Tens of thousands of residents in Southern California were ordered to evacuate their homes due to a leaking chemical tank containing methyl methacrylate, posing a risk of explosion or further toxic release. The incident prompted a large-scale evacuation in areas like Garden Grove as authorities worked to contain the hazardous material.
Thousands of residents in Southern California have been urged to remain indoors as air quality alerts are in effect due to a combination of wildfire smoke and ozone pollution.
Federal agents raided the homes of three immigration activists in Southern California, prompting an ICE-watch group to decry the actions as 'intimidation tactics'.
More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders in southern California as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in the Simi Valley area. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze, which has already destroyed at least one residence.
Firefighters are actively engaged in combating significant blazes in two separate locations: near Beit She’an in northern Israel and across Southern California. Aircraft are assisting in containment efforts for both incidents.
The 13,000-year-old Jurupa Oak, a Palmer’s oak located in Southern California’s Jurupa Valley, has been successfully protected from developers after a prolonged battle.
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A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California.
A man suspected of firing shots during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was also attended by Donald Trump, has been identified as a teacher and game developer from Southern California.
A Calgary-born astrophysicist was shot dead in Southern California, with his death sending shockwaves through his professional circles and being tied to a series of mysterious US deaths and disappearances.
Johnny Knoxville claimed responsibility for a 'monstrous explosion' in Simi Valley, California, which was part of the wrap for his 'Jackass: Best and Last' project. The loud blast was so significant that local residents initially mistook it for a plane crash.
Southern California is bracing for another round of rain and hazardous winds, with forecasts indicating the potential for significant weather impacts in the region.
A storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Southern California on Sunday morning, impacting the region with severe weather conditions.
A detailed timeline has been established for an incoming storm expected to affect Southern California, outlining what residents can anticipate in the coming days.
A human skull and lower jawbone were found in De Forest Park in Southern California during a private Easter egg hunt. Police have confirmed the discovery, and an investigation is underway.
New research from the University of Southern California indicates that even monthly alcohol consumption can triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis in individuals with metabolic fatty liver disease.
Researchers are warning of a prolonged marine heatwave off southern California due to record high ocean temperatures. These high-pressure conditions could disrupt marine life and ecosystems.
Don Hansen, a pioneering surfer and shaper who founded the iconic Hansen Surfboards, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving a significant legacy in Southern California's surf culture.
The FBI has announced arrests in a significant hospice care fraud operation in Southern California, with taxpayer losses estimated to exceed $50 million.
Reports indicate a shift in Trump's plans regarding the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which continues with Iranian responses, while critics label his involvement in "this war" as his "single dumbest" act since returning to the White House, impacting his political standing.
The FAA is investigating a near-miss incident where United Airlines Flight 589, carrying 162 passengers, came within a few hundred feet of a US military helicopter near John Wayne Airport in southern California, forcing the plane to change course.
The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled a California gubernatorial debate, citing the absence of candidates of color among the participants, a decision that has drawn criticism.
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Weather officials are warning that an upcoming heatwave is expected to shatter temperature records across Southern California and the US Southwest, with Los Angeles specifically bracing for record March heat.
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office website.
A young mother drowned after being swept away by swift waters while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake occurred offshore near Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California, on Sunday night. The tremor was widely felt across Los Angeles and Orange Counties, with no reported injuries or damage.
Snowbird destinations from Palm Springs to southern Florida are feeling the impact as Canadians remain hesitant about traveling to the US.
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New data from Longwoods International shows Canadians are still hesitant about traveling to the US.
Major snowbird destinations from Palm Springs, California, to southern Florida are feeling the impact.
Canadians are opting for Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean instead, or for domestic travel.
Canadian travellers are still unhappy with President Donald Trump, and that's affecting the 2026 outlook of visitors to the US from Canada.
In 2025, there was a noticeable travel chill from the US's northern neighbor, following President Donald Trump's quips about the "51st state" and the levying of hefty tariffs.
A January survey of more than 1,000 Canadian prospective travelers found that they remain hesitant to travel to the US and would rather support domestic tourism, according to Longwoods International, a tourism industry market research company.
According to Longwoods International, 55% of surveyed Canadian travelers report that they intend to travel to the US within the next 12 months, which remains mostly unchanged from 54% reported in October 2025. Among those who intend to make the trip, only 9% say they have already made bookings.
In 2025, 4 million fewer Canadian travelers visited the US than the previous year, marking a 22% drop, according to the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office.
Seventy-three percent of Canadian respondents to the latest survey, who said they changed their 2026 travel plans to avoid the US, cited economic policies and tariffs.
