After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse
It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.
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Jackie and Shadow fled during Big Bear fireworks but returned to nest and eaglets the next day
Fireworks can frighten animals and send them scattering, but Jackie and Shadow's eaglets apparently are made of sterner stuff.
Small brush fire burns along 605 Freeway in Irwindale
Firefighters are battling a brush fire near the southbound 605 Freeway in Irwindale. At last check, the fire was approximately 10 acres.
Eyewitness Newsmakers: Will Los Angeles be ready for the 2028 Olympics?
In just two short years, Southern California will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Eyewitness News anchor Marc Brown spoke to LA28 officials about how the city is preparing.
After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse
It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.
Tearful Neymar retires from Brazil after World Cup exit to Norway: 'Now it's over'
Neymar said he is retiring from playing for Brazil after his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.
California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'
A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida last Sunday. "Never in a million years would we have seen this nightmare come about," said her boyfriend, who witnessed the attack.
Thousands celebrate USA's 250th birthday at LA Memorial Coliseum's 'America's Block Party'
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
President Trump asked FIFA to review US World Cup star Folarin Balogun's red card ban, sources say
President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, according to ABC News sources. Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play against Belgium.
L.A. County heat advisory: When will high temperatures peak in SoCal?
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, as parts of Los Angeles County could experience temperatures between the 80s and low 100s in valleys and away from the coast.
Fireworks and fights: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach
Eyewitness footage shows police charging into beach crowds — which appear to be made up of mostly teens.
Billy G. Mills, one of LA's first Black City Council members, has died
Council member Billy Mills (forefront) is shown in City Hall council chambers during a commendation ceremony acknowledging the City Delivery Centennial circa 1963.(Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation / Los Angeles Public Library)Billy Gene Mill...
Billy G. Mills, one of LA's first Black city council members, has died
Council member Billy Mills (forefront) is shown in City Hall council chambers during a commendation ceremony acknowledging the City Delivery Centennial circa 1963.(Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation / Los Angeles Public Library)Billy Gene Mill...
Folarin Balogun's ban is lifted by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium
United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara on Wednesday.(Julio Cortez / AP) SEATTLE — Folarin Balogun, the star striker of the U.S. men's national socc...
New vehicles priced under the $30,000 mark, including one EV
There's often sticker shock these days when purchasing anything, especially new cars, but there are bargains to be found on some new models - particularly if you can live without an SUV.
SoCal car culture a big part of the all-American love of automobiles
If you were to make a list of things in American culture with strong roots in Southern California, car culture should certainly be on it.
L.A. sued over police shooting of dog wearing Knicks T-shirt
Attorneys for Marie Marseille filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles seeking damages for what the suit contends was undue use of force in the fatal shooting of her dog, Jameson.
Your last chance to visit La Brea Tar Pits before it closes for two years
Exhibits like the American Mastodon at the La Brea Tar Pits will be closed for the next two years.(PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images)The La Brea Tar Pits are heading into a multimillion-dollar renovation — that means the museum will have to close to the public for two years.The history Bui...
Woman dies after 4th of July fireworks explosion in Chino, man arrested
A woman in her 20s died Sunday after she was injured in a fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July gathering in Chino.
Woman dies after 4th of July fireworks explosion in Chino, man arrested
Four people were injured, including a child, in a fireworks explosion in Chino on the Fourth of July, authorities said.
Billy G. Mills, one of the first Black members of the LA City Council, dies at 96
Mayor Karen Bass Sunday paid tribute to Billy G. Mills, the trailblazing former Los Angeles City Councilman and judge who died last month at the age of 96. Mills died at his Los Angeles home on June 27, his son James Edward Mills said. “Today, Los Angeles mourns the passing of Billy G. Mill...
Woman killed, several injured in Fourth of July fireworks incidents across SoCal
Fourth of July fireworks sparked dangerous explosions and raging fires across Southern California, leaving several injured and displacing families.
