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Metrolink has officially announced its new service schedule which will add more trains to existing lines and make it easier to transfer from train to train. The regional passenger rail service will add 32 weekday trains, a roughly 23% increase, beginning Oct. 21. The updated schedule will also “optimize” connections across the system, making it so riders don’t have to wait nearly as long to transfer between Metrolink’s different lines. The new-and-improved Metrolink schedule was first reported exclusively by KTLA.com back in June. FILE – A Metrolink passenger train is seen at Los Angeles Union Station on Nov. 21, 2023. (KTLA) Metrolink officials said the number of connections available throughout the weekday will increase by more than 300% when the new schedule launches in October, and most transferring riders will only have to wait between 10 to 20 minutes for their connecting train. Currently, someone who arrives at Union Station from one of the Metrolink lines may have to wait an hour or longer to transfer to another. The updated scheduling and increased number of trains will vastly reduce transfer times moving forward, officials said.

After a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience below average temperatures, rain and even early-season snow this week. The National Weather Service issued its earliest snow advisory in the past 20 years over the weekend for portions of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In Southern California, where three fires have scorched more than 115,000 acres and burned out of control for days, the rapid cooldown and higher humidity levels have already provided some relief for firefighters trying to get a handle on the blazes. The largest of the three, the Bridge fire in the Angeles National Forest, was 11% contained as of Monday morning, while the Line fire in San Bernardino County was 42% contained. The Airport fire, which ignited in Orange County last week and burned into Riverside County, was 31% contained as of Monday. “This is a pretty nice temperature change and a relief after that heat wave,” said Bryan Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. Back-to-back low-pressure systems, which have already dropped temperatures 5 to 10

An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been cropping up in illegal drugs from California to Maine, a sudden and puzzling shift in the drug supply that has alarmed health researchers. Its name is bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, commonly abbreviated as BTMPS. The chemical is used in plastic for protection against ultraviolet rays, as well as for other commercial uses. In an analysis released Monday, researchers from UCLA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other academic institutions and harm reduction groups collected and tested more than 170 samples of drugs that had been sold as fentanyl in Los Angeles and Philadelphia this summer. They found roughly a quarter of the drugs contained BTMPS. Researchers called it the most sudden change in the U.S. illegal drug supply in recent history, based on chemical prevalence. They found that BTMPS sometimes dramatically exceeded the amount of fentanyl in drug samples and, in some cases, had made up more than a third of the drug sample. It was also a growing presence in fentanyl over the summer: In June, none of the L.A. fentanyl samples tested by

Labor advocates are suing to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rebid a $730-million order of subway cars meant to replace much of its aging subway fleet and run on the D Line extension to West Los Angeles that is set to be fully open ahead of the 2028 Olympics. A delay in getting new rail cars could push back Metro’s expansion and leave passengers stuck with the dingier older cars as hundreds of thousands of people descend on the region for the Games. The research and advocacy organization Jobs to Move America contends that when Metro officials awarded South Korean Hyundai Rotem, a part of Hyundai Motor Group, a contract in January to build at least 182 rail cars, they left out required provisions that would force them to detail worker pay and benefits and hire “disadvantaged workers,” including homeless people, single parents, veterans and others who have struggled in the workforce. Those Metro contract provisions were agreed upon in 2022 as part of a new manufacturing policy intended to provide well-paying blue collar jobs. And they include strict reporting requirements

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s new memoir, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty,” is one of CBS Essentials readers’ top books of September 2024. The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Amazon/Simon & Schuster Fall is here. There’s never been a more perfect time to curl up on the sofa with a big blanket and a great book. Now that the weather is starting to get chilly, it’s time to get lost in your next great read. That’s why we’ve sifted through tons of titles to bring you some of the most exciting books our readers haven’t been able to get enough of this year. Whether you love reading on an e-reader like a Kindle or thumbing through the pages of a “real” book, there’s something for everyone to read.  Looking to dig into politics? Try Hillary Rodham Clinton’s new memoir, “Something Lost, Something Gained.” Thriller fans, don’t miss “Eruption” by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. This action-packed epic about a volcanic eruption in Hawaii will have you racing through the pages. It was one of our favorite  summer 2024 beach

