UCLA researchers analyzed hundreds of water systems across six counties in Southern California. They found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed nearly 60% from 2015 to 2025, faster than inflation. Kern County systems had more than 1,500 violations in the last decade. Over the last decade, water bills in Los Angeles County have risen nearly 60% on average, outpacing inflation and adding to financial strain for low-income households, according to a UCLA report.
A new tropical storm has formed in the Pacific Ocean, potentially bringing dangerous winds, rain and floods as it rolls up the West Coast. The 13th named storm of the Pacific hurricane season has been dubbed Mario, and was called a 'mini' tropical storm by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Friday. The storm currently has sustained winds of approximately 40 mph and is expected to impact southern Mexico through the weekend before moving further up the coast, closer to the US border.
Taco Bell has converted two of its Southern California restaurants into Live Más Cafés, its new beverage concept. The restaurants are at 4101 Campus Drive, Irvine, and 11688 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego. The Irvine restaurant will celebrate its grand opening 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, coffee cup sketch artist, complimentary beverages and more, according to a news release.
Several law enforcement agencies worked together to take down the theft crew through "Operation Kill Switch," which arrested 14 people on Aug. 14, nine of whom have since been charged. The criminal enterprise was allegedly led by David Ahl of Woodland Hills, who now faces 45 felony counts, including conspiracy, organized retail theft, grand theft, receiving stolen property and money laundering, prosecutors said. If convicted as charged, he faces up to 32 years in prison.
Since July 25, Bird Rescue has received about 20 gulls exhibiting symptoms. Sick gulls arrive with dehydration, difficulty standing, paralysis, confusion, and respiratory distress. Some are dead.
Disneyland has become part of the fabric of Southern California, a landmark as recognizable to our region as beaches and palm trees, with an estimated 17 million people visiting annually.
"The Fourth Amendment imposes a totality-of-the-circumstances test, and it is entirely possible that one's language, location, or type of work could be relevant in a particular factual context."
Six months after the twin catastrophes that exploded on Jan. 7, residents are slowly beginning to rebuild their lives and properties, with 9,500 properties cleared since the emergency began.
T&T Supermarket has demonstrated strong momentum in its U.S. expansion, announcing new locations in Southern California and the Bay Area, bringing its unique offerings to more customers.
