For years, construction stalled at an Eagle Rock site set to become a 31-unit multiuse complex. In the meantime, a mysterious papier-mache bird, nicknamed "Pinky" took roost. But who made the beloved mascot?
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The stench of 85 million pounds of rotting food inside a burned down Boyle Heights warehouse can be smelled from miles away, and that's impacting businesses in the area.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to not paying over $440,000 in income taxes between 2019 and 2023, and he could face up to five years in prison, court documents obtained by ABC7 showed.
The first phase of the chemical cleanup is set to begin Monday at the GKN Aerospace facility where a chemical mishap forced thousands of people from their homes in Garden Grove.
Davis died June 22 in his Manhattan apartment at the age of 94, a few weeks after he had been hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue.
Luigi Mangione will stand trial in Manhattan federal court beginning January 5 with jury selection followed by opening statements January 25.
California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.
The U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California has been declared dead, authorities announced on Monday.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation.
A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said.
ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."
A California man was arrested in connection with a dog attack that left a 12-year-old boy dead.
Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining eight cases the justices are expected to decide this week.
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
The U.S. Supreme Court photographed in March.(Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies at will. The decision represents a significant win for the Trump administra...
Malik Beasley, who once played for the LA Lakers, has been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation.
After four days of trading strikes, both sides appeared to pause their attacks Monday.
Alex Murdaugh was back in court again Monday on charges he killed his wife and son
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal said the investigation “is just getting started."
The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full moon of the summer.
Southern California will see mild temperatures as the June Gloom pattern sticks around, but a warmup is in the forecast ahead of the Fourth of July.
One person was killed and six others wounded in a mass shooting during a street takeover in Carson Sunday morning, according to authorities.
One person is dead and six others are injured after gunfire erupted at a street takeover in Carson over the weekend. Investigators believe there were at least two shooters.
The 5-4 majority rejected Republicans' bid to restrict balloting by mail.
Crews are expected to spend several days removing neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two storage tanks while officials continue monitoring air quality throughout the surrounding community.
Investigators said a street takeover ended with gunfire that left one person dead and six others wounded.
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Investigators recovered 117 intact canine remains, 21 canine skulls and hundreds of additional bones during a second search of a Northern California animal rescue property. Inside a barn on the property, investigators said they discovered an area they believe was likely used to kill dogs. More th...
New LAUSD superintendent Andrés Chait(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images)Andrés Chait has worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District for nearly 30 years and has never tried the district’s famous coffee cake.“For a long time, I would get teased about it, and so one day, I — and...
Student loan borrowers and advocates have been pressing for debt relief for many years.(Jemal Countess / Getty Images)Elizabeth Hill saw going to college as her way out of poverty. But 26 years later, she is still paying back student loans, with around $145,000 still left to go.“I've been able to...
A notario público writes a document at Santo Domingo Square in Mexico City. (Alfredo Estrella / Getty Images)The unauthorized practice of immigration law, known as notario fraud among Spanish speakers in the U.S., is a longstanding issue in immigrant communities.But amid the Trump administration’...
'Mamma Mia!' is at the Ahmanson Theatre this week. (Joan Marcus / Center Theatre Group)Well, we’re down to three football matches a day — this World Cup is a marathon, not a sprint! I hope you’ve built up your Michelob Ultra tolerance and are working on tempering your crush on Auston Trusty (cer...
Scientists say we can reduce our exposure to microplastics to some extent by avoiding single-use plastic and plastic food packaging, among other measures.(Peter Dazeley / Getty Images)I recycle. I volunteer at community gardens and beach cleanups. I like to think of myself as an advocate for sust...
Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'
For years, construction stalled at an Eagle Rock site set to become a 31-unit multiuse complex. In the meantime, a mysterious papier-mache bird, nicknamed "Pinky" took roost. But who made the beloved mascot?
The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
With SpaceX's historic initial public offering minting a small army of new millionaires overnight, the Southern California housing market market is bracing for a big wave of buyers looking to upgrade their residence or buy a second home.
A 7-month-old girl was killed following a shooting in St. Louis on Friday, according to police.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi will launch a multimillion-dollar politics institute at UC Berkeley when she leaves office, co-teaching a course on Congress and hosting visiting fellows from across the political spectrum.
Dozens of people gathered for Mass in East Los Angeles, praying for loved ones in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the country.
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