Rachel Thompson
Rachel Thompson thrives in the fast-paced world of breaking news, delivering accurate and timely updates on national and global events. Her career spans coverage of natural disasters, elections, and major social movements. In her downtime, Rachel enjoys writing fiction and baking.
Expertise: Breaking news, disaster response, human rights issues.
Education: Bachelor’s in Communication, Northwestern University.
UCLA Advances to Women’s College World Series with Win over South Carolina
UCLA softball just punched their ticket to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City after an intense matchup against South Carolina in the...
Saving the L.A. River: Weekend Warriors Remove Invasive Plants
The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, located in the heart of the nation’s second-largest city, faces a multitude of challenges typical of a natural area...
Reviving Legacy: L.A. Prop Maker Thrives with Freeze-Dried Pet Preservation
In a room inside a North Hollywood warehouse, dozens of pets are ready for their owners to take them home. Boots, a young black-and-white...
Father Accused of Giving Gun to Son in Drive-By Gang Killing, LAPD Investigation Reveals
On a Monday night in February, police says Roberto Martinez takes his 14-year-old son on a graffiti spree in the Pico-Union neighborhood. Armed with...
Top 10 Movies from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Another year, another Cannes Film Festival in the books. And let me tell you, the films this time around left quite the mark on...
Immigration Agents Targeting Families, Arresting After Court Cases Dismissed
The man just got his immigration case dismissed, and his wife and 8-year-old son were following him when agents surrounded him and handcuffed him...
2025 Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actor & Actress Winners
Alright, so here's the deal: this year's Emmy BuzzMeter balloting is going on, and our panel of television experts is here to help you...
Trump’s Attempt to Bar International Students Sparks Concern at California Universities
A Wild Ride for Harvard International StudentsIn a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has been going at it with Harvard, the oldest...
Fiery San Diego Cessna Crash: Airport Weather Systems and Runway Lights Out
Runway Lights and Weather System Malfunction Lead to Fatal Cessna CrashIn a tragic turn of events, investigators revealed that the runway lights and automated...
Understanding Trump’s Environmental Policy: A Deep Dive into Project 2025
Breaking News: Trump's Administration and Project 2025So, like, during his 2024 campaign for president, Donald Trump kept saying over and over again that he...
Senate Republicans Plan Modifications to Trump’s Massive Bill
Trump threw a party when the House passed a new bill that would change the tax code and slash programs that help poor folks...
Israeli Embassy Workers Killed at Gaza Aid Event: Act of Terror in D.C.
The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington was the scene of chaos as gunfire broke out during a humanitarian aid event for Gaza. Yoni Kalin...
Senate Votes to Overturn California’s Ban on Gas-Only Car Sales
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate made a bold move on Thursday by voting to revoke California's progressive vehicle emission standards, going against traditional congressional norms....
Ford sues L.A. lawyers for $100M over ‘Lemon Law’ scheme
Ford Motor Co. has decided to take legal action against a bunch of big-shot law firms and lawyers in Southern California. They're claiming that...
Elephants Billy and Tina Safely Transported from L.A. Zoo to Tulsa
Well, so Billy and Tina, the elephants, have officially made their way from Los Angeles Zoo to Tulsa Zoo, despite all the protests and...
California School Enrollment Decline Amid Rising Poor and Homeless Student Numbers
California public schools have seen a decline in enrollment for the seventh year in a row, with more students from low-income and homeless families...
Skid Row Landlord’s Failure Signals Trouble for Los Angeles Homeless Housing
Supportive Housing in Los Angeles on the Verge of CollapseIn a recent report on the demise of one of Skid Row's largest homeless housing...
Court orders Trump administration to keep Asian immigrants in custody
Federal Judge Tells Trump Administration to Keep Detainees in CustodyIn a surprising turn of events, a federal judge on Tuesday evening ordered the Trump...
Villaraigosa Criticizes Harris and Becerra for Silence on Biden’s Decline
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a 2026 candidate for California governor, criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. Secretary of Health...
Resuming Offshore Oil Production near Santa Barbara: A 10-Year Break Over
It's been almost a decade since a massive oil spill wreaked havoc on the Santa Barbara coastline, leading to the closure of several drilling...