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The Dixie fire threatened to pass 1 million acres, then was stopped in its tracks. Here's how September 26, 2021

Experts say there is a lot to learn from the state's second-largest fire, including how it spread — and how firefighters stopped it.

Hayley Smith

Photos: Ruff waves at the annual dog surfing competition in Huntington Beach September 26, 2021

Canines and humans hit the waves Saturday at the annual Surf City Surf Dog competition in Huntington Beach.

Irfan Khan

At a grim convention, California GOP seeks to regroup after bruising recall defeat September 26, 2021

California Republicans, stinging from their lopsided loss in this month's recall election, sought to regroup at their party convention this weekend.

Seema Mehta

Huntington Beach police fatally shoot armed suspect on beach as U.S. Open of Surfing underway nearby September 26, 2021

An unidentified man was shot about 3:15 p.m. and taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead, police said.

Colleen Shalby

As COVID infections continue to decline, L.A. County approaches 26,000 deaths September 25, 2021

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have continued to decrease but officials still urge residents to get vaccinated and heed caution.

Colleen Shalby

Black L.A. residents have highest COVID hospitalization rate: 'A deplorable reality' September 25, 2021

On a weekly basis, for every 100,000 unvaccinated Black residents, more than 15 are hospitalized with COVID-19, higher than for both Latino and white residents.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Marissa Evans

Crews scramble to make progress against California wildfires September 25, 2021

Crews hope a shift in the weather will help them get the upper hand against wildfires burning in Northern California and the southern Sierra, but forecasters warn the window of opportunity could be short-lived.

Alex Wigglesworth

Six shot at Riverside County house party September 25, 2021

Two people are in critical condition after the shooting at a house party near Mockingbird Canyon in Woodcrest.

Jack Dolan

A crowded park, worsening fire danger sparks battle: 'I don't feel safe there anymore' September 25, 2021

A wildfire-prone state park has been inundated with visitors as people flee urban areas. Now, California wants to build campsites there, infuriating nearby residents who say the plan puts them at risk.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Column: Chinatown's swap meets and what defines a neighborhood September 25, 2021

I've been visiting Chinatowns everywhere I go. Many are on the decline, which points to a bigger question: How do you know when a Chinatown is gone?

Frank Shyong

Momentous mayor's race will be a pitched battle over how to fix L.A.'s ills September 25, 2021

With the election eight months away, voters are finally getting a clearer picture of the June 2022 contest to replace Mayor Eric Garcetti.

David Zahniser, Dakota Smith, Benjamin Oreskes

A 'thirsty' atmosphere is propelling Northern California's drought into the record books September 25, 2021

Increasing evaporative demand is escalating summertime drought severity in California and the West, according to climate researchers.

Paul Duginski

Column: You want the house, so you write the owner a love letter. But the practice is under fire September 25, 2021

Critics say real estate love letters, common in tight markets, can be a tool of discrimination.

Steve Lopez

Eight people hurt in South L.A. crash involving police, children September 25, 2021

Eight people, including two children and two Los Angeles police officers, were hurt in a crash that involved a police vehicle in South L.A. on Friday night.

Gregory Yee

Four injured in shooting at L.A. Metro's Willowbrook station expected to survive, suspects still at large September 25, 2021

Preliminary information suggests there were two or three suspects, authorities said

Gregory Yee

LAPD pares down cost to train and equip officers for protests September 25, 2021

The Los Angeles Police Department has proposed spending about $18.5 million on reforms to better prepare for mass protests, according to an outline of the plan. That is about a quarter of the nearly $67 million the LAPD previously estimated it would need.

Kevin Rector

Drone photos show massive brush fire destruction September 25, 2021

With fire season far from over and much of the state in a drought, officials are warning that this year's fires could end up competing with last year's record-breaking season.

Robert St. John

Palo Alto woman charged with arson in Fawn fire in Shasta County September 24, 2021

Alexandra Souverneva has been charged with felony arson and committing arson during a state of emergency.

Hayley Smith

A champion of COVID-19 vaccines, Newsom fights plan to mandate them for prison guards September 24, 2021

A federal court-appointed official is seeking a vaccine mandate for all California prison guards and staff.

Richard Winton

California to offer COVID booster shots for teachers, healthcare workers, seniors September 24, 2021

Following an L.A. County initiative, a coalition of public health experts from California and other Western states endorses offering COVID vaccine boosters.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

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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”…

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By Natalie Forest on February 26, 2021

“Have a seat at a table” We all know that the playing field is not always equal and has not always been equal. This is…

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By Natalie Forest on June 29, 2020

“What is the future of small business?” COVID-19 has brought many changes, many new and different ways of seeing things or identifying things. Being in…

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Five Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants September 26, 2021

Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack.

Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance September 26, 2021

Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday.

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes September 26, 2021

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe.

Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament September 26, 2021

Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women.

German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel September 26, 2021

The election race could barely be tighter as people vote to decide who will run Europe's biggest economy.

Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens September 26, 2021

Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks.

Global Citizen Live: Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Billie Eilish feature in 24-hour concert September 26, 2021

The Global Citizen Live festival sees performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home September 25, 2021

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking.

Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers September 25, 2021

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison September 25, 2021

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people.

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou freed by Canada arrives home in China September 25, 2021

Two Canadians detained by China are also freed, bringing to an end a three-year diplomatic row.

Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat September 25, 2021

Bodies of alleged kidnappers are hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume.

Canary Islands: Airport closed as volcano intensifies September 25, 2021

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed on the Spanish island since the eruption began.

ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil September 25, 2021

Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week.

Somalia: Seven killed in suicide attack near presidential palace September 25, 2021

The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in Mogadishu.

German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era September 25, 2021

Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works.

La Palma volcano: Visual guide to what happened September 25, 2021

A series of maps and charts explaining what happened after an eruption in the Spanish Canary Islands.

Switzerland holding referendum on same-sex marriage September 24, 2021

Voters in Switzerland go to the polls to decide whether to allow same-sex marriage.

Attacked by a hyena: My advice for a fellow victim September 24, 2021

Nine-year-old Rodwell Nkomazana lost an eye, his nose, and his upper lip when he was mauled by a hyena.

Ros Atkins On… Germany’s election explained September 24, 2021

Ros Atkins explains how Germany’s election works, the candidates and the issues at stake.

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