State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
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Shirtless man destroys Waymo in busy East Hollywood intersection, video shows
Traffic came to a stop in a busy East Hollywood intersection as a shirtless man vandalized a Waymo driverless vehicle on Saturday.
Off-duty officer fires shots at robbery suspects in Long Beach, police say
An off-duty officer shot at two suspects as they tried to rob him in Long Beach on Sunday, according to police.
4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Frazier Park area; 2.9 aftershock follows, USGS says
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Fire being investigated as possible arson destroys beloved Sun Valley market
The owner's son said police showed the family video that appears to show the alleged arsonist behind the blaze. The family does not know who would target them.
State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
LA World Cup Host Committee puts on 'Play Where the Legends Played' event
Los Angeles celebrated the conclusion of its eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches by welcoming hundreds of kids onto LA Stadium's field for the "Play Where the Legends Played" event.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Summit Fire forward progress stopped; containment increases to 31% as crews monitor changing weather
Firefighters are making progress on a large wildfire burning in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, lifting evacuation orders for nearby residents.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization.
Hilary Duff fans get into fight during 'Lizzie McGuire' star's Los Angeles concert
A fight broke out between fans during a Hilary Duff concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
Erling Haaland lookalike contest draws big crowd in Miami, winner takes home match tickets
Fans put their resemblance to soccer star Erling Haaland to the test before Norway's World Cup quarterfinal in Miami.
PG&E should pay $22 million for Mosquito fire violations, regulators say
During an investigation of the Mosquito fire, which burned nearly 80,000 acres in Placer County, California regulators found PG&E committed safety violations.
Weather Change Alert: Monsoonal moisture brings rain, thunderstorms and fire threats ahead of warmup
Rain chances are building across Southern California as the hot conditions are met with humidity.
Studio City water service restored after water main break flooded major roadway
Water service was restored Sunday after a water main break flooded a Studio City neighborhood, sending water rushing through streets and impacting dozens of residents.
Spencer Pratt's father hosed down house fire in Pacific Palisades before crews arrived
William Pratt, the father of former reality TV personality-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, attempted to extinguish a fire at a home under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, he confirmed to NBC Los Angeles. Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family ...
Academy Award-winning special effects pioneer Don Iwerks dies at 96
The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.
Fight over broken bottle led to Exposition Park machete attack, police say
A fight broke out Friday night in Exposition Park over a broken bottle. It led to a machete stabbing, police say
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported near Arvin
The California earthquake marks the second reported Sunday with a magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported about 26 miles from Bakersfield.
Metro LA's 'Throne' public restrooms hit 1 million uses
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From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump
Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster.
Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
Off-duty Long Beach officer fires shots after being robbed at gunpoint: Police
An off-duty officer fired shots after being held at gunpoint and robbed in Long Beach on Sunday, police said. The incident happened near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue at around 1:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police say preliminary information indicated a person app...
Ax-wielding man barricades self in Fullerton smoke shop
An ax-wielding man who vandalized a smoke shop in Fullerton barricaded himself in the business, leading to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody, according to police. The standoff began after the man entered the Rodeo Smokeshop on Orangethorpe Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. Sunda...
Earthquake: 4.2 quake near Bakersfield
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.
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.
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley, assistants to share interim role
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday. In the interim, the job will be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen. Pebley, 50, was hired as GM in January 2024 without any previous executive experience. The Sparks were 39-66 durin...
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.
CHP welcomes 6 new K-9s to its team
The California Highway Patrol team has increased by six, and its new members come with wagging tails and lush fur. Six K-9s graduated from their training and are now ready to begin their service with the agency, CHP announced on Friday. A ceremony was held in West Sacramento to celebrate the d...
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.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again
Jannik Sinner is starting to make a habit of responding to adversity in Paris with Wimbledon titles. The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issu...
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...
Culver City mulls extending drive-thru ban for additional 10 months
Culver City is considering banning new drive-thru restaurants as an In-N-Out Burger seeks to become the first since 1997. The city initially adopted a temporary 45-day moratorium on new drive-thru permits last month while city staff and the Planning Commission prepared a possible permanent ba...
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...
Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections
Hours after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share a name out of respect for Graham. “I have somebody that I think would be great, but I don’t want to say it now because it’s just, you know, it’s too...
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for eroding a fundamental f...
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.