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March 3, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time

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A Scenic California Rail Line Sits on an Eroding Cliff. Where Should the Tracks Go?

In the city of Del Mar, near San Diego, most agree the train tracks must move off eroding bluffs. But debate over its new route has stalled the project while climate change raises the risks.

After the Fires, Los Angeles Becomes Even Tougher for New Buyers

With fierce competition and less inventory, potential buyers are bracing for a fight or wondering if they will have to leave the city to become homeowners.

Mild Shaking Felt in Los Angeles After 3.9-Magnitude Earthquake

The epicenter was about a mile from North Hollywood. Little to no damage was expected, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Beneath Yosemite's Beauty, Anger and Anxiety Over Trump's Job Cuts

Tensions over cost-cutting and maintaining Yosemite have been building, as fired federal workers stage protests at the country's third-oldest national park.

Video | Highlights From The 2025 Oscars

"Anora" director Sean Baker tied with Walt Disney for most Oscars won in a single night, and the International Film category showcased a drastic flip in one-time favorite "Emilia Pérez."

Inside Vanity Fair's 2025 Oscars Party

Conan O'Brien, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet and more packed the annual post-awards bash for burgers, cocktails and victory laps.

Problems With New California Bar Exam Enrage Test Takers and Cloud Their Futures

Many aspiring lawyers could not access the test and cited delays or other issues. A lawmaker has called for an investigation.

A New Home, Filled With the Same History That Inspired Her

The movie producer Nicole Avant grew up in Beverly Hills, as her parents welcomed famous entertainers into their home. She's making her own memories now in another part of Los Angeles.

8 Kids on What They Saved From the L.A. Fires

The New York Times for Kids asked young people whose lives changed in an instant about what they kept, and what they lost.

Celebrities Start Partying Before the Oscars and Keep Going All Weekend

Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore, Mick Jagger and others gathered in festive moods in the lead-up to Hollywood's biggest night.

A Chabad House for a Growing Family

After a lengthy search, a rabbi and his wife decided the Bay Area was the right place to serve a large Jewish community.

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