Yusra Farzan
Whether you get your news for the day on your morning drive or while sipping coffee and packing school lunches like me, I keep you up to date on breaking news from overnight or in the early morning.
Local news has my heart: All those long meetings — city council, school boards, power authorities, housing commissions, planning departments — play a huge role in our everyday lives. So I take the time to synthesize how decisions affect your electricity bill, how your taxes are funding the next big project and the resources available at your child's school.
Even though I got my break in entertainment reporting, the pieces I am most proud of spotlight everyday people: teachers in Orange County, the duo who started a school for Ukrainian refugees, the women behind Ramadan markets and the teenager who invented a cancer-detecting toothbrush.
I grew up in the Middle East, but I am of Sri Lankan descent. And now I call Southern California home. Ask me about Levantine food, Bollywood movies and Ayurvedic practices.
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The 105 Freeway abruptly ends at Studebaker Road, causing drivers to crash into buildings and barricades. -
The amounts will be automatically credited to their April bills.
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The route will connect residents with key destinations, including the Irvine Spectrum.
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More drama could also be on the horizon because unsuccessful breeding can lead to eagle break ups.
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Base fare goes up from $1 to $2.50
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The announcement comes after the company raised homeowner insurance rates by 20%.
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Regardless of ethnic background, samosas unite Muslims during the holy month.
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Funding allocated toward public works programs and infrastructure will likely take a big hit.
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Eaglets hatched in Orange County and Catalina Island after a the pair of famous bald eagles in Big Bear had a disappointing outcome.
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The land has moved up to 3.5 feet in some places.
