NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
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Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste
California has banned the use of "sell by" labels on food packaging, which experts say act as a guide for retailers on how long to display products on the shelves but are not an indicator of whether they are still safe to consume.
4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
Four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City following the national team's victory over Ecuador, Mexican health authorities said Wednesday.
Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a state law that took effect Wednesday restricting sales of pistols that can be illegally converted into machine guns with a device called a 'Glock switch.'
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.
99 Ranch Market parent company sued for alleged discrimination against non-Chinese employees
The EEOC has filed a federal lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market parent Tawa Supermarket Inc. for allegedly discriminating against non-Chinese employees.
California approves millions in funding for trans health care in state budget
Signs placed outside Children's Hospital of Los Angeles during a protest of its closure in July 2025.(Kevin Tidmarsh / LAist)After months of pushing back on the Trump administration’s attempt to stop youth gender-affirming care nationally, California is establishing its own safety net for vulner...
Best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales including patio furniture, bar essentials and more
Here are the best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales to shop right now.
Baby, mother at center of California Amber Alert found safe in Westwood
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
CA’s library park pass is staying. Budget enshrines the popular program
California’s latest budget once again includes funding for the state library park pass program.(Lux Blue / Getty Images)Topline:California’s latest budget once again includes funding for the state library park pass program, which allows residents to check out free vehicle day-use park passes from...
Rapper IDK on connecting culture, music, and history on a global scale through 'Son de L'amour'
'Son de L'Amour,' was a first-of-its-kind cultural experience celebrating Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique with rapper IDK and Indigo.
LADWP issues boil water notice for parts of Koreatown
The notice was issued for parts of Koreatown after routine water quality testing came back positive for E. coli bacteria on June 30, officials said.
10 arrested as part of federal sex trafficking investigation across SoCal
Several people have been arrested as part of a federal crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
Boil water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli found in water sample
Residents in a two-block area of Koreatown are being told to boil their tap water after routine testing found E. coli bacteria in a water sample, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Wednesday.This story first appeared on The LA Local.Residents in a two-block area of Koreatown ...
California’s crack down on state park no-shows starts
Ghosting reservations now has consequences.(Lux Blue/Getty Images / iStock Editorial)California state parks are so popular there's a reservation system to manage attendance. But some people book a spot and then don't turn up. That's being addressed by new rules that mandate how much notice you ne...
Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
Skid Row's murder rate is 17 times higher than LA overall. Would clearing encampments change that?
Tents and motorhomes in L.A.'s Skid Row area of downtown. The murder rate on Skid Row was 17 times higher in 2024 than in the city as a whole.(Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images)This story is a collaboration between the LAist and The LA Local. Agya K. Aning and Alain Stephens are freelance reporter...
Former Dodger Joe Kelly hired as pitching coach at Corona High School, his alma mater
Corona High School's baseball team is getting a new coach with a very familiar face -- former Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly.
Mexico is having a spectacular World Cup run, and Los Angeles is loving it
Jon Huizar and Ameera Asse watch Mexico play Ecuador at a city watch party. Despite Mexico being up 2-0, Huizar said he was nervous until the final whistle.(Libby Rainey / LAist)Celebrations in Los Angeles began long before the final whistle blew on Tuesday night, when Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-...
Motel manager arrested in sex trafficking sting
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
Chabria: Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history
Birthright citizenship narrowly prevailed at the Supreme Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion reads as a warning for what comes next: a fight to rewrite history to serve political aims.
Disneyland offering evening park tickets for $59 this summer
Listen up, night owls. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is now offering a special evening ticket just for you.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Daredevil couple ID'd after being arrested for brazen climb to top of Empire State Building
The couple, who has been identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were seen holding a pro-peace banner at the very top of the spire.
16 children rescued from Ohio home where they were living in 'deplorable conditions,' officials say
The suspects as being described as the "grandma, grandpa, father, and mother."
Operation Broken Blade: 18 indicted in sex trafficking raid
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Trump made $1 billion from crypto, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
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.
Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody after raising flag in apparent proposal stunt
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
JUST RELEASED: The Jonas Brothers return as Connect 3 in new 'Camp Rock 3' teaser
JUST RELEASED: The Jonas Brothers return as Connect 3 in a new "Camp Rock 3" teaser. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+.
Stay cool anywhere: Top portable accessories in 2026 for beating the summer heat
Hot weather heroes: 15 best portable cooling accessories in 2026 for on-the-go relief.
Vinny Pacifico looks to follow wrestling greats into acting stardom
Vinny Pacifico is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Dwayne Johnson, John Cena and Dave Bautista - professional wrestlers who have successfully transitioned into acting - as he sets his sights on expanding his own career in front of the camera.
18 indicted in sex trafficking raid in SoCal
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Teen charged with murder after infant thrown to death in Claremont
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
California immigrant detainees boycott over high commissary prices
More than 300 detainees are estimated to have signed grievance letters sent to facility administrators, according to advocates with the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.
CA farmer giving away 125,000+ pounds of nectarines amid lawsuit: 'They left me no other option'
A California farmer is being sued for trying to sell his nectarines, so instead, he's giving them away for free. Thousands of people have shown up at his small orchard to collect buckets full of free nectarines.
LA woman charged with felony assault in violent attack on street vendor
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Mother suspected of abducting her 3-month-old son found in L.A.
A mother suspected of abducting her 3-month-old son was found Wednesday morning in Los Angeles after an Amber Alert was issued, according to authorities.
CA gas tax increase, change to food labels and more. Here are the new laws now in effect
A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay student loans and the way your groceries are labeled.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.