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Fire tearing through Santa Rosa Island reaches critically endangered trees
May 20, 2026 - Us 
A massive wildfire has burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including reaching a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees. But there is reason for hope.
'I see it in my nightmares.' Mom of boys killed in Westlake crosswalk testifies in civil case
May 20, 2026 - Us 
A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.
Bain fire injures 4 in Riverside County; civilian drones interfere with firefighting aircraft
May 20, 2026 - Us 
The Bain fire ignited in the Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders and injuring four people. The blaze grew to 900 acres by 5 p.m., and firefighting aircraft were briefly grounded due to civilian drones spotted flying in the area.
Girl, 12, was hit in the head at school. That wasn't what caused her death, M.E. says
May 19, 2026 - Us 
Khimberly, 12, died days after she was hit in the head with a water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at school. The L.A. County medical examiner determined that her death was caused by an underlying medical condition.
In deal with business leaders, $30 minimum wage for L.A. hotel and airport workers will be delayed
May 19, 2026 - Us 
The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.
