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"This is a defining moment for the city of Los Angeles," Mayor Karen Bass said.

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power no longer receives coal fuel from a Utah facility, which had supplied the last remaining source of such energy to the second-largest city in the nation — a move Mayor Karen Bass Thursday described as a "historic milestone" as the city transitions to 100% clean power by 2035.

As of last week, DWP stopped receiving coal-fueled energy from the Intermountain Power Project in Utah. That move follows a 2016 decision to divest from the Navajo Generating Station, which together finalizes a long-standing promise to eliminate coal from L.A.'s energy portfolio, according to the Mayor's Office.

"This is a defining moment for the city of Los Angeles," Bass said in a statement.

The mayor conducted a news conference Thursday morning to tout the accomplishment alongside Councilman Adrin Nazarian, who serves as the chair of the council's Energy and Environment Committee, and other dignitaries.

"L.A.'s coal divestment is not just about discontinuing the use of coal to power our city — it's about building a clean energy economy that benefits every Angeleno," Bass added. " With major investments in solar, wind, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, record amounts of stormwater captured and bold initiatives in place to reduce carbon emissions citywide, we are taking action to build a cleaner, greener city that will benefit Angelenos for generations to come."

The department now utilizes energy from hydrogen-capable generation units that were recently constructed at the Utah facility, part of a modernization project known as IPP Renewed. These new units run on natural gas and are capable of running on a blend of natural gas and up to 30% green hydrogen. There are plans to eventually transition to 100% green hydrogen as a fuel source in the future.

Green hydrogen is expected to be added to the fuel mix in 2026. Green hydrogen is a type of hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity compared to traditional hydrogen production methods that rely on fossil fuels, according to the Green Hydrogen Coalition, an educational nonprofit.

Nazarian called the decision a "victory for the city."

"We, the people of Los Angeles, are able to strike this blow against climate change because we don't depend on a corporate utility for our electricity," Nazarian said in a statement. "We own our power. And that's why Los Angeles will continue to lead our country and the world on the march to 100% clean energy."

DWP CEO and Chief Engineer Janisse Quinones noted the transition away from coal-fuel was years in the making. She added, "It reflects the hard work of our employees, the support of our customers, and the leadership of our elected officials. Together, we are building a cleaner, more resilient energy future for Los Angeles."

In the summer, city officials celebrated the completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center, one of the largest solar and battery storage projects in the country, which is able to supply enough energy to power more than 260,000 city households. The project helped DWP surpass its goal of producing 60% clean energy this year.

Evan Gillespie, a partner of Industrious Labs, a nongovernmental organization advocating for the modernization and clean up of heavy industry through research and analysis, hailed the city's achievement.

"At a moment when so much we cherish is under attack in the city, the transition away from coal to clean energy is a beacon of hope and a model for the country," Gillespie said in a statement.

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Los Angeles County supervisors advanced Tuesday that would prohibit law enforcement officers — including immigration enforcement agents — from while working in unincorporated parts of the county.

The ordinance would also require all law enforcement officers to wear identification and make clear their agency affiliation.

The ban is a response to concerns from residents over unidentifiable agents conducting immigration enforcement operations across the region. Since raids began this summer, armed federal agents — their faces hidden by neck gaiters or ski masks — have repeatedly hopped out of unmarked vans and apprehended people from street corners, car washes and Home Depot parking lots. Officers often refuse to identify themselves as working with federal immigration enforcement.

Legal experts say federal immigration agents would not be required to follow a county mask ban. The county’s top lawyer, Dawyn Harrison, has said she suspects the federal government will likely argue that the county law violates the Constitution, which states that federal law takes precedence over conflicting local statutes.

“If this leads to a fight with the federal government in the courts, I think it’s a fight worth having,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who spearheaded the ban.

Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has said immigration agents need to disguise themselves to avoid having their names publicized or being “doxed.”

