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December 9, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Three Years After Dobbs, ‘the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions’

The state divide over abortions has only deepened since the Supreme Court decision. But research shows the number of abortions has climbed.

In L.A., $750 a Month to Live in a Backyard Storage Unit

A landlord crowded tenants into his house and yard without running water or power. One, determined to find an alternative, was up against the city’s housing crisis.

Map: 3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the San Francisco Bay Area

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Inside a Gathering of Top Democrats Filled With Hope, Nerves and ’28 Buzz

At an annual event for Democratic governors, optimism about next year overshadowed the search for a long-term vision. As Gretchen Whitmer put it, adding an expletive: “Let’s go!”

National Parks Drop Free Entrance on M.L.K. Day and Juneteenth

Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.

Frank Gehry’s Forgotten Masterpiece: His Own House in Santa Monica

Using hardware store materials, the architect turned a pink suburban bungalow into a Deconstructivist icon in the late 1970s.

Eagles-Chargers Takeaways: Los Angeles Intercepts Jalen Hurts 4 Times, Wins in OT

Los Angeles defensive back Tony Jefferson picks off a tipped ball near the goal line to seal the 22-19 victory in overtime.

‘Alan’s Universe’ Shows What It Might Look Like to Win at YouTube

As Gen Alpha’s attention drifts from TV and movies, video creators like Alan Chikin Chow are eager to fill the void.

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