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Trump building granite helipad on White House South Lawn
Trump confirmed that he is constructing a granite helipad for Marine One on the White House South Lawn
Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit
The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara
President Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader.
More video expected during hearing in case against man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Monday marked the first time Charlie Kirk's parents, Kathryn and Robert, and widow, Erika, were in the courtroom since the case began. Tyler Robinson's parents also were present
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after sexual assault allegation
In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.
Prefab housing builders seek to show their stuff in L.A. fire recovery
Prefab home builders are rolling out new designs to appeal to Eaton and Palisades fire survivors. They see an opportunity to overcome doubts about factory-built housing.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom sought to redefine the role of first spouse. Now, she faces her biggest test
Siebel Newsom faces a predicament as her husband positions himself as Trump's chief antagonist and prepares for a possible 2028 White House run.
DMV could revoke thousands of California licenses due to mysterious testing 'anomalies'
Thousands of Californians got DMV letters telling them of testing irregularities. They must retake the written exam in 30 days or lose their license.
L.A. County rescue teams deployed to Venezuela leaned on support team at home. "We're all working together"
LA county rescue teams deployed to Venezuela leaned on support team at home. The three-member team works out of a Pacoima warehouse.
Lineage COO meets with Boyle Heights residents after warehouse fire, faces calls for accountability
Lineage's chief operating officer met with Boyle Heights community leaders and local officials nearly three weeks after the warehouse fire, calling the meeting a first step toward improving communication and addressing community concerns.
$85K reward offered in unsolved 2016 killing of 4-year-old Altadena boy
Ten years after a 4-year-old Altadena boy was fatally struck by a stray bullet, L.A. County authorities are renewing their call for information in the case.
Activist, nursing student shot, killed in Compton
Eric Washington, a former aide to California State Assembly Member Mike Gibson, and nursing student Meah Jenkins were shot and killed at a July 4 block party in Compton.
Missing woman found dead in the desert near her home
A Piñon Hills woman who went missing in late May was found dead in a desert area near her home, authorities said.
Evacuation warning lifted after Castaic fire shuts down some 5 Freeway lanes
A brush fire in Castaic prompted a temporary evacuation warning and forced the closure of multiple lanes of the 5 Freeway.
NATO announces billions in arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
NATO on Tuesday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that U.S. allies are converting fresh defense spending into real firepower. “It’s money well spent,” an energized NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte told government...
Burning semitruck sparks brushfire near Castaic, triggering I-5 lane closures
A semitruck caught fire on Interstate 5 north of Castaic on Monday and sparked a blaze in the adjacent brush, leading to lane closures and lengthy rush hour delays.
The US men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium
Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States on Monday in Seattle.(Alex Grimm / Getty Images) SEATTLE — This time was supposed to be different. The U.S. men's national team came into this FIFA...
4 hurt in East LA shooting following World Cup celebrations; search underway for suspect
A suspect is on the run after four people, including a juvenile, were shot in East Los Angeles following Sunday night's World Cup loss by Mexico against England.
Woman crashes into IE Planet Fitness gym while suffering medical emergency
Video from inside the Lake Elsinore gym shows the frantic aftermath. A gymgoer was seen using a dumbbell to break a window and get to the driver.
Search and rescue K-9 teams from LA County Fire honored for their work in Venezuela recovery
Video from Venezuela shows the K-9s and members of Los Angeles County's USA-2 team being honored with medals for their work in searching for survivors.
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oi...
400 arrested in July 4 Newport Beach chaos
More than 400 people were arrested in connection to the July 4 crowd chaos in Newport Beach over the weekend.
Peacemaker slain in Fourth of July shooting: 'Bravery cost him his own life'
Three people were killed in separate shootings in Compton, including a former aide for a California lawmaker and a university student.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
All passengers and crew were reported safe after a Delta Air Lines passenger plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Amber Alert canceled after 3-month-old baby found, mother taken into custody, police say
An Amber Alert was in effect for a 3-month-old baby believed to have been abducted. A car connected to the case was found in Westwood.
LA County firefighters, K-9s return home from Venezuela
LA County firefighters and K-9s who were deployed to Venezuela to help with search and rescue efforts following two massive, deadly earthquakes have returned home. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Urban Search and Rescue team returned to the Southland on Monday following a rough...
California could start testing kindergarteners in math
Numbers are everywhere in kindergarten, but are all students learning the math concepts?(Connecticut Public Broadcasting / Getty Images)California could begin testing students as early as kindergarten in math.Proponents of Senate Bill 1067, including state Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, say the goal ...
Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.
Weather Change Alert: Heat advisory issued for SoCal with extreme heat building this week
A Weather Change Alert is in place on Tuesday as high pressure builds and temperatures begin to rise.
Experts offer advice to manage credit card debt
Many people rely on credit cards to resolve their financial issues, which has credit card debt reaching record levels.
Boyle Heights leaders, Lineage representative talk cleanup, community support
Boyle Heights community leaders met with representatives from the company at the center of a days-long facility fire that caused concern as crews clean the hundreds of thousands of gallons of rotting food that was once stored at the warehouse. A meeting was held between activists and leaders o...
¿Y si sí? What this hopeful World Cup chant meant to Mexico fans
Despite Mexico’s 2-3 loss against England on Sunday, the chant “¿Y si sí?” took on a new kind of power for Mexico fans during the team’s World Cup run. (Libby Rainey / LAist)As Mexico took on England in the World Cup’s Round of 16 on Sunday, fans had one thing to say: “¿Y si sí?”The chant transl...
Driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into Planet Fitness
A driver who experienced a medical emergency drove into a Planet Fitness gym in Lake Elsinore on Monday, Riverside County Cal Fire said. The crash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. at the gym on Mission Trail, authorities said. Video from the scene showed two vehicles, both with heavy damage to...
Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run
Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has emotional reaction to live-action 'Moana'
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
Downtown L.A. fixture PwC will move to Century City
In another blow to the struggling downtown office rental market, longtime stalwart corporate tenant PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to move its Los Angeles offices to Century City.
Hours of chaos, vandalism in Newport Beach: Are viral social media posts to blame?
Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula neighborhood became a scene of chaos Saturday night after hundreds of teens and young adults showed up at the beach unexpectedly.
'Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi' anime series set for Aug. 5 premiere
An all-new "Star Wars" adventure awaits! ✨ "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" premieres Aug. 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. Catch up with Lah Kara and Margrave Juro's fellowship of Jedi-in-training in this eight-episode limited anime series.
TSA finds folding knife hidden in prosthetic leg at Honolulu airport
An eagle-eyed off-duty law enforcement officer certainly stepped up after seeing where a passenger had hidden a knife prior to trying to get onto a flight in Hawaii.
Disney reveals first look at 'Dragon Striker' Season 2, confirms early 2027 premiere at Anime Expo
Go Knights! Disney's "Dragon Striker" Season 2 is slated to premiere in early 2027 and the first look was revealed at Anime Expo! ⚽🐉⚽