Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
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Brush fire erupts in Encino near Sepulveda Basin
A small brush fire erupted in Encino near the Sepulveda Basin Tuesday.
Where history meets legend: A visit to Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
Deadline nears for LAUSD Boyle Heights families to apply for $250 in cash aid
An estimated 13,000 families with children in Los Angeles Unified schools live near the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.(Mario Tama / Getty Images)Topline:Boyle Heights families of school age children affected by the warehouse fire have until Wednesday afternoon to apply for $250 cash as...
Singer D4vd's preliminary hearing set for July 21 in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A status conference is scheduled Tuesday for singer D4vd, who is charged with murdering a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized
Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis.
Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years
Fiesta Village Fun Park, an amusement park in Colton, is closing its doors. After over 50 years of serving the Inland Empire, the park will host one final celebration this weekend.
Brittany Armstrong charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks start fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina
Brittany Armstrong was charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks started a fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina.
Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk | LIVE
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.
Manhattan buildings evacuated after columns found buckling at high-rise construction site
Officers say the workers spotted structural support columns beginning to buckle on the 21st floor and self-evacuated.
Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory.
Metal bar pierces windshield, hits pregnant driver on 15 Freeway in Temecula
A pregnant woman escaped injury when a metal bar slammed through the windshield of the van she was driving on the 15 Freeway in Temecula.
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles prepares for historic cross-country tour
What began with just nine Los Angeles students has grown into an orchestra preparing for its biggest move yet - a nationwide tour!
DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion
The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.
Luxury vehicles including Lamborghini, Porsche and BMW seized in SoCal theft bust
Ventura County Sheriff's deputies last week arrested two men on suspicion of stealing several high-end luxury vehicles in Southern California. Authorities seized vehicles worth a combined $1.3 million.
Missing California woman found dead in desert less than quarter-mile from home
Missing 55-year-old Loretta Pilitsis was found dead near her Piñon Hills home a month after vanishing, prompting a sheriff's investigation.
Judge dismisses attempted murder charges against Pasadena doctor accused of driving family off cliff
More than three years after a radiologist was accused of intentionally driving his family off of Devil's Slide, a judge dismissed the criminal charges against him.
Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in 2024 death of player who collapsed during workout
A former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach was charged Monday with felony aggravated hazing following the 2024 death of a freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania attorney general and court documents.
SoCal Metro worker among several arrested in transnational organized crime case
Several people have been arrested, including a Metro worker, as part of an operation targeting a transnational organized crime ring, federal officials announced.
Bass admits communication failures after Lineage fire, promises help for businesses
Business owners told Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass they felt abandoned by the city as a fire tore through a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights last month, forcing storefronts to close, driving potential customers away and leaving many unsure of what was in the air they were breathing.(Isaac Ce...
Operation Hard Ball: 37 charged as international sweep dismantles global Indian crime syndicates
Operation Hard Ball has led to federal charges against 37 operatives of India-based organized crime syndicates for racketeering, extortion, and international drug trafficking.
Feds detail 'Operation Hard Ball' arrests
U.S. and Canadian officials emphasized that the sweeping operation underscores an unprecedented level of international collaboration against cross-border violence.
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC
Mariska Hargitay at the NBCUniversal Emmy Luncheon in Beverly Hills in April.(Jordan Strauss / Invision/AP)Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14.NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The sh...
AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood making feature film debut in 'Misaligned'
The studio behind AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood has announced its creation will be "starring" in a new film.
SoCal Heat Advisory: Triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday
A multi-day heat advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County, bringing triple-digit temperatures to valleys and mountain areas through Friday.
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
'Star Wars: The Experience' making its world debut in Philadelphia in 2027
'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.
Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads.
Street vendor attacked in downtown LA speaks out for first time
A street vendor who was violently attacked while working in downtown Los Angeles last month is speaking publicly for the first time, urging other vendors to report attacks and seek help from law enforcement.
Former Texans star J.J. Watt and others revealed as guest Sharks on 18th season of 'Shark Tank'
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
Abortion pills could come to California community college health centers
Mifepristone tablets on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Iowa on July 18, 2024. A proposed California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to abortion pills. (Charlie Neibergall / AP Photo)Community college students in California could gain access t...
Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions
President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets.
3 tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
Operation Hard Ball: Man taken into custody in El Monte
Two of the primary defendants allegedly directed their global criminal syndicates, orchestrated political assassinations, and managed multi-continent drug networks using contraband cellphones smuggled directly into their Indian prison cells.
Heat wave set to bake L.A. County. Here's when it will be hottest
A heat wave is set to bake Los Angeles County this week, with temperatures predicted to be 10 to 15 degrees above normal.
'Shark Tank' Season 18: MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, J.J. Watt and more guest Sharks announced
ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds
The CoreCivic California City Immigration Processing Center in California City on Sept. 22, 2025.(Miguel Vasconcellos / CalMatters)The private prison company CoreCivic has sold two of the largest immigration detention facilities in California to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a deal ...
El Monte raids part of 'Operation Hard Ball'
Federal and international law enforcement agencies have charged 37 individuals connected to India-based transnational organized crime groups involved in a 2023 assassination in Canada, global extortion, and narcotics trafficking.
USPS Forever stamp prices to increase Sunday, if approved
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.