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Fires ring Southern California and it's only May. What's going on?
May 20, 2026 - Us 
Multiple fires broke out over 48 hours in Southern California this week. What does that say about our fires this year?
Mayoral candidate Raman unveils rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades
May 20, 2026 - Us 
Raman is weighing in on an issue that has defined her two rivals: Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, and Bass, whose handling of the disaster has become a liability.
Containment grows on Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes. But shifting winds pose challenge
May 20, 2026 - Us 
The Sandy fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California this week, was 15% contained Wednesday morning.
Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card
May 20, 2026 - Us 
Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.
Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan
May 20, 2026 - Us 
The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction.