Other factors are also at work. More than 40% of respondents told Longwoods International that they strongly or somewhat disagree that the US is a place that values international travelers, welcomes travelers with diverse backgrounds, is a safe place to visit, and feels welcoming in general, and the number of Canadians who agree that the US feels safe to visit has been declining over the past year.
Popular destinations for Canadian snowbirds, such as southern California and Florida, have been trying to woo them back. But it appears that those attempts have fallen flat as Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and recently threatened to delay the opening of a bridge Canada paid for.
In 2025, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom began trying to convince Canadians with targeted video campaigns that California welcomes them. Recently, heart-shaped banners featuring the Canadian flag also popped up in Palm Springs, which, according to the Los Angeles Times, is feeling a chill this winter from fewer Canadian tourists.
"Sure, you-know-who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your beach plans," Newsom said in a campaign video. "California is the ultimate playground — over 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."
According to Visit California, the number of Canadian visitors to the state still fell by over 18% in 2025 compared to the year prior, slipping to 1.4 million. In 2024, Visit California showed that 1.7 million Canadians visited the state and spent around $3.7 billion.
Even Disney, the happiest place on earth, is feeling the impact as international travelers skip the US. In the Walt Disney Company's first-quarter earnings report earlier in February, the company said it is facing "international visitation headwinds" at its US parks, including Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California.
Visit Florida lists Canada as the state's top source of international visitors, with around 3.4 million travelers from Canada to the state in 2024. In 2025, the state saw a 15% year-over-year drop, according to Visit Florida, with only 2.9 million visitors from Canada.
Canadian airlines Air Transat and WestJet are also suspending all or some flights from Canada to the US this summer.
"We saw a notable decline in transborder travel demand throughout 2025," Julia Kaiser, media relations advisor for WestJet, told Global News earlier in February. "As a result, we made timely decisions to modify our network to stay aligned with where Canadians want to go."
The slowdown in trips to the US doesn't mean that Canadians are no longer traveling. Longwoods International said that 45% of Canadian travelers who changed their plans for a US trip now say they would substitute it with a domestic trip, while about a quarter of prospective travelers are looking toward Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
As of February 17, China also opened up visa-free entry for all Canadian citizens, allowing up to 30 days of travel for business, tourism, family visits, or transit.
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A winter storm is blanketing California with 'very heavy' snow, leading to an avalanche warning for the Sierra Nevadas, while southern California experiences heavy rain and flooding.
More than 300 suspects have been arrested in 'Operation Firewall,' a multi-agency crackdown on child exploitation crimes spanning five counties in Southern California.
A series of rapidly spreading wildfires across Southern California has threatened homes and prompted thousands of residents to evacuate. Firefighters are working to contain the blazes, which are expanding quickly and posing significant danger.
Uncontrolled wildfires are raging across Southern California, prompting evacuation orders for over 17,000 residents and threatening numerous homes. The scale of the blazes is visible even from space.
Rapidly spreading wildfires in Southern California, particularly near Los Angeles, have forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Authorities report that two significant blazes are raging, expanding dangerously fast across the region.
A former mayor from Arcadia, California, Eileen Wang, has pleaded guilty to charges of acting as an illegal Chinese government agent, prompting calls for a broader review of such cases. She faces potential prison time for her actions.
More than 350 earthquakes have been recorded in a specific part of southern California since Friday, prompting concern among residents and seismologists.
Nvidia billionaire Mark Stevens has pledged $200 million to his alma mater, the University of Southern California (USC), to support artificial intelligence research.
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The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the California gubernatorial debate after Xavier Becerra alleged election rigging, claiming that candidates of color were excluded from the lineup.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has ordered a Texas oil and gas company to resume operations at facilities off Southern California, damaged in a 2015 oil spill, to boost national supplies, citing the Defense Production Act.
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Singer Meghan Trainor has sold her Southern California home for $6.8 million after nearly two years on the market, just hours before announcing the cancellation of her upcoming tour.
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The University of Southern California’s gym will be testing an "inclusive workout space" multiple times a week that reportedly excludes men on certain days.
Actress Tori Spelling, along with four of her children and three friends, were taken to the hospital after being involved in a car crash in Temecula, California.
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The University of Southern California has settled a lawsuit with Sony over allegations that the college sports powerhouse used chart-topping songs by artists like Beyoncé and Harry Styles in its Instagram and TikTok posts without obtaining proper licenses.
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Police have arrested a man's ex-girlfriend and three other suspects across California, Georgia, and Alabama in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot that led to his death in an 'unusual' case.
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