Grace Toohey
Los Angeles Times
Southern California, CA, United States
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$250,000 lost in Newport Beach smash-and-grab as state earmarks funds to combat retail thefts
Watches worth about $250,000 were stolen last week at a Newport Beach jeweler, in a type of theft that state officials are hoping to better combat with new law enforcement funding. → Read More
Santa Monica High School closed after power outage from blown fuse
Santa Monica High School will be closed Tuesday as officials try to repair a 'major blown fuse' that knocked out power. → Read More
NASA tech helps detect virus that can devastate California wineries
High-tech aerial imaging from NASA can provide early detection of a crop-destroying virus in vineyards, research found. It could have implications for crops worldwide. → Read More
L.A. Fashion Institute students left in lurch after surprise proposed merger with Arizona State
Many students said they were caught off guard when FIDM's renowned fashion design program merged with Arizona State University, derailing their academic plans with little recourse. → Read More
What's causing L.A. homes to slide into a canyon?
Homes in Rolling Hills Estates continued to move Monday morning, more than a day after 12 houses were evacuated because of a major ground shift. → Read More
Homes sliding downhill as ground shifts above canyon in Rolling Hills Estates
The ground is still moving in Rolling Hills Estates, more than a day after 12 homes were evacuated because of major ground slides. → Read More
First-gen L.A. teen named finalist for duct tape fashion competition
Karla Torres, 18, is one of five finalists selected for the duct tape prom dress competition for her 18th century-style gown. The first-generation, college-bound teen is hoping to win the $10,000 scholarship prize. → Read More
Intense heat wave coming to Southern California next week
Triple-digit temperatures are expected by Wednesday in many parts of Southern and Central California. Even the coasts will feel significantly warmer. → Read More
Los Angeles, again, sees drop in air quality after Fourth of July fireworks
Air quality in some parts of Southern California dropped into hazardous levels shortly after Fourth of July fireworks displays. → Read More
Heat wave hits Southern California with a scorching Fourth of July weekend
After months of persistently overcast skies and cooler conditions, Southern and Central California are set to see some of their highest temperatures of the year. → Read More
Yosemite makes overnight climb permitting requirements permanent
Yosemite National Park has made permanent its divisive permitting process for rock climbers who plan to do multiday "big wall" climbs, like El Capitan or Half Dome. → Read More
Airlines are already strained, and LAX expects its busiest days in years for Fourth of July
Flight cancellations and delays across the U.S. have travelers worried about the Fourth of July weekend, when airports are expecting some of the busiest days since the pandemic. → Read More
Some L.A. firework shows canceled after new environmental rules
A few Los Angeles County holiday firework shows planned along the coast have been canceled over new environmental protections for waterways, but most will proceed. → Read More
After months of gray gloom, SoCal finally enjoys sun and blue skies. But will it last?
On the first day of summer, skies across Southern California are finally sunny after weeks of mostly overcast weather. But forecasters say the clearing will likely be short-lived. → Read More
Gun violence rocks nation over holiday weekend, with multi-victim shootings in at least 7 states
Shootings across California and elsewhere made for a violent Father's Day and Juneteenth weekend, with at least a dozen killed in seven states. → Read More
Southern California resident Max Park breaks Rubik's Cube world record
Southern Californian Max Park, already renowned for decoding Rubik's Cubes at a lightning-fast pace, set a world record this past weekend in Long Beach by solving a 3x3x3 puzzle in just 3.13 seconds. → Read More
The latest effort to break away from California is brewing in El Dorado County
The latest effort to secede from California is growing in rural El Dorado County, which sits just east of Sacramento and has fewer than 200,000 residents. But experts say it's unlikely to take hold. → Read More
Considering visiting L.A. County swimming holes this summer? You may want to avoid these
Taking a dip in one of Los Angeles County's swimming holes this summer? You may want to avoid these spots that scientists found had the worst water quality, posing health risks. → Read More
California's dirtiest beaches ranked in Heal the Bay's report card
Heal the Bay's annual report card ranks the state's dirtiest — and cleanest — beaches based on water-quality analyses. Two from L.A. County made the "beach bummer" list. → Read More
Ventura County man convicted of threatening 2 Planned Parenthood clinics
Just hours after Roe vs. Wade was overturned, a Ventura County man called two Southern California Planned Parenthood clinics and left death threats. → Read More