The Santa Ana winds have finally died down, allowing firefighters to bring almost 40 thousand acres of wildfires under control.

Trump is calling today a "liberation day for America." The orders will bypass Congress to undo President Joe Biden's policies ranging from climate to diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce while carrying out Trump's campaign promises to secure the southern border, expand domestic energy production and target transgender Americans.

The destruction in parts of Altadena, a few miles to the west of Sierra Madre, and Pacific Palisades, which had burned in a separate fire on the other side of Los Angeles, made these areas appear bombed out.

In 2024, NPR obtained documents showing TikTok employees and executives are aware of some of the negative effects the platform may have on young people. The company's own research has found that excessive use of the app can lead to the loss of analytical skills, memory loss and increased anxiety.

A video shared on TikTok claims California residents impacted by recent fires have received $25,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in initial disaster aid compared to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene who only received $750.

TikTok came back online after Trump paused the ban. While the fate of the app remains to be seen, so-called “finfluencers” are not disappearing.

While no legal outcome can bring Sammy back, we believe that holding Snap Inc. accountable is a critical step toward systemic change. Social media companies must prioritize safety over profits or they will continue to play a role in the senseless deaths of young people like our son.

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Watch KTLA team coverage of the latest wind event to create a wildfire risk in metro Los Angeles. Jan. 20, 2025.

A new inferno has ignited in Southern California and quickly burned 5,000 acres and causes thousands of residents to evacuate from their homes. The Hughes Fire erupted near Lake Hughes Road just north of Castaic shortly before 11am on Wednesday. It quickly moved west toward the Interstate 5 highway and north to the area below Sanberg.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The future of TikTok may not be bright and that has users worried. Some Santa Barbara City College students including Sabrina Lopez

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