California
The Mercury News reported this week that Albino’s niece in Oakland, using DNA testing and newspaper clippings — and with assistance from police, the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department — found her uncle living on the East Coast.
Sept. 21, 2024
High School Sports
South East High School junior varsity football player Christian Garcia was injured during a game on Aug. 23 game and died on Sept. 3.
Sept. 18, 2024
South East High junior varsity football player Christopher Garcia, who was injured after making a tackle during a game on Aug. 23, has died.
Sept. 6, 2024
World & Nation
Five people were killed by Russian shelling in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, as Moscow’s troops continue their eastern push. Two are killed in Kharkiv region.
Aug. 31, 2024
Civilians lugging children and suitcases are fleeing Ukraine’s key eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down fast.
Aug. 19, 2024
Climate & Environment
It’s called ‘The Magical Park’ on Google Maps, and the story of how it took over a small strip of dirt in East Hollywood is certainly fantastical.
Aug. 18, 2024
The U.S. approves $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, amid heightening tensions.
Aug. 13, 2024
Jurado said De León failed to effectively represent the district. De León said Jurado is extreme, aligning herself with activists who want to defund the LAPD.
Sept. 16, 2024
Defense Secretary Austin orders a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East, Pentagon says, as Western leaders warn Iran to “stand down” Israel threats.
Aug. 12, 2024
The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
Aug. 2, 2024