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It’s not a great beach day in Southern California. But there’s no reason to panic at reports that a tsunami caused by a Tonga underwater volcanic eruption may hit. Government officials have issued an advisory that indicates residents should stay away from the famous Southern California beaches today. Orange and Los…

As regional temperatures soar near 100 degrees, officials have closed off a large swath of Southern California’s famous beaches, as an oil spill slowly leaks into surrounding waters and some land. A pipeline leak is believed to be the cause of an oil spill, The Los Angeles Times reported. The leak was first noticed on…

An exhibition event to be held inside LA Coliseum next February will help NASCAR “bring the racing action to our fans” in a key market, an executive said during a press call today. The race, dubbed the Clash, kicks off the 2022 slate and will air on Fox. It comes just two weeks before the official season opener, the…

The traditional start of the summer season in Southern California is still under a cloud, as many facilities that normally would be filled with activity remain shut down. The good news is that Los Angeles trails, Griffith Park, and most L.A. County beaches are open for walking. Just remember to cover your face, as…

The Great Reopening has begun in Southern California, as some – but not all – of the restrictions on gatherings and activities are officially lifted. Now the question is, will the changes wrought by the pandemic permanently damage society’s fabric? Restaurants operating at half-capacity and retailers limited on who…

It survived an E. Coli outbreak and bankruptcy, but Souplantation apparently can’t go on in a world where exposing food in a buffet line is considered hazardous to your health. The San Diego-based chain announced today it is closing all of its locations permanently, effective immediately. The chain had 100 outlets…

California beaches were busy in Orange County on Saturday, but Los Angeles area beaches remained relatively free of people. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly on Sunday, perhaps incentivizing many who visited Southern California beaches on Saturday in 90-degree weather to stay at home. On Saturday, despite a…

The Los Angeles area is clearing out following a strong Thanksgiving Day storm, but more rain and snow is on the way. A storm warning remains in effect in the San Gabriel Mountains in L.A. County and the Antelope Valley and in the mountains of San Bernardino County until at least 4 pm Friday. Some 24-28 inches of…

A strong winter storm lashed at Southern California on Thanksgiving, disrupting travel plans on one of the busiest days of the year. Heavy snow shut down Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in the Tejon Pass this morning. The major north-south freeway was closed at 4:30 AM, but even prior to that, California Highway…