Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expectedMangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges stemming from the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29government
Garden Grove tank crisis: Phase 1 of chemical cleanup to begin after 3-week delayThe 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 GroveABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduledPresident Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
ABC7 has your chance to win a family pack of tickets to Mummies of the World exhibition!ABC7 has your chance to win Mummies of the World tickets!ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Over 100 dogs found dead, many with bullet holes at Northern California rescue, authorities sayInvestigators 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...ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Alex Murdaugh back in court after South Carolina Supreme Court overturned double murder convictionAlex Murdaugh is back in court on Monday for the first time since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his double murder convictionABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
For the first time in a decade, an LAUSD insider holds the top jobNew LAUSD superintendent Andrés Chait(Jason Armond / 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 this was back when ...LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 29schools
You are not alone in navigating student debt changes. Here is what you can doStudent 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...LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 29schools
Notario fraud is a longstanding problem in immigrant communities. Advocates say it’s getting worseA 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’...LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 29local
Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: June 29-July 2'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 Austin Trusty (cer...LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 29local
Get ready for Plastic Free July — the eco-challenge you've probably never heard ofScientists 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...LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 29local
Mystery artist steps forward as future of iconic bird atop L.A. eyesore in doubtFor 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?Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29local
Beach Boys' Mike Love selling Lake Tahoe mansion for $43 millionThe 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.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29local
Scenes from Venezuela and SoCal: Hope battles with despair after massive quakesLos Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29safety
SpaceX IPO sparks race for luxury housing in Southern CaliforniaWith 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.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29parks
10-year-old faces murder charge in baby girl's shooting death, police sayA 7-month-old girl was killed following a shooting in St. Louis on Friday, according to police.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29safety
Nancy Pelosi's next challenge: Building a nonpartisan democracy institute at UC BerkeleyRep. 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.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29local
East Los Angeles Venezuelans gather to pray for earthquake victims, collect donations after deadly disasterDozens of people gathered for Mass in East Los Angeles, praying for loved ones in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the country.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakesLocal and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Homeowners accuse insurers of underpaying smoke damage claims 18 months after Eaton, Palisades firesEighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, smoke damage is still keeping some Pasadena and Pacific Palisades residents out of their homes during ongoing insurance fights.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29safety
Father recovering from leg amputation after saving 2-year-old daughter from Venice crashA father had to have an amputation after he instinctively threw his toddler in the car and endured the impact of a crash when he saw headlights barreling toward them.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29safety
Orange County couple tried to rescue man killed in crocodile attack on Mexican beach"The crocodile had him by the thigh... he was just turning him, taking him under." An OC couple says they tried to save a man from a deadly attack in Puerto Vallarta.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Los Angeles Venezuelans collect aid after deadly earthquake as business owner searches for missing parentsFull Arepas, on Seventh Street near Hill Street, is accepting donations through Tuesday for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last week. Owner Kelly Montano said her parents are missing near Caracas.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 29business
June Gloom sticks around SoCal ahead of holiday weekend warmupSouthern California will see mild temperatures as the June Gloom pattern sticks around, but a warm-up is in the forecast ahead of the Fourth of July.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Beat the heat: How to recognize and treat heat strokeWith temperatures rising during the summer months, it’s important to know how to stay safe and steer clear of heat-related illnesses like heat stroke. Heat stroke can be dangerous and is among the most serious heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 29local
Skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on boardA skydiving plane has crashed in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29safety
Canada beats South Africa in FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Los Angeles StadiumCanada defeated South Africa at LA Stadium on Sunday to advance in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 29local
Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big BearJackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy fell out of her nest on Sunday morning in an accidental fledge, video from the beloved Big Bear bald eagle nest shows.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29safety
WATCH: The moment U.S. rescuers pull a baby from Venezuela ruinsA nine-month-old infant and the child’s mother were saved from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela by members of a Virginia search and rescue team who are there trying to save lives after a pair of devastating earthquakes.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 29local
Wife, kids of Dodgers' Miguel Rojas in Caracas when earthquakes hit Venezuela'Literally two blocks away from where my family was, two buildings collapsed — the whole building,' Miguel Rojas said.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 29local
The ultimate guide to America 250 merchandise for an epic celebrationShow off your patriotic spirit with America 250 merchandise you can't miss.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
1 killed, 6 injured in shooting during illegal Carson street takeoverOne man was killed, and six others were injured in a shooting during an illegal street takeover in Carson early Sunday morning, authorities said.ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 29local
Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremonyThose who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 28local
SoCal man dosed his kids with hallucinogenic mushrooms every dayA man in North San Diego County pleaded guilty to enlisting his 9- and 11-year-old kids in a conspiracy to grow and distribute psilocybin mushrooms. He also admitted to feeding the two kids psilocybin capsules daily.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 28local
Doctor reveals the thing she wants you to do if you get a summer headacheThere are tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches and then there are summer headaches. While they aren’t technically a diagnosable type of headache, experts encourage their patients to take summer headaches seriously. These headaches, says Dr. Jen Caudle, board certified family ...NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 28government
Donations for Venezuela earthquake victims fill up Pasadena restaurantDonations poured into a Venezuelan restaurant in Pasadena on Sunday, with the items set to be flown to Venezuela to help those impacted by Wednesday’s powerful back-to-back earthquakes. The death toll has jumped to more than 1,400 people, the government reported Sunday afternoon. Volunteers...NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 28business
Teen helps stop Sherman Oaks fire caused by man dragging shopping cartA 13-year-old helped stop a fire after spotting flames outside his Sherman Oaks home and alerting his family, who began putting out the blaze before firefighters arrived.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 28safety
Teen helps stop fire in Sherman OaksA teen is hailed a hero for helping take down a fire allegedly started by a man dragging a shopping cart in Sherman Oaks.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 28safety
Big Bear eaglet's accidental 'fludge' ends in first flight; Sandy hasn't returned to nestCelebrity Big Bear eaglet Sandy is resting safely after losing her footing and taking an accidental, upside-down tumble into her very first flight.Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJun 28safety
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah borderThe fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 28safety