This Joshua Tree highway keeps killing wildlife. Enter the poop-hunting dogs
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Tropical Storm Rachel: When will it hit SoCal? How bad will it be?
The blistering heat that has baked Southern California for days is coming to an end, with rain on tap for the weekend and early next week, along with a risk of potentially damaging coastal flooding....
Medicaid reckoning awaits next California governor after program's rapid expansion
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
3.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Long Beach area, USGS says
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Long Beach area early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake reported near Long Beach, Signal Hill
A preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported near Signal Hill.
Rain, cooler temperatures coming to SoCal this weekend
After a lengthy heat wave, Southern California will experience significantly cooler temperatures and rain this weekend.
High surf pounds Southern California coast as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches
Large waves generated by Tropical Storm Rachel battered parts of the Southern California coastline Thursday as the storm made its way to the region.
New York Comic Con returns for 20th anniversary
New York Comic Con marks its 20th anniversary at the Javits Center with guests including Hayden Christensen, Idina Menzel and William Shatner.
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center reports that the storm's maximum sustained winds increased to 100 mph on Thursday.
Delta passenger charged after stealing airport tug at John Wayne Airport
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
LAist asked the experts for their hottest takes on all 14 California propositions
AirTalk host Larry Mantle, left, speaks with a panel of experts to guide us all through the 14 state propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot. (James Van Evers for LAist / LAist.com) Californians will decide on more than a dozen ballot initiatives this November, covering a wide range of...
Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be "public."...
California state workers were teleworking from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama, audit finds
A state audit found two employees at the California State Controller's Office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama. The office also failed to quickly remedy salary overpayments to two other employees, the audit said....
Mold, larvae and dehydration: New report paints grim picture inside Adelanto ICE facility
In a court filing, immigrant law and advocacy groups said the Adelanto facility has violated the court's order.
What Christa Pike said when she woke up Tuesday
Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.
Home at last: USS Abraham Lincoln completes record-setting deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its Southern California homeport on Thursday
US sees worst Dengue Fever outbreak since the 1930s, experts say
Florida state health officials say more than 200 people have contracted Dengue Fever, making it the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in about 90 years....
Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday....
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, wife face new charges over alleged torture
Federal prosecutors alleged Maduro "presided over this system of repression and torture" and his wife, Cilia Flores, is accused of helping him develop it....
Souplantation announces return to California in 2027
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020....
Filmmaker finds roadblock in Sierra Madre
One location scout is calling out a local city that he says wanted thousands for him to shoot there, making it unaffordable for a small production.
Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade gets a magical touch with a Disney-themed nostalgic collection
Relive Thanksgiving magic: Disney and Macy's release nostalgic parade collection.
Some guardrails on OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens don't work as promised, watchdog group says
Some of the guardrails that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product don't work as intended, according to a report by Common Sense Media.
'Reasonable Doubt' stars unpack the first three episodes of season four and what lies ahead for Jax
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Dad accused of child abuse for allowing 7-year-old to climb Yosemite's El Capitan
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Latest Trump Account changes: What families need to know now
The Treasury Department announced on October 1 that it had automatically enrolled all eligible children for Trump Accounts.
'Coven Academy' stars visit Disneyland Resort for the first time
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Accused Cornell fraternity member pushes to remove New York AG as special prosecutor over alleged bias
The fraternity member's attorney said James' social media post "demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt" of his client.
Morgan Hill mom beaten to death, her face was 'unrecognizable:' court docs
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Hundreds of Orange County workers plan to strike next week. Here's what services it could disrupt
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El Niño strengthens to highest category with 70% chance of record-breaking winter, new report says
A major update from the Climate Prediction Center shows a "very strong" El Niño now has a 70% chance of exceeding all previous ones on record as it continues to strengthen through the winter. Northern California could see double its normal monthly rainfall for either December, Ja...
Haunted Car Wash turns a routine wash into a Halloween scare experience
Lakewood Haunted Car Wash offers drive-through Halloween experience in Southern California
LA’s day laborers can take free health and safety training —and pickup free work boots
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Massive multi-agency drug crackdown underway in Skid Row
Massive multi-agency drug crackdown underway in Skid Row KTLA
4 astronauts return to Earth off coast of LA after 8 months on International Space Station
Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and his crew....