Seaplane carrying 10 people makes hard landing in East River
The FDNY says the plane was carrying 10 civilians. It says the plane is "upright in the water and being towed back to dock." No injuries have been reported.
Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, facing hit-and-run charge in Napa Co. crash
Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit-and-run charge for a crash in Yountville, Napa County Sheriff's Deputies in California announced.
Boyle Heights fire: Mayor Bass demands faster cleanup, more support for residents in new letter
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is calling for greater accountability and a faster cleanup effort following the warehouse fire that destroyed a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights.
Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral
Crowds of hundreds of thousands chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," as they called for revenge over the Feb. 28 attack.
Deadly Fourth of July: At least six killed in shootings, explosions that leave dozens wounded across the country
Fourth of July celebrations across the country were marred by violence that left at least six people dead and scores injured in multiple cities. In Brooklyn, New York’s Coney Island neighborhood, a man in a black ski mask opened fire on a family barbecue late Saturday night, wounding at least ...
Live updates: England leads Mexico 3-2 in World Cup Round of 16 game
What to KnowJude Bellingham scored a brace in under two minutes to give the Three Lions a stunning 2-0 lead late in the first half. But Julian Quinones quickly got one back before halftime.England right-back Jarrell Quansah was red carded in the 54th minute for a foul play challenge following a V...
Palm tree catches fire in Montebello
A palm tree caught fire in Montebello, sending sparks raining down onto nearby rooftops, according to video provided by a neighbor.
Drone display lights up downtown LA as thousands celebrate 4th of July
Thousands of people gathered at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for its Summer Block Party.
From Long Beach to the LA Coliseum, here's how SoCal celebrated 4th of July
Communities across Southern California celebrated the nation's 250th birthday Saturday with fireworks, patriotic gatherings and reflections on what Independence Day means to them.
Record number of wolf attacks are happening in Calif., but not much can be done to stop them
With an unprecedented number of wolf attacks on California’s livestock in recent years, the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife is distributing $1.1 million to ranchers who lost their farm animals Yes, wolves are back in California. More than a century ago, wolf populations were extirpa...
Billy G. Mills, among first Black politicians elected to L.A. City Council, dies
Billy Gene Mills was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 1963 and served until 1974. He was also the first Black graduate of the UCLA Law School.
‘I was totally taken advantage of.' Unlicensed contractor targets Eaton Fire survivor
As Los Angeles authorities crack down on unlicensed contractors who are accused of leaving wildfire victims with shoddy work, an Altadena woman who survived the Eaton Fire said an illegal builder preyed on her when she was at her most vulnerable. When Pamelia Lawson’s home became one of the 1...
More than 400 arrested during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach
More than 400 arrests were made during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach, officials said Sunday afternoon. According to the city of Newport Beach, 403 people were arrested from midnight Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday, compared to 60 arrests during the same period last year. On Satu...
Here’s where to watch the Mexico vs. England World Cup game in Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake
Mateo Chavez #20 of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City.(Lars Baron / Getty Images)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Both Mexico and England are undefeated in the 2026 World Cup. All of that...
Large fire erupts at business in Harbor Gateway, filling the air with black smoke
More than 70 firefighters responded to a fire at a business in the Harbor Gateway area and contained the blaze Saturday, authorities said.
Massive blaze tears through La Habra commercial building on July 4th
Crews battled a massive commercial building fire in La Habra on the Fourth of July. The blaze raged dangerously close to other buildings.
SoCal to see sunny, warm holiday weekend
Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences warm temperatures for the Fourth of July weekend.
3 people killed in 2 separate shootings in Compton: LASD
Detectives in Compton are investigating two different shootings that resulted in a total of three people dead, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. The first shooting was reported at a large Fourth of July party on the 700 block of W. Laurel Street at about 11:20 p.m., LASD said. ...
L.A. firefighters helped rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days
L.A. County firefighters helped an international team rescue a man trapped for eight days under a collapsed building after devastating Venezuela earthquakes.