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Raised in Malibu, California, Amelia Ross is the Santa Monica reporter for Times Media Service. Ross covers local news in Santa Monica, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community and cultural life. Ross holds a master's degree in communications.
Stories by Amelia Ross
57 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 1 analysis, 1 explainer
Mon
Analysis · Business and Finance · United States
U.S. and China identify $30 billion in goods each way for possible tariff cuts
After Trump-Xi talks, the U.S. and China identified about $30 billion in goods each way for possible lower tariffs; no cuts are in effect.
Fri
Explainer · Election · California
From Chino Valley School Board to Statewide Ballot: Sonja Shaw’s 2026 Bid
August 2026
7 stories: 6 explainers, 1 news story
Sun
Explainer · Business and Finance · California
California Pizza Kitchen’s rise, bankruptcy and reported comeback, explained
Sun
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
Pocatello council weighs Flock cameras after privacy concerns and public outcry
Pocatello City Council in Idaho is reviewing its Flock Safety automated license plate reader program over privacy and data sharing concerns.
Mon
Explainer · Environment · California
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care
Fri
Explainer · Environment · California
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill at Ojai Raptor Center
Mon
Explainer · Health · United States
FDA recalls nearly 12 million Rohto eye-drop bottles over sterility concerns
The FDA has recalled nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops nationwide, including in Washington DC, due to sterility concerns.
Sun
News: Education · California
California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760
Sat
Explainer · Arts and Entertainment · California
Wrightwood Mountain Classic Car Show Returns Aug. 15
July 2026
28 stories: 14 explainers, 14 news stories
Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC
How a flat Social Security COLA could cut the funding gap
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says a flat-rate COLA adopted in 2027 could close 50% of Social Security's 75-year funding gap.
Tue
Explainer · Health · New York City, New York
How losing a little sleep can add up for weight, according to a Columbia study
Mon
Explainer · Food and Dining · California
Why an In-N-Out drive-thru in Culver City became a citywide fight over pollution and planning
Sat
Explainer · Real Estate · California
$10.5M fundraiser aims to buy Moon Camp near Big Bear Lake and block housing plan
San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp on Big Bear Lake, blocking a planned housing development.
Fri
Explainer · Real Estate · San Francisco, California
Why San Francisco home prices keep breaking records as the AI boom pours money into the market
Thu
Explainer · Health · California
What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means as her recovery continues
Thu
News: Environment · Inland Empire, California
Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without damage
Thu
Explainer · Health · United States
Special tomato drink lowered some inflammation markers in a small Ohio State study — what that means for everyday choices
An Ohio State University study found a special tomato-soy drink lowered some inflammation markers in a small group of adults with obesity.
Tue
Explainer · Education · United States
Education Department final rule ties federal aid to graduate earnings in new STATS system
Sun
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
Why KFC dropped ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’ — and why the myths kept growing
Sun
Explainer · Education · California
Why UC may bring back the SAT and ACT — and what that would mean for applicants
High school students may face standardized testing again as the University of California reviews whether to restore SAT and ACT requirements.
Fri
Explainer · Environment · California
BLM approval clears a Mojave water pipeline project, but not the fight over desert groundwater
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Panasonic recalls toaster ovens sold on Amazon and Costco over shock and fire risk
Wed
News: Health · United States
Michigan health officials point to lettuce as Taco Bell probe continues in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · California
Why the Writers Guild wants to block Paramount Skydance’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal
The Writers Guild of America and 12 states filed lawsuits to block Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Wed
Explainer · Sports · Los Angeles
LA28 opens volunteer applications as Los Angeles starts its two-year Olympic countdown
Sun
News: Politics · United States
James Carville blasts far-left Democrats in Politicon video, warns of 2016-style backlash
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Official Senate records still list Lindsey Graham in office as death claim goes unconfirmed
Fri
News: Environment · California
Summit Fire Grows to 2,581 Acres Near LA County
Tue
Explainer · Weather · United States
NOAA says El Niño is here and likely to strengthen by winter. Here’s what that means
NOAA issues an El Niño advisory, warning Washington DC of a potentially historic winter weather pattern from November through January.
Mon
News: Sports · California
FIFA suspends Balogun ban on probation, clearing U.S. forward for Belgium match
July 2026 continues on page 2 with 7 more stories.