A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.
A historic church in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood has suffered another setback, as the cherished Baby Jesus statue from its nativity scene was stolen. This theft comes just a year after vandals caused $40,000 worth of damage to the church’s stained-glass windows.
President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace. The pardon fulfills a campaign promise Trump made in May 2024 at the Libertarian Party’s National Convention, where he vowed to commute Ulbricht’s sentence to time served.
Los Angeles is grappling with the toxic aftermath of wildfires that devastated areas including Pacific Palisades and Altadena, destroying over 15,000 structures and releasing dangerous pollutants into the air. Scientists report that the burning of homes, cars, and infrastructure has produced hazardous levels of toxins, including lead and chlorine.
On the morning of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, retired Green Beret Master Sergeant Jeremy Brown issued a hopeful statement, calling it “the 6th most important day” of his life, after his five daughters’ births. Brown compared his anticipation to the uncertainty and suspense he felt returning from his first combat deployment as an Army Ranger. For the first time in 40 months, he said, he felt “hope.”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the Attorney General to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use."
In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”
A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights key vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply chain and suggests reforms to prevent future shortages. This comes after a 2022 formula crisis left families across the nation struggling to access an essential source of infant nutrition.
A new Rasmussen Reports poll highlights dissatisfaction among Los Angeles voters with Mayor Karen Bass's leadership, showing her approval rating at 42% and disapproval at 44%. The survey, conducted January 13-15 among 809 likely voters in Los Angeles County, has a margin of error of 3.5%. The results reflect a Democratic-leaning electorate, aligning with the area’s typical political composition.
