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New Caltech Center Activates Science for Hazard Reduction
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
This California group saw the Mississippi Senate stunner coming
Way to Win understood that organizations that based in-state understand their communities better than wealthy donors in California or D.C.-based consultants.
Carole Feuerman puts up 'Monuments of Stillness' on Rodeo Drive
The artist Carole Feuerman just unveiled "Monuments of Stillness" — 10 giant sculptures, all of them swimmers or divers — on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
'Lungs' review: Duncan Macmillan's play tackles life's exigencies
Alden Ehrenreich, who turned a historic 1906 Pacific Electric Railway power station into the Huron Station Playhouse, launches his company's inaugural season with Duncan Macmillan's "Lungs," directed by Jack Serio.
‘Blue Lights’ Season 4 brings rigor, courage and humor to the Troubles
'Blue Lights,' now entering its fourth season, may have been conceived as a Belfast-set version of 'The Wire,' but it also joins the often exalted ranks of art attempting to explain the complicated history and reality of the Emerald Isle.
Hiltzik: What lessons should we take from the layoff surge?
Tech and science hiring has had a bipolar personality for decades, and today's job market is no exception.
California Science Center opening major gallery expansion featuring Endeavour in launch position
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a new addition to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, will showcase the space shuttle Endeavour in a 20-story-tall launch position, along with interactive exhibits and galleries.
California's Veterans Affairs Secretary discusses health, housing, and year-round support on Veterans Day
Lindsey Sinn, Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and a Navy veteran who served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, shared updates on the efforts to support veterans in an interview on California Tonight.
Walker Kessler joins elite club in quick fashion
The Lakers’ Walker Kessler grabbed his 2,000th rebound against the Bucks on Wednesday, becoming the 11th-fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,000-plus points, 2,000-plus rebounds and 500-plus blocks. Kessler...
USC vs California live updates: Score, highlights, and analysis
USC men's hoops goes to Berkeley to play its former Pac-12 foe. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant analysis
Anthony Clark, a comedian best known for 'Yes, Dear,' dead at 62
Anthony Clark, a comedian and actor known for shows 'Yes, Dear,' and 'Boston Common,' has died. Mike O'Malley and Nick Swardson posted tributes to him.
Irma P. Hall dead: Teacher and 'Soul Food,' 'Ladykillers' actor was 91
Irma P. Hall, a scene-stealer known for films 'Soul Food,' 'The Ladykillers' and 'A Family Thing,' died Tuesday at age 91, her family announced.
Christina Applegate thinks she may have been 'poisoned' by an implant
'Dead to Me' star Christina Applegate ventures a guess at what might be causing her symptoms that led to her MS misdiagnosis: poisoning.
In ‘VisionQuest,’ even the villains make AI seem more human
In a time of AI anxiety, 'VisionQuest's' examination of the line between artificial and 'real,' not to mention a terrific cast playing AI programs, is both fun and distinctly troubling.
This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?
Three years ago, Californians expected major changes when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to help people with severe mental illnesses and addictions
Chris Brown, Usher cancel two concerts amid reported beef
Chris Brown and Usher cancel a pair of shows in their joint R&B: Raymond & Brown tour, including one of two shows at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium next week.
Russell Brand faces new allegations, police investigation
The public reckoning against British actor-comedian Russell Brand continues following his conviction and prison sentencing for rape and sexual assault charges.
What California's 2027 business laws mean for Valley employers
New California laws in 2027 will affect Valley farm wages, permits, restaurants and employers. See what Central Valley businesses need to know before Jan. 1.
Gavin Newsom won the argument on California’s proposed wealth tax. He could still face a fight over it
The downfall of a one-time wealth tax on billionaires in solidly Democratic California – during a blue wave election – is a sobering outcome for its advocates, including progressive leaders such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and home state Rep. Ro Khanna.
Look dine-in theater chain to reopen former iPic theater in Pasadena
The former iPic theater at One Colorado in Pasadena will reopen in early December under the management of the Look dine-in theater chain.
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, SZA to headline Coachella 2027
Festivalgoers attend the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella)
California’s new insurance chief has big plans. State Farm is in the crosshairs.
California’s insurance system has been reeling as private insurers exit the state and the owners of almost 700,000 properties are forced to rely on the insurer of last resort for fire coverage.
Youth and Caregiver Reports of Mental Health Issues Differ, But Both Perspectives Needed
Psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents commonly incorporate reports from both youth and their caregivers. However, they may identify substantially different mental health problems, potentially influencing diagnosis, treatment planning, and estimates of psychiatric disorder prevalence. A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and their colleagues examined the extent to which youth and caregiver reports differed across a broad rang
White House warns of criminal inquiries into House Democrats who investigate Trump
The White House counsel made the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach, who is in line to lead the House oversight committee.
