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FIFA Club World Cup’s opening round at the Rose Bowl is a reminder of LA's 125 year soccer history

From L.A.’s first 1951 soccer team, to the birthplace of U.S. youth soccer, to Chicharito’s arrival, L.A.’s soccer DNA runs deep.

A aerial shot of a packed stadium with a soccer field markings on the grass.

For Pride in Altadena, he's dusting off the huge model train set in his backyard

Nearly six months after the Eaton Fire, Christmas Tree Lane resident Rob Caves is reopening his massive backyard train layout to the public for the first time.

This image features a model train scene set in a detailed miniature landscape. The train is prominently displayed on a bridge and is decorated with rainbow colors, the number "69", and the phrase "PRIDE WITH US", indicating it's an Amtrak train celebrating LGBTQ+ pride. In the upper right corner, there's a small green and yellow box labeled "TrainMaster PowerMaster", which is likely part of the model train control system.

What are the 'No Kings' protests happening across SoCal this Saturday?

A series of demonstrations across the U.S. will take place on Saturday, including in many parts of the Los Angeles region. Here's what you need to know.

People wave flags and hold signs as they protest against federal immigration operations in front of Los Angeles City Hall on June 11, 2025. Los Angeles City Hall will also be the site of the largest "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Funding restored for popular California library program that gives free access to state parks

The budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom funds the program through Dec. 31, 2026.

A sign reads: Malibu Creek State Park Reagan Ranch A California State Park

Conservation experts are helping fire victims save their precious art and heirlooms — for free

The sold-out Conservation Clinic will be held at The Getty Center this Saturday, but another is planned for this fall.

A conservator consults with a community member about their damaged object, assesses the condition, and proposes potential next steps. Both wear masks and sit across from each other at a table.

'Would you like a plant with that?' How a Culver City vegan restaurant supports bees and butterflies

Hey, Sunshine Kitchen is offering a free pollinator plant every Monday to improve native habitats.

Two female presenting persons stand in front of glass windows and hold plants in pots.

As Altadena rises from the ashes, a new mural speaks to those longing for home

Robert Vargas, known for his large-scale murals of Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Valenzuela, wanted to celebrate the resilience of the community devastated by the Eaton Fire.

A Black girl picks a flower in a large-scale mural on the side of a building. People are on the roof and observing from the ground.

Take a ride to Idyllwild, and maybe bring home a new furry friend

Living Free, near Idyllwild, is one of the oldest no-kill shelters in the nation. The 150-acre ranch in the San Jacinto Mountains is hosting a day of fun, music and adoptions today.

The entrance to Living Free no-kill animal shelter in Mountain Center, CA. A wooden sign reads 'Living Free." There are several large trees in the foreground and background. A pathway leads through the front gate.

Los Angeles gets a new women's sports bar — Untamed Spirits in Silver Lake

Untamed Spirits in Silver Lake wants to be the go-to sports bar for local regulars and hardcore fans looking for a different vibe. It's the second women's sports bar to open in L.A. County in as many years.