An ax-wielding man who vandalized a smoke shop in Fullerton barricaded himself in the business, leading to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody, according to police. The standoff began after the man entered the Rodeo Smokeshop on Orangethorpe Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. Sunda...
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The owner's son said police showed the family video that appears to show the alleged arsonist behind the blaze. The family does not know who would target them.
Cleanup continues at the fire-damaged Lineage Logistics warehouse as residents say persistent odors and a growing fly infestation remain major concerns.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the 2,679-acre Summit Fire in the Antelope Valley Saturday morning, but containment remains at 0%.
Two corpse flowers at The Huntington Library and Gardens have started to bloom! Odorysseus and Odora have both begun to open and are releasing their famous rotting flesh smell.
The Summit fire, burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, has destroyed one home and damaged two others.
Rain chances are lingering across Southern California as the hot conditions are met with humidity.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in a statement.
Traffic came to a stop in a busy East Hollywood intersection as a shirtless man vandalized a Waymo driverless vehicle on Saturday.
An off-duty officer shot at two suspects as they tried to rob him in Long Beach on Sunday, according to police.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
Los Angeles celebrated the conclusion of its eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches by welcoming hundreds of kids onto LA Stadium's field for the "Play Where the Legends Played" event.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Firefighters are making progress on a large wildfire burning in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, lifting evacuation orders for nearby residents.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization.
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday. He was 78. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the family said in a statement on social media. “The loss w...
Family members identified the teenager who was killed in a stabbing that also wounded two others in El Monte earlier this week. They told NBC Los Angeles on Sunday that 15-year-old Aziel Zacapala was a promising student and athlete at Rosemead High School. The stabbing was reported in the 2...
A fight broke out between fans during a Hilary Duff concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
Fans put their resemblance to soccer star Erling Haaland to the test before Norway's World Cup quarterfinal in Miami.
During an investigation of the Mosquito fire, which burned nearly 80,000 acres in Placer County, California regulators found PG&E committed safety violations.
Water service was restored Sunday after a water main break flooded a Studio City neighborhood, sending water rushing through streets and impacting dozens of residents.
Visitors are expected to flock to The Huntington Monday after two rare Titan Arums, commonly known as corpse flowers, began blooming simultaneously in only the second such event in the institution’s history. The Huntington announced Sunday that the two plants had begun blooming simultaneously,...
William Pratt, the father of former reality TV personality-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, attempted to extinguish a fire at a home under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, he confirmed to NBC Los Angeles. Heavy fire was reported at the two-story, single-family ...
The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.
A fight broke out Friday night in Exposition Park over a broken bottle. It led to a machete stabbing, police say
The California earthquake marks the second reported Sunday with a magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported about 26 miles from Bakersfield.
Throne reached a milestone 1 million uses last week. (Courtesy Throne)Throne, the smart restroom company at dozens of Los Angeles Metro stations, reached a milestone of 1 million uses last week, the company said.Metro has partnered with Throne to provide public restrooms since 2023, starting with...
Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster.
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
An off-duty officer fired shots after allegedly being robbed at gunpoint in Long Beach on Sunday, police said. The incident happened in a residential area near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue at around 1:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police say preliminary information...
An ax-wielding man who vandalized a smoke shop in Fullerton barricaded himself in the business, leading to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody, according to police. The standoff began after the man entered the Rodeo Smokeshop on Orangethorpe Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. Sunda...
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to an airport hub, positioning itself to speed up deportations.
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday. In the interim, the job will be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen. Pebley, 50, was hired as GM in January 2024 without any previous executive experience. The Sparks were 39-66 durin...
NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
The California Highway Patrol team has increased by six, and its new members come with wagging tails and lush fur. Six K-9s graduated from their training and are now ready to begin their service with the agency, CHP announced on Friday. A ceremony was held in West Sacramento to celebrate the d...
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks after winning the Republican primary on June 9 in Columbia, S.C.(Jeffrey Collins / AP) Sen. Lindsey Graham, R- S.C., died late Saturday night following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement released by his office. He was 71. His office did ...
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Jannik Sinner is starting to make a habit of responding to adversity in Paris with Wimbledon titles. The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issu...
Ascot Hills Park in El Sereno.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A park is a city’s heart and soul. At its highest calling, it’s a community’s conscience.Such is the case with Ascot Hills Park, 93 acres of hiking paths and native habitats built 20 years ago in the Eastside neighborhood of El Sereno, thanks to a r...
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