How AI tackles school bus driver shortages How AI is helping to tackle school bus driver shortages 04:04 Eight students were injured in a school bus accident Monday in southeastern Wisconsin, after a car struck the bus and caused it to spin off the road. The injuries ranged from minor to serious, authorities said, but none were considered life-threatening. The accident happened before 7:30 a.m. CDT in Fredonia, according to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office. The bus from Random Lake School District was carrying 36 students, some as young as elementary school age. The oldest were in high school, the sheriff’s office said. Ozaukee County includes Fredonia, a town located some 30 miles north of Milwaukee that’s adjacent to Random Lake. Sheriff’s deputies found the school bus lying on its passenger side in a ditch beside the road when they responded to the scene Monday morning, and a Jeep Grand Cherokee with significant front-end damage was stopped in the roadway. The sheriff’s office said investigators determined that the car ran a stop sign while driving eastbound on County Trunk Highway East, striking the bus at

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Three new whopper creations, created by fans, are coming to participating Burger King restaurants later this fall. In February, the burger chain announced its Million-Dollar Whopper Contest, which allowed participants to create their dream Whopper for a chance to win a $1 million prize and have their creations sold at restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Customers will soon be able to try the burgers and vote for their favorite. The finalist with the most votes will take home the prize. These are the sandwiches from the three finalists, two of which are from California. Fried Pickle Ranch Whopper (Created by Fabian of California) – The Fried Pickle Ranch Whopper features ¼ lb. flame-grilled beef patty, topped with pickle ranch, lettuce, fried pickles, bacon, and Swiss cheese – all on a toasted sesame seed bun. Maple Bourbon BBQ Whopper (Created by Calvin of California) – The Maple Bourbon BBQ Whopper features ¼ lb. flame-grilled beef patty, topped with maple bourbon BBQ sauce, crispy onions and jalapeños, maple bacon seasoning, bacon, and American cheese – all on a toasted sesame seed bun. Mexican Street Corn Whopper

The lead engineer for an experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreck of the Titanic testified Monday that he felt pressured to get the vessel ready to dive and refused to pilot it for a journey several years earlier. “’I’m not getting in it,’” Tony Nissen said he told Stockton Rush, co-founder of the OceanGate company that owned the Titan submersible. Nissen, OceanGate’s former engineering director, was the first witness to testify at what is expected to be a two-week U.S. Coast Guard hearing. The Titan imploded on June 18, 2023, killing Rush and four others on board and setting off a worldwide debate about the future of private undersea exploration. Nissen said Rush could be difficult to work for and was often very concerned with costs and project schedules, among other issues. He said Rush would fight for what he wanted, which often changed day to day. He added that he tried to keep the clashes between the two of them behind closed doors so that others in the company wouldn’t be aware. “Most people would eventually just back down to Stockton,”

A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after he kissed a 3-year-old in a stroller at a train station before threatening the child’s mother with a hacksaw.  According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect, later identified as Noel Gallegos, approached a mother and her 3-year-old daughter in a stroller at a train station near Gateway Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Aug. 26.  “The suspect placed his finger on the daughter’s chest and kissed her on her forehead before reaching into her stroller,” LAPD stated.  “Once the suspect grabbed the harness of the stroller, the mother pushed the suspect away…[he] threatened to kill her as he removed a handsaw from his backpack before fleeing.”  Officer, suspect hospitalized following head-on pursuit crash in Orange County Investigators eventually identified Gallegos as the suspect the following week, LAPD said; however, on Sept. 12, detectives discovered he was already in custody for an unrelated matter.  Inmate search records indicate he had been arrested on Sept. 5 in Alhambra.  For the Aug. 26 incident, Gallegos was charged with one count of attempted kidnapping and two counts

