Wildfire threatens homes in Santa Clarita as dangerous SoCal heat wave worsens
With a heat wave expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, forecasters warned of elevated fire risk.
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Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Consultant worked on $577,000 airport contract while advising Bass for free
Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500.
Man stands in front of Metro bus, holds up traffic in Koreatown, video shows
Commuters already have enough challenges to get to work on time, but new video shows the moment a man held up traffic while messing with a Metro bus in Koreatown.
Driver leads police chase across South Los Angeles
A driver and a passenger led a dramatic police chase across South Los Angeles.
At Van Nuys bakery, fans cheer as Argentina reaches World Cup final
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England on Wednesday, sending fans into celebration at Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys.
Crews will suspend search for 3 missing this evening after deadly SF Bay boat sinking: officials
Officials announced on Wednesday that crews will suspend their search in the evening for three missing people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay waters Tuesday afternoon while carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service. A 79-year-old man and one dog were declared deceased on...
Irvine puts ranked-choice voting on the November ballot — with a caveat
An Orange County voter casts his ballot in November 2025.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Irvine voters will have an important question at the ballot box in November: Do you want ranked-choice voting?Late Tuesday, the City Council agreed to place a measure that would switch ...
Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect.
Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California governor's race.
Cheap Fast Eats Artesia: get spicy for $15
Bollywood Dance, European Tailor, Tacos Birria, Nilly's Burgers and a Nepali and Indian Grocery share a single strip mall marquee — a snapshot of the Artesia corridor.(Gab Chabrán / LAist )As you make your way down Pioneer Boulevard, the first thing you notice is the signage.On a single strip ma...
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found.
Crews stop forward progress on Santa Clarita fire that prompted evacuation warning, threatened homes
A brush fire that erupted in Santa Clarita prompted evacuation warnings, but crews quickly got it under control despite the extreme heat and difficult conditions.
Pointe Fire burns near Bowman High School in Santa Clarita
A view of the Pointe Fire in Santa Clarita on July 15, 2026.(UC San Diego)This story is no longer being actively updated. For the latest information, check the following resources:CalFire incident pageLatest evacuation mapL.A. County incident pageL.A. County Fire Department social mediaSanta Clar...
Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family agree to joint inspection of teen's recovered cellphone
Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family said they will work with the local district attorney's office investigating his death to inspect the contents of his cellphone.
SoCal poker player hog-tied and robbed of his winnings in Las Vegas Airbnb
A Huntington Beach poker player said that he was hog-tied and robbed of his poker winnings at his Las Vegas Airbnb on Sunday night.
Crews make progress as Pointe fire threatens homes in Santa Clarita
A fire in Santa Clarita briefly spurred evacuation warnings and threatened structures, growing to about 52 acres before forward progress was halted at around 4 p.m.
Trump administration launches crackdown on teacher sexual misconduct
The Trump administration has launched a national crackdown on how school districts handle accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers, following a KQED-ProPublica investigation into California’s teacher disciplinary system.In guidance issued last week, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon cited ...
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Hegseth directs troops over 30 to have testosterone checked
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
Nation's largest landlord accused of Section 8 discrimination in California
A housing watchdog group has filed a complaint against Greystar, the nation's largest corporate landlord, accusing the company of 53 instances of Section 8 discrimination in California.
'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' features magic, music and a new royal twist
Villains, heroes and plenty of music return in "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland." Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Rita Ora share what fans can expect.
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martínez during their World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday in Atlanta. Argentina defeated the English 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final against Spain.(Shaun Botterill / Getty Images) ATLANTA — Argentina, the death-de...
2026 ESPY Awards: How to watch, who's nominated and more
A look at athletes nominated for the 2026 ESPY Awards, plus when the ceremony takes place and how fans can watch the show.
2 men injured after shots fired inside Kroger in NW Harris County, Pct. 4, Texas says
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
California DMV orders 11,000 drivers to retake exams due to suspected cheating
The California DMV is forcing 11,000 drivers to retake their knowledge tests within 30 days or face license cancellation following suspected cheating.
How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis
An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.
Pointe Fire in Santa Clarita prompts evacuation warnings
Evacuation warnings were issued after a brush fire erupted in Santa Clarita on Wednesday afternoon.
More immigrants are being held without bond — and the increase in denials is steepest at Adelanto
The immigration court at the Adelanto detention facility has seen the sharpest change in bond denials and increases in bond amounts since a nationwide shift in November 2025, according to the data from the Executive Office for Immigration Review. (Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images)More than a year...
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease - and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy way to tell who should try them.
Why public health officials are 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's CDC pick
Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.
IE school campus monitor arrested on child pornography charges
Former Victorville school campus monitor Dylan Patrick Beckham, 22, has been arrested and is being held without bail for possession of child pornography and public lewdness.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City among dozens of buildings flagged in Legionella outbreak
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among dozens of buildings flagged in a Legionella outbreak.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, police chief ask Texas Rangers for independent investigation into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the police chief asked the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation into a deadly ICE shooting.
1978 Riverside car accident victim identified
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office revealed the name of an 18-year-old male passenger who was among four people killed in a Riverside collision on June 2, 1978.
Contractor building Automated People Mover at LAX sues city
The contractor building the long-awaited Automated People Mover system at LAX has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles.
WATCH: Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin, Jennifer Stone return in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' finale
Step back into the magic. Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin and Jennifer Stone return for the finale season of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." Watch the trailer.
Why SoCal and NorCal don't see eye-to-eye on permanent Daylight Saving Time
Permanent Daylight Saving Time exposes a deep geographic divide in California, giving SoCal extra evening sun while delaying NorCal winter sunrises until 8:40 AM.
Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
Key California law on 'recyclable' packaging symbols is blocked by federal judge
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.