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When three hikers found themselves stranded on a dark Malibu trail Thursday night, a specialized rescue team worked quickly to bring them home safe. Using drones and expert coordination, rescuers located all three and guided them down without a single injury.
Twenty-four trained volunteers in Malibu donated over 6,500 patrol hours last year, handling parking enforcement and emergency support so deputies can focus on serious crimes. The city just expanded their fleet with a new patrol vehicle to help volunteers serve even more.
This California beach town didn't just join "Plastic Free July"—they've been fighting plastic pollution since 2005. Now their two decades of bold policy wins are inspiring communities worldwide.
British golfer Charley Hull shot a stunning 65 at Riviera's first-ever women's tournament, setting a course record that could stand for years. Her secret? A hilarious Malibu trip with her cousin that helped her stop overthinking.
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When Caroline Powell walked down the aisle in Nashville, she had no idea her best friend had saved a giddy voice memo from the night she first met her groom. The seven-minute recording, preserved for nearly three years, brought the entire wedding reception to tears.
Twelve California high school students are breaking a world record to tackle the 500 million tennis and pickleballs dumped in landfills each year. The teens are managing every aspect of the campaign, from city council advocacy to pressuring major manufacturers.
Book lovers can download fifteen heartwarming novels for under a pound each this June while supporting independent bookshops. The collection includes stories about kindness, found family, and human resilience from award-winning authors.
One year after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned devastation into action, raising millions to rebuild his community. His LA Sports Strong charity just secured double its fundraising target to create a fire-resistant recreation center.
General Motors is bringing back the beloved Chevy Bolt by working smarter, not harder. The automaker used lessons from years of EV production to make an affordable electric car that's actually profitable.
Hip-hop star Gunna turned to running four years ago when his life spiraled into chaos. Now he's leading thousands of mostly Black runners through 5Ks across four continents, breaking down fitness barriers in communities that have long been left out.
Twelve California high school students are attempting to set a Guinness World Record by collecting and recycling tennis and pickleballs, tackling the estimated 500 million non-biodegradable balls thrown into landfills every year. The campaign grew from their community rebuilding efforts after the devastating Palisades Fire.
Southern California's coastline defied predictions by expanding more than 500 acres over four decades, despite urban development and dams that scientists expected would shrink beaches. New satellite technology reveals beaches are growing in unexpected places, offering hope for smarter coastal management.
Students who lost their schools to California's 2025 wildfires are growing 5,000 native trees to heal their scorched communities. Inspired by the late Jane Goodall, kids as young as second grade are turning grief into green hope.