Thousands of SoCal residents without power due to wildfire conditions, high winds

A wildfire in Riverside County, California has burned through nearly 2,000 acres Sunday as roughly 130 firefighters work to contain its spread. The blaze, dubbed the Sanderson Fire, erupted at around 1 a.m.

California’s Burbank Unified School District has removed five classics from its curriculum over racism charges, but a conservative youth organization is stepping up to offer the books to students.  On Sept. 9, Burbank announced “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry,” “The Cay” and “Of Mice and Men” will no longer be used in classrooms, at least temporarily, after four parents, three of them Black, challenged their use as racist.  On Nov.

Members of a bicycling group were grieving Thursday after five participants in their annual Nevada-California border-area ride were killed when a box truck struck them, according to reports. Three more members of the group of about 20 riders were injured in the horrific crash, according to FOX 5 of Las Vegas.

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is taking high-end to a new level. The billionaire rapper released his premium cannabis brand, Monogram, Thursday in partnership with California-based Calvia with products ranging between $40 to $70 each.

Khloé Kardashian and her daughter, True, showed their holiday spirit by donating toys to their local fire station on Wednesday, December 9.The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 36, shared a photo of herself and her 2-year-old daughter, whom she shares with Tristan Thompson, at the Calabasas, California, fire house on Wednesday, in an effort to help others who are not as lucky as they are.“I know True is young, but I think it is important for her to understand how blessed and fortunate she

Germany after Adolf Hitler came to power. “What was grandpa most proud of in his business?” he asked.“He was very, very proud to have acquired the Guelph Treasure, and then was forced to sell it to the Nazis,” she told him.That conversation set Leiber, of West Hollywood, California, on a decadeslong mission to reclaim some 40 pieces of the Guelph Treasure on display in a Berlin museum.

While the 24,375 new Covid-19 cases reported in California on Tuesday were lower than the 30,000-plus all-time high seen over the weekend, California Director of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly stressed that the state has still “seen more than a doubling of our average case number.”

Kris Jenner is renowned for her iconic short hairstyle, but in 1973, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star rocked long, shoulder-length hair during her time at high school.MORE: 9 surprising facts about the Kardashian kids you wouldn't have knownThe famous momager attended Clairemont High School in San Diego, California, and photos from her year book have been colourised by MyHeritage.In one photo – Kris – whose real name is Kristen Houghton – looked confident and happy, beaming at the camera

The Chicago Teachers Union is facing swift criticism on social media Sunday after claiming in a now deleted tweet that the push to reopen schools is "rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny." One user replied to the tweet, saying "some people really don't like doing their jobs." Another user responded: "Then why are minority parents suing in California saying virtual learning has left their children behind? You say you care about your students, but you clearly don't." Meanwhile, another Twitter

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Friday said that his office will not be “blackmailed, bullied, or used as muscle” against county residents to enforce California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s coronavirus orders.

Officials have issued red flag warnings for parts of southern and central California as the state’s wildfire threat continues. “Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are forecast into Tuesday across southwestern California and the Bay Area due to dry conditions and strong offshore winds,” said the National Weather Service, in a statement.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is preparing to implement widespread power shutdowns across 15 California counties next week if blustery and arid conditions continue.

Also on this day: The first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, is organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dies in Vienna at age 35.George Washington is reelected president; John Adams is reelected vice president.

California delayed the start of the high school sports season while college and professional sports teams continued to play, and at least one high-profile basketball dad appeared to be baffled. LeBron James, fresh off an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers, wondered in a tweet how the high school basketball season was going to be delayed when college teams, and soon NBA teams, take the floor.

Southern California's Bond Fire exploded overnight Thursday, scorching 6,400 acres and injuring two firefighters. The fire started Wednesday after a Silverado Canyon home caught fire amidst gusty Santa Ana winds.The blaze then spread to nearby vegetation and up into the hills.

hit single “Dynamite” to the highest bidder in a Beverly Hills, California, charity auction in January.The pink, blue, yellow and lavender pastel outfits the seven singers wore in the record-setting video are expected to fetch what Julien’s Auctions on Monday called a conservative estimate of $20,000 to $40,000.“This is the first time that BTS has ever sold any costumes,” said Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien’s Auctions.The costumes include the T-shirts, hats, sneakers, pants and

Gusty conditions throughout the West have put Southern California on high alert, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue red flag warnings. Low humidity and forceful Santa Ana winds between 40 mph and 65 mph have forced power companies to warn residents about potential power shutoffs amid an increased wildfire risk.  The Thanksgiving wind event is expected to be cold and those impacted will see temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s.