Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on service journalism. Her previous stints include reporting for the San Luis Obispo New Times and KCBX Central Coast Public Radio.
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A severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to parts of California, according to a warning from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Oct. 8, 2024
Without concrete data, Rolling Hills property owners whose utilities were recently cut off question whether the rate of land movement near their homes is of concern.
Oct. 8, 2024
Long Beach fire authorities are investigating an explosion that occurred in an ADU that injured one person and displaced three people.
Oct. 7, 2024
A group involved in a street takeover in Anaheim robbed a 7-Eleven store and assaulted the clerk trying to defend it, police say.
Oct. 7, 2024
The cameras will be at or near intersections in Chatsworth, Northridge, Granada Hills, Sherwood Forest, Porter Ranch, West Hills and North Hills.
Oct. 4, 2024
If you filled up your gas tank between Feb. 20 and Nov. 10, 2015, in certain California counties, you may be eligible for payment.
Oct. 2, 2024
A fire that started at an abandoned construction site and ravaged neighboring apartment buildings has displaced the victims.
Sept. 28, 2024
Gov. Newsom signs into a law a bill to allow speed cameras to be installed along a particularly dangerous stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
Sept. 27, 2024
The United Airlines flight was descending into San Francisco last week when it received a collision avoidance system alert. Two passengers were injured.
Sept. 24, 2024