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January 22, 2025

Hughes Fire forces partial evacuation of 5,000+ person Los Angeles jail

The fast-moving Hughes Fire has forced the partial evacuation of a 5,000+ inmate jail in Los Angeles.

January 22, 2025

LA County Fire Department bulldozer battles Hughes Fire; residents advised to evacuate

The fast-burning Hughes Fire prompted evacuations on Wednesday morning after it was reported burning near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday. (Source: KTTV)

January 22, 2025

US Marine killed in freak accident at ski resort

Jessie Mello, a 24-year-old Marine, was skiing at a Colorado mountain resort, when she collided with a tree and suffered from a fatal head injury.

January 22, 2025

California enclave declares itself a 'non-sanctuary' city, will work with immigration officials, Trump admin

Lawmakers in Huntington Beach, California, voted Tuesday to become a "non-sanctuary" city in defiance of the state's sanctuary state law.

January 22, 2025

Idaho murders: Judge in Bryan Kohberger case hears defense motion

Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger is back in court for pre-trial hearings ahead of his summer murder trial for the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

January 22, 2025

Oregon protesters, feds settle lawsuit accusing law enforcement of excessive force in 2020

A group of racial justice protesters reached a settlement with the federal government after filing a lawsuit accusing agents of using excessive force in 2020.

January 22, 2025

Biden returns to California vacation spot after leaving office

Former President Joe Biden jetted off to California hours after President Donald Trump's inauguration. The former president also visited the region in August after speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

January 22, 2025

California water supply crucial for LA wildfire response allowed to run dry months before infernos: lawsuit

Over a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades Fire are suing a Los Angeles public utility company for "failures," which contributed to the fire's devastation.

January 22, 2025

Alaska leaders cheer Trump oil and gas drilling executive order

President Donald Trump's executive order to boost oil drilling, mining, and logging in Alaska was met with enthusiasm by some state leaders and worry by environmental groups.

January 22, 2025

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's neighbors slam 'desperate' attempt to ditch 'tiaras in pursuit of Tupperware'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, moved to California after stepping back as senior royals in 2020. They call the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito home.