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A dry river sparks a fight over water where LA, Pasadena and South Pasadena meet
The Arroyo Seco is one of the L.A. River's largest tributaries, winding 25 miles from the San Gabriel Mountains to the confluence in Lincoln Heights. Its water has long been contaminated with unsafe levels of bacteria.(Erin Stone / LAist)Along the Arroyo Seco, on a strip of land where three citie...
You could get fined $63 for ‘daylighting’: Here’s what you need to know
SoCal residents should watch out when they're parking their cars because a new kind of ticket might find its way to their windshield, associated with the new Daylighting Law.(Atwater Village Newbie / LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)Don’t be surprised if you walk outside to find a ticket on ...
Long Beach will soon start planning budget cuts. Here’s how you can weigh in
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, center, at a City Council meeting with Councilmember Megan Kerr, left, and Councilmember Suely Saro, right, in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2024.(Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post)Get out your calculators, Long Beach. It’s budget season, and you have an opportunity to...
LA's best new taco wants to be the next In-N-Out
Carne asada tacos, loaded with guac and salsa, and a bottle of house-made jasmine tea — the full Tacos Royale spread.(Gab Chabrán / LAist)At the intersection of Sunset and Rampart, on the Silver Lake/Echo Park border, a taco stand is attempting to run an In-N-Out playbook with Sonoran asada.This...
Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: July 6-9
The Huntington's corpse flowers, one of which is seen here in 2023, are preparing to bloom again.(FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images)The World Cup mania continues, and we’d be remiss to not keep you up-to-date on where to check out all the games — whether that’s watching in person or tuning...
4 hurt in East LA shooting following World Cup celebrations; search underway for gunman
A gunman is on the run after four people were shot in East Los Angeles following Sunday night's World Cup loss by Mexico against England.
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try the man accused of killing him and seek the death penalty.
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is 'incomprehensible'
UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line” with its decision not to enforce United States forward Folarin Balogun’s mandatory one-game ban
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
The discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump's attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria's role in the Middle East.
Beyoncé drops surprise new song on July Fourth
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
Man completes journey to all 14 presidential museums at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
A traveler who spent nearly a decade visiting every presidential museum in the United States completed his journey at the Obama Presidential Center, achieving a goal he set as part of a broader effort to explore the country's history ahead of America's 250th birthday.
Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts
California's Supreme Court will decide whether to allow electronic recordings of most civil court proceedings. A ruling in favor could fix a crisis but have unintended consequences.
New federal caps on graduate school loans send students and colleges scrambling
New federal caps sharply restrict graduate school student loans. Learn how the strict limits impact tuition, college costs and low-income students.
Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda
Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.
When grief needs a voice: Finding comfort in California's 'wind phones'
After tragedy, a line of comfort: throughout California you can find wind phones, memorials to lost loved ones that encourage those who visit them to share their deepest emotions and feelings.
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.
Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat
Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.
More than 400 arrested after chaotic July 4 crowds overwhelm Newport Beach
Police arrested 402 people after large, unruly crowds on the Balboa Peninsula prompted an unlawful assembly declaration and a major law enforcement response during Fourth of July celebrations.
400+ arrested in Newport Beach July 4 chaos
More than 400 people were arrested after large, unruly crowds in Newport Beach drew an unlawful assembly declaration.
4 injured in 3 shootings across East Los Angeles
In total, four people were shot in three shootings that were about a mile apart near East Los Angeles.
SoCal to see warm, sunny week with slight warmup ahead
Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as high pressure builds and the marine layer weakens.
Mexico's World Cup loss doesn't stop fans from celebrating across Southern California
Mexico fans gathered across SoCal after the team's World Cup run came to an end, with some celebrating the team's effort by spilling into the streets with fireworks.
Woman dies, 3 others injured after 4th of July fireworks explosion in Chino; man arrested
A woman in her 20s died Sunday after she was injured in a fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July gathering in Chino. A 28-year-old man was arrested.
Woman dead, several others injured after July 4 fireworks explosion, Chino police say
One woman died and several others were injured after a fireworks explosion in Chino on Saturday night, and police detained a 28-year-old Hesperia man at the scene.
Woman dead, others hurt after fireworks explosion
A woman is dead and several others are hurt after a fireworks explosion in Chino.
4 injured in 3 shootings across East Los Angeles
At least four people were hurt in three shootings across East Los Angeles. FOX 11 is making calls to confirm if the incidents were related.
Fresno man rescued after six-day search in remote Pine Flat Lake area
A Fresno man who was missing for six days after a fishing trip was rescued from a remote wilderness area on Independence Day, authorities said.
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Natacha Pisarenko / AP)MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane...
Small brush fire breaks out along 605 Freeway in Irwindale
Firefighters battled a 48-acre brush fire near the southbound 605 Freeway in Irwindale on Sunday.
Jackie and Shadow fled during Big Bear fireworks but returned to nest and eaglets the next day
Fireworks can frighten animals and send them scattering, but Jackie and Shadow's eaglets apparently are made of sterner stuff.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted, indicating that President Donald Trump may be preparing to install his own team. The report released late on Independenc...
Eyewitness Newsmakers: Will Los Angeles be ready for the 2028 Olympics?
In just two short years, Southern California will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Eyewitness News anchor Marc Brown spoke to LA28 officials about how the city is preparing.
After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse
It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.
Tearful Neymar retires from Brazil after World Cup exit to Norway: 'Now it's over'
Neymar said he is retiring from playing for Brazil after his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.
California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'
A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida last Sunday. "Never in a million years would we have seen this nightmare come about," said her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack.
Thousands celebrate USA's 250th birthday at LA Memorial Coliseum's 'America's Block Party'
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
Shooting investigation underway in East Los Angeles
At least four people were shot in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, near where crowds gathered on the streets following the World Cup match between Mexico and England, officials said. The victims were found in several locations along and near Whittier Boulevard at around 10 p.m., but the Los A...
President Trump asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban, sources say
President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, according to ABC News sources. Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play against Belgium.
Shooting in San Bernardino leaves 1 dead, 3 injured on Fourth of July, police say
One person is dead and three others were injured after a shooting in San Bernardino on the Fourth of July, police said Sunday. The shooting was reported in the 1400 block of East Highland Avenue around 11:40 p.m., according to the San Bernardino Police Department. When officers arrived, they f...
L.A. County heat advisory: When will high temperatures peak in SoCal?
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, as parts of Los Angeles County could experience temperatures between the 80s and low 100s in valleys and away from the coast.