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5-year-old child in critical condition after falling into Oxnard pool
A 5-year-old child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after falling into a community pool in Oxnard.
Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports....
Los Angeles County Launches “LA Youth: Know Your Rights” Campaign to Strengthen Youth Voice and Civic Participation
September 14, 2026 Contact: David Stevenson Senior Public Information Specialist DStevenson@dyd.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Launches “LA Youth: Know Your Rights” Campaign to Strengthen Youth Voice and Civic Participation Youth-centered toolkit helps young people understand th...
Stephen Curry documentary 'Portrait of an Artist' drops first trailer, shot exclusively for IMAX
See the first look at the new Stephen Curry documentary, "Portrait of an Artist," following the star basketball player up to his record-breaking 4000th career 3-pointer. The movie comes to theaters exclusively in IMAX Oct. 9....
Michigan hiker rescue: Craig Berg, 70, rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after missing for 1 week
There was a Michigan hiker rescue. Craig Berg, 70, was rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after being missing for 1 week.
Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC7 host free 'Take Back Sports' event for kids in Oakland
Ira Jinkins Park hosted a free sports event for young children, organized as part of a national initiative by ESPN, Disney Jr., and "Every Kid Sports."...
Man dies after alleged scuffle with security guard at bar in Orange
A man was fatally injured during a scuffle with a security guard at a bar in Orange after initially being escorted out of the establishment for disturbing patrons, authorities said Sunday. Officers responded to a report of an unconscious male in the parking lot of Bikini in a Bot...
1 man shot to death, another wounded while sitting in parked car in Granada Hills
A man was shot to death and another was wounded while they were seated in a parked vehicle in Granada Hills, authorities said.
An oral history project captures stories in and around K-Town. Now anyone can dive in
Abigail Eun gave an interview during the COVID-19 pandemic that is included the new K-Town Archive. (Courtesy of The K-Town Archive) Lauren Kim works alongside her father, Hanjik, at his traditional medicine clinic on the border of Koreatown and MacArthur Park. But it took an ora...
Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland....
Sydney Sweeney's new sports trading ad draws backlash from female athletes
Sydney Sweeney is putting her focus on “Just Sports” in her latest ad campaign, but female athletes are less than impressed. The actress stars in Novig’s new national campaign promoting the sports trading platform ahead of football season. The campaign features Sweeney in a serie...
Union leader behind billionaire tax measure alleges 'smear' campaign against him
Dave Regan claims he is the victim of a "smear" campaign orchestrated in part by wealthy Californians who are opposed to the billionaire tax measure he championed....
LA comedian Jenny Yang kicks of mini-residency in Highland Park after immigrant grocery store tour
Jenny Yang kicked off her Good Egg immigrant grocery store tour in June in L.A. and is finally back after touring across the country. (Torre Catalano) Jenny Yang, a comedian from L.A., has been traveling across the country turning immigrant grocery stores into comedy hubs. Now sh...
'Racist' Transformers-inspired DHS campaign sparks outrage over AI imagery
The image, made to look like a movie poster for "Transformers," urged the man to self-deport. The agency later deleted it.
In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
3 people charged with allegedly using LA's homeless to forge signatures for ballot propositions
Several people were charged with conspiracy to commit identity fraud tied to forged signatures to help get propositions on the ballot.
Bringing the 'Wild King' home: P-22 mountain lion statue coming to Griffith Park
A P-22 statue by Los Angeles-based artist Adam Matano will stand at the Griffith Park Visitors Center. It's titled 'Earth to City: Rhapsody of the Wild King.'...
LA's most personal paella lives at this Los Feliz restaurant
A finished pan of Chef Joshua Whigham's paella at Casa Leo's monthly Paella Drop, ready to be served to guests. Casa Leo is a small Spanish restaurant located in Los Feliz near Griffith Park, where Chef Joshua Whigham is quietly bringing his own fresh approach to Spanish cooking ...
