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Coldest Storm of the Year to Bring Heavy Rain and Flood Risks to SoCal

Southern California is bracing for the coldest storm of the year as a powerful system from the Gulf of Alaska moves in Thursday through Saturday, with possible showers lingering into Sunday. Forecasters warn of heavy rain, gusty winds, and a chance of thunderstorms across all counties, with 1–2 inches expected in metro areas and up to 4 inches in the mountains and foothills. Officials say flooding is possible—especially in recent burn-scar regions—urging residents to monitor alerts and prepare for rapidly changing conditions as the storm settles in.

LA28 Unveils Full Schedule for the 2028 Olympic Games

LA28 has released the complete competition schedule for the 2028 Olympic Games, offering the earliest and most detailed look yet at how the global event will unfold across Southern California. The timeline spans 51 sports and stretches from Venice Beach to Pasadena and Inglewood, with the first medals awarded July 15 and the closing ceremony set for July 30 at the Coliseum. Notably, the Games will open with track and field and end with swimming at SoFi Stadium, a historic reversal designed around venue logistics and summer conditions.

Judge Refuses to Toss Murder Charges in Malibu Crash That Killed Four Pepperdine Students

A Los Angeles judge has rejected Fraser Bohm’s attempt to dismiss murder charges stemming from the 2023 Malibu crash that killed four Pepperdine University sorority sisters on Pacific Coast Highway. Prosecutors say Bohm was driving over 100 mph when he lost control on “Dead Man’s Curve,” while the defense argued he was neither impaired nor distracted. The ruling means the high-profile case, one that has gripped Malibu and the Pepperdine community, will now move forward toward trial.

Clippers’ Bradley Beal Out for Season After Hip Surgery

The Clippers were dealt a major setback this week as newly acquired guard Bradley Beal will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season due to a fractured hip requiring surgery. After arriving in L.A. on a two-year deal that fueled hopes of a scoring resurgence, Beal struggled through preseason and early games, averaging just 8.2 points before the injury. His absence deepens the team’s issues at the guard spot amid a disappointing 3–7 start, raising questions about how the front office will respond—and which players may soon land on the trade block.

South Pasadena Error Sends “No Emergency” Alert to Millions Across L.A.

Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, a routine internal test by the City of South Pasadena went awry, triggering a countywide Wireless Emergency Alert that lit up roughly 10 million cell phones across Los Angeles with a “no emergency” message. Officials say the accidental alert was caused by human error while staff tested the city’s emergency software. South Pasadena police apologized for the confusion and said they are investigating how the test escaped the system.

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