Woman’s eyes infected with parasitic worms possibly after encounter with swarm of flies while on run, study says

A study published by the Oxford academic journal Clinical Infectious Diseases reported the second medically recorded case of a rare infection that involved a patient’s eyes being turned into a breeding ground for parasitic worms. 

East Bay teacher uses Lizzo song to teach kids they're great

Mallari's version goes like this: "Let's be great, 'cuz I know we are great. Whoo! I just took an ELA test, turns out I'm 100 percent that smart."

Subway singer with 'angelic voice' declines recording contract

The woman whose voice captured the hearts of millions after a video of her singing an opera aria at a subway station in Los Angeles went vital declined a recording contract, sources close to the singer said. 

Trump threatens to cut funding for California wildfires

President Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.

Matthew McConaughey, volunteers prepare hot meals for SoCal firefighters

Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California. 

All evacuation orders lifted in Getty Fire as crews work toward full containment

A fire erupted early Monday morning to the west of the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive, prompting mandatory evacuation orders, Los Angeles city firefighters said.

Twitter bans all political advertisements

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.