El Salvador's Bukele makes a political gamble with a Haiti gang offensive ahead of an election
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has sought to present himself as the savior to Haiti’s gang crisis
SoCal native Katin Houser returns as Illinois' starting quarterback
UCLA's defense will face Southern California native Katin Houser and the Illinois Fighting Illini in Week 11.
This law was supposed to force more Californians into mental health treatment. What happened?
A new law was supposed to keep severely mentally ill Californians from falling through the cracks. So far, it’s resulted in few people getting long-term care.
New governor begins the ‘Becerra era’ by making nice with Capitol Democrats
Xavier Becerra promises few details but a collaborative start with the California Legislature, a break from Newsom’s last-minute style
Scarlett Johansson on 'Paper Tiger' and what comes next
After three decades of stardom, Scarlett Johansson has the clout to choose her own path. But as she stars in James Gray's “Paper Tiger,” she's still working out where she wants that path to lead.
Slasher season is over, but Dario Argento's 'Tenebrae' bleeds eternal
Claudio Simonetti and Goblin will perform the soundtrack score to Dario Argento’s 1982 horror film 'Tenebre' on Wednesday at the Alex Theatre in Glendale
After 'The Bachelor,' Chris Harrison is back with 'The Vow'
Harrison is a host and executive producer of Fox Nation's "The Vow," a new dating reality TV series which has heavy emphases on God and prayer.
Can AI help aspiring screenwriters break into Hollywood?
As generative AI spreads through Hollywood, unsettling writers worried about losing jobs and creative control, some L.A. educators see it as a way for emerging screenwriters to develop pitches, visuals and projects — and reach industry contacts once reserved for insiders.
'Passing Strange' review: Better late than never?
'Passing Strange,' the coming-of-age musical by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, has its Los Angeles premiere at Pasadena Playhouse in a production directed by Zhailon Levingston.
For peptide enthusiasts, a new HHS policy means party time
As HHS loosens peptide restrictions, advocates and entrepreneurs embrace unproven compounds despite researchers' warnings
Route 66 is 100 this week. Are its small-town businesses celebrating?
Entrepreneurs along the Mother Road hoped that the centennial would reinvigorate the route — and the towns that rely on it.
Why California's Prop. 50 redistricting measure was a mistake
Proposition 50, the Democratic gerrymandering initiative, has drawn California Republicans into near-extinction in Congress. That's unhealthy and unnecessary.
2027 Coachella lineup: Dua Lipa, SZA, Tame Impala will headline
Coachella returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 9-11 and 16-18, 2027.
Stacy Keach, actor known for playing detective Mike Hammer, dies at 85
Actor Stacy Keach, best known for his title role in the 1980s television series "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer," has died.
Thomas Markle Sr. cut off his ankle monitor following child porn arrest
Federal judge orders Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., jailed without bond after he allegedly cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor.
California Insurance Commissioner-elect Jane Kim joins Spectrum News
California Insurance Commissioner-elect Jane Kim has big plans for her new role.
Sutter Health nurses picket over AI, staffing and wages
Bullhorn-wielding California Nurses Association members clad in red marched with signs demanding a “Fair Contract Now” and “respect” for nurses at Sutter hospitals in Antioch, Oakland and Novato
Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names transition team
California Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names his transition team, which includes longtime aides and advisers to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Pacific Palisades Bay Theater officially reopens under Paramount
The Bay Theater has been closed since a wildfire destroyed large portions of the coastal enclave in 2025. Last month, Paramount Pictures took over the lease at the property.
$233 Million to Expand Rural California Healthcare Services
New federal funding aims to upgrade hospital infrastructure, expand telehealth, and build clinical workforce pipelines in California.
California voters reject tax on net worth of billionaires
The measure would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.
Research program films accepted to American Public Health Association 2026 Meeting
Four educational films produced through the Neurocognitive Aging and Analytics Research Education (NAARE) Program at Cal State Fullerton and the University of Southern California were selected for screening at the American Public Health Association 2026 Annual Meeting, one of the nation’s largest public health conferences. The films highlight research and education on brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, health disparities and neurocognitive aging.
Is California a good place to start a business?
California’s 48,100 expected business formations in the year ended in September was 14% of the nation’s 350,900.
With 'The Greatest,' Authentic Studios makes another IP play in Hollywood
Hollywood has gone all in on franchises. Authentic Studios, which includes Shaq's production company, is betting that the value of its brands could make for compelling film and TV.
