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A side profile of a mountain lion (cougar) with a tracking collar prowling across a dirt path at night. In the dark background, the illuminated Hollywood sign is visible on a hillside under a night sky.

California’s Endangered Species Law update complicates Mountain Lion encounters 

In February, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife added six distinct…
A Sean Kakumu sunglasses and a dark polo shirt stands outdoors near tiled columns and a railing, with a blue object partially obscuring the foreground.

Hart High swim team begins new season under coach Sean Kakumu

At Hart High School, the swim team is diving into a new…
Colorful Alice in Wonderland-themed display featuring the Cheshire Cat grinning behind a large teacup and a tilted “10/6” hat sign, flanked by two oversized playing card guards holding spears. Two teal velvet chairs sit in front on a black-and-white checkered floor, creating a whimsical photo backdrop.

A carpenter and the client who trusted him to build a memorial for her lost child

Thinking of a special way to enhance your party, or perhaps you…
The building is a prominent example of Brutalist architecture, a style characterized by its heavy use of raw, board-formed concrete and functional, geometric shapes. In the image, you can see the distinctive vertical concrete columns and the "COMMONS" signage at the top, along with the characteristic ivy-covered pillar that has become a staple of the building's aesthetic.

COC students face financial hurdles on path to four-year degrees

Business management major Gianna Delgado and business administration major Victor Velásquez share…
A roadside Shell gas station sign displays high fuel prices—regular, plus, V-Power, and diesel—at an intersection, with cars passing by and dry hills in the background.

Rising gas prices in California fuel frustration among college students

If you work a 9-5 or are a college student who commutes,…
Firefighters in yellow gear battle a large roadside wildfire as tall flames and thick smoke engulf dry brush next to a paved road, with a fire engine parked nearby and visibility reduced by haze.

Los Angeles County Fire Department’s ‘Ready, Set, Go’ program aims to improve community fire safety

Over the winter, it rained a lot, but now we have something…
A fenced industrial facility with electrical equipment and power lines, featuring a prominent warning sign that reads “Danger: Lithium Ion Battery Storage Facility,” along with an address and emergency contact numbers. Hills and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Lithium-Ion battery storage concern local businesses in SCV

On a 3.2-acre site next to an Edison substation sits an 80-megawatt…
Dozens of small clear plastic bags filled with light blue pills are arranged in rows on a tabletop scale labeled “Mettler Toledo,” with a computer keyboard partially visible to the side.

The fentanyl crisis contiues impacting communities across the country, including Santa Clarita

The national Fentanyl crisis has become a war, even in ideal cities…