In the last two weeks, seven dogs in Venice Canals in the Los Angeles area have died and 11 more have been hospitalized with a mystery illness.

The Epstein scandal and Donald Trump’s place in it — whichever way it is ultimately adjudicated — will have a further corrosive effect on US political life.

Homes burned to the ground in Malibu during a wildfire seven months ago. The now empty lots are selling for millions.