Trump administration OKs California company's plan to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert
The California company Cadiz has been trying for years to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert. The Trump administration approved a plan for a pipeline.
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México presentará denuncias penales en Estados Unidos por muertes de migrantes en custodia o redadas de ICE
México apresentará denuncias en Estados Unidos para que se investigue penalmente la muerte de 17 mexicanos bajo custodia u operativos de ICE.
OC homeowner says Caltrans used his property without permission: 'They can't just bully people'
A San Juan Capistrano homeowner says he is frustrated after years of what he describes as unauthorized use of his property by Caltrans crews.
Fans celebrate France advancing to World Cup semifinals at Venice watch party
The Penmar in Venice turned into a massive watch party for mostly fans pulling for France in Les Bleus' quarterfinals match on Thursday.
'RHOC' star Jennifer Pedranti says son was involved in starting fire in Ladera Ranch:
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Jennifer Pedranti says her son started a fire that burned in Ladera Ranch.
Diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis exceeds 1,000 cases in U.S. What Californians should know
A parasitic disease that causes debilitating diarrhea has been reported in California this year. Officials explain how to fend off an infection.
Inglewood leaders are one step closer to taking back control of local schools
The Inglewood Board of Education, from left, Margaret Evans, Brandon Myers, Carliss McGhee, Joyce Randall and Ernesto Castillo, will regain decision-making power when the district exits receivership. (Mariana Dale / LAist)Inglewood Unified is one step closer to independence more than a decade aft...
Barra de metal atraviesa parabrisas e impacta a conductora embarazada en Temecula
Una mujer embarazada evitó heridas graves cuando una barra de metal atravesó el parabrisas de su auto mientras conducía por la autopista en Temecula.
Celebrity stylist Law Roach talks season 22 of 'Project Runway'
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
Huntington Beach says a Newport-style 'takeover' is in the works, and police intend to stop it
Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any criminality.
Newsom highlights major education investments as CA budget increases funding for schools statewide
California's newly signed state budget includes major investments in public education.
World Cup economic impact projects $892 million impact for LA County
Before the World Cup started, many economists and business owners were expecting a boom here in L.A.
Newport Beach police share new data on arrests and citations tied to July 4th chaos
More than half of those cited were from out of state, and the majority of those were from Arizona. police say. The youngest was just 13 years old.
Lucas Museum to offer free admission to its South LA neighbors; grand opening set for September
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced that it will offer free admission to its South Los Angeles neighbors and host a community preview event.
Evacuation warnings issued as more than 100 firefighters battle Lake Piru brush fire
A brush fire erupted on the border of Ventura and Los Angeles counties amid sizzling temperatures Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings near Lake Piru.
Thousands of LA renters housed during pandemic no longer at risk of homelessness, officials say
A "for rent" sign hangs outside a Los Angeles apartment building. (David Wagner/LAist)Los Angeles housing officials say they’ve averted a crisis that could have put thousands of families at risk of homelessness by the start of 2027.During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of low-income Angelenos ...
Trump administration OKs California company's plan to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert
The California company Cadiz has been trying for years to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert. The Trump administration approved a plan for a pipeline.
9th Circuit judge appointed by Trump faces misconduct inquiry over parking lot incident
Judge Ryan D. Nelson was charged with misdemeanor battery and malicious destruction of property in connection with an apparent spat with another driver in Idaho in late April.
Video shown in court shows Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
Watch, warning or advisory? Making sense of SoCal heat wave terms
When forecasters use words like "watch," advisory" and "warning," they have specific meanings.(Frederic J. Brown / Getty Images)It’s hot out there, and it’s only going to get hotter.National Weather Service forecasters issued a slew of alerts this week as a heat wave settles into Southern Califor...
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.
LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case
An attorney for LAPD Officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.
Man robbed of gold chain, violently attacked by group of suspects in Santa Ana, police say
Santa Ana police are asking for the public's help identifying multiple suspects accused of assaulting and robbing a 24-year-old man.
Disney reveals 'Percy Jackson,' 'American Horror Story' and Hulu experiences for San Diego Comic-Con
See what's in store at Disney's San Diego Comic-Con activations, including immersive experiences, major panels and more.
California siblings excited to play villager, young Moana in new live-action film
Hear from young siblings from California's Central Valley who play the roles of a villager and young Moana in the new live-action film.
Family says dad was scared and 'wanted to protect his tools, workers' before deadly ICE shooting
In the days following the shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family has called for an independent investigation into the case and said they have not heard anything from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE.
How to drink like a Spaniard without leaving LA
The three house gin tonics at Telefèric Barcelona in Long Beach, each an homage to a different region of Spain. (Gab Chabrán / LAist )When I was 16, my family moved to Madrid, where I got a crash course in Spanish culture — including a legal drinking age that happened to match my own. Lucky me. ...
ICE officers not wearing body cameras during deadly Houston ICE shooting, DHS says, as family pushes for answers
The update comes as the family of the man killed in Tuesday's shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and local officials are demanding an independent investigation.
California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names, dummy documents
A Northern California man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for allegedly stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library, according to authorities.
California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns
The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.
Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more
An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky.
Bob Baker Marionette Theater celebrates first new show in 40 years
The iconic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Highland Park is playing its first new show in 40 years. It comes as the theater is also preparing to purchase their building and secure a permanent home for puppetry for years to come.
Oxnard PD issues warning after electric motorcycle rider injured in parking lot crash
An electric motorcycle rider was seriously injured in Oxnard after crashing a Surron e-moto that was fraudulently registered with the DMV.
Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California
Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
The Dinah reveals headliner for Palm Springs festival
The two-time Grammy nominee will share the stage with some big acts at the world's longest-running music festival for lesbian and queer women in Palm Springs, happening Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending.
Newsom’s final budget sends more than $1B to University of California, Cal State
Students walk on campus at Cal State Long Beach.(Brian Feinzimer / LAist)California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was tempered by decisions b...
Piano Vibes makes music lessons accessible to all
A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.
Canadian kingpin who ran $17M Southern California drug pipeline gets 20 years
Guramrit Sidhu, a Canadian national, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for leading a transnational drug ring that trafficked $17M in meth and cocaine.
LA real estate agent will pay $20K and face probation in post-Eaton Fire rent hike case
Altadena residents inspect their destroyed property after the Eaton Fire.(Brian Feinzimer / LAist)A real estate agent who calls himself “Mr La Cañada” has been sentenced after facing one of the first criminal price gouging charges filed in the wake of the fires last year in L.A. County.California...