Southern California Heat Wave Nears Peak Intensity

Southern California is bracing for a peak in temperatures Thursday as a powerful ridge of high pressure and the remnants of Tropical Storm Elida combine to create one of the hottest periods of the year. The National Weather Service in Oxnard reports that temperatures will climb 8 to 12 degrees above normal, with muggy, humid … Read more

L.A. Times Festival of Books kicks off with packed panels at USC

The Evolution of the Celebrity Memoir: From PR to Raw Truth For decades, the celebrity memoir was often a polished piece of corporate branding—a curated narrative designed to protect a public image. However, we are seeing a seismic shift toward “unfiltered” storytelling. Readers are no longer satisfied with the sanitized version of a star’s life; … Read more

A Wolf Was Just Spotted In This California City For ‘The First Time In A Century’

Gray wolf close up – ambquinn/Shutterstock The appearance of a gray wolf in Los Angeles County in February 2026 marks a significant milestone in wildlife conservation, representing the first confirmed sighting in the region in over a century. This event isn’t just a local curiosity; it’s a symbol of a larger, ongoing recovery story for … Read more

Storm set to pummel L.A. with heavy rains, flooding and beach hazards

Southern California Braces for Weekend Shift: From Sunshine to Storms Southern California is enjoying a brief respite of warm, dry weather, but a significant change is on the horizon. Forecasters predict a strong storm system will arrive Sunday, bringing with it the threat of thunderstorms, flooding, high winds, and dangerous coastal conditions. Warm Weekend Gives … Read more

California storm brings heavy rain and flooding, threatening homes and holiday travel

A powerful winter storm brought heavy rains and gusty winds to California on Wednesday, triggering debris flows, water rescues, and evacuation orders across the state. Storm Impacts Across California Forecasters predict Southern California may experience its wettest Christmas in years, with warnings of flash flooding and mudslides. Areas previously scorched by January’s wildfires are particularly … Read more