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WATCH: Tennessee Aquarium welcomes penguin baby boom
The Tennessee Aquarium is experiencing a baby boom and cuteness overload as the aquarium welcomes two baby Gentoo penguins.
Key takeaways from investigation into Edison's role in the deadly Eaton fire
New evidence from government investigators and court filings raise questions about Southern California Edison's claim that it operated its electrical system safely before last year's deadly Eaton fire.
Bass, Raman spar over policing, homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary
The showdown in Sherman Oaks was the first face-to-face debate since Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman emerged as the top vote-getters in the June 2 mayoral primary.
Nearly $30,000 worth of Lego sets recovered from cargo train burglary, officials say
Authorities say they have recovered nearly $30,000 in McLaren F1 Lego sets from an abandoned van in Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County.
State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
The California Board of Forestry approved 'Zone Zero' regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.
Disneyland warns not to stand up on its log-flume ride or risk getting booted from the park
A 13-year-old boy fell off the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride about two months ago. Now Disneyland has added signs, warning guests that they will be removed from the park if they stand up while on the log-flume ride.
AI hallucinated case law in insurance company's filings in L.A. County house fire dispute
Attorneys for State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings rife with AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law, which were not fact-checked.
California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds
California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.
San Diego County kicks immigration agents out of shooting range. Sheriff says not so fast
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to end an agreement allowing ICE and CBP agents to train at a county-owned shooting range, but Sheriff Kelly Martinez quickly intervened to uphold CBP's access to the facility.
LAPD killing of Trader Joe's manager in hostage standoff leads to murder conviction
Gene Atkins had previously been convicted on dozens of assault, attempted murder and hostage-taking charges related to a wild cross-city 2018 crime rampage, but was acquitted of first-degree murder during his first trial.
Beverly Hills substitute teacher said she was fired over anti-Trump posts. Now she's suing the district
A substitute teacher at Beverly Hills High School is filing a lawsuit against the school district that fired her, alleging she was terminated for writing Facebook posts criticizing President Trump.
Book bans, LGBTQ+ outing policy under scrutiny in state candidate Sonja Shaw's Chino Valley district
Chino Valley Unified, led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw, faces complaints over removing library books and trying to revive LGBTQ+ notification rules.
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"NY Fights AI Data Centers" tour stops in Buffalo
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