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Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala
Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit galaMusic mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste
Read full article: As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous wasteAs crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a federally owned park to process hazardous waste.
‘Hurry Up Tesfaye’ The Weeknd announces 2025 tour dates with 3 stops in Texas including Houston!
Read full article: ‘Hurry Up Tesfaye’ The Weeknd announces 2025 tour dates with 3 stops in Texas including Houston!The Weeknd's new album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" dropped Thursday and announced a stadium tour in the U.S. which will conclude in Texas!
Meta posts sharply higher Q4 profit, revenue, topping Wall Street's expectations
Read full article: Meta posts sharply higher Q4 profit, revenue, topping Wall Street's expectationsMeta Platforms Inc. posted sharply higher profit and revenue for its fourth quarter on Wednesday, thanks to higher ad revenue on its social media properties.
FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coasts
Read full article: FEMA faces shakeup under Trump while it wrestles with disasters on both coastsPresident Donald Trump is preparing to reshape the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been on the frontlines of responding to disasters in California and North Carolina.
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to remain in prison for now after judge denies bail ruling
Read full article: Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield to remain in prison for now after judge denies bail rulingEx-San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield will remain in California state prison for now after a judge declined to make a bail ruling.
Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years
Read full article: Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 yearsTwo wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s.
Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news summaries in its beta iPhone software
Read full article: Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news summaries in its beta iPhone softwareApple is suspending an error-prone feature that used artificial intelligence to deliver bogus news alerts to some iPhone owners.
‘The destruction is a lot greater’: HFD officials in California compare wildfires to 2024 Texas Panhandle fires
Read full article: ‘The destruction is a lot greater’: HFD officials in California compare wildfires to 2024 Texas Panhandle firesThursday evening, Houston Fire Department wildland firefighters who are deployed in Southern California held a brief online call to discuss their experiences fighting the fires in the area. HFD Senior Capt. A.J. Castillo was joined by engineer operators Jonathan Williams, Chris Mixon and Travis Hobbs.
Inside the monumental effort behind LA’s firefight, from strategy to meals and laundry
Read full article: Inside the monumental effort behind LA’s firefight, from strategy to meals and laundryFirefighters from across the North American continent have converged onto Los Angeles to fight the wildfires.
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the US
Read full article: American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the USAn American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been extradited from France to the United States.
Fire tornadoes pose a threat in California. A fire lab shows how they work
Read full article: Fire tornadoes pose a threat in California. A fire lab shows how they workThe National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didn’t mention fire tornadoes.
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
Read full article: Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global expertsNew recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements.
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs
Read full article: California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigsCalifornia has withdrawn requests for the EPA to give the state authority to enforce rules limiting emissions from diesel-powered trains and big rigs.
From Houston with love, how Trae Tha Truth stepped up to help California wildfire victims
Read full article: From Houston with love, how Trae Tha Truth stepped up to help California wildfire victimsHere's how you can make a difference for those impacted by the devastating California wildfires.Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth and his ReliefGang had boots on the ground this week helping out the hardest hit areas. He's continuing the mission right here in Houston with local organizations, watch the player above to see how you can join the effort and learn more about a recent family scare involving his daughter, Truth.
Jay Leno pays tribute to Houston Fire Department battling wildfires in California
Read full article: Jay Leno pays tribute to Houston Fire Department battling wildfires in CaliforniaJay Leno sends his greetings and thanks to the Houston firefighters who are in California assisting with the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires.
A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listen
Read full article: A documentary on wildfires raised tough questions in 2021. People may now be more inclined to listenWhen Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
Read full article: PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
‘You’re not alone’: Houston firefighters arrive in California to help battle massive wildfires
Read full article: ‘You’re not alone’: Houston firefighters arrive in California to help battle massive wildfiresHouston Mayor John Whitmire says firefighters from Houston have arrived in California to help assist crews battling massive wildfires around the Los Angeles area.
Houston’s own Beyonce donating $2.5 million to help people impacted by California wildfires
Read full article: Houston’s own Beyonce donating $2.5 million to help people impacted by California wildfiresOn Instagram, the BeyGOOD Foundation said it would be making a donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund to assist families impacted by the wildfires and ensure funds go to churches as well as other community organizations.
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
Read full article: 24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this weekFirefighters scrambled to make further progress against wildfires that have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.
Houston firefighters join statewide task force to help fight California wildfires
Read full article: Houston firefighters join statewide task force to help fight California wildfiresThe Houston Fire Department, alongside several other Texas fire departments, has joined a statewide task force to assist in battling the wildfires in California, particularly those affecting Los Angeles.
Meta nixes diversity and inclusion program as it prepares for second Trump administration
Read full article: Meta nixes diversity and inclusion program as it prepares for second Trump administrationJoining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program, a company spokesperson confirmed on Friday.
Netflix drops trailer for season 2 of ‘Mo’ starring Houston’s own Mo Amer
Read full article: Netflix drops trailer for season 2 of ‘Mo’ starring Houston’s own Mo AmerThe critically acclaimed and highly anticipated series, filmed in Houston, is finally returning to Netflix for its second season on January 30 after it first premiered in 2022!
KPRC 2 chief meteorologist recalls what it’s like living in Los Angeles, covering wildfires
Read full article: KPRC 2 chief meteorologist recalls what it’s like living in Los Angeles, covering wildfiresIf you’re like KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez, you probably know someone who lives (or has lived themselves) near those fires, it feels so personal when you do.
