West Hollywood man detained by ICE during immigration check
A longtime West Hollywood resident from Brazil was detained by ICE agents during an immigration check-in and friends fear he could be deported to Africa....
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Big Bear eagle Shadow seen back at his nest with a new friend
Jackie's long-time partner, Shadow, was finally seen back at his nest -- and he wasn't alone.
Heat relief finally moves into SoCal. Here's how long it will last
Southern California is getting a much-needed break from the intense heat, but how long will it last?
Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Amid legal battle, LA couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas to baby with heart defect
A newborn with a heart defect is at the center of a legal battle between a Los Angeles couple and their surrogate.
Effort to ban genetically modified animals dies in California Legislature. Advocates blame politics
A bill that would have banned the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in committee Thursday.
Dodger legend Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
D23 2026: Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan expo
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
Lawsuit alleges Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in SoCal are unlawful
A lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security challenges the Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in Southern California.
Enjoy this break from the heat while you can. It won’t last long
A low pressure system is bringing mild, cloudy weather to Southern California this weekend, with heat expected to return next week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images) Southern California is getting a dose of unseasonably cool weather — a welcome break after a series of hot, humid heat wa...
Alabama man put to death for murder of 5-year-old girl in last of 3 US executions in a day, including in TN and OK
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma executed inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death on the same day in the U.S....
Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
California failed to protect female inmates from sexual abuse by staff, Justice Department report finds
The U.S. Justice Department is exposing, what it says is, a “horrific” environment of staff misconduct and sexual abuse inside California women's prisons....
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is one of two state prisons that house women that were the focus of the Justice Department investigation. (Libby Rainey / LAist) California's prison system has systematically failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse ...
Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion for baby's heart defect
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after fleeing state lines over an alleged demand to abort the fetus due to a heart defect....
Christy's Foundation: New Northridge job resource center offers free classes and food to help job seekers
Christy's Foundation not only feeds those in need, they're also offering free classes at their job resource center, from from forklift training, to nutrition and cooking....
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical Storm Lala will dampen your travel plans
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern....
Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
Costco brings back fan-favorite Kirkland treat after two-year absence
A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back
Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.
LAist's 'Imperfect Paradise' wins National Murrow for episode on prison reentry, ultrarunning
The story of Cesar Quijano, center, with his Amity support team at the finish line of the San Diego 100, has been honored with a National Murrow Award. (Courtesy RTDNA, Lucy Copp/LAist) LAist’s weekly podcast Imperfect Paradise has won a 2026 national Edward R. Murrow Award — amo...
Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life
Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down....
'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
Why Jackie the eagle's final journey leads to the National Eagle Repository
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve Native American sacred ceremonies. Here's why....
Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter....
Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs blocked by court
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs....
Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
Judge pauses Trump administration’s suspension of LA homelessness funds
A cyclist rides past a Skid Row sign in Los Angeles. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) A federal judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction on the federal government’s suspension of granting funds to the L.A. region’s lead homelessness agency. The order from U.S....
Little League baseball team's equipment stolen in San Bernardino
The countdown to Little League season is on, but one team in San Bernardino is starting with no equipment after someone broke into their storage and took everything. Authorities say thousands of dollars of baseball and softball equipment, along with the KKC Route 66 team’s pitchi...
Feds release report finding pattern of sexual abuse at California women’s prisons
A DOJ investigation launched in 2024 found a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct, weak safeguards, and broken reporting systems at two California women’s prisons....
Additional sound barriers coming to Universal Studios new ‘Fast & Furious' ride
Additional sound barriers, designed to limit the sounds of riders’ screams and other noise, will be installed at the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster set to open this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood. The barriers are among the steps being taken to dampen...
Feds release report on abuse at California women's prisons
Federal officials have released the results of a major investigation into alleged abuse at women's prisons in California.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California
Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda....
Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
A model allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness
An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward....
Jury selected for trial of man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago in one of hip-hop’s most pivotal moments. Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Mo...
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?
Angela Newman of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, remembers the “bizarre” symptoms she began experiencing almost a decade ago. Blurry vision, a stiff neck, hypersensitive skin, numbness and weakness that would come and go. She saw a variety of medical specialists, undergoing an M...
Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off SoCal draws more to shore
Beachgoers are encountering more stingrays and suffering their lashings as a marine heat wave off Southern California draws them closer to shore.
New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data....
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1B lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization....
Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
Mystery surrounds dozens of dead sharks found at New Jersey beach
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
Ojai Raptor Center shares a word of caution about Jackie the eagle merch
The Ojai Raptor Center sought to set the record straight after they say they saw individuals selling merchandise featuring the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, and being promoted as benefitting the center. “Ojai Raptor Center Does Not Sell Patient Merchandise,” the center sta...
New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump
The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level....
Top NBA homecoming games for the 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 NBA season will see some familiar faces in some new places. Several superstars left cities where they won championships, while other notable players got a change of scenery this summer. With those moves will come some highly anticipated homecoming games. Those players...
We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?
California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State. Can we bring them back?...
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