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
On a quiet March evening near 77th Street and South Shore, a life changed in seconds when a dark Ford Fusion struck a group of teens on an electric scooter. The collision left 15-year-old Violet Harris dead and another 13-year-old seriously hurt. Police now believe the hit-and-run driver fled the sc
A local school is rolling out a new preschool program that could help young children get a better footing before kindergarten. The initiative is part of a larger trend showing how early education can shape a child’s school experience for years. Research suggests kids who attend preschool tend to per
April 10, 2026 marks another round of birthdays for a mix of well-known faces in music, acting, and sports. Among them is Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, who turns 68 this year. Known for his smooth tunes and behind-the-scenes production work, he earned a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in 2013.
On a Friday evening in Oakland, the Chabot Space and Science Center buzzed with excitement as locals gathered to celebrate Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in over fifty years. The Orion capsule splashed down off San Diego at 5:07 p. m. , signaling the mission’s success. While the astronaut
The final budget plan from Washington’s mayor suggests big changes ahead. At $21. 2 billion, it’s a massive spending document that will face tough debates in local and federal government. With Republicans in Congress showing more interest in city matters, this budget could become a flashpoint. The m
Katie Stiff has stepped into the race for two open seats on Wayland’s Board of Health, giving voters a fresh face with hands-on experience. Though she moved to town only in 2020, she already sits on the board and works daily as a nurse practitioner at a major Boston hospital. Stiff’s path to public
Two climbers clung to a rocky cliff in New Zealand for three freezing nights after their rescue beacon activated. Heavy rain and poor visibility delayed their extraction until conditions improved. Though they used a makeshift shelter, waterlogged gear made survival difficult. One climber’s family ra
For over forty years, a small but powerful program at Napa Valley College gave people with disabilities a place to move, heal, and belong. Some came to rebuild strength after strokes or surgeries. Others found their first taste of independence in a gym built with ramps and adaptive machines. A 92-ye
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, choosing rest instead after a tough win over Dallas. Booker had just dropped 37 points, but the team decided he should skip one of the final two games of the season. Jalen Green faces an uncertain return after deal
