Putin personally if Russia invades, Biden says January 26, 2022

US president Joe Biden says said an invasion would have "enormous consequences" for the world.

Missing girl meets her rescuer again decades later January 26, 2022

Back in 1968, toddler Kathy Wrethman went missing in Australia but was recovered safely.

Winter Olympics 2022: China eases Covid testing rules amid rise in cases January 26, 2022

Organisers lower testing benchmarks while the rest of the city faces harsher Covid restrictions.

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender January 26, 2022

Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country.

Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged January 26, 2022

The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world.

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2022 launched January 26, 2022

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2022.

Dozens feared lost as 'smuggling' boat capsizes off Florida January 26, 2022

US officials say the vessel may have been part of a "human smuggling venture".

Africa Cup of Nations: A football celebration overshadowed by tragedy January 26, 2022

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

Republic Day: What the grand parade means to India January 26, 2022

Every year, India celebrates 26 January with a huge show of its military might and diversity.

Winter Olympics: Will the Beijing Games be 'green and clean'? January 26, 2022

China is promising a greener Winter Olympics, although critics are not sure if it can deliver.

'As an adult I discovered I have siblings, but I grew up in care, alone' January 26, 2022

Ashley John-Baptiste grew up in care, unaware he had siblings. His new documentary is called Split Up in Care: Life Without Siblings.

The rejected Dragons' Den contestant now making millions January 26, 2022

From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.

Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years January 26, 2022

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism.

Unvaccinated man denied heart transplant by Boston hospital January 25, 2022

The 31-year-old father-of-two refuses to get the shot, but the hospital says it is following policy.

Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake January 25, 2022

Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards".

New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach January 25, 2022

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers January 25, 2022

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December.

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison January 25, 2022

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm January 25, 2022

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it? January 25, 2022

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

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