Voices from L.A. Thai community on mental health

"This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever," said Doug Coates, acting president of the city firefighter union, as Los Angeles firefighters propose a sales tax increase to fund new stations, equipment, and other essential services.

A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge dropped a false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard during a hearing on Thursday. Buzzard's daughter, Melodee, remains missing.

The first home to be rebuilt following the Palisades fire, located on Kagawa Street, received its certificate of occupancy on Friday. This marks a significant step in the recovery process for the affected community.

The suspect in a car chase crash that resulted in the death of an Alhambra police officer and a female passenger has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding public safety and the dangers associated with high-speed pursuits.

About two dozen Buddhist monks began their 2,300-mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas, on October 26. This journey aims to promote peace across the United States. The monks resumed their walk following a traffic accident that resulted in substantial injuries to two of their members.

Thai massage therapists face heightened vulnerability to racialized and gendered violence in the workplace due to language barriers and stereotypes associated with their profession. This situation has prompted some therapists to seek community and mental health support through self-defense classes.

During the Palisades fire, a nearby reservoir was empty for repairs. State officials assert that even if the reservoir had been full, the water system would have been quickly overwhelmed, indicating significant challenges in firefighting efforts.

An 87-year-old man in California was surprised by a black bear while retrieving firewood from his garage before dawn. The bear followed him into his home, highlighting the increasing interactions between humans and wildlife in the area.