A beach city in Los Angeles County, known for its Mediterranean climate and coastal scenery.
Karl-Anthony Towns has solidified his role as a rebound leader for the New York Knicks after major offseason changes. The team has replaced backup centers with a cheaper option, focusing on Towns' rebounding prowess as Jokic returns for the Nuggets. The Knicks aim to push Towns into top-tier glass cleaning next season while evaluating roster depth.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill to add “Jewish” as an ethnicity option in state demographics. The measure aims to improve data on Jewish Californians for policymaking, while privacy guards are cited. The bill could help track hate crimes but faces concerns about counting Jews as a single ethnicity. The proposal has been amended to shield funding and privacy safeguards.
Malibu declares a local emergency after a large sinkhole forms on Sea Level Drive, engulfing part of a private road, triggering a gas leak and evacuation orders. Emergency services warn conditions may worsen with high tides and heavy rain from nearby Tropical Storm Marie.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a trespasser at Vice President Harris’s Malibu home around 10:30 p.m. The intruder left voluntarily; Harris and Emhoff were not home. A trespassing report has been filed and patrols are increasing in the area. The incident follows past security visits and questions over protection timelines for former officials.
A newly released slate of reviews examines a Covid-era romance and a Sundance-like indie road movie, both with uneven executions. The Guardian critics note the emotional aims, world-building, and performances, while raising questions about pacing, scope, and commercial strategy.
The House has found Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas in its inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. The full House approved the contempt resolution by unanimous consent after the Oversight Committee voted 41–0 to recommend the action. The matter has been referred to the Justice Department for possible criminal review.
A series of fires in Southern California has prompted evacuations and widespread power shutoffs as dry Santa Ana winds drive critical fire weather. Officials say preemptive staffing and power cuts are under way to reduce risk, with more updates expected as conditions evolve.
A cluster of wildfires, including the Norte Fire in Orange County, is expanding under Santa Ana winds. Six homes have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighting teams are attacking the blazes from the ground and air, with evacuations continuing and power disruptions reported in parts of the region.