Los Angeles once struggled to keep big productions from leaving town. Too many city departments worked separately, each with its own rules and delays. Enter Steve Kang, hired to act like a fast-track fixer. His goal wasn’t to change laws but to connect the dots between agencies. One test came when t
Fire danger has climbed to a warning level in the Western Piedmont and Sandhills areas as humidity drops, winds pick up, and fuels become very dry. The National Weather Service says the risk of wildfires will grow through tonight, especially as gusts can push flames quickly across open land. Resid
Los Angeles City Council members on the far left are pushing a plan to move key decisions about policing away from the experts who run the LAPD. Instead they want city politicians and the city controller to write the rules on how officers work, who gets disciplined, and where money goes. One council
Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine
Los Angeles is offering a great day outside. The sky is clear and the wind is only about five miles per hour, so a picnic blanket won’t get blown away. The temperature starts at 54°F in the morning and climbs to a comfortable 75°F by afternoon. Humidity stays at a moderate 56%, which keeps the air f
Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se
Losing weight is tough. The body is designed to fight it. Many people try quick fixes like fad diets, but these rarely work. The key to success is making small, lasting changes. It's not about quick results. It's about building a healthier life. The body has built-in defenses against weight loss. W
Firestone has rolled out a new tire called the Firehawk Indy 500 V2. It's designed to bring the excitement of racing to everyday driving. This tire is part of Firestone's 125th-anniversary celebration. It's made to give sports cars an extra boost of performance and style. The Firehawk Indy 500 V2 h
Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence
Losing a pet is never easy. It's a tough decision to make, but sometimes it's the kindest choice. This is the story of two dogs, Clare and Kiska, and their final moments. Clare, an old dog with bad hips, was put to sleep at home. The vet came over and gave her a sedative. She didn't even realize wh
