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Amelia Ross
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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
8 explainers
September 2026
1 story: 1 explainer
Thu
Explainer · Weather · California
What a strengthening El Niño could mean for California this winter
NOAA sees a 97% chance of Super El Niño, bringing increased rain and coastal flood risks to California from December through March.
August 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Sun
Explainer · Religion · World
What Dinesh D’Souza’s Bible archaeology claims do — and do not — establish
Sat
Explainer · Weather · United States
El Niño is strengthening, but the National Hurricane Center sees no Atlantic development through next week
July 2026
5 stories: 5 explainers
Sat
Explainer · Environment · California
$10.5 million saves Moon Camp near Jackie and Shadow’s nest in Big Bear Valley. Here’s what that means.
Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5 million to purchase 62 acres at Moon Camp in California, blocking a planned housing and marina project.
Thu
Explainer · Environment · California
What Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s blood transfusion means as veterinarians keep searching for the cause of her illness
Sun
Explainer · Technology · World
Tiny dental robot could one day speed up crown prep, but it is still a lab prototype
Sat
Explainer · Health · United States
What a resting heart rate can tell you about your health
A resting heart rate consistently above 100 beats per minute can signal underlying health issues like anemia, stress, or heart conditions.
Tue
Explainer · Weather · United States
NOAA says El Niño is already here and expected to strengthen into winter 2026-27