Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right
GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.
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10 books we are looking forward to this fall
Our picks for fall reading. Goodbye and good riddance to the beach read. At least for this year, we can stop pretending that baking on the sand in the hot sun or tilted awkwardly on a damp plastic lounge chair by the pool is the ideal setting for reading. Now, with the fall equin...
Mosquito treatments planned in Altadena, Monterey Park
Mosquito control treatments will be conducted Wednesday and Thursday in Altadena and Monterey Park in an effort to reduce mosquito populations that create a significant public health risk, officials said Saturday. The treatment will occur between midnight and 5:30 a.m. both days,...
How a podcaster, a historian and a pool contractor got Integratron's UFO history to the Huntington
George Van Tassel with an architectural model of Integratron he said was inspired by guidance from beings from Venus, now housed at the Huntington. (McKinney Collection of George W. Van Tassel Papers / The Huntington) Long before it drew sound bath seekers from around the world, ...
Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?
Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems....
L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park
In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site....
Effort to save California's iconic Joshua trees scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding
A slate of projects aimed at preserving the future of California's iconic Joshua tree in has been scrapped after the Trump administration blocked more than $25 million in funding for national parks this year....
'Victory for democracy': Former Olympian David Hearn speaks out after Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn says he is “relieved” after a Washington, D.C. judge permanently dismissed the vandalism case against him.
Hawaii’s famed Hōlei Sea Arch collapsed into Pacific Ocean after naturally forming more than 500 years ago
A colossal sea arch that had long been a major landmark on Hawaii’s rugged coastline has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, the local park service confirmed....
As California's post production tax credit is celebrated, a federal credit could be a game changer
Marielle Abaunza, left, executive vice president of business development at Signature Post in Burbank and Monica Levinson, a longtime Hollywood producer, in one of the facility's mix stages. (Adolfo Guzman-Lopez / LAist) At Signature Post in Burbank, Mariella Abaunza, the post-pr...
Gem hunter says he found what may be a $1 million diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Jack Pearadin has been searching for a dozen years and found hundreds of gems, but none so big as the 6-carat diamond he found this year.
ABC News' Ginger Zee emcees for Campaign to End MS Gala in New York
The National MS Society is launching a five-year campaign to raise $1 billion to fund research and expand access to care.
NEW TRAILER: 'VisionQuest' reveals reincarnated son and battle with Marvel villain Ultron
The new "VisionQuest" trailer teases Ultron's return, Vision's mysterious son Thomas Shepherd and major "WandaVision" connections.
E-bike rider, 40, dies after collision with car in Highland Park, LAPD says
A collision where a vehicle struck and killed a bicyclist in Highland Park was under investigation.
Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop 40
People cheer during a performance by Tom Morello at a campaign event for a proposed "billionaires tax," in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2026. (Jae C. Hong / AP Photo) Proposition 40 , also known as the billionaire tax, is the most contentious fight on Californians’ ballots this Novemb...
Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, accused of killing son-in-law Jonathan McKinsey in Dublin, California park, charged with murder
A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park.
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
Prop 4 would repeal California's 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates seeking office....
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRK would double the amount of money set aside for L.A.'s park system over 10 years. City leaders would need to find a way to pay for those increases later on....
Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against former Olympian officially dismissed
The former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in a case championed by President Donald Trump has officially had his case dismissed. David “Davey” Hearn’s case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the same case cannot be brought against him again. In a scathing o...
'KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS' trailer: Hear from the group about their global rise to fame
EYEKONS, this one is for you! Watch the trailer for "KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS," the new documentary featuring the global girl group, coming Oct. 16 to Disney+ and Hulu....
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve....
Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources
The Trump administration used funds from Homeland Security to air TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to sources familiar with the matter....
The final showdown of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week comes down to heavyweights Bear 910 and Backpack
This image from video provided by explore.org shows a brown bear known as “Backpack,” officially named Bear 89, wading through Brooks River on Sept. 8, 2026, in the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Explore.org / Associated Press) After a week of fierce competition, B...
