California
Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel and foundation chief Miguel Santana launch the Department of Angels to give the community a voice in wildfire recovery efforts.
Entertainment & Arts
From Moo Deng to Raygun, the rise of the meme-inspired Halloween costume not only displays the power of social media — it also shows the endless adaptability of the holiday itself.
Lakers
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.
Needing to fill the void created by Anthony Davis’ trade to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the team will bring in the 7-footer while waiving injured Christian Wood.
City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo said that, in the wake of the wildfires, the expansion and modernization project cannot be finished by May 2028.
FEMA is opening a new disaster recovery center in Altadena to assist Eaton fire victims, and the sheriff’s department says it will conduct property checks of vacant homes.
World & Nation
Swedish police say about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed in a shooting at an adult education center.
The Disaster Recovery Center will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the next several weeks.
Sports
It has become clear that the cost for starting-caliber NBA centers is high, particularly ones good enough to help the Lakers.