A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
Glen Powell is back on the field as 'Chad Powers,' but tensions are higher than ever. Watch the trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers," streaming Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down....
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in CA women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department has deployed to Colombia to assist with recovery efforts from this week's deadly earthquake....
Charges have been filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist who is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994....
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve Native American sacred ceremonies. Here's why....
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the U.S....
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter....
Parents in Boyle Heights voiced concerns about lingering odors and potential health effects from the burned out Lineage warehouse as students headed back to school....
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs....
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
A DOJ investigation launched in 2024 found a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct, weak safeguards, and broken reporting systems at two California women’s prisons....
Federal officials have released the results of a major investigation into alleged abuse at women's prisons in California.
Southern California is experiencing a much-needed cooldown this week, bringing temperatures back down to a near-normal range after weeks of scorching heat....
Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda....
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.
An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward....
After 16 years, "Camp Rock 3" welcomes a new class of young musicians, with stars Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton trading their fantasy roles for more "grounded" characters. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and streams next day on Disney+....
One person was killed in a fiery crash near Forest Lawn Memorial-Park that also ignited a tree and damaged a traffic light, authorities said.
Student enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District, along with many districts throughout California, has been in a steady state of free fall....
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning blocked the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway.
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
A 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix named Bruce was euthanized after being deemed vicious following several biting incidents, despite an emergency request....
Beachgoers are encountering more stingrays and suffering their lashings as a marine heat wave off Southern California draws them closer to shore.
Authorities said the child found an M-80 firework in a park bathroom and showed it to a Parks Department worker, who authorities say helped light it.
A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization....
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
The decision to sneak Trump out of Ankara on separate Air Force jet was driven by intel that an Iranian terror cell had snuck into Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile....
Prosecutors allege 11 people in New York arranged sham marriages for foreign nationals trying to obtain legal status in the United States.
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level....
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law. The trial is scheduled to begin next week and is expected to last six to eight weeks....
California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State. Can we bring them back?...
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do steps into a vehicle after pleading guilty to bribery last year. (Trevor Stamp / LAist) A year after former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do reported to federal prison to serve time for bribery, evidence continues to surface of widespre...
A federal lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the First Amendment by selling special advance access to Truth Social posts before they go public....
The Bell County sheriff's office said it received a 911 call about a helicopter crash after 1:30 p.m., and that it had sparked a grass fire that was "out of control" when deputies arrived on the scene....
A petition to declare U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra "persona non grata" and have him removed from his post has received more than 104,000 signatures....
The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league.
A lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution sent 16 incarcerated people to hospital for treatment Wednesday evening
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll....
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.
Out of a fear of future political stability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs....
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday night's game after falling into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul ball.
A Great Pyrenees mix named Bruce was euthanized following several biting incidents despite an emergency request that reached the Supreme Court.
Animal welfare has emerged as an issue in Los Angeles’ mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
A week ago, a U.S. District Court judge denied an emergency application seeking to prevent the county from euthanizing Bruce, a 100-pound black and tan German shepherd mix....
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie....
The L.A. City Council has approved an overdue agreement with the private Olympic organizing committee LA28 on financial responsibilities for the upcoming Games. (Myung J. Chun / Getty Images) The City of L.A. is still on the hook for a potentially infinite amount of money if the ...
A building fire near Fullerton Municipal Airport temporarily halted airport operations as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
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Glen Powell is back on the field as 'Chad Powers,' but tensions are higher than ever. Watch the trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers," strea…
Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his for…
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in CA women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department has deployed to Colombia to assist with recovery efforts from th…
Charges have been filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist who is accused of kidnapping for robb…
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand …
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve N…
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on t…
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
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