New Year's Fog Advisory in Los Angeles Leads to Hazardous Commute and Extended No-Burn Alert
Los Angeles celebrated the New Year under dense fog that led to a National Weather Service advisory; however, clear skies were expected later. An air quality alert also prompted a wood-burning ban to protect residents' health.
New Year, New Laws: California Ushers in Strong Measures to Combat Retail Theft and Bolster Public Safety
California enacts comprehensive laws to combat retail theft and property crimes, including arrest based on probable cause and longer probation for petty theft, with enhanced sentences for organized crimes and new regulations on online marketplaces.
FAA Investigates Near-Collision at LAX Involving Gonzaga University Basketball Team's Charter and Delta Jet
Two planes nearly collided at LAX when a charter plane carrying Gonzaga University's basketball team rolled toward a runway as a Delta jet prepared for takeoff. The FAA is investigating the incident.












