Aladdin Books closing – LAist

Former L.A. deputy mayor who reported fake anti-Israel bomb threat strikes plea deal  Los Angeles Times

Thousands have rallied in the Slovak capital to protest – again – a controversial overhaul of the country’s public radio and television services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media.

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 16 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny  Fox News