Ariana Grande performed the first of two sold-out shows at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 13, marking her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus. The performance, which launched the Eternal Sunshine Tour, featured a 23-song setlist and served as a reflective examination of the singer’s personal and professional evolution since her … Read more
Public health officials in Santa Clara County have confirmed that an individual with a contagious case of measles traveled through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and visited two San Jose grocery stores on Thursday. According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, the exposure occurred at SFO’s international terminal between 8:30 a.m. and 11 … Read more
State governments are increasingly enacting independent artificial intelligence regulations as federal legislative efforts remain deadlocked. Despite a White House executive order aimed at preempting state-level rules, jurisdictions including Illinois, Colorado, and Connecticut are moving forward with mandates targeting chatbot transparency, algorithmic bias, and protections for minors. According to the Associated Press, state lawmakers are shifting … Read more
A California couple sustained significant injuries Monday after a 70-pound black bear attacked them outside their home in Mammoth Lakes, according to the Mammoth Lakes Police Department. The woman was injured after intervening in a fight between her dog and the bear, while the man was attacked when he attempted to assist. Officials with the … Read more
Singer Jason Derulo is facing criticism from animal welfare advocates after showcasing a $1 million custom-built shark and stingray aquarium inside his California home. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) publicly condemned the display, stating that normalizing the ownership of wild animals as interior decor sets a dangerous precedent for the exotic pet trade. … Read more
Private health insurance premiums in California may increase next year as state officials negotiate a proposal to raise the managed care organization (MCO) tax. According to state budget documents and legislative leaders, the tax increase is designed to help balance a $350 billion spending plan, though industry representatives have signaled that insurers will likely pass … Read more
Los Angeles leaders will meet Monday to consider a proposal by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez that could allow noncitizen residents to vote in local elections. If approved, the charter amendment would authorize the City Council to later establish a “residential voting” program for city and school district contests. What is the proposed residential voting program? The … Read more
A gray whale found near San Francisco’s Pier 80 died from injuries consistent with a vessel strike, according to the Marine Mammal Center. This marks the 13th gray whale mortality in the Bay Area this year. Scientists report that more whales are lingering in the busy shipping lanes of San Francisco Bay, increasing the risk … Read more
Kenneth Bass, the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has joined thousands of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power (DWP) following the destruction of his home in a January 2025 wildfire. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 18, alleges … Read more
A proposed update to the California Department of Aging’s intrastate funding formula could result in significant service reductions for older adults in Los Angeles County. According to Maral Karaccusian, director of the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, a projected 17% funding cut would lead to nearly 343,000 fewer meals provided to seniors annually … Read more