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Satellite image of Hurricane Melissa as it prepared to make landfall on the island of Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025. NOAA/NESDIS/STAR - GOES 19

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica  

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer  One of the most powerful hurricane landfalls ever recorded in the Atlantic basin has happened in Jamaica, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Hurricane Melissa made landfall

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Social Security announces 2026 payment adjustment 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Monthly Social Security payments for tens of millions of retired Americans are set to receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment increase throughout 2026, the Social Security Administration announced

School Day Cafe hosts annual food festival 

Eager children and curious parents were part of the crowd sampling and rating dozens of culinary options Thursday at Bridgeport Elementary School.  Organizing a free food festival with a schoolyard

Wind, dry weather prompt fire reminder 

Los Angeles County officials offered a warning Monday ahead of strong winds expected Tuesday into Wednesday for the area.  Meteorologists said while the heat isn’t expected to be as bad

Weste requests review of Hasa plan 

A well-known pool-chemical manufacturer that’s been operating on Drayton Street since the 1970s is looking for City Council permission to upgrade the technology at its new plant to increase efficiency,

President Donald Trump at the White House on Oct. 20, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Trump rules out running for VP in 2028 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer                   President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out the possibility of him running for vice president in 2028 and said the Republican side has “great” potential candidates. 

Vehicle collides with downed tree 

A vehicle crashed into a downed tree in Newhall on Thursday night, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department official.   Firefighters were dispatched to reports of a traffic collision