Fire at massive L.A. County business flares up again
A fire at a massive building in Vernon sparked road closures as hundreds of firefighters swarmed the area to extinguish the blaze for a second day Tuesday.
Meet Katelyn Liu, the California teen whose free science workshops grew from a local library into a 21-chapter nonprofit that has reached 15,163 young people and distributed 18,525 STEM kits worldwide
A homemade catapult, a miniature wind turbine or a simple robotics experiment can do more than just introduce a child to science. It can spark the confidence to imagine a future in engineering, technology or environmental research.
Hegseth condemns impeachment effort against him as 'political spectacle'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as 'a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.'
Droves of Californians fled to Republican Texas. The blue wave puts them in a political quandary
Hundreds of thousands of conservative Californians moved to Texas, hoping for a change of political scenery. Now they find themselves in a blue state.
Droves of Californians fled to Republican Texas. The blue wave puts them in a political quandary
Hundreds of thousands of conservative Californians moved to Texas, hoping for a change of political scenery. Now they find themselves in a blue state.
California voters reject one-time wealth tax on billionaires
Voters in California have rejected a measure to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth of over $1 billion.
Billionaires spent big to fight California wealth tax. Voters rejected it
California voters rejected a proposed billionaire wealth tax after opponents, including prominent tech leaders, poured millions into defeating it.
The L.A. school training movie and TV crews, with George Clooney's help
The Roybal Film and Television Magnet was founded to help diversify below-the-line crafts careers, and after graduating its first class this year, the program wants to keep expanding.
'Purpose' arrives at Geffen Playhouse with its Tony-winning Broadway cast intact
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony Award-winning play 'Purpose' is opening at Geffen Playhouse with its Broadway cast intact, and Phylicia Rashad once again in the director's chair.
Non-Equity shows like 'Music Man' spark fight over L.A. theater's future
The controversy around Center Theatre Group's three non-Equity shows this season has raised thorny questions about the future of nonprofit theater in L.A., and whether a change of course is warranted.
USC launches Beyoncé MBA course on entertainment business
USC Marshall’s new MBA course, "The Business of Beyoncé," will examine the superstar’s strategies in music, fashion, branding and entertainment.
Why control can fuel anxiety: Dr. Anna Lembke on ‘radical surrender’
Can humans thrive without total control? 'Dopamine Nation' author Dr. Anna Lembke on why giving up the illusion of order and optimization is key to mental health.
'The first species we might be able to communicate with, interact with vocally, might be a bird': An animal researcher explains how she decoded birdsong
Julie Elie, an ethologist at the University of California, Berkeley, tells Live Science's Kenna Hughes-Castleberry about using AI to decode the vocalizations of zebra finches.
USC launches Beyoncé MBA course on entertainment business
USC Marshall’s new MBA course, "The Business of Beyoncé," will examine the superstar’s strategies in music, fashion, branding and entertainment.
Raman's victory was a resounding rebuke to L.A.'s Latino political establishment
Almost all the city’s Latino power brokers — politicians, nonprofit leaders, union activists, celebrities — bet big on longtime ally Karen Bass, only to now find themselves on the outside looking in.
FFR Forms Strategic Partnerships with California Science and Technology University and Others
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Health Coverage Is Out of Reach for Many Californians
Explore five facts about health coverage in California, including Medi-Cal enrollment declines, persistent racial disparities, and barriers to accessing care.
California voters reject billionaire tax that tech elite tried to stop
Supporters said the measure would have raised over $100 billion for state funds, but opponents feared it would have sparked a wealth exodus.
California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats
The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
U.S. midterms bring new focus to weather and science in Washington
Democratic control of Congress changes the equation for science funding and FEMA oversight.
It’s official: California voters reject Prop. 40 billionaire tax
Voters rejected Prop. 40 after opponents outspent supporters more than 10 to 1. SEIU-UHW plans to try again in 2028.
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
The measure would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.
California voters reject new tax on billionaires in a blow to the left
NBC News projects that Proposition 40, which split Democrats in the state and nationally, failed after facing a barrage of attack ads.
California lawmakers take on Capitol Hill orientation
A college professor, an anthropologist, and a pediatrician walk into the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s not the start of a joke, but a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe the California lawmakers elected to Congress.
'Runa Simi' explores the fight to dub 'The Lion King' in Quechua
Augusto Zegarra’s first feature, “Runa Simi,” follows Indigenous voice actor Fernando Valencia's efforts to dub Disney’s animated classic “The Lion King” into Quechua.
