Firefighters responded Wednesday to a brush fire in the Sylmar area that briefly closed part of the 5 Freeway. The fire was reported on an embankment near the 14 and 5 freeways north of Los Angeles. The northbound 5 Freeway was closed for the fire response. Details about how the fire starte...
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The LAPD was involved in a standoff with a person who barricaded themself in a MacArthur Park restroom after possibly simulating having a firearm.
The family of a 66-year-old man who was left seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles is asking for the public's help in finding the driver responsible.
For the second time this year, authorities and hazmat crews responded to the home of an 18-year-old UC Irvine graduate conducting independent cancer research. The family's attorney says it's a misunderstanding over legal chemicals.
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pre-tournament men's world rankings.
Trump criticizes NATO allies at a summit, expressing frustration over their resistance to his Greenland ambitions
Trump had resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider its decision.
A SigAlert has closed four northbound lanes on the 5 Freeway near the 14 Freeway in Sylmar due to an ongoing brush fire.
LEGO has unveiled a 27-foot-tall World Cup trophy replica made from more than 1.3 million bricks at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced.
One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.
Riverside police have released a photo of a 62-year-old man in custody who is suspected of sexually abusing multiple victims over a period of 25 years.
The 33-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide after President Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
The California DMV has ordered 11,000 drivers to retake their written exams within 30 days or face license cancellation following mysterious test "irregularities."
The opening of a new, larger terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport has been scheduled for Oct. 13, according to an updated project timeline.
A lawsuit filed against the Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after an employee dropped him, and claims the daycare lacked a license.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit.(ABDULLAH GUCLU / AFP via Getty Images) President Donald Trump said Wednesday he b...
A Long Beach ice cream vendor is recovering from serious injuries after he says he was assaulted while working near Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier on the 4th of July.
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Five pedestrians were injured, one suffering a double leg amputation, after a suspected DUI driver jumped a curb into a Boyle Heights outdoor dining area.
A suspected DUI crash involving three vehicles left four people injured after a car jumped the curb and struck outdoor diners at a Boyle Heights Mexican deli.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday.
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is demanding additional action from Lineage as residents near a Boyle Heights warehouse damaged by a fire continue to report ongoing impacts.
Hot temperatures are sticking around across Southern California this week before rain chances roll in over the weekend.
A 37-year-old mother of five, Jessica Flores, was struck and killed by a suspected DUI driver in a dark industrial area of Pacoima overnight.
Hulu is revisiting one of the largest unidentified human remains cases in the United States, second only to 9/11, in "Return to Fox Hollow," streaming now.
The father of Lauren Bennett - the singer featured on LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" - is sharing new details on her death.
The Los Angeles Police Department is withholding the name of the officer who shot and killed a dog in Canoga Park, citing threats against the officer's life.
Three fires broke out in Southern and Central California amid warm temperatures Tuesday, triggering evacuations.
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
Orange and Los Angeles counties are catching West Nile virus activity early in the season and urging residents to avoid getting bit.
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A daycare center at the Bay Club in El Segundo is facing a lawsuit after the parents of a 23-month-old child alleged their son was severely injured by a worker.
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An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
Firefighters responded Wednesday to a brush fire in the Sylmar area that briefly closed part of the 5 Freeway. The fire was reported on an embankment near the 14 and 5 freeways north of Los Angeles. The northbound 5 Freeway was closed for the fire response. Details about how the fire starte...
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