Searching for acceptance: How the World Cup drove Mexican Americans back to their roots
Mexico's exuberant co-hosting of the World Cup and its team's performance on the pitch have many looking south for comfort.
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Authorities seized dozens of drones in LA during the World Cup. One was at a community event
The 2026 FIFA Fan Festival was hosted at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.(Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)A community organization in Los Angeles is criticizing how the FBI enforced a strict no-drone policy around World Cup venues after federal agents disrupted a community gardening event in Sout...
Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the US leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, where there were calls for Trump's assassination.
Ex-Redlands deputy police chief was California's highest-paid public employee in 2025, data show
A former Redlands deputy police chief topped California's public payroll in 2025, taking home $1.26 million in total compensation — more than the combined salaries of the mayors of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, state compensation data show.
A Bel-Air shootout: Fitness influencer gunned down after confrontation with robbers
After a late lunch with his wife at Bossa Nova, Miguel Angel Aguilar got in his 1959 Chevrolet Impala and headed home. He didn't notice the Acura that tailed him through rush-hour traffic on Sunset Boulevard.
Searching for acceptance: How the World Cup drove Mexican Americans back to their roots
Mexico's exuberant co-hosting of the World Cup and its team's performance on the pitch have many looking south for comfort.
World Cup fans flock to In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's for a taste of California
World Cup fans flock to In N Out, Erewhon and Trader Joes for a taste of Californian culture.
Legendary Television City may be be sold in further blow to Hollywood
Legendary Television City may be be sold in further blow to Hollywood
Amber Alert canceled after 3-year-old last seen in California City is found
An Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old last seen in Kern County has been canceled after the boy was found, authorities say.
Heat advisory remains in SoCal as humidity raises rain, thunderstorm chances
A heat advisory remains in effect across much of Southern California as hot temperatures and increasing humidity persist across the region this weekend.
Evacuation orders, warnings in place as Summit Fire grows to more than 2,600 acres
Firefighters launched a massive air and ground attack on the fast-moving Summit Fire as evacuation orders and warnings were issued.
LAPD ending deal with company operating license plate-reading cameras
The LAPD is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, a company that operates surveillance cameras throughout the city.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison after the deaths of 11 dogs
Pet owners gave emotional testimony before a Santa Ana judge sentenced an Irvine dog trainer to more than a decade in prison.
Man and woman found fatally shot inside Westwood home in possible murder-suicide
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.
Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of continued irritation in his left knee.
Street vendor severely injured after being hit by car while selling tamales in South LA
A street vendor remains hospitalized three weeks after he was hit by a car and severely injured while selling homemade tamales in South Los Angeles.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Driver gets jail time after brake-checking semi-truck in road rage crash
A San Jose man was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for lying to his insurance company after he brake-checked a semi-truck on the freeway in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said.
A giant pop-up book unfolds at LA’s Central Library
Matthew Reinhart, left, and Daniel González, right, created “Luceros y Penumbras,” a pop-up book seeking to break the world record for size. (Mariana Dale / LAist)A pop-up book that’s seeking to break the world record for size has unfolded at the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles.The art p...
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.
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.
Summit Fire explodes to 1,600+ acres near LA County line, evacuations ordered
The fast-moving Summit Fire has scorched over 1,600 acres near the LA-San Bernardino County line, triggering mandatory evacuations as structures are threatened.
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.
Burglars ransack 16 apartments at Sherman Oaks building during fumigation
Residents left their apartments in Sherman Oaks for a scheduled fumigation, only to return and discover that 16 units had been burglarized while they were away.
Garden Grove man loses home, prized collection in fire believed to be caused by fireworks
A Garden Grove man lost nearly all of his belongings after a fire possibly caused by fireworks destroyed his home.
Summit Fire triggers evacuations in Antelope Valley
The Summit Fire is burning in a part of the Antelope Valley that is dotted with Joshua trees and other desert plants.(CalFire)This is a developing story. LAist staffers are monitoring the fire but are not regularly updating this page Friday evening. Expect an update Saturday. For the most up-to-d...
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company.
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.
Pawn Shop: The Hollywood sports bar with a James Beard chef
Pawn Shop's pickle-brined fried chicken and a glass of beer.(Shelby Moore)You won't find resale items at the Pawn Shop in Hollywood. Instead you'll find TVs, menu items like pickle-brined fried chicken and caviar and a James Beard chef. The new sports bar, which opened at the end of June, got its...
Air Canada flight from LAX veers off taxiway, onto grass, video shows
An Air Canada flight from LAX ended up in the grass at the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the tense moments were caught on video.
Person in custody in connection with quadruple stabbing in University Park: LAPD
One person was taken into custody after four people were stabbed in University Park on Friday night, police said. The stabbing happened near the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Flower Street near the University of Southern California at around 10:15 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Polic...
Thunderstorms, lightning and rip currents in store this weekend
Watch for rip currents and big waves if you're headed to the beach this weekend.(Kevin Carter / Getty Images)Topline:There’s a high risk of rip currents at Southern California’s beaches this weekend, and thunderstorms are possible throughout L.A. County.Tides: High surf and elevated tides are to ...
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.
Investigation underway after boy fatally stabbed in El Monte
Authorities were investigating a deadly stabbing of a boy in El Monte on Friday. The incident was reported at around 1 p.m., in the 2600 block of North Potrero Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is assisting the El Monte Police Department. Details about wha...
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.
Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC's ‘Emergency!', dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series during the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the way that first resp...
'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.
Amber Alert canceled after child, alleged suspect located in Kern County
An Amber Alert issued by California Highway Patrol (CHP) about a missing child last seen in Kern County Friday was canceled early Saturday morning, several hours after being issued. The alert, issued on behalf of the California City Police Department, said a 3-year-old and the allegedly armed ...
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.