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An electric vehicle charges at a charging station in Milbrae.(Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters)Thinking about buying or leasing an electric car in the near future? California will soon be making tha
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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.
El Sereno residents protest proposed 111-unit housing development with no parking
Residents and business owners in El Sereno protested Thursday against a proposed 111-unit housing development they say would negatively affect the neighborhood because it does not include parking.
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.
Forest Service workers taken hostage, held at gunpoint in remote NorCal trailer, feds say
Two U.S. Forest Service employees working in a remote area of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest were kidnapped, zip-tied and held inside a trailer for more than 17 hours before being rescued Friday morning, authorities said.
Newsom continues crackdown on cities over housing plan requirements. 'No city gets a pass,' governor says
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed legal actions this week against five small cities that they say are failing to meet benchmarks required for housing planning.
Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run in California
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run following a July 3 car crash in Napa County.
MLK Jr. Community Hospital, vital to LA community, could shut down again due to Medicaid cuts
MLK Jr. Community Hospital in Willowbrook is facing a crisis due to staggering cuts to Medicaid, stemming from the Big Beautiful Bill. "If that hospital shuts down, people will die," said Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who represents Willowbrook.
'Everything's destroyed': Buzzy Sunset Strip cafe closes indefinitely due to water main break
The neighborhood staple and celebrity hot spot known for its viral breakfast burritos and wraps closed Thursday after sustaining substantial water damage. Owners say it could take months to reopen.
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.
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.
OC Board of Education member failed to report millions in income and assets, court finds
Mari Barke, photographed at the California Policy Center in Irvine in 2024. A judge has ordered Barke, who serves on Orange County's Board of Education, to pay steep penalties over omissions in her annual economic disclosure filings. An Orange County Superior Court judge this week found that Oran...
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.
How does California’s $3,500 EV rebate work?
An electric vehicle charges at a charging station in Milbrae.(Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters)Thinking about buying or leasing an electric car in the near future? California will soon be making that cheaper.On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that sets aside millions of dollars in ...
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.
No, that LA28 refund email isn't a scam. Here's what you need to know
The LA28 refund is for people who purchased tickets at Intuit Dome.(Courtesy NBA)Some fans with tickets to the 2028 Olympics were a tad suspicious this week when an email offering them a refund landed in their inboxes.The email offered cash back for an accidentally included tax that "was partiall...
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.
OC authorities demand $4M from GKN Aerospace after Garden Grove chemical tank crisis
Orange County is demanding $4 million from the owner of a Garden Grove plastic manufacturing plant where a chemical leak forced thousands of people from their homes earlier this year, officials said Friday. County Counsel Leon Page sent a letter to GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. on Fr...
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.