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‘Yosemite is not for sale’: California officials oppose land-swap deal
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. (Craig Miller / KQED) A group of California lawmakers called on federal officials to halt and reject a proposed land exchange in Yosemite National Park that would allow a private developer to take control of a strip of land in the park for an...
Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels
Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots....
Sneak peek inside highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in California's Exposition Park
Sneak peek of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, with an early look at the expansive Star Wars" collection.
ABC7 gets sneak peek inside highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park ahead of Sept. 22 opening
The $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art pairs "Star Wars" artifacts with comics, paintings, sculptures and other forms of visual storytelling.
From Boba Fett to Banksy: Inside Exposition Park's new Lucas Museum
Naboo Starfighter at the entrance to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Lou Caltabiano / Lucas Museum of Narrative Art) Exposition Park’s new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on on Sept. 22 — and LAist got a preview. The 300,000-square-foot building, designed by ...
L.A. is building a mystery fence around MacArthur Park
Nearly a year after L.A. approved $2.3 million for a fence around MacArthur Park, key details — design, height, timeline and impact on the neighborhood — remain largely undisclosed....
Chase suspect in custody after abandoning RV and trailer on train tracks in Irwindale
A chase ended when a suspect abandoned an RV on railroad tracks in Irwindale before being apprehended by sheriff's deputies.
Turtle with fish hook in mouth found tethered, submerged inside a cage in lake at Long Island park
Park Rangers found an abused turtle submerged inside a cage that was secured with zip ties at a park in New York
Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the “dreamer-in-chief,” Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80 . Sevierville, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, will also be placing markers throughout the city for a ...
Metro warns against train surfing during rail safety month
Metro officials will continue a monthlong rail safety campaign Wednesday aimed at discouraging train surfing and other dangerous behavior around trains and tracks. The agency said it continues to see incidents involving people riding on the outside of trains, between rail cars or...
One less barrier for farmers who want to cover fields with solar panels
Converting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.
Trump administration awards another $2.7 million to fix Reflecting Pool problems
Millions more in government funding is going towards the renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The project was launched by President Donald Trump to beautify the Reflecting Pool before the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations on July Fourth. The president at first ...
This Inglewood parent co-op is reimagining childcare
Families gathered at Blair Hills Park in Culver City for their Friday programming, which included a dance class for both children and adults. ((Sabrina Sanchez / LAist)) On a sunny Friday afternoon at Blair Hills Park in Culver City, toddlers darted across a basketball court, wav...
Southern Californians urged to report Monarch butterfly sightings
Southern California residents were encouraged on Wednesday to report sightings of western monarch butterflies as part of an effort to help scientists track the species’ sharply declining population during California Biodiversity Day activities. The California State Parks Foundati...
Cheez-It, actor B.J. Novak's Westfield Topanga pop-up opens today
A limited-run Cheez-It food court stall will open Wednesday at the Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park as part of a partnership with Chain, a Los Angeles-based pop cuisine company founded by actor B.J. Novak. The Cheez-It Court will operate daily through Sept. 30 as the inaugur...
$10 million in Adidas and Nike streetwear found at Arcadia warehouse, all fake, authorities say
Los Angeles County sheriffs trailed 25,000 units of counterfeit branded shoes and streetwear from a port of entry to an Arcadia warehouse.
Aliso Beach becomes latest shoreside community to fight beach erosion
Laguna Beach has closed portions of a parking lot because of damage from erosion amid tropical storm swells in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Viral 'Oreogate' parenting debate, likely sparked by sneaky ad on Instagram, strikes real nerve about over-stepping
What is "Oreogate?" The viral parenting debate on Instagram is striking a nerve about boundaries and over-stepping.
Monterey Park Library offers deals for library card holders
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month Tuesday with the start of a program offering library cardholders discounts and other deals at participating local businesses. The Reader Rewards program, running through Sept. 30, allows Bruggemeyer Libra...
Travis Kelce introduces his dog with Taylor Swift for Tommy Hilfiger ad campaign
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and their pets are no strangers to getting a round of a-paws. The couple’s dog is joining those ranks, making her onscreen debut alongside the Kansas City Chiefs tight end in Tommy Hilfiger’s new ad campaign, “Only in New York.” The pooch is a Samoyed, ...
Is MacArthur Park safe to visit Labor Day Weekend? DA Hochman to put it to the test
District Attorney Nathan Hochman plans to host a picnic at MacArthur Park over Labor Day weekend, honoring a pledge he made after a June drug bust.
Is MacArthur Park safe to visit Labor Day Weekend?
As Labor Day weekend approaches, questions remain about whether MacArthur Park is safe for local families.
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
Duane Davis stands during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Steve Marcus / Pool Reuters via AP) A jury found...
Deadly flooding in Grand Canyon leaves 15 missing. Extreme weather fueled deluge
A catastrophic flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon, killing at least two, leaving more than a dozen missing and wrecking trails and bridges....
