gaming and Gen Z Archives

Jackie and Shadow's newest eaglets need names: Here's how to pitch your ideas April 16, 2026

A naming contest has been launched for the two eaglets born this month to proud and plumed parents Jackie and Shadow, the widely followed Big Bear bald eagle pair whose lives are streamed online.

Cierra Morgan

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper April 16, 2026

A new study out of UCLA shows the outsized impact of climate-related disasters like the 2025 fires on unhoused populations.

Meg Tanaka

Los Angeles braces for gusty Santa Ana winds, followed by rain April 16, 2026

After a couple days of dry and warmer weather, Los Angeles could see some rain next week.

Alex Wigglesworth

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle April 16, 2026

A Los Angeles County judge formally dismissed manslaughter charges against a pair of former Torrance police officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher Deandre Mitchell.

James Queally

Mayor Bass has a new plan for addressing climate change in Los Angeles April 16, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.

Ian James

The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records April 16, 2026

The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.

Hayley Smith

Man arrested near Trump golf course with 'Joker' rifle and bulletproof vest April 16, 2026

A man armed with a rifle is facing felony firearms charges after he was seen near the Trump golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, sheriff's officials said.

Nicole Macias Garibay

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party April 16, 2026

For Mount Washington residents, John Ayala's departure represents the end of an era when mail delivery came with a side of conversation.

Deborah Netburn

California sees the most measles cases in 7 years as disease resurges nationwide April 16, 2026

California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years. The looming new domestic beachhead comes as vaccination rates have fallen.

Rong-Gong Lin II

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins April 16, 2026

The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances.

Clara Harter

Video games are no longer just entertainment for Gen Z. In 2026, they are becoming central to how young people connect, communicate, and create identity…