Earthquake: 4.2 quake near Bakersfield
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.
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Summit Fire forward progress stopped; containment increases to 15% as crews monitor changing weather
Firefighters are making progress on a large wildfire burning in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Earthquake: 4.2 quake near Bakersfield
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.
Weather Change Alert: Heat and humidity in SoCal bring rain, thunderstorm chances
Rain chances are building across Southern California as the hot conditions are met with humidity.
A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to an airport hub, positioning itself to speed up deportations.
Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies at 71
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks after winning the Republican primary on June 9 in Columbia, S.C.(Jeffrey Collins / AP) Sen. Lindsey Graham, R- S.C., died late Saturday night following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement released by his office. He was 71. His office did ...
4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Frazier Park area, USGS says
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
They didn't spend 20 years just building a park in El Sereno. They built a community
Ascot Hills Park in El Sereno.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A park is a city’s heart and soul. At its highest calling, it’s a community’s conscience.Such is the case with Ascot Hills Park, 93 acres of hiking paths and native habitats built 20 years ago in the Eastside neighborhood of El Sereno, thanks to a r...
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
A May 2025 file photo of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr(John McDonnell / Getty Images)A program that helps connect schools and libraries to the internet at discounted rates is under review by the Federal Communications Commission. Educators and advocates are bracing for the funding to shrink or be eli...
Cowboys, margaritas and toxic trash: Some sour on lawyers in lucrative L.A. landfill cases
Residents of Val Verde, a tiny town north of Los Angeles, claim Downtown LA Law Group used a cowboy recruiter to find plaintiffs for lawsuits against a local landfill. The firm denied the allegations and said a rival lawyer was trying to eliminate competition.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach
A motorcyclist died following a crash involving an Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach, according to police. The crash was reported at about 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Slater Avenue and Beach Boulevard. There, both vehicles were traveling north on Beach Boulevard when a Harley-Da...
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an "unauthorized route" was struck by a warning shot. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.
Firefighters make progress on Summit Fire burning in Antelope Valley; evacuations still in place
Firefighters are making progress on a large wildfire burning in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Early morning magnitude-4.2 earthquake shakes Frazier Park area
A magnitude-4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning in the Frazier Park area north of Los Angeles. The earthquake in Kern County produced shaking in Frazier Park, Lebec, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Marina del Rey, Agoura Hills and other communities. The quake in the mountains about 70 mil...
Water main break floods street, appears to damage major roadway in Studio City
Water service for several dozen residents was impacted on Saturday as a large water main break flooded the street, appearing to cause damage to the roadway.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature: Here's what to know
A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know.
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in a statement.
Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham hours before his death
President Donald Trump said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Saturday night, hours before the senator died. Trump said that “other than being tired, he was fine,” adding that he believed Graham’s death was a “quick end, and maybe tha...
5 people hurt in 'mass stabbing' on Exposition Park pedestrian bridge, LAPD says
Police say at least five people suffered severe lacerations in a "mass stabbing" on the pedestrian bridge at a Metro Rail Station.
Second Antelope Valley fire burns 188 acres
Antelope Valley residents already on alert due to the Summit Fire had to contend with a second blaze in the area on Saturday. The Juno fire consumed 188 acres.
Evacuation warnings lifted for 188-acre brush fire in Fairmont area of Antelope Valley
A second brush fire broke out in the Antelope Valley on Saturday evening, briefly triggering evacuation warnings for some residents.
Informal Bass advisor now working for Lineage, whose cold storage warehouse caught fire
Yusef Robb, an informal advisor to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is working for the company whose Boyle Heights warehouse caught fire.
Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say
A shooting near a street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.
LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues
Privacy concerns led the LAPD to pause its use of Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras. The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national to access its data.
Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to an ABC News tally. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movemen...
U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. ...
Buena Park police issue warning as possible teen 'takeover' activity at Knott's Berry Farm looms
Buena Park police have issued a warning about potential teen takeover activity targeting Knott's Berry Farm.
Laser treatment helps brain cancer patient surpass 7-year survival milestone
A patient diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of terminal brain cancer, is marking seven years since his diagnosis.
Television City, historic production studio in LA, could be sold
Television City at Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue is expected to hit the market. It sits behind the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles’ Fairfax neighborhood and has served as a stage for some of Hollywood’s biggest productions, such as “American Idol,” “The Carol Burnett Show” and “T...
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness'
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s fam...
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says
The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.
Pedestrian is struck and killed in Van Nuys hit-and-run; pickup truck driver sought
A woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck that fled the scene in Van Nuys, authorities said.
Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says
Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally, including California. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movemen...
Car catches fire after crashing into brick wall of home in Glendale
A car went up in flames after a crash into a brick wall of a home in Glendale on Saturday evening, police said. The solo-car crash happened near Verdugo and Glenoaks at about 7:45 p.m., according to the Glendale Police Department. Police say no one was hurt and no arrests were made. The hom...
Santa Paula woman arrested for attempted murder after allegedly running over victim 3 times
Vannity Alonso, 24, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Santa Paula after police say she intentionally struck a woman with her vehicle three times.
Buena Park police warn of social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park police issued a warning over of possible social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm, following a similar warnings in Lakewood and Huntington Beach after an incident took place in Newport Beach last week.
Trump slashes wildlife protections, putting endangered California animals at risk
The Trump administration rolled back the Endangered Species Act on Friday, slashing protections to the habitats of endangered species and paving the way for more drilling and mining.
Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to keep alive hopes of World Cup repeat
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday ...
Boy stabbed to death in El Monte
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a boy in the 2600 block of N. Potrero Avenue in El Monte.
Teens detained in California after drinking alcohol, shooting toy guns in Waymo: police
San Mateo Police say they detained two riders in a driverless taxi, after a Waymo representative alerted the San Mateo Police Department Monday afternoon that the two passengers appeared on the internal camera to be inebriated and were firing what appeared to be a gun out of the Waymo car window.