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Wildlife in Santa Monica Mountains expected to see positive impact from rainy season

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- The benefits of this year's rain is on full display in the Santa Monica Mountains. Rosi Dagit, senior conservation biologist for the Resource Conservation District of ...

County Supervisors open up Santa Monica Mountains for ‘cold camping’

The LA County Board of Supervisors envisions occasional through-hikers, backpacks bulging with well-worn camping gear, curling up in the grass in the Santa Monica Mountains for a few hours of shut-eye ...

Behind goalkeeper Greyson Porth, Palos Verdes knocks off Mira Costa in Bay League opener

<p>Greyson Porth is one of many reasons Palos Verdes began the week ranked No. 1 in California, and his skill was on display Tuesday night in the Sea Kings' Bay League opener at Mira Costa.</p>

High school boys' and girls' basketball: Tuesday's scores

<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.</p>

Warner nixes Paramount's bid (again), citing proposed debt load

<p>Warner's board was not swayed by tech billionaire Larry Ellison's personal guarantee to back the equity portion of Paramount's bid. Warner's board remains solidly behind its Netflix deal.</p>

Holiday shoppers spent a record amount online, searching out deals amid economic anxiety

<p>U.S. consumers spent a record $257.8 billion online from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, Adobe data shows.</p>

Sondheimer: Lessons to live by in high school sports for 2026

<p>Let's set some standards for players, coaches and parents in the Southland to strive for this year.</p>

Prep talk: Oaks Christian girls' water polo team setting standard for excellence

<p>The defending Southern Section champion Lions are off to 10-1 start this season in a bid to repeat as Open Division champions.</p>

UCLA gymnastics freshmen learn from Jordan Chiles and from competing

<p>The UCLA women's gymnastics team sent four freshmen to the floor during their successful weekend meet.</p>

Torrance shopping center sells for record price on strong demand for humble neighborhood locations

<p>The leap in value was attributed in part to investors' desire to acquire unglamorous yet financially well-performing shopping centers.</p>

'We were too casual.' USC women lose big lead and fall to Oregon

<p>Leading by double digits at one point, USC women have a brutal fourth quarter and fall to Oregon for their second loss in a row.</p>

Problems continue to mount for UCLA men in loss to Wisconsin

<p>In a game that the Bruins needed to win to get their season back on track, they fell behind early and lost to Wisconsin.</p>

Luka and LeBron go 30-30 as Lakers defeat the Pelicans

<p>LeBron James had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Luka Doncic had 30 points and 10 assists in Lakers win over the Pelicans.</p>

Prep basketball roundup: San Pedro coach John Bobich knows how to make the right call

<p>San Pedro takes control in the second half to defeat Granada Hills in a Marquez boys' basketball tournament game on Tuesday.</p>

How Tyler Higbee's return could super charge the Rams' offense

<p>Tyler Higbee is off injured reserve after an ankle injury and contributing again for a Rams tight ends group that is poised to cause issues for opposing defenses.</p>

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps to step down following text message controversy

<p>NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps, whose derogatory text messages about racing legend Richard Childress were revealed during an anti-trust trial in December, will resign this month.</p>

Tom Izzo supports ejection of ex-player Paul Davis but would welcome him back at Michigan State

<p>Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called out ex-Spartan Paul Davis, who was ejected from his seat near courtside after allegedly making an inappropriate remark to a referee.</p>

Snoop Dogg hilariously keeps pace with furious Steve Kerr's ejection-producing rant

<p>Snoop Dogg joined the NBC broadcasting team for the second half of an NBA game and contributed spot-on and hilarious commentary of Warrior coach Steve Kerr's sideline meltdown.</p>

Prep talk: Three high school students keep trying to help Palisades community

<p>Mason Cohen from Windward, plus Jake Yoon and Dylan Fullmer from Harvard-Westlake have raised funds to help rebuild the Pacific Palisades community through "Build Back Pali."</p>

Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig?

<p>Riqui Puig is about the closest thing MLS has to an irreplaceable player. And with training camp starting in a couple of weeks, the Galaxy have precious little time to try to replace him.</p>