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Artificial intelligence spots a wildfire in an OC canyon – and promptly alerts firefighters

It was the first time the Orange County Fire Authority got pinged by AI about a vegetation fire without receiving a 911 call from a human being, the agency said.

The University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia camera network’s AI alerted the Orange County Fire Authority of an “anomaly” seen on video footage around 2 a.m. on Dec. 4. The network has several cameras located in wildfire-prone spots around Southern California. (Photo courtesy of OCFA)

Baena co-wrote 2004's “I Heart Huckabees” and wrote and directed five of his own films, including 2014's "Life After Beth," starring Plaza.

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, found dead at Hollywood Hills residence

The procession Saturday was intended to reflect Carter’s deep rural roots and remarkable rise to the world stage.

Jimmy Carter’s flag-draped casket on its way to Atlanta as 39th president’s state funeral begins

President Joe Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Denzel Washington receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Bruins shoot a season-worst 14% on 3-pointers as their late comeback is denied 66-58 by the Cornhuskers

No. 15 UCLA falls to Nebraska for first Big Ten loss

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Crime and Public Safety

The sprawling base in North County is the largest Marine installation on the West Coast.

Marines tighten access to Camp Pendleton in wake of New Orleans attack

The sprawling base in North County is the largest Marine installation on the West Coast.

Local News

Upland resident Anthony Garrido's entrepreneurial spirit is inspired by generations of family members.

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High School Football

Watts earns defensive MVP honor after he racks up four sacks in a win for the West team representing the San Fernando Valley and Ventura areas against a team from the San Gabriel Valley.

Canyon’s Evan Watts shines bright in all-star football game for San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley seniors

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Los Angeles County Elections

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Things To Do

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Sports

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