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Once, they swam in most streams of the Santa Monicas, but their numbers plummeted amid overfishing and coastal development.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We’re definitely having growing pains,” said Jeff Morrow, business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 415, whose members are thriving amid the build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The push to put up more plate readers has come amid calls for greater transparency around the Los Angeles Police Department’s dealings with Flock.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Maresca had been open to renewing his contract early in the season amid interest from Serie A side Juventus.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But amid the smoke still rising from its blackened edges hundreds of spiders were crawling.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda