Redlands Unified trustees approved cuts that will put roughly 135 district employees at risk as officials cite falling enrollment and limited usable reserves.

Santa Monica celebrates Black History Month with various events, including reading challenges, dance performances, and a Greens Festival. The city focuses on understanding its racial history and promoting a future of equity and inclusion.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger celebrated Korean American Day, acknowledging the community's positive impact in LA and presenting commemorative scrolls.

A 94‑year‑old retired LAUSD teacher was mistakenly flagged as deceased and briefly lost her CalSTRS pension; the agency says payments were restored after the family pushed for a fix.

UHD President Loren J. Blanchard will step down April 30, 2026, to assume the presidency at Cal State Long Beach on May 1, ending a nearly five‑year tenure.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

Governor Newsom declares January as National Mentoring Month in California, emphasizing mentoring's importance for youth development and addressing issues such as loneliness and mental health.

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are on strike, aiming to address alleged unfair labor practices and improve conditions such as staffing and wages.

Altadena residents face a $3,000 fee from the Las Flores Water Company after the Eaton Fire to maintain water service, causing financial concerns among those still recovering.

A Perris ticket matched five Mega Millions numbers and paid about $1.27M, while the jackpot climbed to an estimated $285M for Tuesday’s drawing.

UCLA found a rise in detentions of noncriminal Latino immigrants, with enforcement tactics shifting to increased workplace and public-space arrests. Detention conditions have worsened, and most detainees face deportation.

Family and neighbors in Pomona held a vigil for Ramiro Pacheco, who was detained by ICE in November; supporters say his pacemaker and need for medicine put him at risk.

Pasadena companies gain recognition on the Los Angeles Business Journal's The Lists 2026, highlighting the local business community's success across various sectors.