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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones and Disaster: How a Hobbyst Pilot Grounded a Firefighting Plane

Imagine this: A wildfire is raging, and firefighters are battling it with all they've got. Suddenly, a drone crashes into one of their planes, causing significant damage. This isn't a movie scene; it's what happened during the Los Angeles wildfires. A man named Peter Akemann, a former big shot in th

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Huge Stars Rocking the Grammy Stage

So, picture this: Los Angeles, Sunday evening, and the city is buzzing with excitement. Pop stars and musicians are ready to showcase their performances. Trevor Noah, has been hosting Grammy shows for a while. He will be hosting this year's show. The audience has a lot to look forward to. T

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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire with Tech: Southern California's New Approach to Wildfires

Southern California's wildfires have become more frequent and intense. This is due to climate change, which has made the region's weather conditions more extreme. The changes in weather are making the region more prone to wildfires, The two preceding years were unusually wet, which boosted the growt

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Water Pump Mystery: Trump's Claims Face California’s Facts

President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of t

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How Wildfires Are Reshaping the Show

This year's Grammy Awards in LA are looking a bit different. With wildfires burning through areas like the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, many music industry events have been canceled. Instead, companies like Universal Music Group and Spotify are using their resources to help those affected. The Gr

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

5 Key Events: January 28 Updates

Wildfires in California updates The death toll from the recent wildfires in Southern California has risen to 29. Of these, 17 deaths are connected to the Eaton fire in Altadena, and 12 to the Palisades fire. A new lawsuit accuses an electrical spark from a utility transmission tower of starting the

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

Wet Relief Arrives for Drought-Stricken Southwest

After enduring a dry spell that fueled deadly wildfires, Southern California and the Southwest are finally welcoming some much-needed rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system is spreading showers across the region, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This system could bring the first significant rai

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rain Brings Hope and Hazards to Los Angeles

After weeks of grueling wildfires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, Southern California finally got some relief. The winds stopped blowing on Friday, and a cold storm was on its way to Los Angeles County. This storm was predicted to bring light to moderate rain from Saturday night to Monday. This much-

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Jan 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rain's Double-Edged Sword in Fire-Stricken Southern California

After a stretch of dry and windy weather, Southern California finally received some much-needed rain. While this is great news for firefighters battling multiple wildfires, it also brings new worries. Heavy rainfall on burned areas could lead to toxic ash runoff, posing additional challenges. Fire

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