Verizon Outages Hit Southern California, Dodgers Seek Rebound

Monday August 10, 2026 In this episode, we delve into the recent Verizon outages impacting Southern California, including Los Angeles, where vandalism has disrupted services for thousands. Verizon is actively working on repairs, promising restoration by evening. We also cover the Los Angeles Dodgers as they look to rebound from a tough stretch, having lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers are set to face the Kansas City Royals at home, with hopes pinned on new pitcher Tarik Skubal. In local weather, Venice Beach surfers can expect clean waves with a slight increase in size by noon, while Los Angeles experiences patchy fog lifting to partly sunny skies and a comfortable high of 75 degrees. We also touch on national sports updates, including Caitlin Clark's rescinded technical foul in the WNBA, and the ongoing wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada, prompting evacuations. Financially, the stock market shows a broad rally, with more stocks outperforming the S&P 500, and in tech news, scientists have developed protein-rich lettuce using pig genes, potentially revolutionizing plant-based diets. Finally, we discuss James Gunn's denial of rumors about The Batman sequel, amid Robert Pattinson's rising career. @sunnymorningsmedia