In just a few terrifying hours, the Mountain Fire became the most destructive blaze in Southern California in years. The conditions were ripe for disaster, and neighborhoods had few defenses. Here is what happened.
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The former president of this Orange County school helped affluent students enter USC as walk-on athletes — a route that the university now acknowledges as fraud.
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The suspect was allegedly found with an arsenal of weaponry, including assault rifles, handguns and ammunition, according to Berkeley police.
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Ukrainians fear Trump will cut off military aid for the war against Russia, even as Ukraine’s leader aims to win him over with congratulations and praise.
The actor’s career stretched back to ‘Platoon’ and included work on TV series such as “Law & Order” and “Night Court.” Though famous for a gory horror role, Todd was a lover of classic literature.
The Irvine maker of electric pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles reported lower-than-expected revenue in the third quarter.
UCLA flipped the script against Iowa, smothering the Hawkeyes’ vaunted run game and unleashing its own ground attack en route to a 20-17 win Friday.
Seeds for wildflowers and sweet peas produce delicate bursts of spring color. Here’s how to plant them now in SoCal, plus November plant events.