NYC congestion pricing turns upper Manhattan nabes into parking ‘war zone’ — as drivers take up spots to avoid toll

A doorman at a UWS building says congestion pricing has made his search for a parking spot longer. Helayne Seidman It’s hell on wheels. Upper Manhattan nabes are already devolving into glorified parking lots only days after the MTA and Gov. Hochul flipped the switch on congestion pricing — with bridge-and-tunnel commuters increasingly ditching their … Read more

Kamala Harris’ L.A. neighborhood of Brentwood feels less insulated after a year of turbulence

Kamala Harris’ L.A. neighborhood of Brentwood feels less insulated after a year of turbulence The constellation of neighborhoods and smaller cities that constitute what Americans think of as L.A. brings to mind lots of competing reference points: towering palms and glistening lowriders. Botox clinics and tattoo parlors. Tofu and tacos, “Gin and Juice.” Earthquakes and … Read more

LA wildfires threaten 2028 Olympics as flames inch closer to key venues — including historic Riviera Golf Club, UCLA campus

A 2023 photo showing the crowd at the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Golf Club. Getty Images It’s a threat of Olympic proportions. The deadly Los Angeles wildfires have already scorched tens of thousands of acres, and are showing no signs of waning. After destroying neighborhoods and waterfront mansions, the intensifying infernos now pose a … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant ‘still in shock’ after surprise engagement on the game show

“Wheel of Fortune” hosts Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White helped make one contestant’s night a little special. On Thursday night, during the game show’s 50th-anniversary celebration, Seacrest announced they had helped Robin propose to Rhea Mathew, a former “Wheel of Fortune” contestant who competed in October 2023. “We’re celebrating milestones in honor of our 50th … Read more

Glow of Palisades fire seen across L.A.’s San Fernando Valley; swaths of Encino, Brentwood told to evacuate

The growing Palisades fire — the area on fire is shown in orange — is threatening homes along Mandeville Canyon Road. Mandatory evacuation zones are colored red, which include MountainGate Country Club and swaths of Encino and Brentwood. Evacuation warning areas are in yellow, and include portions of Bel Air. (Cal-FIRE) The Palisades fire can … Read more

South Carolina’s SEC dominance facing enormous stress test

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during their 90-49 blowout home win over Texas A&M. Jeff Blake-Imagn Images No. 2 South Carolina has been on an exceptional run in the SEC the past few seasons.  It’s been a whopping 1,107 days since the Gamecocks lost a regular-season game against a conference foe. … Read more

California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: ‘We need answers’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after firefighters faced a nightmare situation: fire hydrants that had run out of water. “From the moment firestorms erupted in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, January 7, it was clear our public infrastructure would be put under … Read more

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