Visitors to Riverside's annual Festival of Lights warned about parking scam

City officials are warning people about fake QR codes posted by scammers at parking pay stations.

Possible rain, high surf forecast for Los Angeles region this holiday week

Although there's a chance of rain beginning late morning on Christmas Eve, forecasters said it will likely be short-lived.

Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say

The police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.

China sanctions Canadian institutions active on Uyghurs, Tibet

China said on Sunday it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet.

Israeli strike hits school sheltering displaced in Gaza City

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, eight of them at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, medics said, as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a hospital in the north.

German Christmas market attack suspect held on murder charges

A man suspected of driving a car into a German Christmas market in an attack that killed at least five people and injured scores of others faces charges of murder and attempted murder, police said on Sunday.

Far from home, seafarers docked in Vancouver get some Christmas cheer with donated gift bags

Over the holiday season, Mission to Seafarers says it will deliver gift bags to more than 1,500 ship crew members passing through Vancouver, as a gesture of gratitude for their work and effort to ease the loneliness seafarers may experience while far from home over the Christmas season.

China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

China takes steps against Canada institutions and individuals over Uyghurs and Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

Wife unable to receive survivor's pension without death certificate after husband's disappearance

The wife of a man with dementia who disappeared a year ago says she was denied access to a federal pension plan because it requires paperwork to prove his death. 

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. Servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Japan to issue cease-and-desist order against Google

The Japanese antitrust watchdog found that the U.S. company has forced smartphone makers to install its search app.

Abcarian: Trump's deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy

Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussions.

Inside China's alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the country's cause.

Inside China's alleged spy scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the country's cause.

Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat

Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, wants to rescind Gov. Gavin Newsom's open call for a constitutional convention on gun safety.

Column: Newsom is acting more like a governor should. Will that boost his White House prospects?

With Donald Trump's victory and California's center-right shift on election day, the Democrat has begun popping up more in the red reaches of the state. It is something he should have done long ago.

Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they're missing

The next great free speech battle will be over artificial intelligence, which deserves as much constitutional deference as older communications technologies.

After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more

Owners of the San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant, a top-grossing restaurant that once sprawled across a wooden pier in the Port of Los Angeles, have signed a 49-year lease to rebuild at their historic waterfront home.

Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle East

Some college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.

Every day a 'journey of torment': Syrian Canadian describes 20 years in Assad regime prisons

Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?

Japan boasts the world’s third-largest potential supply of geothermal energy, but this renewable energy resource has mostly been untapped.

This Hamilton-led group's ornament exchange is helping people with their grief over the holidays

During one recent Christmas, this Hamilton woman was looking for a way to deal with her grief. Now, she’s helping others around the world with theirs.

How Indigenous traditional knowledge is improving our understanding of aurora borealis

While modern science explains the mechanism of the aurora borealis, First Nation, Inuit and Métis knowledge, which goes back thousands of years, can help explain its meaning.

I began baking Christmas gingerbread in the summer hoping to unlock my relationship with my parents

As a child, Agata Antonow rejected the Polish traditions her parents insisted on holding onto. As an adult, she’s interested in reclaiming them, but the tables have now turned.

Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90

In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.

‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’

Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Syrian Kurdish groups on the back foot as power balance shifts

Part of a stateless ethnic group straddling Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Armenia and Syria, Kurds have so far been among the few winners of the Syrian conflict.

Body of 2nd missing person found after B.C. highway landslide

The recovery of the body means three people are now confirmed dead after a severe windstorm hit B.C.'s South Coast Dec. 14. The third person was killed by a falling tree branch in Surrey, B.C.

Fukushima startup aiming to launch rocket from flying balloon

Since the method does not require large-scale ground facilities, the cost can be reduced to one-third of that on the ground, according to the company.

Can lessons from Iraq's regime change be applied in Syria?

If regional tensions escalate, disruptions to energy supplies could impact global markets, including Japan, which remains disengaged despite the mounting crisis.

A race to the Blue House or the jail house

Since the end of martial law in 1987, there have been eight democratically elected presidents and all but two of those have either been impeached or imprisoned.

How Bashar Assad's inner circle fled Syria after his fall

The ousted president was accompanied by only a handful of confidants, leaving both family members and loyal aides to find their own means of escape.

Jets whip Wild 5-0 victory against Minnesota, sitting 1st in the NHL Central Division

Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves for his NHL-leading fourth shutout of the season and 41st of his career to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-0 victory Saturday over the Minnesota Wild, who have lost four in a row.

Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign

In a legal complaint, actor Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and of trying to "destroy" her reputation.

