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A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?
The MacArthur Park Lake Stormwater Capture Project will turn rain runoff into enough clean water to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools of clean drinking water per year, city officials said.
California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge
Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?
LAFD's culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses
Several current and former firefighters told The Times that it's often easier to keep their mouths shut than deal with the ramifications of speaking up.
Santa Monica nonprofit official, wife found dead; police investigate possible murder-suicide
Jeremy Ferguson, who was director of operations for Downtown Santa Monica Inc., and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found with fatal gunshot wounds, a source said.
Trump signals commitment to help with L.A. fire recovery at meeting with Bass, Barger
The mayor and county supervisor said they had a "high-level discussion" with the president, sharing stories about what fire survivors are experiencing day to day.
California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say
Costa Mesa resident Laura Lee Yourex, who bragged on social media about registering her dog to vote and subsequently cast ballots in the animal's name, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.
California marks biggest state park expansion in decades with 3 new parks
California's largest state park expansion in decades would bring the total to 283 parks, far more than any other state.
California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says
California has expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds. But a new report says the state still needs to improve programs by expanding teacher training and limiting class size.
Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment
Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.
LAPD steps up patrols at Silver Lake Reservoir after two women are groped
Two women have reported being groped at the Silver Lake Reservoir in the last month, police said.
Video shows black bear charging at a hiker on Mt. Wilson
Video captured on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest showed a black bear charging at a hiker.
Three tornadoes confirmed in California in a single day
Rising heat and sinking cold air mixed Tuesday for three separate tornados across California, the National Weather Service said.
Apr 25, 2026
Arcade residents raise concerns over road conditions
Apr 25, 2026
