'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries
Humanoid robots have performed two surgeries in pigs for the first time, a new development researchers say may be a potential gamechanger for hospitals in the future.
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Summit Fire explodes to 1,300+ acres near LA County line, evacuations ordered
The fast-moving Summit Fire has scorched over 1,300 acres near the LA-San Bernardino County line, triggering mandatory evacuations as structures are threatened.
Wildfire in Antelope Valley burns at least 650 acres, prompts evacuations
A brush fire broke out during mid-90-degree temperatures in the Antelope Valley community of Llano Friday and has scorched 650 acres.
Quarterfinal match at SoFi Stadium brings economic boost to LA County
The World Cup quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium brought intense energy to SoFi Stadium and an economic boost to L.A. County.
Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case.
11 dogs died after being crammed in crates in a sweltering van. How a trainer tried to cover it up
Authorities said Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit, an Irvine trainer, killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van. He covered up the deaths by impersonating the dogs' owners and having the pets cremated.
'Casino Royale' actress Joanna Pettet dies at 83
Actress Joanna Pettet, a familiar face in film, television and theater, has died at the age of 83.
Taylor Swift paid NYC $160,000 to cover costs for MSG wedding, Mayor Mamdani says
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday.
'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries
Humanoid robots have performed two surgeries in pigs for the first time, a new development researchers say may be a potential gamechanger for hospitals in the future.
San Francisco Bay Area's 11-year-old 'Moana' star Amaya Masoli speaks on culture, representation
San Francisco Bay Area native 11-year-old Amaya Masoli, who's starring as young Moana in Disney's live-action remake, shared her excitement for the film and how she brought her own Samoan culture into the experience.
Cyclosporiasis update: California now among 31 states investigating diarrheal illness
The CDC is investigating a growing number of cyclosporiasis cases now reported across at least 31 states. Here's the latest.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game because of knee irritation, won't pitch Friday, Dodgers say
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and will miss the 2026 All-Star Game because of continued irritation in his left knee.
'General Hospital' celebrates major milestone, Maurice Benard and cast reflect on show's success
"It's kinda surreal for me!" Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Lynn Herring, Kristina Wagner and the cast of "General Hospital" celebrate a major milestone. Watch weekdays on ABC and stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Lucerne Valley brush fire ignites multiple structures; ammunition reported exploding
A brush fire in Lucerne Valley quickly moved toward homes and other structures in Lucerne Valley on Friday afternoon.
Nadine Menendez surrenders to prison Friday amid ongoing breast cancer treatments
Nadine Menendez surrendered to federal authorities Friday afternoon and is in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee.
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza
Palestinian children leap into the air while playing on a trampoline in northern Gaza's militarized orange zone of Beit Lahia, on May 31.(Anas Baba / NPR) GAZA CITY, Gaza, and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On a small rickety table, under a tent made of worn-out tarps, four friends meet for a game...
Alaska woman hospitalized after being attacked by bear outside home
A woman was rushed to a hospital Thursday after she was attacked by a bear on the deck of her Alaskan house just as she was getting out with her dogs, investigators said.
Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
It's the latest instance of the Republican president trying to exert White House influence over how U.S. elections are conducted.
'Heat is not to be played with': Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps
Most of America's Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.
Gunman in deadly California high school graduation shooting caught in Texas, police say
After one person was killed and three injured in a shooting at a Northern California high school after a graduation ceremony in early June, the Fairfield Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old suspect.
NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm
The White House defended President Trump's dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisan move.
Dwayne Wayde's son Zaire charged with felony after domestic violence arrest in Burbank
Zaire Wade, son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, faces a felony domestic violence charge in Los Angeles carrying potential prison time.
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson declines to testify at preliminary hearing, will resume Sept. 1
The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concluded Friday with prosecutors presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson declined to testify at the hearing.
'It definitely worked:' Bear spray helps Lake Tahoe father fend off charging bear
A father in the Lake Tahoe area says bear spray helped stop a bear that charged toward him after his daughters encountered the animal near the family's vacation home.
Man found shot to death at Hollywood apartment building, search for suspect underway
A man was shot to death at an apartment building in Hollywood overnight, and police are searching for a suspect.
2 killed, 4 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Hyde Park, LAFD says
Two people were killed and four others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles.
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
A new live-action adaptation of "Moana" is now in theaters and On The Red Carpet is celebrating with a special episode filmed on location in Hawaii.
Arellano: The Eastside is fed up. And the politicians aren't listening
Local officials have tried to cut through jurisdictional red tape, but many residents complain that they'll ask one office for help, only to be directed to another.
2 found dead at Westwood home after being shot in possible murder-suicide, police say
Two people were found dead at a home in Westwood, and police were investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.
Role of California state superintendent to be vastly overhauled
Earlier this year, LAist reported on how the state spent billions on a new grade for 4-year-olds without a plan to evaluate it.(Ashley Balderrama / LAist)Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will vastly reshape the role of the state superintendent of public instruction, an elected position th...
Pasadena school district and city clash over tree removal
Protesters gathered at John Muir High School this week to urge the school district to reevaluate their tree removal plan.(Sammy Marvin)Parents, students and arborists gathered at John Muir High School in Pasadena this week to fight plans to cut down almost 200 trees across the Pasadena Unified Sc...
Culver City weighs drive-thru ban following backlash over proposed In-N-Out
Culver City has enacted a temporary freeze on new drive-thru permits, weighing a permanent ban after residents protested a massive proposed In-N-Out location.
Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide.
RV fire spreads to brush on side of 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar
An RV fire on the 60 Freeway in Diamond Bar spread to the nearby brush, forcing the closure of most westbound lanes for several hours Friday morning.
Moana live action: Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down the music, meaning, and magic behind the Disney film
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down Disney's new live action "Moana," in an interview with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo.
Missing person: Family searches for Sayveon Anderson, Fort Bragg soldier missing since June 29
Fort Bragg soldier Sayveon Anderson, missing person, has not been seen since June 29, and his family is desperately searching for answers.
Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: Ticket sale, event details released
Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale, with the event running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.
LA County officials say LAUSD risks insolvency at current spending levels
The Los Angeles County Office of Education letter asks LAUSD to revise the recently adopted budget by mid-August. (Mariana Dale / LAist)L.A. County education officials have warned Los Angeles Unified leaders that the district is at risk of financial insolvency — and the loss of local control — wi...
Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.