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October 16, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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California Faces a Combustible Mix of ‘Very Dry’ Air and 75-M.P.H. Wind Gusts

Red flag warnings were in effect across the state, and two fires were burning in Southern California. The most worrisome weather conditions were expected in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Living Near the Hollywood Bowl: Free Concerts and Pancake Breakfasts

For many of the residents surrounding the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, stadium noise is a feature, not a bug.

Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter Rolls

The lawsuit seeks to temporarily block the state from counting mail ballots of voters it claims are likely noncitizens, opening a new front in the administration’s legal fights with election officials.

Could Embracing Sprawl Ease California’s Housing Crunch?

Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.

An Architect’s Personal Jewel Box Is for Sale in South Pasadena

The home of Bob Ray Offenhauser, known for his countless grand estates, is on the market for $4.2 million.

How Old Will I Be Before I Own a Home?

Expect to stop renting by your late 30s (but don’t expect to live in Los Angeles or New York).

The Man in Search of the Perfect Dog

A winemaker in Northern California is convinced that a dog once bred to herd sheep in the Scottish Highlands is the ideal pet for our uncertain times.

Has the Dodgers’ Dynasty Reached Its End? Maybe Not. But Hard Questions Await.

For the first time in three seasons, after a 6-4 Brewers victory in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, a team besides the Dodgers will win the World Series.

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Almond Croissant French Toast

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Makes 4 to 6 servings

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