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Amazon launched a California disaster relief hub. Then came the Eaton, Palisades fires
The Beaumont hub -- one of 15 in the world -- learned a lot from the January 2025 wildfires, Amazon executives say.
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
In letters dated May 11, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the service of the leaders of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force but said he was ending their…
Get a sneak peak inside Aquarium of the Pacific’s new sea jelly exhibit, opening this weekend
The Aquarium of the Pacific's "Jelly Dreamscapes" exhibit features one of the most diverse collections of the creatures in North America.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
The initial public offering is expected to rank among the largest ever.
Pomona moves to curb ICE activity, ban new detention centers in the city
The City Council amended a zoning law to block the new centers.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
The Trump administration is lobbying to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Jeweler scammed LA , Orange County watch buyers out of nearly $1.5 million, prosecutors allege
The scheme defrauded victims between September 2021 and January 2026.
NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule
The two-day hearing made clear that key safety information wasn't being shared among everyone involved.
3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say
18 first responders were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms that included nausea and dizziness.
Cooling trend, rising humidity expected to aid wildfire fights across Southern California
Firefighters battling the Sandy, Bain and Verona fires could see improved conditions through the weekend as onshore winds strengthen across the region.