Chip cities rise in Japan’s fields of dreams

Injections of cash are transforming once-sleepy areas, lifting stagnant house prices and triggering construction booms.

Trump demands Panama lower transit fees or return canal

The U.S. completed the 82-kilometer canal through the Central American isthmus in 1914, but ceded it back to Panama in 1999.

Japan's SDF to resume Osprey flights

Officials announced the decision after the U.S. military said that its Ospreys will resume flights after undergoing an additional safety inspection.

North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says

Pyongyang's provision of troops as well as weapons and munitions that Moscow can't produce fast enough carries a symbolic element.

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

The 74-year-old returned to France after spending five months in detention in Greenland due to an extradition demand from Japan.

NFL-best Chiefs beat Texans while Ravens clinch playoff spot

The two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs defeated Houston 27-19 and are on the cusp of clinching the top seed in the AFC.

From liberal icon to MAGA joke: The waning fortunes of Justin Trudeau

Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.

As China seeks influence, it has a cuddly way into city hall: pandas

Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.

Starmer is deepening China ties while the U.K.’s allies turn away

Starmer’s pursuit of closer ties with China has raised private questions from Trump’s incoming administration, European diplomats and even some senior British officials.

'Perfect start' for ski great Vonn on World Cup return

Vonn left the sport in 2019 after a series of major injuries but she has been free of pain since a right knee replacement in April.

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects it was used to sway Romania's presidential election in favor of a far-right candidate.

1 billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

In Washington, the platform has been accused of espionage, while the EU suspects it was used to sway Romania's presidential election in favor of a far-right candidate.

Mbappe's adaptation period over, Real Madrid boss says

Mbappe, 26, has 13 goals in 23 games for Real Madrid across all competitions, and coach Carlo Ancelotti expects many more to follow.

Suspect in deadly Christmas market attack railed against Islam and Germany

The attack left five people dead including a 9-year-old child and wounded 205 others.

Rickey Henderson, baseball’s flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ dies at 65

Henderson holds the MLB career record for stolen bases with 1,406 a mark unlikely to be swiped from him anytime soon, or perhaps ever.

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king, has died at 65. Henderson was part of two World Series-winning teams, including the 1993 championship with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand.

Shibousai Kitagawa: Creative Chinese in the home of Matsusaka wagyu

Alongside the superlative array of vegetable appetizers, a focal point at Shibousai Kitagawa is the revered local Matsusaka wagyu.

A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible year-end tradition

In addition to wordplay, color and shape often determine the reason why certain foods are part of Japan’s New Year holiday menu.

Blake Lively accuses director, co-star of 'It Ends with Us' of sexual harassment, smear campaign

The actor accused Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her and seeking to smear her reputation after she spoke out about a "hostile work environment" that nearly derailed the film.

Chrystia Freeland pegged by some Liberal MPs as Justin Trudeau's successor if he resigns

Calls are growing from within the Liberal caucus for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader and some have pegged Chrystia Freeland as their choice to replace him.

New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.

California man arrested on suspicion of beheading 1-year-old son, authorities say

Deputies were responding to a family disturbance call when they made the 'gruesome' discovery. The 28-year-old was booked into a Sacramento jail.

Manitoban who's made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection

Lorne Collie, 88, has been making musical instruments for more than three decades using everything from moose antlers to pitch forks.

Congress passes law averting U.S. government shutdown

U.S. lawmakers passed legislation overnight to avoid a government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law Saturday.

Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest

The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.

Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse Allegations

Jeffrey Maddrey traded sexual favors for overtime, according to a report from The New York Post. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.

Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

Canada's Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday at the ski cross World Cup stop in Innichen, Italy.

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, more than 200 wounded

Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a man intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a small child, and injuring at least 200 others.

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl

Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a man intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a nine-year-old girl, and injuring at least 200 others.

The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem

Flowing more than 4,300 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau to Vietnam, the Mekong River is the lifeblood of the region. It also faces a spiraling problem with plastic.

TSA officers stunned by 'extremely concerning' discovery in woman's carry-on at LAX

A woman flying from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania wound up on the TSA's naughty list after an officer discovered a trove of almost 90 forbidden items inside her carry-on.

In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the Montreal Victoire to a 4-3 victory over the Sceptres on Saturday in Toronto.

Economists see BOJ's policy review as insufficient

The massive easing policy has caused adverse effects, such as a loosening of fiscal discipline, economists said.

'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

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.

The time for excuses is over. L.A.'s MacArthur Park needs a champion now

MacArthur Park needs someone to say, 'not on my watch.' It's unacceptable that severely incapacitated people stagger about like ghosts, their bodies twisted, their eyes vacant.

