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Downtown LA’s Brewery Farewell

April 27, 2026

The beloved Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles closed its doors on Sunday after 13 years in the art district and almost thirty years across the city. The final event marked the end of an era for a place known for its glowing neon sign and historic roots in Culver City and Torrance. Its paren

politics

The Ocean Spill That Sparked Earth Day and a Call for Better Local Leaders

April 27, 2026

On January 28, 1969 an oil rig off Santa Barbara released over three million gallons of crude into the sea. The disaster killed thousands of birds, dolphins and seals and sent shockwaves through the public conscience. People rallied for change, pushing schools to teach about nature and lawmakers to

health

Restaurants in Orange County face sudden closures due to health violations

April 26, 2026

Between April 16 and April 23, health inspectors in Orange County ordered several food businesses to shut down temporarily. The reasons ranged from serious pest problems to construction issues. Some places reopened the same day, while others took a few extra days to fix the problems. A pizza place

finance

Santa Rosa's Budget Struggle: Why Cutting Services May Not Be the Only Answer

April 24, 2026

Santa Rosa's financial problems didn't appear overnight. Over the past three years, the city has watched its sales tax income shrink steadily, a trend that mirrors broader changes in how people shop. More purchases happen online now, and spending has shifted from goods to services, leaving local sto

crime

Fire at Novato Church: Trial Without Hate Crime Charge

April 22, 2026

A 61‑year‑old woman, Denise Irene Roberts, is set to face an arson trial after a judge decided the evidence was not strong enough for a hate crime charge. The court said Roberts could receive up to six years in prison if found guilty of setting the fire, instead of a potential nine‑year sentence tha

health

Breaking the Silence: How One Teen is Making Period Products More Accessible

April 20, 2026

Miri Ahuja, a 14-year-old from San Jose, wasn’t just worried about homework or weekend plans like most kids her age. Instead, she took on a challenge many adults shy away from: ensuring people in her community could easily access period products. Through her project, Period Positive Drive, she organ

celebrities

Celebrities and scientists rub shoulders at the top science awards

April 20, 2026

A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M

science

Science Stars Shine at Star-Studded Awards Night

April 20, 2026

Every year, science gets its own red-carpet moment in Santa Monica. A mix of Hollywood heavyweights, tech leaders, and top researchers gathered to celebrate the most exciting work in math, physics, and life sciences. The Breakthrough Prize has become a unique event where brainpower meets glamour. Wh

technology

Future of Cars and City Safety: A Quick Look

April 18, 2026

The big idea about self‑driving cars is that they could stop a lot of crashes, because no one gets tired or distracted. A state transport official said that in 2023 California lost about four thousand people in road accidents, and the new cars might cut that number. Those vehicles could also help lo

environment

Fast‑Track Clean Energy After Middle East Tensions

April 18, 2026

Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M