With more than 70 players in his football program, Dorsey coach Stafon Johnson said things are looking up as he tries to get the Dons headed in the right direction. The team is 2-1 this season and making progress. One of the top players is Johnson’s son, Deuce, a sophomore receiver/defensive back who has scored five touchdowns. Quarterback Brandon Tolson completed 12 of 16 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Compton. Johnson, a former star running back for USC, remembers when he first took over as coach, there were just a few players who showed up for a meeting in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. “I had a kicker, quarterback, two linemen,” he remembered. Now the Dons have enough players to field a JV team this season. “I’m running out of helmets,” he said. “That’s a good thing.” One of the top players for the Dons is 6-foot-6, 350-pound defensive lineman Mike McDonald. Dorsey is also getting a new football field that could be finished by next year. The Dons play host to Granada Hills on Friday night

Labor advocates are suing to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rebid a $730-million order of subway cars meant to replace much of its aging subway fleet and run on the D Line extension to West Los Angeles that is set to be fully open ahead of the 2028 Olympics. A delay in getting new rail cars could push back Metro’s expansion and leave passengers stuck with the dingier older cars as hundreds of thousands of people descend on the region for the Games. The research and advocacy organization Jobs to Move America contends that when Metro officials awarded South Korean Hyundai Rotem, a part of Hyundai Motor Group, a contract in January to build at least 182 rail cars, they left out required provisions that would force them to detail worker pay and benefits and hire “disadvantaged workers,” including homeless people, single parents, veterans and others who have struggled in the workforce. Those Metro contract provisions were agreed upon in 2022 as part of a new manufacturing policy intended to provide well-paying blue collar jobs. And they include strict reporting requirements

If you were tuned in to the political jabber this weekend and undistracted by news of an apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, you may be aware that Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance acknowledged having “create[d] stories” about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, to focus the media’s attention on the immigration issue. Among the stories that Vance spewed in appearances on TV talk shows Sunday was that there are 20,000 Haitians in Springfield, that they’re illegal immigrants, that they were “dumped” on this unsuspecting municipality, that they’re responsible for “skyrocketing” HIV and tuberculosis cases, that they’ve driven up housing prices, and of course that they’re stealing and eating the city’s geese and household pets. None of these goonishly malevolent claims is authentic, some have been decisively debunked, and some are flagrant misrepresentations. These stories have all the earmarks of urban legends …. The stories told about eaten pets are spread by word-of-mouth, and are unauthenticated by actual, traceable details. — Folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand On CNN, Vance rationalized his mainstreaming of these urban legends — which have been picked up and amplified by Trump on

En 2022 Fher Olvera, líder vocal de la banda Maná, le dijo a Los Angeles Times en Español que durante la administración de Barack Obama tuvieron la oportunidad de reunirse con él para abogar por latinos inmigrantes en este país, pero luego del cambio de poder se distanciaron porque no estaban de acuerdo con las políticas radicales del siguiente gobierno. “Desde que estaba Obama, estuvimos (reunidos) cuatro o cinco veces y no tuvimos más oportunidad porque nos desmarcamos con el siguiente presidente porque nos pareció sumamente racista, una postura muy radical”, dijo en una conversación antes de iniciar su residencia en el Forum de Los Ángeles. Olvera, quien ha sido desde siempre un fiel luchador de los derechos de los latinos dijo convencido que nuestra comunidad latina ha sido factor fundamental en la política de este país y eso se demostró en las pasadas elecciones. “Ya movimos la plataforma, la política se vio en las pasadas elecciones, hemos agarrado un ‘power’ (poder) muy interesante. Obviamente la ecología y otras cosas que hemos hecho son importantes, pero los derechos humanos los abrazamos con gran pasión”, señaló.

Three small earthquakes struck north of Malibu on Monday morning, just four days after a magnitude 4.7 quake was reported in the same area along the Pacific Coast. The first earthquake Monday, a magnitude 3.76 temblor, was reported at 4:22 a.m. about one mile north of Malibu just west of Kanan Dume Road, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The second quake, at 5:05, registered a magnitude of 1.7, and the third, at 7:05, a magnitude of 2.8, both in the same area as the first just east of Kana Duma Road. Monday’s quakes are part of a swarm of over 50 aftershocks that have followed since a moderate earthquake struck Thursday, according to a USGS spokesperson. All of those quakes have been centered around the same area north of Malibu and the Pacific Coast. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department said the department did not receive any calls for service in response to the earthquakes. In the past 10 days, there have been eight earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. Thursday’s Malibu earthquake was part of the 14th seismic