In search of post-midterm message, Trump waffles on trusting election, immigration policy
President Trump and others in his administration have waffled in their public messaging on election integrity, immigration policy and other issues since the Republican Party's massive losses in last week's midterms.
Baby right whale discovered off Canada gives scientists cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada.
Lawmakers briefed on Nvidia affair as security concerns mount
Congressional Republicans have called on Huang himself to provide an update, warning the incident raised 'significant national security concerns.'
California's fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith's deep roots
Xavier Becerra's recent election as California governor highlights the state's unique blend of Catholicism and progressive politics.
Skydance looks to cut more than $6 billion as it integrates Warner Bros. operations
Executives warned that Warner Bros. film slate would be disappointing in the fourth quarter.
Want to go to the moon? NASA is seeking new astronauts
NASA is recruiting for its expanding Artemis program, with just 32 active astronauts and more lunar work planned than the current corps can handle.
Elvis Presley, Eminem's rights holders sue AI company Suno
Elvis Presley's rights holders and Eight Mile Style, the publisher of many of Eminem's early songs, filed separate federal lawsuits against Suno on Nov. 6. The Presley suit is one of the first major tests of Tennessee's ELVIS Act, which protects artists' voices and likenesses.
Statue of Trump rubbing his foot mocks 'draft-dodging' bone spurs
The anonymous satirical art group Secret Handshake erected a giant statue on the National Mall mocking Trump's 'draft-dodging' bone spurs a week after the midterm elections.
Supreme Court OKs border wall construction in Big Bend area of Texas
A broad coalition of environmentalists, cattle ranchers, farmers, river boat guides, outdoor activists and church leaders had gone to court seeking to stop the construction.
Del Casher, inventor of the wah-wah pedal, dead at 88
Casher's wah-wah pedal added an elastic, vocal-like tone to lead playing, which gave it its onomatopoeic nickname.
Jamie Foxx's Halloween party: Stabbing suspect arrested
Jamie Foxx's annual Halloween party became a crime scene over the weekend after Ventura county officials responded to a stabbing at the actor's Thousand Oaks home.
Feds award $10B to states in second year of rural health grants
Federal officials on Monday announced $10 billion in awards across all 50 states in the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, grants created by Congress to bolster rural health in response to concerns about Medicaid cuts. Texas received the largest grant for the 2027 fiscal year — almost $282 million — followed by Alaska, Montana, California and Oklahoma.
Former Tubi chief executive takes top job at SiriusXM
Anjali Sud will succeed Jennifer Witz as chief executive of SiriusXM on Jan. 1.
Supreme Court considers whether to bar victims from suing federal agents
The issue has taken on new significance because of the aggressive and sometimes violent actions of federal immigration agents.
Democrats flip Georgia state House, giving them control of at least 12 legislative chambers
Democrats have flipped the Georgia House, giving them new control of at least 12 state legislative chambers across the U.S. when lawmakers are sworn in later this year and early next.
Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
Former President Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to 'tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.'
James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios
Skydance made the announcement Monday. Gunn and Safran will be replaced by Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.
California's Adventure Hub Between LA And Anaheim Has Theme-Park Thrills, Famous Eats, And Entertainment Galore
Not far from Disneyland, you'll find another noteworthy California theme park in a town that also boasts some amazing restaurants.
Cougars handle business against California in Lake Tahoe 86-68
The No. 10 Houston Cougars took control Sunday Night in an early-season victory over the California Golden Bears, 86-68.
Truckee mother-son business receives state recognition
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A mother-and-son Truckee business received recognition from the California State Assembly on Oct. 30, honoring the story behind Our Rustic Heart Candle Co. After receiving candles from the business as a gift,...
Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years for rape, sexual assault
A London judge on Monday sentenced British comedian Russell Brand to 10 and a half years in prison after he was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges in the U.K. last week.
Column: The comeuppance of a despot president
Voters across both parties were fed up with President Trump and showed it in the midterm elections.
‘The cavalry is here’: With Democratic sweep, California plots life after resistance spotlight
Democratic victories across the map expanded the front lines of resistance politics far beyond California.
After Silicon Valley spending spree, more moderate Democrats are heading to the Capitol
Big Tech spent big on California Legislature candidates as regulations on data centers and AI loom
Democratic wins have shifted political landscape for Gavin Newsom
Democrats’ return to power will create new challenges and potential new rivals for California’s governor as he approaches the end of his term.
Inside New Jersey's surprising Hollywood revival
New Jersey has rolled out the red carpet for filmmakers. The state is helping finance Netflix's construction of a $1-billion studio complex on an abandoned Army base near the Jersey Shore.