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Queer Surfers Find Community and Acceptance on Venice Waves
A Longtime Local Surf Reporter and a New Collective Are Fostering a Welcoming Space for Lgbtq+ Surfers in Southern California’s Often Territorial Surf Scene.

Riverside County Gas Prices Hit Multi-Month High, Bucking Seasonal Trends
Drivers Are Seeing Pump Prices Rise for the 26th Consecutive Day, with No Sign of the Typical Autumn Dip.
Average Pump Prices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties Have Consistently Risen Since Early May, Reaching Levels Not Seen Since the Summer.

Whale Shark Makes Rare Appearance Off Southern California Coast
A Large Whale Shark, Estimated to Be up to 16 Feet Long, Was Recently Spotted Cruising Through Pacific Waters Between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island, Likely Drawn by Warmer Ocean Temperatures.

Pacific Surfliner to Halt All Service Next Weekend for Track Work
Amtrak Announced a Complete Stoppage of Its Popular Surfliner Route Between San Diego and San Luis Obispo on September 12 and 13, with No Bus Replacements Available.

Waves Pound Southern California Coast, Hinting at "Super" El Niño Winter
Historic Boardwalks Were Destroyed and Beachfront Homes Were Evacuated From Long Beach to San Diego, as Experts Warn These Are Just a Preview of What’s to Come.

Southern California Finally Gets a Break From Heat, Humidity, and High Surf
After Days of Oppressive Heat, High Humidity, and Damaging Surf, Southern California Can Expect a Significant Cooldown and Calmer Ocean Conditions.
As Rosh Hashana Begins at Sundown, Several Organizations Across Los Angeles County Will Host Complimentary Services and Events for the Jewish New Year, with Increased Patrols Around Jewish Institutions.

Marmalade Cafe, Southern California Brunch Spot, Files for Bankruptcy
The Encino-Based Upscale Casual Chain, Known for Its Brunch, Cited Difficult Retail Conditions and Specific Construction Impacts as Catalysts for the Chapter 11 Filing.

Southern California Grapples with Unusual, Dangerous Humidity
Officials Are Warning Residents About the Serious Health Risks Posed by This Week's Record-Level Humidity Combined with High Temperatures.

Southern California's Cat Cafes Evolve Beyond Simple Cuddles
What Began as a Spot for Feline Companionship and a Cup of Coffee Has Transformed Into a Range of Experiential Offerings Across the Southland.

UCLA Resident, Two Chargers: the Herbert Brothers' Socal Story
Quarterback Justin Herbert, His Doctor Brother Mitch, and Newest Chargers Practice Squad Member Patrick Navigate Life and Careers in Los Angeles.

Hurricane Marie's Distant Influence Brought Heavy Rain, Localized Flooding, and High Surf Advisories to the Southland's Coast, with Conditions Expected to Persist Through the Holiday Weekend.

Travelers Planning to Ride Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner Will Need Alternate Arrangements on September 12 and 13, as No Replacement Bus Service Will Be Offered for the Full Weekend Closure.

Southern California Prepares for a Jam-Packed Labor Day Weekend
From Long-Awaited Concerts to Early Halloween Scares, the Region Offers Plenty of Options, Though Sunday's Forecast Warrants a Check of Plans.

Labor Day Weekend Keeps Summer Alive with Full Slate of Socal Events
While Many Regions Prepare for Fall, Southern California Is Gearing up for a Packed Labor Day Weekend Featuring Outdoor Entertainment, Music, and Unique Local Gatherings Extending the Warm Weather Season.

While Hurricane Marie Is Not Expected to Make Landfall, Its Tropical Influences Will Bring Hazardous Ocean and Road Conditions to the Region Through Tuesday, Affecting Labor Day Weekend Plans.

Forecasters Confirm the Hurricane Will Not Make Landfall, but a Large South Swell and Increased Humidity Are Expected for the Holiday Weekend.

While the National Weather Service States Direct Impact From the Tropical System Remains 'Very Low,' Southern California Will Still See Weather Shifts and Ocean Changes Through the Holiday.

Southern California Prepares for a Spooky October
From Haunted Theme Park Attractions to Cemetery Film Screenings and Immersive Theater, Los Angeles Is Ready for the Halloween Season.

Fall Concert Season Kicks Off Across Southern California
From Historic Clubs to Beachside Stages, a Diverse Lineup of Artists Is Set to Perform This Season.

Southern California Looks to Labor Day as Tropical Storm Gathers Near Baja
Forecasters Are Tracking a Developing System That Could Become a Hurricane, Though Its Exact Path Remains Uncertain for the Holiday Weekend.

On Thursday, August 27, a Significant Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Full Moon a Coppery Red, with Griffith Observatory Providing Both In-Person Public Viewing and a Live Broadcast for Southern California Residents.

Quartz Hill Rapper Charged in $8.1 Million Check Fraud Scheme
An Aspiring Musician and Two Others Face Federal Charges for Allegedly Cashing Stolen U.s. Treasury and Business Checks Across Southern California.







