Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day” following mounting controversy around the civil rights leader’s legacy. The move comes after recent reports and renewed allegations that have sparked debate over Chavez’s past, with activist groups also pushing for broader changes. The decision has reignited a larger conversation around history, legacy and public memory in the United States.


USA: Los Angeles Mayor Renames Cesar Chavez Day Amid Fresh Controversy 

3 Dead, 6 Hurt After Car Hits Bicyclist and Crashes Into Los Angeles Grocery Store

A man plowed a truck into a crowd gathered in Los Angeles to show support for Iranian protesters, causing them to scramble out of the way and then run behind the speeding vehicle in an attempt to attack it.


Anti-Iran protests: Truck drives into crowd supporting Iranian protesters in US

The FBI has arrested four alleged members of a radical pro-Palestinian offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front in Lucerne Valley, California, accusing them of plotting coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings at five locations across Los Angeles using improvised explosive devices. Prosecutors say the suspects, motivated by pro-Palestinian, anti-law-enforcement and anti-government ideology, face charges of conspiracy and possession of a destructive device, while a fifth linked individual was detained in New Orleans as part of a wider probe into a violent online network involving more than 350 subjects.​


FBI Arrests 4 Alleged TILF Members Over New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot in LA 

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is reportedly planning to sell her Los Angeles home and relocate abroad with her children, according to People magazine. The move marks a major shift in the actor’s personal life.


Angelina Jolie planning an int'l move? | 'Never wanted to live in LA full-time' 

A Mississippi man has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism after allegedly crashing the gate at Jennifer Aniston’s Los Angeles home. The District Attorney has vowed aggressive prosecution in the case, raising serious concerns about celebrity security and fan obsession.

Jennifer Aniston stalker charged with felony stalking after crashing home gate

Outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach shares his views on Donald Trump’s presidency and expresses confidence that Trump will fully support the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. As the International Olympic Committee prepares to elect a new chief on March 20, Bach also addresses the recent Khelif controversy, calling it “fake news.”

Outgoing IOC chief Thomas Bach confident of Trump’s support for LA 2028

Round-up of top and latest news from the world of climate:

- LA Fires Fully Contained After Burning For 3 Weeks: State Agency 
- India Faces Warmer February, Winter Crops At Risk 
- Delhi Records Warmest Jan Since 2019 Due To Weak Western Disturbances

LA fires fully contained after burning for 3 weeks | India faces warmer February

The west coast of Hollywood has gone up in flames. Many celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Anna Faris, Mandy Moore have lost their homes in the wildfire that has caused havoc in Hollywood. Find out more about the latest events affecting the world of showbiz in the latest episode of E-Club.

Artists lose homes and livelihoods in LA wildfires &more | E-Club

Powerful winds are threatening to spark further flare-ups in California and stoke the massive wildfires that are still burning around LA. The tragedy has killed at least 24 people and left the city shaken. It has been over a week since the disaster hit America's second-largest city, destroying more than 12,000 buildings, and more than 90,000 people are still displaced. Forecasters have predicted the return of particularly dangerous Santa Ana winds. Watch in for more details!

California Wildfire: Hundreds Of Search And Rescue Workers Comb Debris Of Burned Houses | WION

Wildfires are still burning in Los Angeles. Over 9,000 buildings have been consumed, and at least 24 lives have been lost, according to officials. Meanwhile, premieres, events, and film and TV productions are being canceled across the city.

California Wildfire: Hollywood Impacted By Fires | Several Events, Premiers Cancelled | WION News

Accuweather predicts the Los Angeles fires will likely inflict damages and economic loss ranging from 135 billion to 150 billion dollars.

This comes a day after its preliminary assessment, which pledged the damages at over 55 billion dollars.

California Wildfire: Strong Winds Create ‘Critical’ Conditions, Death Toll Rises To 25 | World DNA

As crews combat the raging wildfires in southern California, striking images show air tankers releasing vivid red and pink fire retardant over Los Angeles suburbs. The brightly colored substance has become a familiar sight, coating rooftops, cars, and driveways in its path.

What Is The Pink Powder Being Used To Fight California Fires? | WION Newspoint

As the death toll rises to at least 24, firefighters are preparing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds that are predicted to fuel wildfires burning throughout southern California.

While peak winds will be weaker than they were last week, they will still be "strong enough to potentially cause explosive fire growth," according to the National Weather Service's warning of a "particularly dangerous situation" on Sunday night. In the mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, the agency expects gusts of up to 70 mph.

California Wildfire: Dangerous Winds Expected To Amplify Los Angeles Wildfires | WION Newspoint

The devastating winds that have been transforming wildfires into blowtorches have persisted for another week.

The fires are threatening lives and wreaking havoc on homes, businesses, and cultural landmarks in Los Angeles and the rest of south California.

Accuweather Raises Estimate For Damages And Economic Losses

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area has risen to 24 as crews battle to cut off the spreading blazes. Watch this report for more details!

California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises To 24, Firefighters Brace For More Fierce Winds

The los Angeles fires threaten to destabilize California's $10 trillion residential property market. The wildfire also pushes California's insurance market to its limit. JPMorgan Chase estimates the insured damages covered could top $20 billion in what's almost certain to become the costliest wildfire in U.S. History.

LA Wildfires Push California Insurance Market To Its Limit | World Business Watch | WION

California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises To 24, Firefighters Race To Contain Wildfires | World DNA

The Palisades Blaze has grown to nearly 3,000 acres as a second fire ignites nearby. Firefighters are battling multiple fronts in an intense struggle to contain the spread. Watch this story to know more!

California Wildfire: Apocalyptic Scenes in Los Angeles | No Water for Firefighters? | Originals

Mallika Sherawat’s Los Angeles home will leave you green with envy

Ex-boyfriend of celebrity therapist Amie Harwick sentenced to life in prison for her brutal murder

A mob of around 50 thieves orchestrated a daring smash-and-grab raid at a high-end store in LA over the last weekend. They stole designer items worth up to $100,000 in what is being described as a "flash mob robbery". According to Los Angeles Police Department, dozens of face-covered suspects flooded the store, grabbed items from shelves and displays, and fled in BMW and Lexus cars.

Gravitas: Daring mob swarms LA store; goods worth up to $100,000 stolen

A small jet crashed and caught fire in a field near an airport close to Los Angeles, resulting in the death of all six people on board. The crash occurred due to low visibility caused by a marine cloud layer that enveloped the area shortly before landing.

Six dead as small jet crashes near Los Angeles due to low visibility

Who is Eric Garcetti? A Joe Biden loyalist, former LA mayor & now the US ambassador to India

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