California’s biggest state worker union authorizes strike in Newsom’s last months
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Long Beach prepares for possible coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Rachel
Long Beach opened four additional sandbag distribution sites Thursday as officials urge residents to prepare for possible coastal flooding, high surf and rain associated with Tropical Storm Rachel. The sites, which began distributing sand and sandbags at 10 a.m. Thursday, will re...
Christa Pike now 'up and walking,' lawyer says: What's next?
Christa Pike's case is unprecedented: she’s believed to be the only person to ever survive two shots of lethal injection during an execution.
Phone calls, records suggest some Cornell frat brothers tried to contain 'gang rape' allegations
ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell's internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025.
Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations
Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how Cornell responds to sexual assault cases....
University of Missouri football player Johnnie 'DJ' Jones undergoes successful heart transplant surgery, coach says
University of Missouri football player Johnnie "DJ" Jones underwent a successful heart transplant surgery, his coach says.
Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, the Pentagon said Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described it as being “public.” Th...
Man shot by ICE agent in New York City, child was riding in back seat
A person was shot by ICE agents Thursday afternoon in an Upper Manhattan neighborhood in New York, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the case. The shooting occurred during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation on Marble Hill Avenue around 4...
Hegseth greets USS Abraham Lincoln near the end of record long deployment
The USS Lincoln carrier strike group will return to its homeport of San Diego, concluding a 10-month deployment where it played a key role in the war with Iran....
What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollment
Whether you realize it or not, your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account.” Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger. And some babies and newborns are eligible to ...
Desert Hot Springs suspends partnership with dog rescue suspected of abuse
Desert Hot Springs has suspended its partnership today with Pittie Project PNW, a nonprofit dog rescue and rehabilitation in Bellingham, Washington, following an animal cruelty investigation involving roughly 30 dogs. “The city of Desert Hot Springs has been informed of serious a...
Tropical Storm Rachel, Kelvin wave combine to bring rain, winds, coastal dangers to Southern California
Forecasters are warning that south-facing beaches in Southern California could be particularly at risk of flooding on account of Tropical Storm Rachel this weekend....
LA cracks down on drug-huffing partygoers with key move
LA cracks down on drug-huffing partygoers with key move New York Post
From triple digits to rain: Major weather reversal headed to Southern California
From triple digits to rain: Major weather reversal headed to Southern California KTLA
Border Patrol K9 sniffs out nearly $1M worth of liquid meth in big rig fuel tank
Look at what Loki found. During a Sept. 29 traffic stop on the 15 Freeway in Riverside County, the U.S. Border Patrol dog with a nose for wrongdoing discovered nearly $1 million worth liquid methamphetamine hidden inside a big rig fuel tank. Agents conducted the traffic stop on t...
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married.
WHO officials say unclear how Russia plague lab worker died, call for more information
The WHO said on Wednesday it does not have enough information from Russian authorities to conduct a full risk assessment after the death of a plague laboratory worker....
Hearing set on motion to preserve evidence in Christa Pike's botched execution
Christa Pike was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.
Christa Pike asked 'Where am I?' upon regaining consciousness after botched execution: Attorney
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking nearly a week after a botched execution left her critically injured and temporarily on a ventilator, her attorneys said Tuesday....
From killer-robot protests to tech talks for seniors, S.F. Bay Area residents wrestle with AI
In the epicenter of the technology industry, people have conflicting views about whether AI is going to do more harm than good.
SoCal's famed coastal railroad may have to move to survive rising seas. How could it happen?
The California State Transportation Agency is expected to launch a study examining what would be needed to move the railroad line from the San Clemente coast....
Massive backup on 91 Freeway in Corona prompts Caltrans to halt construction project
A massive backup on the westbound 91 Freeway in Corona due to a construction project had commuters stuck in a 3-hour traffic nightmare Wednesday.
Dodgers eliminate the Braves, advance to NLCS for third straight season
The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night to clinch their NL Division Series.
Long Beach speed cameras go live as city begins 60-day warning period
Long Beach activated speed cameras at 18 locations, initially issuing warnings to drivers traveling at least 11 mph over the speed limit.
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