What we know — and don’t know — about the MacArthur Park fence
The entrance to MacArthur Park at the corner of 7th St. and S. Alvarado St on Nov. 12, 2025. (Gary Coronado / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Nearly a year after Los Angeles officials approved $2.3 million to build a fence around MacArthur Park , several...
Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the crowd, but also sparked a major debate over safety risks....
Brooklyn nurse Jiayi Zheng killed in Sunset Park hit-and-run; driver still sought
Brooklyn nurse Jiayi Zheng was killed in a Sunset Park hit-and-run after leaving an overnight shift. Driver remains at large.
Opening date announced for Universal Studios' “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift”
The “ Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ” rollercoaster has the green light. Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor, high-speed coaster will open to the public on Sept. 16, the park announced Monday. Autos Jun 24 Revved up: Petersen Automotive Museum's ‘Fast & Furious' exhibit...
Help or Handcuffs? FOX 11 goes inside Santa Ana’s homelessness crackdown
Santa Ana’s Quality of Life Team detained at least 11 people during an encampment operation outside the DMV.
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
No injuries were reported but the park service says it's seeking information about 20 people who may be missing or unaccounted for.
Arcadia reports first West Nile virus case of year
Health officials have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in the city of Arcadia this year, authorities said this weekend. The sample was collected on Aug. 18 from a trap site near Baldwin Stocker Park, according to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Distr...
'A glorious dawn launch': NASA's newest space telescope has left the Earth
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope during its Aug. 30 launch. (John Kraus / NASA) A new NASA space telescope launched Sunday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida that will help scientists probe the nature of dark matter, dark energy and other...
At least 15 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
At least 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including a historic lodge near the bottom of the site, park officials said Sunday afternoon. The National Park Service is asking for information about anyone who m...
Overnight road work to begin on SR 2 from West LA to Echo Park
Overnight road work will prompt lane closures on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles and Hollywood and Glendale Boulevard in Echo Park beginning Sunday night. According to Caltrans, the work will be conducted between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly, Sunday to Friday, with parkin...
Malibu farmers market returning to longtime location today
The Malibu Farmers Market will return today to its longtime location at the Los Angeles County lot at the Malibu Library, a week after temporarily operating in the Malibu City Hall parking lot amid a dispute over its location. The market will operate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday...
Odd traffic hazard: Several catfish spotted on Baldwin Park road
An unusual sight along a busy Baldwin Park road created a puzzling traffic hazard. Thirty-one catfish making their way across the roadway stopped drivers in their tracks as the California Highway Patrol responded to the odd occurrence. CHP officers moved all the fish to the right...
Olivia Rodrigo to headline Daisy Chain Fields music festival with all-women lineup in Irvine
Olivia Rodrigo will headline the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival at Great Park in Irvine, leading an all-women lineup.
Meet the LA club lovingly recording the sounds of the city
The LA Field Recording Club crew on an outing. (Courtesy George Jensen ) The sounds of Los Angeles are bringing together people from all walks of life to record and archive them, from the buzzing of a bees’ nest in Griffith Park to church bells echoing over goose honks in Echo Pa...
What to know about Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival in Irvine
Olivia Rodrigo will headline the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival Saturday at Great Park in Irvine. The all-women lineup includes Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage, Mitski and The Breeders. Other performers include Bikini Kill, Die Spitz, Eli, KATSEYE, Not For Radio, Qui...
Trump admin reportedly working to give part of Yosemite to developer aiming to build private road
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a land swap involving a small section of Yosemite National Park and a private real estate developer....
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September.
Trump administration considering trading Yosemite land to private developer
The Trump administration is considering trading a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private commercial developer to connect a proposed development on adjacent land to an interior park road, according to administration officials, members of Congress and documents reviewed by T...
Baby Maytie, the first person buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, gets a headstone after 120 years
The first person to be buried in the Inglewood Park Cemetery finally receives a grave marker more than a century after her death.
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, theme park enthusiast, Christian who centered acceptance in her personal theology and so much more. But for many, her death Tuesday has served as a reminder that at the heart of her legacy is her r...
Beluga whale dies at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after rescue effort from Marineland park in Ontario, Canada
A beluga whale has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after being transported from a closed Ontario park as part of a rescue effort for Canada's last captive whales...
Arcadia residents push back on Santa Anita Park's plan to remove trees for 2028 Olympics
Residents voiced opposition to a proposal to remove dozens of oak trees at Santa Anita Park as part of preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Maui pool dive leaves LAPD Sergeant’s son partially paralyzed
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
Suspect held on $1.1M bail following stabbing outside Sherman Oaks grocery store
A 30-year-old Sherman Oaks man, identified as Jonathan Rangal, was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in a Pavilions parking lot....
Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors
The company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors....
Power in Echo Park restored following late-night blackout amid triple-digit heat wave
LADWP has restored power to Echo Park residents after an overnight outage that left hundreds in the dark as Los Angeles faces a record-setting late-summer heat wave....
Meta settlement sparks social media changes for teens: What parents need to know
From a two-hour daily limit to nighttime blocks and hidden likes, here’s what parents should know about Meta’s new protections for teens.