Instead of uniting the left, California's billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies
The union leader behind California's proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.
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Parents sue after video appears to show toddler thrown by daycare worker in El Segundo
A daycare center at the Bay Club in El Segundo is facing a lawsuit after the parents of a 23-month-old child alleged their son was severely injured by a worker.
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over," though he will allow talks to continue.
Toddler declared dead in drowning incident found alive in hospital morgue. Now, his parents could be charged
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive.
Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted
An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Instead of uniting the left, California's billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies
The union leader behind California's proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.
Arellano: The Trump 'curse' at the World Cup is his latest red card against Americans
For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Trump's supporters realize that their man is charlatan.
A charred body, tacos and ICE: L.A. food stand owner, employees accused in murder plot
The co-founder of the popular Tacos Rios Naomi stands and two other employees are charged with conspiring to kill a co-worker, whose burned body was found following a financial dispute. The investigation has been complicated by ICE targeting two of the suspects.
Immigrant detainees in California win key workplace safety settlement
A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.
Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up
UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.
Volcano Fire: Most evacuation orders downgraded after brush fire erupts near Murrieta
An evacuation order and warnings remain in place after a brush fire erupted near Murrieta.
At least 2 injured when driver crashes near restaurant in Boyle Heights
A witness said a driver struck a family while they were having lunch outside the Boyle Heights restaurant.
Hazmat response in Irvine is tied to same teen, chemicals from earlier case, attorney says
A chemical odor reported at a home in Irvine prompted a hazmat response Tuesday in a gated community where neighbors have seen a similar scene before.
Alleged Indian crime boss linked to killing of Sikh leader in Canada
Lawrence Bishnoi, an alleged Indian crime boss, is accused of being a part of the 2023 assassination of a prominent Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada.
18 months later: Gradual Palisades Fire rebuild continues as 28 properties cleared for occupancy
Rebuilding continues 18 months after the Palisades Fire, but only a small number of families have returned home despite more than 1,400 rebuilding permits being issued.
Heat advisory issued for SoCal with extreme heat building this week; rain chances on the way
Hot temperatures are sticking around across Southern California this week before rain chances roll in over the weekend.
Pasadena doctor who drove family off cliff has charges of attempted murder dismissed
The three attempted murder charges against a Pasadena doctor who drove his car off a 250-foot cliff with his wife and two young children inside were dismissed after he completed a mental health diversion program.
US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Long Beach paletero says he was brutally attacked while selling ice cream on July 4
A Long Beach street vendor says he can no longer work after being brutally attacked while selling ice cream at Belmont Pier on July 4.
Street vendor says he was brutally attacked on July 4
A Long Beach ice cream vendor, Eliu Ramirez, says he can no longer work after being brutally attacked while selling ice cream at Belmont Pier on July 4.
U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump says ceasefire ‘over,' but talks can continue
Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in ...
LAPD helicopter makes emergency landing after being hit by drone at Encino brush fire, police say
As crews battled a brush fire near the Encino Reservoir on Tuesday, a drone reportedly hit a police helicopter, forcing an emergency landing.
Evacuation warning lifted for brush fire near Encino Reservoir; water drops halt flames' progress
A brush fire scorched a few acres near the Encino Reservoir and Sepulveda Basin, briefly prompting evacuation warnings for some residents.
ICE Houston shooting: Man killed by ICE officer near Canal Street, Wayside Drive, family member reacts
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
Former SoCal sheriff's deputy shoved detainee, whose spine fractured. He's headed to prison
A San Diego County Sheriff's Office then-deputy shoved a pretrial detainee from behind while his legs were shackled and his hands chained at the waist, causing the man to "fly across his holding cell, headfirst into the far wall and collapse to the ground," according to prosecutors.
D4vd case: Officials investigating alleged leaks by medical examiner employees
As the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez moves closer to trial, the latest development is centered on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office following reports that at least one employee leaked details to the media.
Los Angeles County USA-2 search-and-rescue team is welcomed home after 11 days in Venezuela
L.A. County firefighters who assisted with search-and-rescue efforts in Venezuela returned home on Monday after twin earthquakes rocked the country.
Ventura teen who fled officers the wrong way on the freeway is charged with two felonies
A Ventura juvenile allegedly speeding 60 mph on an electric motorcycle on the wrong side of the highway has been charged with a pair of felonies, authorities announced Tuesday.
With Mexico and the US out of the World Cup, who should their fans support now?
Team USA fans cheer during the U.S. vs. Australia match June 19.(Heather Diehl / Getty Images)Even though the U.S. and Mexico national soccer teams have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their fans aren’t giving up on the tournament. Instead, they’re throwing their support behind other...
New FX show 'The Shards' will feature music from Troye Sivan, Leland, plus series star Hayes Warner
"Every summer has its dark side." FX's "The Shards" will feature music from Troye Sivan and collaborator Leland, as well as series star Hayes Warner. ✨
'Moana': Dwayne Johnson embraces Maui's makeover in new live action film
Dwayne Johnson says he was entertained by fan comments about Maui's long-haired appearance in Disney's new live-action film, "Moana."
Buckle up, LA. This heat could be with us for a while
A person wears a hat for shade under the morning sun while walking along the Strand in Redondo Beach during a heat wave in March. Another stretch of heat is settling in in Southern California this week.(Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images)Sweltering summer days have arrived in Southern California, w...
LAPD withholds identity of officer in fatal dog shooting in Canoga Park
The owner of a pet dog killed by an LAPD officer last month is suing the city, calling for transparency and accountability as the city has refused to name the officer who opened fire.
LA County wants to put affordable housing groups first in line to buy apartment buildings
An apartment building rises above the streets of L.A. (Daniel Hanscom / Getty Images)In what they described as an effort to prevent more corporate landlords from displacing Los Angeles renters, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to move forward with plans to require a new step i...
Singer D4vd's preliminary hearing set for July 21 in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Attorneys told a judge they are ready to go forward with a hearing for singer D4vd, who is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Evacuation warning lifted in Encino as crews gain upper hand on brush fire
The fire started around noon near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue, the L.A. City Fire Department said. It quickly grew from half an acre to five acres.
L.A. County posts $20,000 reward to find man suspected of killing father and daughter in Long Beach crash
County officials reestablish reward for a man accused of crashing into a Long Beach apartment and killing a father and daughter.
Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk
An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.
Covina City Council to vote on battery energy storage project amid backlash from community
Battery storage hubs are used to stabilize the energy grid but have led to lithium battery fires in some cities.(Sandy Huffaker / Getty Images)The Covina City Council is set to vote Tuesday night on whether to allow construction of a battery energy storage facility that’s faced backlash from com...
Evacuation warning issued due to brush fire near Encino Reservoir; water drops halt flames' progress
A brush fire scorched a few acres near the Encino Reservoir and Sepulveda Basin on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings for some residents.