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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > the-worst-avalanches-in-recent-north-american-history

The Worst Avalanches in Recent North American History

32+ min ago  (239+ words) The avalanche in the California mountains on Tuesday that led to the rescue of six skiers and the deaths of at least eight others is one of the deadliest in recent North American history. One person remained unaccounted for on…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > former-l-a-chief-deputy-attorney-directed-fraudulent-dwp-lawsuit-judge-rules

Former L.A. chief deputy attorney directed fraudulent DWP lawsuit, judge rules

37+ min ago  (578+ words) A former high-ranking Los Angeles city attorney authorized a class-action lawsuit against the city in hopes of getting a favorable settlement for L.A. and then repeatedly misled the court and public about his role in the scheme, a judge ruled Tuesday....

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > what-to-know-about-the-deadly-california-avalanche

What to Know About the Deadly California Avalanche

46+ min ago  (353+ words) Rescue crews have found the bodies of eight skiers who were killed in a devastating avalanche in California near Lake Tahoe, authorities said on Wednesday. A search is ongoing for a ninth skier who remains missing in the wake of…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > multiple-victims-had-ties-to-ski-resort-school-near-the-avalanche-site

Multiple Victims Had Ties to Ski Resort School Near the Avalanche Site

1+ hour, 9+ min ago  (924+ words) Multiple victims in the Sierra Nevada avalanche had ties to the Sugar Bowl Academy, a private, ski-focused school located several miles from where at least eight people died, the program said Wednesday night. Officials with the school in Norden, Calif.,…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > father-identified-as-victim-killed-in-raging-socal-floodwaters

Father identified as victim killed in raging SoCal floodwaters

1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (271+ words) The man who died after being carried away by floodwaters in San Bernardino was identified as a 55-year-old father. The body of Edward Jozwiak was found about a mile from where rescuers first located him clinging to the roof of…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > transportation-department-says-more-than-550-driving-schools-must-close-over-safety-failures

Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (514+ words) More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday. The move…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > malibu-emotionally-and-physically-scarred-is-suing-california-l-a-others-over-palisades-fire

Malibu, ’emotionally and physically scarred,’ is suing California, L.A., others over Palisades fire

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (405+ words) Malibu is filing suit against the state of California, the city of Los Angeles, L.A. County and additional public entities. Saying the seaside enclave's "entire character" was changed by the Palisades fire, the city is seeking damages for the loss of…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > southern-california-man-charged-with-murder-of-missing-teen-after-remains-found-in-salton-sea-area

Southern California man charged with murder of missing teen after remains found in Salton Sea area

2+ hour, 31+ min ago  (682+ words) A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a missing teen whose remains were discovered in the Salton Sea area two months ago. The Imperial County district attorney's office charged Abraham H. Feinbloom on Tuesday with murder…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > second-skier-killed-at-north-lake-tahoe-ski-resort

Second Skier Killed at North Lake Tahoe ski resort

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (333+ words) A California man's trip to the slopes for some winter fun has ended in tragedy after being killed in a skiing accident at a resort in greater North Lake Tahoe. Stuart McLaughlin, 53, of Hillsborough in the Bay Area, was killed…...

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dnyuz.com > 02/19/2026 > dozens-of-southern-california-politicians-call-on-wasserman-to-resign-as-la28-olympics-chair

Dozens of Southern California politicians call on Wasserman to resign as LA28 Olympics chair

3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (601+ words) Dozens of Southern California politicians on Wednesday said that Casey Wasserman needs to step down from overseeing the 2028 Olympics " the latest push to oust the embattled mogul in the aftermath of the latest Epstein files release. The Los Angeles County…...