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 Students
In 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 Crash
In 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 2025
So, 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 Collapse
In 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 Custody
In 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...
Undersea Volcano Near California: Experts Predict Possible Eruption Soon
Axial Seamount: The Coolest Underwater Volcano Ever
So, have you heard of Axial Seamount? This bad boy is the best-monitored submarine volcano on the planet!...
Controversy Over Lenient Deal for Convicted L.A. Deputy: Judge vs. Prosecutor
Federal Judge to Decide Fate of L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy
In a shocking turn of events, a federal judge is set to determine later this...
Joe Biden’s 2024 Presidential Run: Cancer Diagnosis & New Book Fuel Questions
Washington, D.C. – So, it turns out that former President Biden has been hit with a bit of a health scare: advanced prostate cancer....
Bleak and Miserable Endings Dominate Cannes 2022 Trends
In Cannes, the weather changes so fast that you can enter a theater in sandals and exit in desperate need of rain boots and...
Scarlett Johansson Stars in ‘SNL’ Season 50 Finale
Scarlett Johansson, in her seventh stint as the host of “Saturday Night Live”, closed out the show’s monumental 50th season. This marked a record-breaking...
Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former President Biden has been hit with some devastating news - he's been diagnosed with a serious case of prostate cancer. His office announced...
L.A. Juvenile Hall Watchdog Claims State Defanged Her
Efty Sharony, a former ombudswoman for the state Office of Youth and Community Restoration, was shocked by the conditions she witnessed during one of...
Top 9 Highlights from Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan at Hollywood Bowl
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan once again graced the Hollywood Bowl stage on a Friday night, bringing together two iconic figures in American music....
Bruce Springsteen criticizes Trump for attacking free speech
Beef Building Between Springsteen and Trump
On the third night of his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour in Manchester, England, Bruce Springsteen continued to...
Fatal Explosion Near Reproductive Health Clinic in Palm Springs
An explosion that authorities think was “an intentional act of violence” outside a fertility clinic left one person dead in Palm Springs on Saturday....
Rescued Baby Spider Monkey Finds New Life
A baby spider monkey is starting a new chapter at the Oakland Zoo after she was rescued by authorities during a methamphetamine bust in...
L.A. Council Members Vote Despite Legal Warning: Violating Public Meeting Law
When Los Angeles City Council members took up a plan to hike the wages of tourism workers this week, they got some sketchy advice...
Judge Orders Removal of Over 100 Youths from Troubled L.A. County Juvenile Hall
Juvenile Hall Shake-Up: A Crazy Mess
So, this judge dude, Miguel Espinoza, gave the thumbs up on Friday to this plan to shuffle more than...
Uncovering the Truth: Blood Feud in O.C. Law Enforcement and Allegations of Corruption
A beef between Orange County’s top prosecutor and a former cop has been heating up for over seven years, making it one heck of...
Yosemite National Park High Sierra Camps Closure: Reasons and Impact
The High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park have been shut down since 2018, and guess what? They're staying closed this summer too! Why,...
Retailers to Increase Prices Amid Trade War Turmoil
Walmart, the big dog of retail, decided it was time to up their prices, giving us a not-so-subtle hint about how President Trump's tariffs...
Recall of Over 1,200 Waymo Automated Vehicles Due to Minor Crashes
Waymo, the self-driving ride-hailing company that started offering rides in Los Angeles last year, is having some issues with over 1,200 vehicles due to...
Los Angeles City Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Hotels
Alright, so the Los Angeles City Council went ahead and voted to give workers in the tourism industry a big ol’ raise. The whole...
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on California: $16 Billion Revenue Loss
Governor Gavin Newsom's office dropped a bombshell on Tuesday, claiming that President Trump's tariff policies are set to drain a whopping $16 billion from...
California Homeowners Facing Surcharges for L.A. County Fire Costs
Insurers in California are trying to make homeowners pay for some of the costs of the devastating Los Angeles County fires that overwhelmed the...