1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1859+ words) The origins: Route 66 was intended to connect rural communities to the West. Over 2, 000 miles twisted through small towns to bring them more easily to the Pacific Ocean. The dark history: For Black Americans, there's a complicated history with Route 66. It…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1749+ words) Why now: Late Night Madness is expanding to new Seafood City locations across Southern California and beyond, bringing this cultural experiment to more communities. The backstory: Seafood City has served Filipino immigrants and their descendants since 1989. Late Night Madness is…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1741+ words) What's there? The ecological reserve around the lake grows a lot of colorful native flowers, like California poppies and red bush monkeyflowers. The 1. 3-mile trail loop takes you through the wildflower bloom and gives you a peek at the drinking…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1731+ words) Why it matters: The Tustin hangar fire lasted 24 days, torching one of the largest wooden structures ever built and raining asbestos-laden debris over neighborhoods for miles around. The fire and subsequent cleanup have cost taxpayers more than $100 million. Read more…...

22+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1731+ words) The backstory: In 2023, the Culver City Council voted to buy the store after a group of parents stepped in. The space is less than 1, 000 feet from La Ballona Elementary School. It's also close to a mosque, a senior living facility…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1732+ words) Why now: Jackie welcomed the newest egg a little before 6 p. m. Friday, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that runs a popular You Tube livestream centered on the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake. Why it matters: Bald eagles…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1705+ words) Why now: The City Council made the decision to stop operating 14 cameras Wednesday, following reports that some local law enforcement agencies in Southern California illegally shared data collected by Flock with federal immigration agents. The city still has 13 Flock cameras…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1730+ words) What's in the collection: The new additions include thousands of maps from almost every country in the world as well as every state and almost every county in the United States. The backstory: The donation comes from a man named…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1719+ words) The details: Model and fashion software entrepreneur Lonna Drewes said in a news conference that Swalwell offered to help her make connections to build her software company. But Drewes said on their third meeting in West Hollywood in 2018, she believes…...

21+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1738+ words) What's the Fan Festival? The festival is a four-day event featuring live music and other entertainment. Soccer fans will also be able to watch live matches. Read on " for what you need to know before the sale goes live. Soccer…...