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November 11, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Holes Grow in Hollywood’s Safety Net When It Is Needed Most

Commercial production has long been crucial to sustaining entertainment workers in the Los Angeles area. But it continues to plummet.

The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones

Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.

Heavy Dose of Wet Weather Expected to Soak California

Forecasters expect the rain to kick off in the north on Wednesday before moving south by Thursday. It brings a risk of flash flooding and landslides.

Police Chase Driver Across Southern California Until She Escapes Into Mexico

The woman stole a minivan, police said, beginning a dramatic pursuit that spanned four counties and reached speeds of 90 miles per hour.

A Shape-Shifting Hero for a ‘Third Culture’ Opera

Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King” at San Francisco Opera transforms a classic Chinese tale into a reflection on identity, enlightenment and the creativity sparked when cultures entwine.

How the Anaheim Ducks morphed into a high-scoring, fun-to-watch, surprise team

The Ducks, 30th in the NHL in scoring last season, are No. 1 this season.

These Sheep Have a Statement to Make

How fashion connected a designer, a farmer, Grindr and a herd of male-oriented rams.

$1.4 Million Homes in California

A Craftsman house in San Rafael, a midcentury modern home in Rancho Mirage and a Spanish-style house in Los Angeles.

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