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14+ min ago (290+ words) ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- The Small Business Administration is preparing to close its two Los Angeles area offices, but those impacted by the January wildfires can still get help. The offices at the Altadena Community Center and the American Legion Palisades Post 283 will close on Wednesday, December 17. Those looking for in-person help should stop by one of the locations soon. "At those centers, the applicants and survivors can come in and talk with our customer service representatives and there, they can look at their actual application loan, they can log into their portal," explained SBA Public Affairs Specialist Jesse Cain. Home prices are rising and for many, help from the federal government has been crucial. She said her home didn't burn down, but her insurance payout wasn't enough to cover repairs. She turned to the SBA for a loan but ran…...

17+ min ago (151+ words) A special holiday celebration was held at Dodger Stadium for hundreds of students, many of whom were impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A special holiday celebration was held at Dodger Stadium for hundreds of students, many of whom were impacted by the devastating Eaton Fire. Elementary school kids from Pasadena and Los Angeles unified school districts were given the VIP treatment Thursday as they got a chance to sled down a snow hill on a warm Southern California day, say hi to Santa and leave with some much needed items like backpacks, warm clothing and toys. One popular host was Dodger great Tommy Edman, who was more than happy to talk with the kids. The event was hosted by the Dodgers Foundation, and co-hosted by the charity Baby2Baby, an L.A.-based non-profit that provides children in need with…...

23+ min ago (473+ words) LOS ANGELES " As the Rams prepare for their chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win this weekend, they expect to be at full strength Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Wide receiver Davante Adams will be listed as questionable after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury he has been managing. While he was listed as a partial participant Friday, McVay said prior to practice that he would participate in team drills and is expected to play against the Lions. "Would be very surprised if he isn't ready to roll," McVay said. "And that's what his mindset and mentality has been all week." In addition to having the NFL's leader in touchdown receptions, the Rams (10-3) will have wide receiver Tutu Atwell back on the active roster after he missed seven games on injured reserve following a hamstring…...

23+ min ago (285+ words) A Calabasas estate originally owned by the "Full House" star John Stamos is on the market for $7.25 million. The 7,547-square-foot residence in a Mediterranean style boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a formal living area with a two-sided fireplace visible from the entrance. Stamos custom-built the home in 1992. Designed by architect Les Makowski, the all-white mansion with a red tile roof sits on a 6-acre-plus lot. In October 2001, the actor sold it for $2.15 million. The property last traded hands in February 2020 for $2.95 million, records viewed at PropertyShark.com show. At the time, the owners embarked on a two-year remodel of the home and its grounds. Inside, the house has been reimagined with bold, black-veined marble flooring, gold accents and a grand 15-foot crystal chandelier that hangs from its high ceiling. A soaring wall of glass frames the grounds and Malibu…...

24+ min ago (163+ words) NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two people were hospitalized early Friday morning following a violent crash in North Hollywood. A truck and an SUV collided around 2:15 a.m. at the intersection of Burbank and Cahuenga boulevards, according to authorities. A man who was in the truck said he and his family were on their way home from work when they were hit. "We stopped right here at the red light. Once the green light turned, we were going and this car hit us," said the man, who had a gash on his right eyebrow. "All our carpet cleaning equipment, our engine, all that stuff that was in the truck was basically totaled and destroyed." The man said his brother was taken to the hospital and added that his dad and dog were not hurt. Meantime, the driver of the SUV was also…...

27+ min ago (52+ words) CBS LA and the California Highway Patrol were joined by several community members at a Walgreens in Thousand Oaks for the CHiPs For Kids Toy Drive. They are trying to beat last year's collection of 97,000 toys. Community members in Thousand Oaks participate in toy drive | CHiPs For Kids...

33+ min ago (921+ words) LOS ANGELES " A bubble in Indianapolis, a beach in Maui, a futuristic dome in Inglewood, it doesn't matter where these West Coast powerhouses meet, the final moments tend to decide the game. It's the fifth time these nonconference foes have met in the past four calendar years. Their rivalry, however, has evaded their home courts in Westwood and Spokane. In 2025, the stakes will be decided Saturday night in Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. Neutral-site games between two juggernauts have become commonplace across college basketball. UCLA will have participated in three such events, including the Empire Classic against Cal in San Francisco's Chase Center and the Hall of Fame Series against Arizona in the Intuit Dome. These neutral-site games appeal to the Bruins because of the national attention they draw and the atmosphere they provide, but most importantly, the monetary value that…...

34+ min ago (444+ words) 2025 brought HOAs four new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, one which took effect July 1, and three that start Jan. 1. The first 2025 bill affecting California HOAs was AB 130, a major housing bill that until the last moment had nothing to do with HOAs. However, one business day before the bill was to be approved on the Senate and House floors, Sen. Aisha Wahab on June 27 was able to slip into the bill major changes in HOA disciplinary process. The bill was signed by the governor and became law immediately on July 1. The changes were not well considered, and it will take some time to figure out how to deal with gaps in the law. The change that received the most media attention was the limitation on non-safety related fines to $100 per violation. Other elements of the bill have been discussed…...

41+ min ago (843+ words) UConn women's basketball sophomore guard Kayleigh Heckel looked astounded when head coach Geno Auriemma asked her if she was coming to the Huskies' away game at USC. She assured him that she would be with her team for the trip that would take her back to her previous school, though Auriemma said she didn't look him in the eye. "You lose your mind," Auriemma told reporters, "because your emotions are like, "Oh my god, how are they going to treat me?' What do you care? They could be really nice to you and then kick your (butt). How does that feel? "Or they could boo you and throw stuff at you and we beat them. Who cares? But kids being kids, I just try to make it light." No. 1 UConn and No. 16 USC are set to tip off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday…...

43+ min ago (196+ words) FILE " This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File) By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press [Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison] [2 Wisconsin congressional redistricting lawsuits may not resolve by 2026 midterm election] [Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations] [Amtrak's 18,000 workers to receive $900 bonuses, funded by executive cuts] [Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised] "It is time to end this White House cover-up and bring justice to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful friends," said Rep. Robert Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, in a statement. Trump, once a close friend of Epstein, has said that he parted ways with him long before he faced…...