America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
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SoCal man pleads guilty to making fake Nancy Guthrie ransom demand
A Hawthorne man has pleaded guilty to making a fake ransom demand in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Faces five years in prison.
California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of the martial arts icon Bruce Lee, for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on screen.
Simi Valley police officers involved in shooting at Thousand Oaks hospital
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks on Thursday afternoon.
Los Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
Joshua Mora lost his leg at 13 after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. He sued the city, saying officials knew the intersection was dangerous.
Judge wants to preserve current federal funding for LA's lead homelessness agency amid legal battle
Gita O’Neill, interim CEO of LAHSA, speaks ahead of the annual homeless count on Jan. 20, 2026.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)Topline:A federal judge on Thursday indicated he wants to preserve federal funding for the embattled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as the agency sues the federal govern...
Police shoot suspect inside Thousand Oaks hospital, prompts massive response from law enforcement
Police shot a suspect inside a hospital in Thousand Oaks, prompting a massive response from law enforcement.
That Mexican soccer jersey is everywhere right now. But wearing one has many different meanings
Xochi Flores (left) is wearing a jersey that used to belong to her husband, Cesar Castro. He gave it to her when the family gave him a new one.(Courtesy Xochi Flores)At the Bristol Swap Mall in Santa Ana, people are flocking to buy their Mexico soccer team jerseys and paraphernalia.“The color is ...
Boil-water notice ends for Koreatown after E. coli was detected in water supply samples
Hundreds in Koreatown can now safely use their tap water again after authorities lifted the boil-water notice, issued due to E. coli contamination.
Another OC city is asking voters to approve taxes to shore up budgets
Santa Ana welcome sign(albertc111/Getty Images / iStockphoto)Santa Ana voters could be asked in November to maintain the city’s 1.5% sales tax, which was set to decrease in 2029 and eventually expire.Voters approved the citywide sales tax in 2018 on the condition that it sunset in 20 years. Now, ...
L.A. County man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie's family fake ransom notes
A Los Angeles County man admitted to sending the family of Nancy Guthrie fake ransom notes while her family was looking for her after she was abducted earlier this year.
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship from California sickens more than 100 passengers
More than 100 passengers were sickened in a recent norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
Fans line up for exclusive Dodgers One Piece anime giveaway
Fans line up as One Piece returns to Dodger Stadium with exclusive anime giveaway, already preselling for hundreds of dollars online.
Manhattan restaurant's towering table tribute to World Cup
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Some residents and community groups urged Lineage, the company that managed a cold-storage warehouse damaged in a massive fire, to clean up and leave Boyle Heights for good.
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger explodes
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
(Win McNamee / Getty Images) For more than 50 years, the Education Department has revealed a host of realities about how students are being treated in every public school across America: which kids are being bullied, which ones are being harassed and which students can access the internet, among ...
DOJ: Two undocumented immigrant brothers from Romania plead guilty to multi-state stolen SNAP benefit scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says two Romanian brothers who are illegally in the United States pleaded guilty Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits in several states.
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, arrested in Colorado in Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrenders
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police.
Baby dies after being thrown to ground in Claremont home, police say; juvenile arrested for murder
A boy suspected of killing a baby by throwing her to the ground at a house in Claremont has been arrested, authorities said.
Fireworks in your neighborhood? These escapes can give you peace and quiet
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows. This one offers something a little different.There are lots of reasons why yo...
Members of Congress meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Motorcyclist killed in crash involving minivan at La Puente intersection, authorities say
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, authorities said.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks explosion that killed girl, 8, in Buena Park
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
Nancy Guthrie: Southern California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
Disneyland Resort's 'Soarin' Across America' debuts with new scenes for America's 250th anniversary
Featuring scenes from sea to shining sea, take a peek at the new "Soarin' Across America" in Disneyland Resort.
Son of UFC legend 'Rampage' Jackson jailed in bloody pro-wrestling beatdown case
Raja Jackson, the son of mixed martial arts fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, will be jailed for 90 days after pleading guilty to charges filed in an August 2025 brawl.
All-gender bathrooms, ‘use-by’ dates, loud ads: the new California laws to know
Things are about to change at your local grocery store.(Nathália Rosa / Unsplash)With the start of the new fiscal year in California on Wednesday, dozens of laws took effect, including a zoning overhaul to boost denser housing development near transit, requirements for an all-gender bathroom in ...
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks explosion that killed girl, 8, in Buena Park
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
Another Costco warehouse and gas station coming to Downey
The Downey City Council approved a $10.5 million development agreement to build a new Costco warehouse and gas station on Firestone Boulevard.
A look at the LA County Sheriff's Department crackdown on illegal fireworks ahead of July 4th
Ahead of the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, specifically focusing on those selling them.
99 Ranch Market accused of discriminating against non-Chinese employees
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation's largest Asian supermarket chain discriminated against employees who are not Chinese.
New mobile health clinic launches in Boyle Heights for residents affected by warehouse fire
A new mobile health clinic has launched in Boyle Heights to provide medical services to residents affected by the warehouse fire, as some community members continue to report health concerns tied to the incident.
The 'Camp Rock 3' bus tour is headed to summer camps across the country
"Camp Rock" fans, this is for you. The "All Roads Lead to Camp" bus tour is headed across the country for a special pop-up experience celebrating the highly-anticipated movie starring Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas.
'First Tee-Greater Philadelphia' instills life lessons through golf for Philly youth
'First Tee-Greater Philadelphia' instills life lessons through golf for Philly youth
Family-run candy shop creating sweet treats for more than 45 years
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
Teen sentenced to 5 years in juvenile detention for murder of USPS letter carrier in Chicago
A teen who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago has been sentenced five years in juvenile detention.
$19.3-million settlement reached after boy killed by falling tree branch in Calabasas, report says
Nearly one year after a boy was struck and killed by a massive branch that fell from a tree in a Calabasas, the child's family has reached a settlement in the case.
Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts
President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.