How Houstonians can support victims of devastating California wildfires
Read full article: How Houstonians can support victims of devastating California wildfiresCalifornia's wildfires have caused extensive destruction, displacing families and obliterating homes and businesses. Organizations such as the American Red Cross, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Direct Relief, and GoFundMe are actively providing support through shelters, medical aid, donations, and fundraising efforts to aid victims and first responders.
The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Read full article: The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfiresThe high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
How high pressure Santa Ana Winds are fanning California’s destructive wildfires
Read full article: How high pressure Santa Ana Winds are fanning California’s destructive wildfiresThe Palisades, Hurst, Woodley and Eaton fires continues to burn homes, cars, and businesses. Today, the destructive fire is moving through Southern California, threatening lives.
Actors behind ‘The Best Man’ to host bottle signing, meet-and-greet in Houston this week
Read full article: Actors behind ‘The Best Man’ to host bottle signing, meet-and-greet in Houston this weekThis week, don't miss your chance to meet the beloved actors Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau in person!
Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raids
Read full article: Schools around the US are weighing responses to possible immigration raidsSchools around the country are reviewing what to do if immigration agents come knocking as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office after campaigning on a pledge to deport millions of people.
Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs gala
Read full article: Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs galaNicole Kidman has given a long-awaited dedication to her late mother at the Palm Springs Film Festival's 36th annual International Film Awards.
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case
Read full article: What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri caseApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of turning its virtual assistant Siri into a snoop that eavesdropped on the users of iPhones and other trendy devices in a betrayal to its long-standing commitment to personal privacy.
California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
Read full article: California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are neededCalifornia is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, but more storms are needed to keep the state’s water supplies on track.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Read full article: Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdroppingApple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
Read full article: Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions saysAt least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number.
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in the coming days
Read full article: Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from organization in the coming daysAthletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization’s planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpots
Read full article: Friday's Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion, one of the game's top jackpotsAmericans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.
California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve
Read full article: California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas EvePersistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.
Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier
Read full article: Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pierA major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean.
Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Read full article: Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attackPolice say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school.
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
Read full article: EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by TrumpThe Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
Read full article: US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prisonThe U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the “rape club” because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Read full article: Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in CaliforniaInclement weather has plagued areas of the U.S. in the first half of the weekend, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow, a major ice storm and unusual tornado activity.
Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standards
Read full article: Supreme Court will take up a challenge related to California's tough vehicle emissions standardsThe Supreme Court says it will take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blaze
Read full article: Fire danger diminishes in Southern California even as crews continue to battle Malibu blazeWeather conditions have improved enough in Southern California for forecasters to say that the worst of the high winds that drove a wildfire through part of Malibu have passed.
By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in state
Read full article: By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in stateTexas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.
Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu
Read full article: Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in MalibuThousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu.
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
Read full article: California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sitesCalifornia lawmakers will consider a bill to require labels on social media platforms warning of their effects on young people’s lives.
Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominations
Read full article: Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominationsCynthia Erivo says her Golden Globe nomination for “Wicked” was a dream come true, “really surreal and wild” — and especially rare because it was for a musical.
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Read full article: US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for UkraineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that the U.S. will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine.
Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuse
Read full article: Bureau of Prisons agrees to court monitor, public acknowledgement of staff-on-inmate sexual abuseA legal settlement in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse will force the federal Bureau of Prisons to open its doors to a court-appointed monitor and publicly acknowledge pervasive misconduct at its now-shuttered women’s prison in California.
Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John Duarte
Read full article: Democrat Adam Gray captures California's 13th US House District, ousting Republican Rep. John DuarteDemocrat Adam Gray has won election to a U.S. House seat representing California’s Central Valley, defeating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House contest to be determined this year.
California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendants
Read full article: California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendantsCalifornia lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves.
Colorado State advances to MW volleyball final and will take the court against San Jose State
Read full article: Colorado State advances to MW volleyball final and will take the court against San Jose StateColorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the floor against San Jose State in the Mountain West volleyball championship rather than become the latest team to forfeit to the Spartans.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
Read full article: Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operationsThe owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under Trump
Read full article: Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under TrumpWarnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to “pull the trigger” while they still can ever since President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won the election.
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit
Read full article: Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax creditCalifornia could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Read full article: Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yetFederal water officials have made public what they call “necessary steps” for the seven states and multiple tribes that rely on the Colorado River to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future.
California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case
Read full article: California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews caseCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case.
Ceremony to remember the life of former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover to be held Saturday
Read full article: Ceremony to remember the life of former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover to be held SaturdayA ceremony to remember and honor the life and legacy of beloved former Houston anchor and reporter Chauncy Glover is scheduled to be held Saturday in Houston.
'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific NorthwestWhat is expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades has arrived.
Spring Branch ISD dispatcher fatally shot outside his home, authorities search for suspects
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD dispatcher fatally shot outside his home, authorities search for suspectsA Spring Branch ISD Police Department dispatcher, Jose Torres, was fatally shot outside his home in northwest Houston.
In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimes
Read full article: In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimesThe incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, says in an interview with The Associated Press that his first task in office is to eliminate the “pro-criminal blanket policies” of one of California’s most high-profile progressive prosecutors, George Gascón.
The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes
Read full article: The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletesThe state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of bounds.
Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los AngelesWaymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 years ago.
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Read full article: Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire explodedAuthorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
Read full article: California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to ChinaCalifornia farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation.