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Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
One of the nation's largest Independence Day celebrations will make its way through the streets of Huntington Beach on Saturday.
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
A mother and her adult daughter who were reported missing after setting out on a hike in the San Gorgonio Wilderness have been found, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A mother shot and killed her 2 kids before turning the gun on herself in a hotel, officials say.
The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its Sunday kick-off time changed due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN.
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to immediately replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House on Independence Mall.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
A grieving family is begging for answers after their 30-year-old son was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ventura County.
A suspect was shot and killed by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and alleged assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora.
Tents outside the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles in 2024. (Ted Soqui / CalMatters)California scored another win against the Trump administration in their battle over how to address the homelessness crisis here and nationwide.A federal judge this week shot down the federal Department ...
San Bernardino County Sheriff's are searching for a mother and daughter lost on a steep hiking trail in the San Bernardino Mountains.
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
Three men are suing after a former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County was accused of secretly recording several men, including lifeguards, in a locker room.
Marie Marseille is now suing the city of Los Angeles and various LAPD officers in federal court, alleging that the department violated its own policy governing the use of force against animals.
People watch fireworks burst over Los Angeles on July 4, 2020.(Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)Topline:As if Southern California’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough lately, air quality officials are warning much of the region to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 weekend.Where the ...
Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for 24-year-old Briana Miller, who died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze in April.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
A grieving dog mother is now suing the LAPD and the city of Los Angeles.
A mother and daughter are missing in the San Gorgonio Wilderness after failing to return from a hike on the strenuous Vivian Creek Trail on July 2, 2026.
A TV reporter from Telemundo works on the pitch ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 18, 2026.(Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) The U.S. telecasts of this summer's World Cup games are...
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
Gas prices at a gas station in Sacramento on March 19, 2026. Prices at the pump continue to rise amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.(Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters)Drivers are heading into the Fourth of July weekend with national gas prices at their high...
The owner of a dog who was shot and killed by LAPD officers in Canoga Park is now suing the city of Los Angeles.
A tow truck driver is fighting for his life after they were allegedly shot by a suspect who was later shot and killed by CHP officers after a police chase.
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji was sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for the involuntary manslaughter of 69-year-old Paul Kessler during a 2023 protest in Thousand Oaks.
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
Customers and a former employee are coming forward with serious allegations against a Santa Clarita auto body shop, claiming the owner refuses to return their vehicles.
Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences a warmup ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Boyle Heights residents say they're unable to sleep due to an intense stench of rotting food and an influx of rats stemming from the warehouse. Meanwhile, the company said it is working around the clock to clean up that huge mess.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.
Make sure you know the five water safety skills, designate a water-watcher when kids are swimming and other safety tips.(Kaz Fantone / NPR) Think about all the things we do during the summer. We go outside more. We jump into bodies of open water. We bake under the hot sun. We light fires and cook...
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
The LADWP has canceled the local boil water advisory in Koreatown after follow-up testing confirmed the water supply is safe and clear of bacteria.
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
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