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Death Valley's Badwater 135 just got harder. Meet the SoCal runner chasing a 19th finish

Runners and their support groups climb the grade toward Towne Pass during the Badwater 135 ultra-marathon race on July 15, 2013, in Death Valley National Park. (David McNew / Getty Images) When the full moon rises over Death Valley tomorrow night, 98 endurance athletes will begin...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 26, 2026

They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?

California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jul 25, 2026

See how to get 95-cent pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles next month

Celebrating 95 years of serving Los Angeles, Canter’s Deli in the Fairfax District will offer its signature hot pastrami sandwich for just 95 cents next month, the the landmark restaurant announced on social media Thursday. The deal is available for dine-in customers only between...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 23, 2026

LADWP crews find water pooling during work on pipe in West Hollywood

Water was seen bubbling up Wednesday night where the water main ruptured on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood last week. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said crews saw water pooling from the area being backfilled and prepared for paving at around 8:30 p.m. “While c...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 22, 2026

16-year-old girl sexually assaulted inside Lynwood Park restroom

An investigation is underway after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at a park in Lynwood. The assault took place on May 16 at Lynwood Park, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim was at the park at about 8:15 p.m. when a man sexually assault...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 22, 2026

Preliminary hearing begins in D4vd murder trial

Day 1 of singer D4vd’s preliminary murder hearing featured graphic forensic testimony, body camera footage, and a digital paper trail of online purchases and vehicle GPS records....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jul 22, 2026

Fans wait hours to try to buy Lucas Museum tickets. Was the force with you in the queue?

The long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open at Exposition Park on Sept. 22. (Courtesy The Lucas Museum) Topline: General admission tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art ahead of its fall opening with thousands trying to secure a spot, acc...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 21, 2026

Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into 'Disneyland.' Can visitors still have fun?

Without a reservation system, thousands of people are flocking to Yosemite National Park each month. Visitors say if you want to avoid the crowds, either enter Yosemite early in the morning, later in the afternoon or wait until the peak season ends in October....

Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJul 21, 2026

Mosquito season is here, in case your ankles haven't noticed. How humans are fighting back

Tristan Hallum, director of scientific programs for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, releases a tube of sterile male mosquitos in Basset Park. The vector control technique is meant to reduce mosquito populations.(Lucas Brady Woods / LAist)Mosquitos are...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 20, 2026

Bald eagle believed to be Jackie rescued in water in Big Bear area

A bald eagle was seen on video struggling in some water in Big Bear, and animal advocates believe it’s Jackie, who has been missing from her nest. LA County Parks posted on social media Sunday, saying an eagle was found at Dana Point Park, on the northwest side of the lake. Th...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 20, 2026

Mission Viejo reflects on its time hosting the 1994 USMNT

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close, Orange County is reflecting on the last time it was home to the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s home base. Irvine welcomed the USMNT as they settled into Great Park as their home base for the tournament. But in 1994, when the Worl...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

The World Cup has come and gone. LA loved the tournament, with some hiccups

Hundreds gathered at a city watch party in Highland Park to watch Mexico defeat Ecuador.(Libby Rainey / LAist)To understand how the World Cup went in Los Angeles this summer, look no further than the watch parties.The city of L.A.'s events — branded "Kick it in the Park" — were ...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 19, 2026