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Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy

Judge Delivers Knockout Blow to Trump’s Wind Power Freeze: Clean Energy Fights Back

Ian Hernandez

A Sudden Halt, Now Suddenly Overturned (Image Credits: Unsplash) In the quiet hum of a federal courtroom, a decision rippled ...

Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism

Crosswalk Rebellion: Why These Safety Warriors Clashed with LAPD in Westwood

Ian Hernandez

A Frustrating Wait Turns into Action (Image Credits: Unsplash) Westwood – Amid the hum of a busy intersection, fresh white ...

High schools bullying is up, attendance down as ICE raids sow 'climate of distress,' study says

ICE Raids Fuel Schoolyard Tensions: A New Study Uncovers Rising Bullying and Ghosting Classrooms

Ian Hernandez

The Hidden Toll on Student Well-Being (Image Credits: Unsplash) In high school corridors where laughter once echoed freely, a tense ...

Earthquake swarms keep rattling the Bay Area. What's going on?

Bay Area’s Ground Keeps Trembling: Decoding the San Ramon Quake Swarms

Ian Hernandez

A Sudden Burst of Shakes Hits Home (Image Credits: Unsplash) San Ramon – The East Bay suburb feels the earth’s ...

Contributor: How California is failing its Latino population

California’s Brewing Crisis: Why Latinos Are Bracing for the Worst from Rare Hurricanes

Ian Hernandez

Unexpected Storms Shake the Golden State (Image Credits: Unsplash) California – under a sky heavy with unexpected rain clouds, communities ...

'Extreme' cloud bank for 16 days and counting in Central Valley; record-cold December possible

Central Valley’s Relentless Cloud Cover: 16 Days In, and a Chilly December Looms

Ian Hernandez

What’s Behind This Stubborn Sky? (Image Credits: Unsplash) Central Valley – A thick layer of gray hangs low over the ...

L.A.'s Scouting troops lost their camp in the Palisades. Now they're working to heal the land

Scouts’ Gritty Comeback: Reviving L.A.’s Cherished Camp After the Flames

Ian Hernandez

A Shocking Blow to a Timeless Tradition (Image Credits: Unsplash) Los Angeles – Amid the rugged canyons of the Santa ...

I called it a piece of junk. It turned out to be a Frank Gehry L.A. masterpiece

From Eyesore to Icon: Rediscovering Frank Gehry’s Overlooked LA Gem

Ian Hernandez

A Childhood Blind Spot (Image Credits: Unsplash) Los Angeles – Driving down Melrose Avenue, the low-slung structure caught my eye ...

7 Countries with the Cleanest Water — and 3 That Are in Serious Trouble

Ian Hernandez

Finland: A Land of Lakes and Unmatched Purity Finland: A Land of Lakes and Unmatched Purity (image credits: pixabay) Finland has always stood as a shining example when it comes to clean water. With over 188,000 lakes shimmering across the landscape, it’s not just a poetic detail—it’s a real source of pride and health for …

California and L.A. top most generous communities in 2025, GoFundMe analysis finds

California’s Heart of Gold: Why It Tops GoFundMe’s 2025 Generosity Rankings

Ian Hernandez

A State That Gives Without Hesitation (Image Credits: Unsplash) California – Amid the golden glow of a setting sun over ...