Trump escalates election attacks, threatens California over voter data
Trump delivered a prime-time address on Thursday night about vulnerabilities in the election system, claims that largely were not backed up by the evidence he provided.
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
Wreckage of sunken boat located near Alcatraz Island, San Francisco police confirm
San Francisco police on Friday said they found the wreckage of the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare in the area where it sank earlier this week near Alcatraz Island. The 20-passenger boat that carried mostly family members sunk on Tuesday, and two people are still unaccounted for.
West Hollywood pipe break spotlights LADWP's lagging pipe‑replacement pace
Engineering experts continue to warn that Los Angeles' aging infrastructure is at risk, and data shows the LADWP isn't always meeting its own targets.
Crews making progress repairing massive water main break in West Hollywood
The cleanup continues after the massive water main break left residents facing what officials described as a lengthy recovery process.
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago.
Mother, boyfriend arrested after 2-year-old boy found gun hidden in couch and fatally shot himself
A 20-year-old mother and her boyfriend have been arrested after the woman's 2-year-old son found a gun hidden in a couch and fatally shot himself.
Forest Service workers held hostage at gunpoint by father, son in CA forest for hours: Authorities
Law enforcement in far Northern California announced the arrests of a father and his adult son in the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service workers, who are safe and free after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in a trailer in a remote area.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Taylor Farms recalling all central Mexico iceberg lettuce from US market
Taylor Farms said Friday that it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced at a central Mexico farm from the United States market.
Trump escalates election attacks, threatens California over voter data
Trump delivered a prime-time address on Thursday night about vulnerabilities in the election system, claims that largely were not backed up by the evidence he provided.
The Ingredients in Compton serves up comfort food with 'at-home' feel
The Ingredients in Compton serves all-day breakfast, Southern comfort and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.
Crews contain Summit Fire in Antelope Valley
Firefighters on Friday reached full containment of the Summit Fire in the Antelope Valley.
Argentina to face Spain in the World Cup final: What to know
Argentina's Lionel Messi could add another milestone to his storied career on Sunday by winning his second World Cup title.
Orange County man charged with killing mom in her car in front of police station
An Orange County man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing his mother in front of the Fullerton Police Department station and leaving her body in the car, according to authorities.
13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.
405 Freeway Sepulveda Pass closures return this weekend: What to know
Caltrans is resuming weekend and nightly lane closures on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass as part of a $143.7 million pavement project.
Chabria: Trump's voter fraud speech was bait. Stop biting
Trump falsely claimed that he was revealing 'an election system so broken and so vulnerable that no one can possibly defend it.'
Family of Donike Goncaj, grandmother killed after falling into open New York City manhole, accuses utility company of negligence in lawsuit
The family of Donike Goncaj, a grandmother killed after falling into an open New York City manhole, accuses a utility company of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Mullin threatens to withhold aid from states that don’t comply with DHS election directives
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to strip states of federal election-related aid if they don't comply with the administration's voting roll probe.
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.
US military launches strikes on Iran 7th night in a row; fighting escalates over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it's launched strikes on Iran for a seventh night in a row as fighting escalates over Strait of Hormuz.
Arellano: Trump's noncitizen voting fraud claims will backfire. Just look at history
Republicans' crusade against imaginary noncitizen voters may pay off in the short run but will inevitably, spectacularly backfire.
California-based Taylor Farms plans recall amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms is preparing a recall of ingredients potentially linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak associated with shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell locations, according to a report.
LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia endorses Nithya Raman for mayor
Mejia said one reason he's endorsing Raman is because he believes she would fully staff the controller's office to perform audits if elected.
Panasonic recalls more than 11,000 toaster ovens due to electrical issues
The latest recall covers Panasonic Electric Toaster Ovens sold online at retailers like Amazon and Costco, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Universal Studios' new 'Fast & Furious' coaster sparks backlash from neighbors over screams
Park engineers are using on-track sound monitors and installing barriers to mitigate the noise.
Retired teacher who went missing in Mojave Desert off-roading area is found dead
Julie Goforth, 63, of Long Beach was found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert six days after she went missing while riding her dirt bike in the El Mirage Dry Lake Off Highway Recreation Area near Adelanto, authorities said.
How Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal's viral photo is coming full circle at the World Cup
Before they were rivals, Messi posed with baby Yamal for a charity photo shoot.
18-year-old killed in fall from Big Bear Dam bridge support
Isabella Fanuele died Tuesday night after a tragic fall from a bridge support near Big Bear Dam.
Escaped California prisoner captured in Mexico is at large again
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the fugitive was released by a Mexican magistrate.
Rare child cancer cases in Orange County should be investigated, feds say
Although authorities have not yet established any cause or link, families in the Orange County community of Ladera Ranch believe there is a common cause for the string of rare child cancer cases in their community.
Toddler accidently kills himself with firearm in San Bernardino County. Mom and boyfriend arrested
A 2-year-old boy shot and killed himself in firearm accident Thursday night in Highland Park, according to authorities.
Rudolph Marcus, Caltech chemist who won Nobel Prize, dies at 102
He developed formula that upended scientific understanding of how molecules use energy.
Missing California woman who went dirt bike riding in Mojave Desert found dead
The search for a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who went missing while dirt biking in the Mojave Desert has come to a tragic end, authorities said.
California-based Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from U.S. amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms, headquartered in Salinas, is being investigated as a potential source of the diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreaks in the United States.
Best planners in 2026 for students and teachers to organize the new school year
Get ready for the 2026 school year with these planners for elementary school, high school, college and for teachers.
Delta announces first ever nonstop flights from LAX to the Philippines
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch the first nonstop flights between Los Angeles International Airport and the Philippines.
2-year-old IE boy fatally shoots himself after finding gun in sofa; 2 arrested
A 2-year-old Highland boy has died after finding a gun hidden in a couch and fatally shooting himself, according to authorities. His mother and her boyfriend face child abuse charges.
Partner of man fatally shot by ICE agent in Maine speaks out: 'My daughter asks for Papa'
The partner of Johan Sebastián Guerrero, who was killed by an ICE during a traffic stop, spoke out Thursday and spoke about the pain her family is enduring.
Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
Grandmother, 2 children die after being found in car with carbon monoxide present; 2 kids critical
The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident.