Mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in Lancaster
Prosecutors have charged a mother with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, who authorities say died after suffering severe burns....
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Air quality officials cite Lineage for ‘rotten’ odors near Boyle Heights warehouse
As crews clean up tons of spoiling food at Lineage's warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents have complained about persistent smells.(Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat)Topline:Air quality officials have cited Lineage LLC for “rotten, sour, garbage-type odors” emanating from its Boy...
More than half of California drivers can now use a mobile ID. Here's how to get one
California's mobile ID program is expanding after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law.(Courtesy California DMV)Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that expands the state's mobile ID program to 60% of licensed drivers, his office announced Monday.For the last few years, particip...
Section 8 promises renters they can live where they choose. It mostly fails to deliver.
An apartment building in Santa Monica (GarySe7en / via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr)At the Sea Castle apartments, just steps from the beach in Santa Monica, a small one-bedroom with an ocean view starts at $2,900 per month. But some tenants pay only about 30% of their income,...
Very ill L.A. County person found to have West Nile amid explosion of virus activity nationwide
Public health officials in Los Angeles County report the county's first case of West Nile virus in 2026.
The ESPY Awards return to New York City this week: Presenters, attendees and more
The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry's fan favorites and biggest stars....
Disney releases programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers, Seth MacFarlane, the cast of Percy Jackson and more....
Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026
July 13, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026 Public Health encourages all residents to take precautions against mosquitoes The Los Angeles County Department of Public Heal...
Langham to Pay $320,000 to the LA County District Attorney’s Office, County Counsel to Settle Price Gouging Lawsuit
July 13, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Langham to Pay $320,000 to the LA County District Attorney’s Office, County Counsel to Settle Price Gouging Lawsuit Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation must additionally pay at least $216,795 in restitut...
Construction worker killed after tractor rolls over at Crenshaw job site
A construction worker was killed Monday after a tractor he was operating rolled over and trapped him at a site in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw neighborhood....
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the choice to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat?
After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
President Trump announces address to U.S. on Thursday
President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers
The state Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) logo at the regional office in Sacramento.(Rahul Lal / CalMatters) California’s largest public pension fund just had a banner year, riding a soaring stock market to record its second consecutive double-digit annual investm...
Beach Hazards warning issued due to chance of lightning across LA County beaches
SoCal will see its hottest days this week. The monsoon-like weather brings a chance of thunderstorms in some areas prompting a Beach Hazards warning.
Gotham FC star Jaedyn Shaw is inspiring the next generation of players
Gotham FC is just days away from making history as part of the first women's soccer event to be held at Citi Field in NYC.
Robert Irwin talks dad's legacy and hosting 'Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro'
For 34 seasons, the celebrities have been the stars of the ballroom -- now, for the first time, it's the dancers' turn.
Man dies after falling down 30-foot shaft at construction site, sheriff's office says
The sheriff's office said it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft at the construction site.
Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated....
Cyclosporiasis has come to California, but is it contagious?
The CDC said California was one of 31 states under investigation for potential cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea."...
Builder of Moana's canoe brings Disney magic to Jersey shore
Builder of Moana's canoe, Captain Nakoa Prejean, brings Disney magic to Jersey shore
Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
4.3 magnitude earthquake in Mojave Desert north of Edwards Air Force Base
The earthquake occurred 19 miles from Ridgecrest and about 33 miles north of Edwards Air Force Base, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Astronomers discover sugar in space, offering hints to life’s origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries.
Kern County earthquake felt across Southern California
A preliminary 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattled Kern County on Monday morning and was felt across Southern California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)....
12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'
Twelve states challenged Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, filing a lawsuit that argues the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood...
'It looks like a war.' How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost
A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich at Yerord Mas has become a lightning rod, igniting hundreds of online comments over price, tradition and respect....
Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on Sunday shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.(AFPTV / AFP via Getty Images) ISTANBUL — President Trump says that the U.S. will not allow Iranian ship...
Pee-ew! The rare, stinky corpse flower is blooming at the Huntington
The two corpse flowers on display at the Huntington's botanical gardens are expected to garner more than 10,000 visitors in the coming days. (Linnea Stephan / The Huntington)The rare corpse flowers at the Huntington are finally blooming, producing a scent comparable to the smell ...
4.3-magnitude earthquake near Edwards Air Force Base felt across LA County
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Johannesburg in Kern County, north of Edwards Air Force Base, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is one of several attorneys general seeking to stop the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.(Bloomberg via Getty Images / Bloomberg)A dozen states, led by California, are suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Discovery ...
California moves to block massive Warner Bros. and Paramount Hollywood merger
California is leading a coalition of 12 states in a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation....
KFC's fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken returns to menus nationwide
KFC announced the return of its fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken to menus nationwide Monday after years of fans’ plea for its return. After being initially introduced in the early 1990s, Popcorn Chicken quickly became loved by customers. The item was then dropped from menus in 202...
The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs
Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap....
South Carolina governor to announce replacement for Senate seat following death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference from the Statehouse Monday afternoon where he will reflect on the life and service of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and announce an appointment to fill the vacancy following Graham's death over the weekend....
Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida
Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back - each one older than the last.
FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final for $450 a piece
FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece....
Maine House Speaker: 1 dead after shooting involving ICE agents
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau....
Southern California heat wave to intensity with tropical humidity, coastal flood risks
A combination of extreme heat and tropical humidity is forecast to intensify across Southern California this week, bringing triple-digit temperatures, potential mountain thunderstorms, and minor coastal flooding....
How Lionel Messi is dominating at the World Cup while walking
Lionel Messi has eight goals and two assists at the 2026 World Cup so far. That’s good for a tie atop the Golden Boot race alongside French star Kylian Mbappe. But the Argentine star is dominating in unique ways. The 39-year-old forward is getting through each game by most...
What to know about applying to be a 2028 Olympics Games-time volunteer
What to KnowThe Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028.The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is July 14, 2028 with competition through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. Los Angeles Memoria...
CDC: Cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, past US cases linked to imported produce
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
Antelope Valley resident infected with West Nile virus, first human case in LA County for 2026
The first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Los Angeles County for the 2026 mosquito season, the LA County Public Health Department announced Monday. The patient was hospitalized as of Monday after developing West Nile encephalitis, brain inflammation caused by the...
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said....
Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people in West Java's Indramayu regency
A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people.
LA council delays plan to study pulling funds from troubled homelessness agency
Tents on a sidewalk near downtown Los Angeles on June 12.(Apu Gomes / Getty Images)L.A. city leaders have pushed back the timeline to start prepping a plan to strip hundreds of millions of tax dollars from the region’s troubled homeless services agency and move it under different...
LA therapists are seeing more young patients with gambling problems. They blame Kalshi
A photo of various contracts trading on Kalshi's website. (Martin Lelievre / Getty Images)With a week left in the World Cup, fans may have noticed ads with soccer stars telling them they could win tickets to the final using their sports knowledge.Those ads are for Kalshi, a predi...
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary sale
Here's everything you need to know about the Nordstrom Anniversary sales event.
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East....
Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after senator's death
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham began a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval.
Sweet discovery: Astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
The space between stars just got a little sweeter. Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what’s called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between ...
A 'super' El Niño is brewing. Experts fear historic dangers from extreme weather
The consensus of computer models suggests that the new El Niño climate pattern will probably be a very strong one.
Magnitude-4.3 earthquake shakes Kern County
A magnitude-4.3 earthquake was reported Monday morning in Kern County. The quake at 9:40 a.m. was near the community of Johannesburg, about 120 miles east of Bakersfield. Shaking was reported in Burbank, Pasadena, Valencia, Santa Clarita, Lancaster and parts of Los Angeles,...
California among 12 states suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
California is one of a dozen states that are part of a lawsuit filed Monday challenging the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit aims to block the $110 billion proposed merger. Warner Bros. Discover became a takeover tar...
Extreme heat, chance of thunderstorms in SoCal forecast
Extreme heat and high humidity levels are in the forecast this week when some parts of Southern California could see rain or thunderstorms. The highest potential for storms due to a system ushering increased humidity into Southern California this week will be in mountain and d...
Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho dead at 82
Wai Ching Ho, the actress known for her work in Marvel projects including “Daredevil,” has died, her family said. She was 82 years old. Ho’s family confirmed her death in a statement. “Her family are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and...
405 lane, ramp closures begin tonight in Sepulveda Pass
Overnight lane and ramp closures will begin Monday night on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass as Caltrans crews continue a repaving project in the area. Crews will work nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday next week, according to Caltrans. The sp...
When is the France-Spain World Cup semifinal? How to watch, key players and more
The soccer world is in for a treat. The 2026 World Cup semifinals will feature the top four ranked teams by FIFA for the first time in tournament history, setting the stage for two enthralling battles. Up first is France-Spain, with Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal anchoring ...
Who will replace Lindsey Graham and what happens next with his Senate seat?
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was running for a fifth term, begins a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval. As the conservative state’s senior senator and an influential ally of President Donald Trump, Gr...
Shirtless man destroys Waymo in busy East Hollywood intersection, video shows
Traffic came to a stop in a busy East Hollywood intersection as a shirtless man vandalized a Waymo driverless vehicle on Saturday.
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