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The Trump administration has launched a national crackdown on how school districts handle accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers, following a KQED-ProPublica investigation into California’s teac
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Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England on Wednesday, sending fans into celebration at Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys.
Officials announced on Wednesday that crews will suspend their search in the evening for three missing people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay waters Tuesday afternoon while carrying mostly family members as part of a memorial service. A 79-year-old man and one dog were declared deceased on...
An Orange County voter casts his ballot in November 2025.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Irvine voters will have an important question at the ballot box in November: Do you want ranked-choice voting?Late Tuesday, the City Council agreed to place a measure that would switch ...
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect.
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California governor's race.
Bollywood Dance, European Tailor, Tacos Birria, Nilly's Burgers and a Nepali and Indian Grocery share a single strip mall marquee — a snapshot of the Artesia corridor.(Gab Chabrán / LAist )As you make your way down Pioneer Boulevard, the first thing you notice is the signage.On a single strip ma...
Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found.
A brush fire that erupted in Santa Clarita prompted evacuation warnings, but crews quickly got it under control despite the extreme heat and difficult conditions.
A view of the Pointe Fire in Santa Clarita on July 15, 2026.(UC San Diego)This is a developing story and will be updated. For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check:CalFire incident pageLatest evacuation mapL.A. County incident pageL.A. County Fire Department social mediaSan...
Attorneys for Nolan Wells' family said they will work with the local district attorney's office investigating his death to inspect the contents of his cellphone.
A Huntington Beach poker player said that he was hogtied and robbed of his poker winnings at his Las Vegas Airbnb Sunday night.
A fire in Santa Clarita briefly spurred evacuation warnings and threatened structures, growing to about 52 acres before forward progress was halted around 4 p.m.
The Trump administration has launched a national crackdown on how school districts handle accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers, following a KQED-ProPublica investigation into California’s teacher disciplinary system.In guidance issued last week, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon cited ...
Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says troops will be tested annually for testosterone levels.
A housing watchdog group has filed a complaint against Greystar, the nation's largest corporate landlord, accusing the company of 53 instances of Section 8 discrimination in California.
Villains, heroes and plenty of music return in "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland." Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Rita Ora share what fans can expect.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martínez during their World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday in Atlanta. Argentina defeated the English 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final against Spain.(Shaun Botterill / Getty Images) ATLANTA — Argentina, the death-de...
A look at athletes nominated for the 2026 ESPY Awards, plus when the ceremony takes place and how fans can watch the show.
Deputies responded to reports of multiple people shot inside a Kroger outside Houston, Texas on Wednesday afternoon, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said.
The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The California DMV is forcing 11,000 drivers to retake their knowledge tests within 30 days or face license cancellation following suspected cheating.
An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.
Evacuation warnings were issued after a brush fire erupted in Santa Clarita on Wednesday afternoon.
The immigration court at the Adelanto detention facility has seen the sharpest change in bond denials and increases in bond amounts since a nationwide shift in November 2025, according to the data from the Executive Office for Immigration Review. (Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images)More than a year...
Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease - and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy way to tell who should try them.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.
Former Victorville school campus monitor Dylan Patrick Beckham, 22, has been arrested and is being held without bail for possession of child pornography and public lewdness.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among dozens of buildings flagged in a Legionella outbreak.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the police chief asked the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation into a deadly ICE shooting.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office revealed the name of an 18-year-old male passenger who was among four people killed in a Riverside collision on June 2, 1978.
The contractor building the long-awaited Automated People Mover system at LAX has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles.
Step back into the magic. Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin and Jennifer Stone return for the finale season of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." Watch the trailer.
Permanent Daylight Saving Time exposes a deep geographic divide in California, giving SoCal extra evening sun while delaying NorCal winter sunrises until 8:40 AM.
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.
New details have emerged after an Antelope Valley woman was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son.
As fire crews work to fully extinguish the Summit Fire in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, there are conflicting reports on how it may have started.
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry talks before lawmakers during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on April 24, 2025.(Fred Greaves / CalMatters)A contentious bill lawmakers are debating this year has them asking the question: Should Californians have the right to sue if a compan...
Los Angeles County has launched a new dashboard aimed at helping residents and public health officials track the effects of extreme heat.
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