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Southern California just made electric vehicle ownership far easier with a new charging center that lets drivers shop, work, and relax while powering up. The Costa Mesa facility features 40 fast chargers, a grocery market, and free WiFi in a comfortable lounge.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought home the NCAA championship trophy, sparking celebrations across Southern California. Players expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans nationwide.
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A 3-week-old mountain lion cub named Crimson is thriving at Oakland Zoo after rescuers found him alone and starving in Southern California. The tiny cub now receives bottle feedings every three hours and will soon meet another rescued cub.
A Southern California woman got the shock of her life when an animal shelter called to say they'd found her beloved dog Lola—five years after she disappeared. The reunion happened because Bluestone never gave up hope and made sure Lola was microchipped.
The University of Southern California is merging its engineering and medical school biomedical programs into one of California's first joint departments. The move builds on 50 years of breakthroughs including the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina.
Long Beach is teaming up with LA County and a Dutch ocean cleanup nonprofit to stop thousands of tons of trash from flowing into its beaches and waterways each year. The city just approved a partnership that could transform how Southern California protects its coastline.
Early risers across Southern California can watch the moon turn deep red during a total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning. No special equipment needed, just look up and enjoy nature's light show.
Southern California's largest clean energy provider just hit a major milestone while helping communities rebuild from devastating wildfires. The alliance now powers 3 million homes and businesses with renewable energy, with two-thirds choosing 100% green power.
The University of Southern California brought together 1,500 students, faculty and staff for a joyful Black History Month celebration honoring a century of cultural preservation. Live gospel music, soul food and inspiring speeches created an unforgettable family reunion atmosphere on campus.
The University of Southern California brought hundreds of students together for a joyful celebration honoring a century of Black History Month. Music, Black-owned vendors, and cultural traditions filled McCarthy Quad as the campus community gathered to recognize past achievements and future possibilities.
Southern California's wildflowers are putting on a spectacular show a full month ahead of schedule, with deserts and grasslands already bursting with color. Unusual rainfall patterns are giving nature lovers an unexpected early gift this spring.
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.
Two women in Southern California are turning traditional ribbon braids into a powerful fundraiser for immigrant families. More than 1,000 people have received trenzas while raising thousands for community relief.
A Southern California water district is opening one of the region's largest electric vehicle charging depots this spring, with enough capacity to power 87 vehicles and share resources with neighboring agencies. The $11 million facility shows how smart planning and grant funding can overcome the biggest barrier to fleet electrification.
Researchers at the University of Southern California have created compounds that could calm brain inflammation tied to Alzheimer's disease while preserving normal brain function. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme elevated in people with the APOE4 gene, the strongest genetic risk factor for the disease.
A Southern California defense tech company just announced a $1 billion campus expansion that will create 5,500 direct jobs by 2027. The move reinforces California's position as America's aerospace and defense innovation leader.