The motion passed 4-0, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstaining. Per county policy, the ban must be approved once more, and the vote is scheduled for next week. The ban would go into effect in January 2026.

“If you carry the power of a badge here, you must be visible, accountable and identifiable to the people you serve,” said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who co-authored the motion.

Barger had previously questioned the point of a motion that would almost certainly land them in court.

“My concern is we’re bringing in a motion that is probably going to end up in court, that I question is even legal for us to do,” Barger said in July.

The final season of “Stranger Things” was so popular that Netflix on TVs crashed for a few minutes after the first four episodes dropped last Wednesday.

But that didn’t deter fans who generated 59.6 million views for Volume 1 of the final season last week, a record for the sci-fi series that began in 2016, according to Netflix. It also broke a record in viewership for the premiere week of any English-language show on Netflix.

“The sheer number of fans who have already watched Volume 1 is staggering — the response has been more than we ever could have dreamed,” said the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, in a statement. “The show is now a decade old, and seeing the fanbase not only endure but continue to grow has been incredibly rewarding for us, the actors, and the thousands of artists who helped bring this story to life.”

The show’s throwback to the 1980s and its themes of friendship and adventure struck a chord with global audiences. It has become one of the most popular franchises for Netflix and helped propel the streamer’s business in live events and branding opportunities.

The next three episodes of the final season will be released on Christmas Day, followed by the roughly two-hour finale on Dec. 31.

The fandom behind hit sci-fi series “Stranger Things” is a force to be reckoned with. Netflix said Tuesday that the finale also will be available for viewing in over 500 theaters, 150 more than previously announced, on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

While Netflix has brought show episodes to theaters in the past, it generally releases many of them on its streaming service. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in an interview last month that the decision to bring the “Stranger Things” finale to theaters came after a conversation with the Duffer Brothers, and “we thought it was a really fun way to eventize it.”

“You can watch it at home, you can go out to the theater and watch that last episode ... it has amazing cinematic scale,” Bajaria said.

The Duffer Brothers told Netflix’s Tudum that bringing the finale to theaters is “something we’ve dreamed about for years.”

“Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say bitchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure,” they said.

Already, enthusiasm for the show has been tremendous. Analytics firm Samba TV estimated that 39% of U.S. households that had watched at least one episode of “Stranger Things” Season 5 from Nov. 26 to 30 on TVs, had binged all four available episodes within the first 48 hours. Netflix declined to comment on Samba’s data.

“Stranger Things is a perfect storm of cultural relevance, broadly appealing narratives, and a smart release strategy,” said Ashwin Navin, co-founder and chief executive of Samba TV, in a statement. “Netflix has proven its ability to create a true tentpole event in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.”

After the first four episodes of Season 5 were released last Wednesday at 5 p.m., Netflix on TV devices was down for a few minutes.

The show’s fourth season ranked as the third-most viewed English-language series on the service in its first three months, generating 140.7 million views, according to Netflix.

This week, “Stranger Things” became the only English-language show to have all five seasons in the Top 10 on Netflix, the streamer said. Cumulatively, the first four seasons of “Stranger Things” have generated more than 1.2 billion views, the streamer said.

Part of the surge in viewership was due to fans like Jason Serstock rewatching past seasons of the show in the lead up to the final season. Netflix said its rewatch campaign was its largest prelaunch campaign, with 5.75 billion global social impressions.

“We’re trying to refresh our memories,” said 32-year-old Serstock, an aspiring actor who attended the premiere of the final season in Hollywood last month.

After the series ends, Netflix has plans to continue the franchise. It will host “Stranger Things” fan experiences and photo opportunities at its Netflix House locations and, next year, will release animated series “Stranger Things: Tales from ’85.” The show’s creators also told Deadline there are plans for a spinoff.

“It’s just a natural extension of a brand fostered and turned into a juggernaut,” said Tom Nunan, a former studio and network executive. “I believe that chances are greater that they will succeed than they won’t, because there’s such tremendous loyalty to this brand and I don’t think that the audience is nearly satiated yet.”

