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Torrential rains return to Southern California, prompting new flash flood fears, threat of mudslides

Torrential rains are drenching parts of Southern California, leading to new flash flood warnings

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

'Magic Bus:' This VW Bus Somehow Survived the California Fires. Now It's Been Fully Restored

Last year, when the Palisades Fire tore through Southern California, a white-over-blue Volkswagen T2 somehow (mostly) survived. It became a beacon of hope, and once the automaker learned about the bus, it pledged to fix it. Now, VW has restored it and is ready to show it off to the public.  

Motor1 · Nov 20, 2025

House explosion in Southern California injures 8 and damages nearby homes

A house explosion in a Southern California neighborhood has injured eight people and damaged two nearby homes

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

California father who killed his 7-month-old son sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

A Southern California father who killed his 7-month-old son has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Court disqualifies Trump-appointed US attorney from overseeing multiple criminal cases

A federal judge has disqualified acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Southern California from several cases

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California

An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California, with forecasters warning that grass and brush are still dangerously dry despite recent rains

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport are being held due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Revisiting the Hour the MLB World Thought Shohei Ohtani Was Destined for Blue Jays

A trip down memory lane on the flight to Toronto that never was.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

California man agrees to plead guilty to acting as Beijing's agent

A California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government in Southern California while working as a campaign advisor to for a local politician

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Plan to fire artillery over a California highway during JD Vance base visit irks governor

A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025