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Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

December 21, 2025

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

health

The Liver's Secret: How Anger Affects Your Health

December 21, 2025

The liver is more than just an organ; it's a key player in how we feel and function. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is linked to anger, and science is now backing this up. When someone is always angry or stressed, their body pumps out cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much cortisol can hur

science

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

December 21, 2025

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

sports

Mason Marchment Swaps Teams Again: What's Next for the Experienced Forward?

December 20, 2025

Mason Marchment is on the move again. This time, he's heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Seattle Kraken. The trade involved a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The latter pick originally came from the New York Rangers. Marchment, who i

crime

Unraveling True Crime: A Fresh Look at Chilling Stories

December 20, 2025

True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a

environment

How Trees Handle Drought: A Look at Larch Forests

December 19, 2025

Larch trees face big challenges when it rains less. Scientists wanted to see how these trees react to dry weather. They used cool tech to map the tree canopies in 3D. This helped them see how the trees handle light, water, and carbon. Thinning the trees helped them catch more light. More light mean

science

Rice Resistance: A Closer Look at Bangladeshi Varieties

December 19, 2025

Bangladesh's rice fields are under siege from bacterial leaf blight (BLB), a disease that can wipe out entire crops. But not all hope is lost. Scientists have been on the hunt for rice varieties that can stand up to this pesky plant predator. They've zeroed in on five key resistance genes: Xa4, Xa5,

health

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

celebrities

Mila Kunis: From Hollywood to HOA Headaches

December 10, 2025

Mila Kunis, known for her acting skills, is now facing a different kind of role: managing her neighborhood's homeowners association (HOA). She recently shared her frustrations about this job on the "Today" show. Kunis mentioned that her neighbors only complain and never say thank you. She even had t

education

A Teacher's Legacy: Barbara Leszynski's Impact on Westlake Schools

December 10, 2025

Barbara Leszynski, a retired middle school science teacher, has left a lasting mark on Westlake Schools. She recently stepped down from the Westlake Board of Education after nearly 14 years of service. Her contributions were recognized and celebrated during her final meeting. Leszynski's time on th