Southern California Heat Wave Turns Muggy as Tropical Storm Mario Remnants Bring Rain Threat
A stretch of Southern California heat wave conditions is unfolding this week, and forecasters say the weather will feel not only hot but also unusually muggy.Humidity is expected to spike … Read more
California Oil Refineries Closing Sparks Gasoline Price Jitters Amid Electric Car Boom
California, long celebrated for leading the United States in electric cars and reduced gasoline use, is now confronting a new and less welcome milestone. Major oil companies are preparing to … Read more
Wisk Aero Joins Forces with City of Fullerton to Launch Autonomous Air Taxis Across Southern California
The skies over Southern California may one day be busier — and quieter — thanks to a new agreement between Wisk Aero and the City of Fullerton. The autonomous aviation … Read more
Asthma Alert: Pennsylvania Cities Rank Among Worst in the U.S.
Three Pennsylvania cities have made headlines for the wrong reasons. Allentown, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg are ranked among the nation’s toughest places to live for people with asthma, according to the … Read more
Philadelphia Man Dies in Solo I-81 Crash in Antrim Township
A tragic accident on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township claimed the life of a Philadelphia man Monday evening, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The crash occurred on the northbound Exit 5 … Read more
LA Convention Center Expansion Hits $2.7B as City Council Eyes 2028 Olympics Prep
The Los Angeles City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee is preparing to vote Tuesday on a major proposal to expand the Los Angeles Convention Center and issue bonds to fund … Read more
Deadly Blaze Strikes Downtown Los Angeles High-Rise: Body Found Amid Smoke and Flames
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a deadly fire broke out inside a high-rise building in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, leaving behind one confirmed fatality and extensive … Read more
SB 9 Housing Law Sparks Fire-Zone Showdown in Los Angeles County
A pair of crises are converging in Los Angeles County. Congress has cut $3.4 million in federal funding for LAist, threatening the nonprofit newsroom’s ability to cover local affairs. At … Read more
LAHSA Investigation Unfolds: LAist Exposes Alleged Fraud Amid $3.4M Funding Cut
The Los Angeles County government has opened an independent LAHSA investigation after a series of explosive allegations about fraud, waste and abuse surfaced against top executives at the Los Angeles … Read more
The Pitt Wins Big at Emmy Awards 2025 While Putting Los Angeles Film Production in the Spotlight
HBO Max’s acclaimed hospital drama “The Pitt” may be set in Pittsburgh, but its creative heartbeat lies firmly in Los Angeles film production. On Sunday night the series captured the … Read more
















