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Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life
Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade.
Striking before-and-after images show extent of California's snow drought
Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.
California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County
L.A. County accounts for 44% of the state's enrollment decline, with about half from L.A. Unified. Fewer births, high costs, immigration enforcement are likely causes.
Homes in the San Fernando Valley keep getting burglarized. A sixth was just hit in a week
Over the last week, burglars have hit six homes in seven days in the San Fernando Valley, police said.
Sabres block parties return for playoffs: what to know
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in 15 years, playoff block parties will return to downtown Buffalo for Sabres playoff games. Here's what you need to know. Party in the Plaza The Party in the Plaza will return beginning with Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The area will open three [...]
More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper
A new study out of UCLA shows the outsized impact of climate-related disasters like the 2025 fires on unhoused populations.
Apr 16, 2026
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WATCH: Aly Raisman talks NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Aly Raisman joins ABC News Live from Texas, breaking down the must-watch routines at the gymnastics championship.
The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.
WATCH: Pope Leo warns about people who 'manipulate religion'
ABC News' Melissa Adan and Father Sam Sawyer, editor in chief at America Media, discuss the pontiff's latest remarks in favor of peace.
LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins
The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances.
This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party
For Mount Washington residents, John Ayala's departure represents the end of an era when mail delivery came with a side of conversation.
WATCH: David Muir shares San Francisco Giants' surprise for fan who dropped phone at game
While taking photos of her son during a San Francisco Giants game, a woman’s phone fell onto the field. It was recovered by the grounds crew – along with a cool surprise from the team.
Apr 19, 2026