3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Piru in Ventura County
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Piru on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was registered at about 8 p.m. at a depth of 10.7 kilometers. Residents in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and surrounding areas reported feeling the earthquak...
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home, hitting a trailer and a nursery their kids were in, was found mentally competent to stand trial.
2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA
In this Friday, July 22, 2016 photo, people play in the fountains shaped by the Olympic rings at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. (David Goldman / AP Photo) The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, home of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996, and...
3 hikers in Big Sur saved in overnight rescue operation
Three hikers were airlifted to safety by rescue crews early Monday morning after becoming lost and disoriented in a Big Sur state park.
Camp Mystic seeks to sell campgrounds amid legal troubles following deadly floods
The camp filed a Chap. 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan that would auction off the 749 acres, where several campgoers and staff died during flooding in July 2024....
An L.A. suburb evicts its own beloved Little League, sparking charges of political payback
The dispute between the city of Santa Fe Springs and the Metropolitan Little League has put the 65-year-old youth sports partnership in jeopardy.
Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
The X2 ride was for years the Valencia park's crown jewel, the first roller coaster in the world that spun riders 360 degrees in their seats.
Man makes camp, with his shopping cart, atop Brentwood bus stop shelter
A man stretched out on the roof of a Brentwood bus stop shelter alongside a filled shopping cart, posing a hazard for passersby.
Six Flags Magic Mountain to close X2 roller coaster
Six Flags announced Tuesday that it will close the X2 roller coaster at its Magic Mountain theme park in Valencia, California Billed as a “rite of passage for the ultimate daredevil,” the roller coaster was first temporarily closed in July after reports of riders suffering injuri...
Elderly couple took turns shooting son-in-law
A man, later identified as Jonathan McKinsey, was allegedly shot by his in-laws, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen. Witnesses claim the elderly couple took turns shooting McKinsey at a park in Dublin, California....
Homeless encampment spotted on top of Los Angeles bus stop
City crews cleared a homeless encampment from the top of a Metro bus stop in Brentwood.
What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans
Xavier Becerra, nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, at the start of a break during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 24, 2021. (Greg Nash-Pool / Getty Images) This story was originally publish...
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
New California law targets expensive ‘ghost tickets’ to concerts and sporting events
RAYE performs at a concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026. (Andrew Park / Invision via AP) California lawmakers are cracking down on expensive concert experiences by targeting “ghost tickets” — so called because the person selling access to the show doesn’t a...
12 teens wounded in shootout at birthday party in Georgia park, sheriff says
Two groups of people shot at each other during a birthday party at a Georgia city park, resulting in gunshot wounds to 12 teens, a sheriff said Sunday....
Central Park body found: Suspect Jonathan Robles charged with murder after woman beaten to death with a stick in New York City
A 63-year-old woman who had been living in New York City's Central Park was beaten to death with a stick. Suspect Jonathan Robles has been charged with murder....
Overnight closures to resume on 605 Freeway
Overnight lane and ramp closures in both directions of the 605 Freeway will resume Monday night between Santa Fe Springs and Baldwin Park, Caltrans reminded motorists. Up to two lanes of the 605 Freeway will be closed in both directions between the San Bernardino Freeway and Tele...
Stranger jumps in to save dog from burning van on Skid Row
A stranger stepped in to save a four-year-old pit bull named Rosie after an arsonist threw a flammable object into a van parked on Skid Row.
Leimert Park's Love Quilts stitches together hope and healing
Leimert Park Love Quilts connects community through creativity
Rep. Ro Khanna unveils nearly $1 trillion universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028 presidential campaign
Khanna continues to campaign on behalf of candidates spread across the country – though he’s not coy about his political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential race....
Long Beach as the new Amsterdam? Bike lane boom sparks cheers, debate in the city
Long Beach has been working toward this vision since it adopted its bicycle master plan 25 years ago, now with mounting urgency as auto-related fatalities rise....
