1+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1751+ words) What is a shofar: It can be the small, curved horn of a ram or the dramatic spiral of an African antelope. The sound it creates is unmistakable. Read on to find out how this instrument became a holiday's spiritual…...

18+ hour, 37+ min ago   (1690+ words) Why? The goal is to reduce the number of illegal bikes on the road, and give parents an incentive to get dangerous vehicles out of kids’ hands. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is hosting a buyback event Sunday where…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1693+ words) Background: Voters in 2018 approved a 1.5% sales tax increase — dubbed Measure X. The tax is set to decrease to 1% in 2029 before going away by 2039. The city is asking voters to make the tax permanent to avoid deeper cuts to city services…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (401+ words) Rancho Palos Verdes is leading the charge to create a new landslide insurance option for homeowners. The effort brings together a coalition of city and county governments who say they need financial relief as they address ongoing issues like coastal…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1496+ words) Why now: The change comes after small business owners shared with elected officials that they’ve been struggling with low foot traffic after the fire. Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, in a statement, said she hopes the new parking guidelines can “reduce unnecessary…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (273+ words) The state has approved money to help create a special district for childcare within Riverside County — the first of its kind in the state. Special districts are local government agencies in California created to provide a specific service to a…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1147+ words) By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Americans than ever had health insurance, owing partly to his work over the years to pass, defend, and expand the Affordable Care Act. It’s an achievement the former congressman and former…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (373+ words) First, find your neighborhood council: If you’ve ever complained about something happening on your block, wondered why a project was approved or wanted your neighborhood to get funding for an event, a neighborhood council meeting is a place to start....

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1641+ words) Why it matters: Bass' attorney sent a letter responding to the subcommittee Friday afternoon, writing that "unfortunately" the mayor is not available on Sept. 15. Bass’ team has reached out to the subcommittee to discuss the scheduling issue, and the mayor…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (321+ words) Today's show: AirTalk host Larry Mantle discusses Alex Villanueva on L.A. County sheriff's race, Michael Gates on attorney general, LA28 transit preparations, whether gap years are worth it, and new book on how leaders matter. The office: California’s top cop carries out…...