'AHS: 13' trailer: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters reprise iconic roles in mega crossover
It's witching season. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return in the trailer for "American Horror Story: 13," premiering Sept. 24 on FX and Hulu....
Long Beach will raise parking ticket fines to avoid library cuts in last-minute budget maneuver
A city employee walks out of Long Beach City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . Long Beach will make a slew of parking tickets more expensive and charge higher cannabis taxes to avoid cutting libra...
The MacArthur Park fence is coming. What people hope it will solve depends on who you ask
A rendering shows a proposed green metal gate at one of MacArthur Park's entrances. (Courtesy L.A. Recreation and Parks) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Robbie Hall has a record of the people she has treated for overdoses at MacArthur Park . The photos of many of the ...
Griffith Park statue of Hollywood mountain lion P-22 is taking shape. See photos
A bronze statue of one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wildlife residents is taking shape. Mountain lion P-22, who roamed the Hollywood Hills and the 4,200-acre park in the heart of Los Angeles for more than a decade, will be remembered in Griffith Park with a sculpture in his fe...
Greg Daniels' star unveiled on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled honoring Greg Daniels for a television writing and producing career that includes developing “The Office” and co-creating “Parks and Recreation” and “King of the Hill.” Former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien and “The Office” sta...
Canoga Park shooting suspect faces murder charges in death of woman and her unborn child
The Los Angeles County district attorney amended a felony complaint against Walter Francisco Rodriguez Garcia, charging him with the murder of 22-year-old Adriana Jimenez and her unborn child....
Democratic Pa. Sen. Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman's appearance at a GOP event of this nature is highly atypical, but he notably made no announcement of any intention to change his party affiliation....
Shooting of beloved Studio City coyote 'Wendy' sparks hunt for justice
A hunt for justice is on in Studio City after someone shot a beloved young coyote twice in the head by a pellet gun, leading to an infection so severe veterinarians decided the most humane thing was to euthanize the creature....
Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie remembered at memorial
More than 1,000 people attended a memorial at Fawn Park near Big Bear Lake to honor Jackie, the beloved bald eagle who died last month.
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee lunged at by ‘armed individual,’ campaign says
An "armed individual" allegedly lunged at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton while she was attending a local fair on Sunday, according to her campaign....
Second attendee dies at Burning Man festival
A second Burning Man festival attendee has died, the festival said Saturday. Craigh Mann, 60, was found dead in his camp in Black Rock City, Nevada, on Saturday at 3 p.m., the festival said . No cause of death was disclosed. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the part...
Expectant mother left brain dead by Canoga Park shooting taken off life support, family says
Adriana Jimenez was 16 weeks pregnant and the mother of a 6-year-old girl, according to family. She was taken off life support Friday.
LA County DA plans Labor Day picnic at MacArthur Park after promising to return if it was safe
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says he plans to bring his family, friends and colleagues to MacArthur Park for a Labor Day weekend picnic, making good on a promise he made in June if the park became safe enough....
Yosemite National Park officials warn of rabies-infected bat three months after it was discovered
The National Park Service warned visitors that a rabies-infected bat was discovered in Yosemite National Park, noting no contact with humans was reported....
Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged
The Broward County State Attorney's Office said Florida's "stand your ground" law makes the shooter immune from prosecution.
Bass returns campaign donations from leaders of anti-gang nonprofit after Times inquiry
The Bass campaign's decision came after The Times asked whether the contributions ran afoul of a city law restricting campaign fundraising by city contractors....
Latino run club moves Leimert Park 5K after backlash from Black community
A Southern California Latino run club's plan to hold a 5K at Leimert Park drew swift backlash over a promotional video announcing the group would be "taking over the streets."...
Pregnant woman declared brain dead, sister wounded in Canoga Park shooting
A family is devastated after a shooting in Canoga Park left one woman brain dead and her sister wounded, according to family.
Body recovered from lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights
LAPD officers are investigating after a body was recovered from the lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights.
‘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.