MacArthur Park needs a champion and defender -- right now

MacArthur Park needs someone to say 'not on my watch.' It's unacceptible that severely incapacitated people stagger about like ghosts, their bodies twisted, their eyes vacant

Southern California men indicted in alleged $22-million crypto fraud case

Two 23-year-old Southern California men have been indicted on charges of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency, according to authorities.

Southern California men indicted in alleged $22 million crypto fraud case

Two 23-year-old Southern California men have been indicted on charges of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency, according to authorities.

Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor

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.

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?

The relationship between Arcadia Councilmember Eileen Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun deepens questions around what Wang knew about an alleged plot to push pro-China policies.

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music festivals this year, but a promising start to her music career a decade ago with a major label in California turned sour and saw her doing sex work and struggling with drug and alcohol use.

Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph

When Santa Claus visited the Inuit communities of Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet last week, Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid was along for the ride.

N.L. judge rules that 59 abuse victims who had their claims rejected should be compensated

Dozens of abuse victims who had their claims for compensation rejected earlier this year have won a victory in their ongoing legal battle against a Roman Catholic archdiocese in St. John's.

Trump's tariff threat could force Canada to face tough decisions on sovereignty

Lego sets bring a multigenerational flavour to Christmas village displays

Many Canadians, young and old, have taken a modern twist on the winter village display by building it out of Lego bricks.

Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling

As the U.S. Congress scrambled to come up with a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump insisted that a debt ceiling increase be included in any such deal, then went a step further by seeking to suspend or eliminate the debt limit before he takes office. Here's why.

A Royal Family Christmas: King Charles continues cancer treatment and Prince Andrew brings more controversy

The Royal Family gathers for Christmas celebrations, but amid the festivities, there will be ongoing concerns for the health of King Charles, as his cancer treatment continues and a notable absence sparked by a high-profile controversy involving an alleged Chinese spy.

Quebec accused of catering to logging industry as it reviews how forests are managed

Indigenous leaders, environmental groups and experts say the province isn't being transparent as it tries to modernize the forestry sector. They worry logging companies will have too much sway over what forest gets cut.

Sleep disorders in the land of the midnight sun

According to Statistics Canada, 25 per cent of Canadians are "dissatisfied" with their sleep. And some clinicians say the challenges of getting good sleep may be greater for people living in the North.

Putting Trash in Trash Cans? Good Luck With That, New Yorkers Say.

Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.

How Sophia Cheng, Founder of a Fruit Jelly Snack Company, Spends Her Sundays

Sophia Cheng, the founder of Oddball, takes a snack tour around the city, breaks for tennis and wards off the Sunday scaries with Channing Tatum.

U.S. Congress passes bill to avert shutdown

After weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire, U.S. lawmakers passed a bill to fund federal agencies through mid-March.

Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, report says

The report added that Honda will also consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the potential merger, without mentioning the source of the information.

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025

Melbourne Park's Court 3 will transform into pickleball central from Jan. 24-26 next year, as an international field of players compete for top honors.

Tsunoda loses out in Red Bull's F1 reshuffle

A flurry of Red Bull announcements culminated on Friday with 20-year-old Isack Hadjar confirmed as Tsunoda's teammate.

Top U.S. and South Korean diplomats agree to meet 'at an early date'

The impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has triggered concerns about the bilateral alliance, though both sides say it remains 'ironclad."

Ghosn says Honda deal talks indicate Nissan in ‘panic mode’

"It’s a desperate move,” the ex-Nissan chief said. "It’s not a pragmatic deal because frankly, the synergies between the two companies are difficult to find.”

Ambulance service says 14 injured after Yemen's Houthis fire missile into Israel

The Israeli military said it failed to intercept a missile from Yemen early on Saturday that fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area, where the ambulance service said 14 people received mild injuries.

Israel says missile fired from Yemen injures 14

The Israeli military said it failed to intercept a missile from Yemen early on Saturday that fell in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area, where the ambulance service said 14 people received mild injuries.

Cambodia to grant Japan visitation rights to China-linked naval base

Hun Sen, Cambodia's Senate president, announced the decision to grant U.S. ally Japan access during a visit by Takeo Akiba, its national security adviser.

Japan ready to improve working conditions for SDF members

Improving working conditions for the members "is a serious challenge" for his administration, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told a meeting of relevant Cabinet ministers.

Hundreds in Cree Nation without Christmas hampers after federal funding denied

200 families from Tataskweyak Cree Nation won’t get Christmas hampers after a funding request under Jordan’s Principle was denied by Indigenous Services Canada for not meeting their criteria. The hampers were cancelled after groceries had already been purchased, leaving an Inuk-owned company out $20,000.