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.
Cal Fire Updates Fire-Hazard Maps After Altadena Inferno
Cal Fire Updates Fire-Hazard Maps in Wake of Altadena InfernoThe devastating Eaton fire in Altadena has triggered a significant update to Cal Fire's hazard...
Rain forecast in SoCal: Impact on wildfires & prevention.
This week, Los Angeles County is bracing for a much-needed deluge of rain as back-to-back atmospheric river storms are forecasted to sweep through the...
Crisis for Altadena Small Businesses: Post-Fire Recovery Concerns
The recent Eaton fire in Altadena has left the community reeling as small businesses grapple with the aftermath. The devastation is evident along Lake...
California Benefits from Delayed Tariffs on Mexico, Canada; China Uncertainty Persists
WASHINGTON - The United States recently made headlines with President Trump's surprise decision to delay imposing heavy tariffs on goods from Mexico for at...
Trade Deals Reached with Mexico and Canada Amid Looming China Tariffs
Mexico and Canada have managed to dodge impending U.S. tariffs through last-minute agreements with President Trump, avoiding potential economic turmoil. However, the threat of...
Day Without Immigrants Protest Impact on Businesses and Schools
The impact of the recent "Day Without Immigrants" protest was felt across Southern California and the nation on Monday, with numerous businesses closing their...
Palisades Fire Victims Face Identity Theft Crisis
Judy Zweig, a 66-year-old dental hygienist, faced a devastating loss when the Palisades fire swept through her Pacific Palisades home, destroying cherished mementos like...
State Farm Requests 22% Emergency Rate Increase Post L.A. Fires
State Farm, California's largest home insurer, is facing financial difficulties following the recent Los Angeles County fires. The company has already received over 8,700...
Pacific Palisades: PCH Reopens With Restricted Access Amid Rain
Pacific Palisades residents have been facing a challenging situation as they navigate the aftermath of the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of acres...
Understanding the SoCal Atmospheric River Storm: Rain and Risks
A powerful atmospheric river storm is on the horizon for California, with Northern California bracing for its initial impact on Monday before it sweeps...
Devastation of Middle-Class Dream: Mobile Homes in Pacific Palisades
The middle-class dream of living in picturesque Pacific Palisades was forever altered by the devastating fire that ravaged the Tahitian Terrace mobile home park....
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Wins Song and Record of the Year
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Takes Home Song and Record of the Year AwardsKendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” made waves in 2024, quickly becoming...
Beyoncé Grammy Win: Album of the Year Victory
Beyoncé Makes Grammy History with Album of the Year WinBeyoncé, the iconic singer and performer who has cemented her place as the most-awarded artist...
Chappell Roan Grammy Best New Artist Win
Chappell Roan, the rising star of Gen Z pop, made headlines when she clinched the Grammy for best new artist at the recent awards...
2025 Grammy Winners List: Complete Guide & Results
The 67th Grammy Awards recently took place at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, showcasing some of the most talented artists in the music industry. The...
Pacific Coast Highway Sections Reopen Sunday After Chaos
Pacific Coast Highway Reopens After Palisades FireAfter weeks of chaos and devastation caused by the Palisades fire, parts of the iconic Pacific Coast Highway...
Trump’s Unconventional Approach: Pursuing Promised Agenda Despite Chaos
President Trump's recent actions have sparked widespread controversy and concern, as he swiftly implements a series of executive orders and policy changes that have...
Retaliatory Tariffs Imposed by Mexico and Canada in Response to Trump’s Trade War
President Trump's recent imposition of retaliatory tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China has sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and raised...
Lakers Trade Anthony Davis to Mavericks for Luka Doncic
In a surprising turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers made a historic trade, acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for...
Palisades Checkpoints to Remain, Bass Reverses Course Before Reopening
Hours before the much-anticipated reopening of fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, a sudden twist in events unfolded as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass made a last-minute decision...