World Surf League’s first pro surfing champion PT Townend reflects on 50th anniversary
Peter “PT” Townend, an Australian who has made Huntington Beach his home, has helped shape the sport and culture of surfing.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, like the Canadian wildfires creating heavy smoke.
Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here’s what to know
Plans may make exceptions if you have other conditions.
Proposal to end California’s top-two jungle primary system moves forward
California's secretary of state says the effort can begin gathering signatures to qualify for the 2028 ballot.
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after he was unanimously appointed by federal judges.
Texas flooding surges from huge rainstorms as rescuers pull people from rising waters
Some residents in southwest Texas are being urged to evacuate during severe downpours. Flash-flood warnings have been issued for the area.
2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty
Two of the eight men indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted attack on a UFC cage-fighting show at the White House pleaded not guilty
World markets, Wall Street mostly in decline on latest round of tech stock selling
The technology sector was dragging markets on Wall Street mostly lower and oil prices fell despite military strikes between the US and Iran.
Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security
Proposals from the Trump administration to improve security around the White House are up for review by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain historically low.