On Tuesday, Netflix announced many brand partnerships and consumer products with various retailers, including a KFC Stranger Things Burger and Stranger Wings in the U.K., a 2,593-piece Lego set and a Care Bears collaboration where Grumpy Bear is dressed as a Demogorgon. Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement that it was “the largest collection of products and experiences in ‘Stranger Things’ history and one of our biggest campaigns yet.” Netflix has at least 100 consumer product collaborations worldwide related to “Stranger Things’” final season, according to a person familiar with the matter who declined to be named.

“For nearly a decade, the Stranger Things franchise has made an undeniable cultural impact and leaves a lasting legacy,” Lee said.

In addition to “Stranger Things” merchandise, Netflix has hosted fan events around the show, including a bike ride in collaboration with nonprofit CicLAvia on Melrose Avenue on Nov. 23, where more than 50,000 fans participated and were encouraged to dress up in ’80s attire or as “Stranger Things” characters.

The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers made arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history in February 2025. The Mavericks chose to send Luka Doncic to the Lakers, and the two teams have been trending in opposite directions ever since.

The Lakers are currently second in the West with a 15-5 record and are aiming to win the championship. The Mavericks, meanwhile, are 12th with a 7-15 record, and some sort of roster overhaul is on the cards. Building a team that fits Cooper Flagg’s timeline might be the way to go, and Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has suggested they make a wild three-team trade involving the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets.

Proposed Trade Details

Dallas Mavericks Receive: LaMelo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford

Charlotte Hornets Receive: Max Christie, Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, 2029 first-round pick (LAL)

This isn’t as shocking as the Doncic trade, but it would still be a stunner. Here is a look at what it would mean for the teams.

The Mavericks Get A Point Guard For The Present And Future

The Mavericks do have a point guard for the present in 33-year-old Kyrie Irving, but there is no long-term option at the position. Doncic would have been that, but he’s no longer on the team.

The Mavericks solve that little problem with this trade by bringing in LaMelo Ball. Now, Ball isn’t Doncic, but he does give them some star power at the position.

This might be the right time to get Ball, too, as his stock is at an all-time low. The 24-year-old is averaging 18.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game in 2025-26 while shooting 37.8% from the field and 28.3% from beyond the arc.

Ball is in the midst of quite a shooting slump, but you’d imagine things will get better over time. He has never been the most efficient player, but he wasn’t this bad.

A change in scenery could help Ball as well, and a core of him and Flagg could be quite interesting. On the flip side, though, Ball has never really shown he can contribute to winning and has struggled to stay healthy. So, this would be a bit of a risk.

The Lakers Strengthen Their Frontcourt And Add A Shooter

This is a bit of an odd trade for the Lakers as they are bringing in 35-year-old Klay Thompson and 27-year-old Daniel Gafford. They would be very much looking in the short term, but these are good pieces.

Thompson struggled mightily at the start of the season, but he has shown signs of life lately. He’s averaging 14.5 points on 40.6% shooting from beyond the arc in his last 11 games. Thompson would instantly become the best shooter on the Lakers with this trade.

As for Gafford, he is putting up 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game in 2025-26. He isn’t as good as Deandre Ayton on offense, but he is a better defender. Gafford gives the Lakers a different kind of starting-caliber option at the center spot.

All that said, though, is this really the best move for the Lakers? Their biggest need is an athletic wing defender. Sure, they could use Thompson’s shooting, but they’re giving up their best shooter this season in Rui Hachimura (46.1% from three) in this trade. They aren’t strengthening themselves in that regard.

Also, while Gafford is a good addition, the position just isn’t a priority at the moment. Assets like Hachimura and Dalton Knecht should be used to bring in that wing defender, not two players who are likely coming off the bench.

The Hornets Finally End The LaMelo Ball Era

As for the Hornets, well, they haven’t really had any sort of success in this Ball era. He has been the centerpiece of their franchise for years, but they haven’t even made the playoffs since they selected him with the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Moving Ball out means the Hornets start rebuilding around Kon Knueppel, who is a Rookie of the Year candidate.

The Hornets are getting some decent-to-good role players here in Hachimura, Knecht, Max Christie, and Gabe Vincent. We mentioned Hachimura shooting well earlier, and Christie is doing the same. He is currently shooting 45.6% from beyond the arc and is a fine defensive player as well. Vincent, meanwhile, is a solid defensive guard, and Knecht has shown promise as a shooter.

To go with these players, the Hornets also get the draft pick that the Lakers sent to the Mavericks as part of the Doncic trade. It doesn’t look like an incredible asset at the moment, but a lot can change in three years.

All in all, though, is this enough for a guard like Ball?

Who Says No?

This might be the rare three-team trade where each team has strong reasons to say no. You’d imagine the Lakers certainly would be against it. If they didn’t have Ayton, then maybe they would have looked into this, but not anymore.

For the Hornets, trading Ball when his value is at an all-time low might not be the wisest decision. They probably should be looking to move on, but only after he has a stretch of better basketball, which can convince a team to give a better haul than this.

The Mavericks might consider this due to Ball’s age, but you’d think they have been burned enough by an injury-prone star at this point in Anthony Davis. They might be better off looking at other long-term solutions at the point guard position.

Southern California home prices rose in October, stopping a five-month skid that saw the average home value fall more than $14,000 since April.

In October, the average home price across the six-county region climbed to $860,773 — a 0.01% increase compared to September. However, prices were still down 1.4% compared to October 2024.

Economists and real estate agents say a variety of factors have slowed the market, including high mortgage rates, rising inventory and economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs. The same factors continued in October, but the uptick reflects a slight dip in inventory as more sellers choose to hang on to their homes.

Listings in L.A. County fell 2% month-over-month, and the share of homes with price cuts dropped slightly as well. But there’s still inventory aplenty compared to 2024. In October, there were 19% more homes for sale than there were last year.

Back then, rising mortgage rates were knocking many buyers out of the market. Values started increasing again when the number of homes for sale plunged as sellers backed away, unwilling to give up mortgages they took out earlier in the pandemic with rates of 3% and lower.

Real estate agents say homeowners increasingly want to take the next step in their lives and are deciding to move rather than hold on to their ultra-low mortgage rates. But many first-time buyers, without access to equity, remain locked out.

Add on the economic uncertainty and you get a market that’s noticeably downshifted.

If the Trump administration’s policies end up pushing the economy into a recession, some economists say home prices could drop much further.

For now, Zillow is forecasting that the economy will avoid a recession and home prices will increase over the next year. The real estate firm expects that one year from now, home prices in the Los Angeles-Orange County metro region will be 1.4% higher than they are now, though that number is lower than the estimated national increase of 1.9%.

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Rental prices in Southern California

The median rent across Los Angeles ticked down for the second consecutive month, dipping to $2,206 in October. The downward trend has continued in most markets across Southern California, but the January fires could be upending the downward trend in some locations.

Housing analysts have said that rising vacancy levels since 2022 had forced landlords to accept less in rent. But the fires destroyed thousands of homes, suddenly thrusting many people into the rental market.

Most homes destroyed were single-family houses, and some housing and disaster-recovery experts say they expect the largest rent increases to be in larger units adjacent to burn areas in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, with upward pressure on rents diminishing for units that are smaller and farther away from the disaster zones.

A recent L.A. Times analysis of Zillow data found that in ZIP Codes closest to the fires, rents rose more than in the rest of the county from December to April.

Other data sources show similar trends.

In Santa Monica, which borders the hard-hit Palisades neighborhood, the median rent rose 2% in October from a year earlier, according to data from Apartment List.

Apartment List does not have data for Altadena, but it does for the adjacent city of Pasadena. Rents there rose 1.2% in October from a year earlier.