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As parents rush into malls for the final days of Christmas shopping, many will be armed with wish lists full of beauty products for their children. Some skin-care products meant for older people should be avoided.

San Francisco residents voted to permanently close the Upper Great Highway to cars and turn it into a park. That sparked a recall effort against a local lawmaker.

The vivid language of the novel 'Playworld' evokes the carefree early '80s, centering on the freedoms and seemingly low-stakes perils of their Manhattan.

Readers want the city to allot more money to its animal shelters. They also suggest promoting fostering and reduced-cost vet care to help more cats and dogs get adopted.

The Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base houses vulnerable young desert tortoises until they're hardy enough to withstand predators and drought. The endangered species' continued existence in the wild may hinge on programs like these.

Being a principal is a 24/7, year-round job; it's no wonder those in Los Angeles unionized, says a retired LAUSD administrator.

The Tarkanian Classic championship game in Las Vegas matches Sherman Oaks Notre Dame against Eastvale Roosevelt.

The California Air Resources Board said vouchers for its E-Bike Incentive Project are temporarily unavailable after applicants flooded the agency with requests.

Back from knee and shoulder surgeries, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee will be active for the first time this season when L.A. visits the New York Jets on Sunday.

The multibillionaire's newfound prominence in policymaking for the incoming Trump administration has a growing parallel across the Atlantic.