Is Hollywood inspired by the CIA, or the other way around? Is Hollywood inspired by the CIA, or the other way around?

There's a revolving door of talent between the country's premiere intelligence agency and its entertainment industry, with influence often working both ways.

July 6, 2025, 12:00
NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it NIH budget cuts threaten the future of biomedical research — and the young scientists behind it

NIH budget cuts are threatening key medical research programs, shrinking training grants, and leaving young researchers facing career uncertainty.

July 6, 2025, 12:00
Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution? Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

Until the state bridges the gap between climate goals and equitable policy, California's lofty environmental vision will continue to rest on the shoulders of the most vulnerable.

July 6, 2025, 12:00
Big Bear's famed bald eagles flew the coop after July 4 fireworks Big Bear's famed bald eagles flew the coop after July 4 fireworks

Famed bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, flew the coop July 4th during Big Bear Lake firework celebration. As of Saturday, they had not returned.

July 6, 2025, 12:00
Hydropower saps flows from the mighty Kern River. Rafters want their whitewater back. Hydropower saps flows from the mighty Kern River. Rafters want their whitewater back.

Whitewater rafters portaged a boat for 16 miles beside the Kern River, protesting the removal of water for a hydropower plant. The facility's license is up for renewal.

July 6, 2025, 12:00
'Jurassic World Rebirth' chomps on big $147-million Fourth of July box office weekend 'Jurassic World Rebirth' chomps on big $147-million Fourth of July box office weekend

The latest reboot of the killer dino franchise, starring Scarlett Johansson, collected a toothy $147 million in the U.S. and Canada.

July 6, 2025, 17:27
Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk at crucial moment Texas flood highlights deadly climate risk at crucial moment

As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, experts say federal cuts could leave California and other states vulnerable in the years ahead.

July 7, 2025, 0:18
USC commit Andrew Williams proves the City Section still has football talent USC commit Andrew Williams proves the City Section still has football talent

Fremont High senior, who has committed to USC, wants others from the inner city to follow, saying, "Just as I can do it, so can you."

July 6, 2025, 17:43
Appreciation: Friends bid farewell to Rolando 'Veloz' Gonzalez, an L.A. Spanish-language radio pioneer Appreciation: Friends bid farewell to Rolando 'Veloz' Gonzalez, an L.A. Spanish-language radio pioneer

Jaime Jarrín, Hipólito Gamboa and Armando Aguayo share memories of Rolando 'Veloz' Gonzalez, a master of Spanish-language sports broadcasting.

July 6, 2025, 23:17
Bodies of 7 victims found in wreckage of Northern California fireworks warehouse Bodies of 7 victims found in wreckage of Northern California fireworks warehouse

The bodies of seven people reported missing after a fireworks warehouse exploded in Yolo County last week have all been recovered, authorities said.

July 7, 2025, 5:19