Yusra Farzan

The USGS reported an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck in New Jersey about 50 miles west of New York City. And people had thoughts.

A U.S. flag flies in Huntington Beach. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state is suing the city over is voter ID charter amendment.

The new proposal will allow the theme park to create immersive experiences within its current footprint.

USC cited safety concerns in canceling her speech, but Los Angeles police confirmed to LAist that a crime report has not been filed.

The scene on Manhattan Beach in April 2020. Bioluminescence has been spotted more recently in the waters off California in San Diego and the Bay areas.

Trash on beaches mainly comes from inland communities.

The students say they will continue their protest until university administrators pledge to divest from companies with links to Israel and arms manufacturers. They're also calling on USC to end partnerships with Hebrew University's Rothenberg International School and Reichman University.

Encampments have been set up in Los Angeles, Irvine and Riverside.

L.A. Mayor Bass has condemned the violence as "absolutely abhorrent and inexcusable."

The event will be ticketed.