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.
Malibu Firestorm Sparks Discussion on Sewer Installation
More than 30 years after Malibu residents got together and formed a city, mainly to stop sewers and wild development, leaders in the coastal...
Executive Order to House Homeless Veterans at VA Center in West L.A.
President Trump just signed an executive order on Friday telling the Department of Veterans Affairs to make a center for homeless veterans on the...
Declassified JFK Assassination Files Released by Trump Administration
President Trump made a historic move this week by releasing a trove of declassified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy...
DOGE Targets Closure of 20 Environmental Offices in California
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency is making headlines with plans to close down 20 environmental offices in California, sparking controversy and concern among...
Rainy Weather Ahead for Los Angeles with Sunshine Coming Soon
After a few days of drizzle, warmer weather is on the horizon for Southern California. A weak cold front made its way through the...
Mexican President’s Strategy Tested: Is He a ‘Trump Whisperer’?
Mexican President Balances Trump’s Demands with National SovereigntyIn a bustling Mexico City square, President Claudia Sheinbaum basks in the cheers of her supporters, proclaiming...
Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on California Businesses
The Impact of Tariffs on California BusinessesTariffs are a hot topic of conversation these days, especially for businesses across California. Anawalt, a hardware store...
Elon Musk’s Silicon Valley Influence in Washington: A Disaster
Elon Musk: A Maverick in WashingtonWashington, D.C., a city steeped in tradition and politics, has recently found itself under the spell of a new...
Rebuilding Lives After Devastating Fires: Seniors’ Inspiring Story
After the Eaton and Palisades fires, many seniors found themselves in a predicament no one anticipates in their golden years; starting over from scratch....
Investigations into DEI-based discrimination at three California colleges.
The Department of Education recently announced investigations into alleged race-based discrimination at three California universities, among 49 other colleges nationwide. This move comes as...
Southern California’s Wet Weather Outlook: End in Sight?
Southern California's Wet Weather Continues: Looking for Sunshine Soon?As Southern California residents brace themselves for another round of rain, the end of the wet...
Undocumented Healthcare Costs in California Exceed Estimates: Democrats Pressured
California's Rising Healthcare Costs for Undocumented Immigrants: A Closer LookIn a recent turn of events, Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois proposed a significant budget...
Winter Storm Brings Evacuation Warnings, Rescues, and Tornado in L.A.
A massive storm wreaked havoc across Southern California, causing evacuation warnings, rescues, and even a tornado that touched down in Los Angeles. The storm...
Massive Education Department Layoffs Send Shock Waves to California
In a startling turn of events, the U.S. Department of Education is facing a massive wave of layoffs under the Trump administration, leaving many...
Wellness Tenants in High Demand at Shopping Malls
Shopping Center Landscape Evolves with Rise of Wellness TenantsIn the not-so-distant past, dentists were often viewed with the same enthusiasm as a toothache at...
Department of Homeland Security Awards $200M Ad Campaign
The Department of Homeland Security recently made headlines by awarding a $200 million television ad campaign to two Republican-linked firms, bypassing the typical competitive...
Renovated MacArthur Park: Mayor’s Transformation Update
MacArthur Park: A City's Transformation UnveiledIn a recent address to the public, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shed light on the remarkable transformation of...
CBS Responds to FCC Investigation of ’60 Minutes’ Edits
CBS has recently found itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding edits made to its "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. The Federal...
Mistrial declared in O.C. judge’s wife shooting case
The recent case involving Orange County Superior Court judge Jeffrey Ferguson has garnered significant attention following a mistrial declaration on a second-degree murder charge....
D.A. Hochman Opposes Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Bid
District Attorney Nathan Hochman recently made headlines by opposing the resentencing bid of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents...