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King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal under the pull of the super Cold Moon
The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.
Palisades High to reopen campus with portable classrooms one year after fire
Students will return to the Palisades High campus — using temporary buildings on the baseball field — as a $266-million reconstruction project proceeds.
Sabres reboard struggle bus, starting long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Sabres started their longest road trip in 15 seasons with a game that unraveled for them in less than a minute's time. The Flyers scored three goals within 59 seconds of the first period to win 5-2 on Wednesday night as the Sabres were unable to carry the momentum from [...]
Large water main break causes closures in South Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Around 40 homes in South Buffalo were without water Wednesday night following a large water main break at South Park Avenue and Folger Street, officials said. Officials said that South Park Avenue is closed between Trowbridge Street and Southside Parkway, and it is expected to remain closed through Thursday morning. Drivers [...]
Stricter traffic violations are coming to NYS in 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Drivers across New York State will see new changes to the traffic violation point system beginning in early 2026, including stricter license suspension rules. A driver's license is currently subject to suspension if 11 points are accrued over a span of 18 months. New rules will change that threshold, suspending or revoking [...]
Bills claim Darius Slay, veteran cornerback waived by Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills claimed cornerback Darius Slay off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, adding a six-time Pro Bowler to the secondary. The 34-year-old Slay started nine games for the Steelers this season but was inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills. He made 178 starts (including playoffs) in [...]
Buffalo man who repeatedly harassed victim admits to arson
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man who repeatedly violated an order of protection to contact a victim and break into her home admitted to lighting a fire outside her house in 2023, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Around 2:30 a.m. on June 2, 44-year-old Scott Sinwell used an accelerant to start [...]
Arkells to play Christmas originals live for first time at Niagara Falls holiday show
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Canadian rock band Arkells will be hosting their first-ever Christmas show at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario on Dec. 18. Frontman Max Kerman spoke with WIVB about what the band has in store for fans at the show and an upcoming Buffalo-related announcement. Five years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
California strongly objects to Trump's plan to pump more Delta water south
The Trump administration plans to send more water to Central Valley farmlands. California is objecting, saying that poses multiple threats.
Stunt bike influencer takes followers 'behind the tent zipper' in L.A. encampments
Derrek Miranda, a social media influencer with nearly 300,000 followers, is pursuing his passion for 'understanding the playground' of L.A. by documenting the homelessness crisis.
The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal
Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.
Unintended competitors: Why L.A. preschools are closing as transitional kindergarten thrives
L.A. County's local preschools are closing in areas where transitional kindergarten is thriving, disrupting an already fraught child-care system.
