LAFD records show no sign of ‘cold trailing’ again at Lachman fire, as interim chief had claimed
In the weeks since federal investigators announced that the devastating Palisades fire was caused by a reignition of…
Teen killed, 8 injured in Chicago shootings near tree lighting
A teenager was fatally shot, and at least eight other people were injured after two shootings Friday night…
Fire marched toward west Altadena hours before official accounts, new report shows
The Eaton fire was marching toward west Altadena even earlier than previously believed, a state-commissioned report confirmed this…
I’m officially done with YouTube Kids
The details are fuzzy, but I think my husband and I downloaded the YouTube Kids app to our…
Monterey County agriculture’s $11 billion impact on local economy, report finds
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California faces $18B budget shortfall next year, LAO says
California lawmakers and the governor will need to prepare for an $18 billion budget deficit next year, state…
Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
If you’re an indie rock fan of a certain age, the name Stereogum will probably conjure strong feelings.…
The Steam Machine feels like the TV gaming PC I’ve always wanted
The morning of Monday, October 27th, I started my workweek by asking my colleagues at The Verge for…
Who is buying VR and XR headsets anyway?
From the outside, it looks like virtual and mixed reality is having a moment. Three new headsets have…
Valve enters the console wars
On the 15th floor of an upscale office building in Bellevue, Washington, security guards line the halls. They’re…