Yosemite National Park warning visitors about 'summer branch drop' season
Park officials say "summer branch drop" happens on hot, calm days -- especially among its black oaks.
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Search turns to recovery effort in Burlington County, New Jersey for woman who helped save child in Delaware River at Amico Island Park
A search turned to a recovery effort in Burlington County, New Jersey for a woman who helped save a child in the Delaware River.
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant deported amid Trump's immigration campaign
An advocacy group says some military families are now "living in the shadows."
Turf drama sends celeb favorite Malibu Farmers Market packing to City Hall parking lot
The Malibu Farmers Market was in a beef with the coastal city over its location at Legacy Park, which an official says was supposed to be a temporary home....
Cheez-It, actor B.J. Novak's chain team up for Westfield Topanga pop-up
A limited-run Cheez-It food court stall is set to open next week at the Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park as part of a partnership with actor B.J. Novak’s Chain. The Cheez-It Court will operate daily from Sept. 2-30 as the inaugural brand partner stall for Chain’s six-month f...
City of Huntington Park plans scheduled power outage during extreme heat
The city of Huntington Park is planning a scheduled power outage on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., during peak heat times. During the power outage, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s in the area. According to SoCal Edison, their crews will be performing maintenanc...
Rampart Village neighbors say homeless encampment has become a ‘breaking point’
Nearby residents say a Rampart Village encampment has brought trash, drug use, stolen property and waste to the neighborhood.
$50K reward offered to find dogs stolen in West Hills carjacking
A man is offering a $50,000 cash reward for the safe return of his two beloved dogs that were taken in a carjacking at a West Hills fast food parking lot. Darian Chin is hoping the lucrative incentive will get the public to help him reunite with his 9-year-old terrier mix, Buddy,...
Homer's reality, AI controlled tech and more in first look at exclusive 'Simpsons' Disney+ special
"Anything can happen!" Watch the first trailer for "The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror," the new Disney+ exclusive special premiering Aug. 26.
French tourist dies in Death Valley on 116-degree day after vehicle gets stuck
A tourist from France died after his vehicle got stuck in the mud in Death Valley National Park amid temperatures that reached 116 degrees.
After 15 years, a landmark South L.A. theater is set to reopen
The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era of performance, events and Black culture in Leimert Park....
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
Texas-based gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
City finds temporary solution for Malibu farmers market
Malibu’s weekly Farmers Market was being held at the Malibu City Hall parking lot Sunday, after permitting issues scuttled its prior set-up at Legacy Park, officials said. “Good morning Malibu!! The Sunday Malibu Farmers Market is on up here at Malibu City Hall parking lot with a...
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Xavier Becerra campaigns to be governor of California in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo on August 18. He faces Republican Steve Hilton in the race to succeed two-term Gov. Gavin Newsom. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) By the time Democrat Xavier Becerra left Washington, D.C., more Am...
Proposed California wealth tax sparks debate: Will billionaires leave the state?
Healthcare workers and other supporters with the Billionaire Tax Now coalition hold placards during a media briefing in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026. The initiative would levy a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires. (Frederic J. Brown / Getty Images) A battle over a first-...
Family sues Six Flags over 22-year-old's fatal head trauma on X2 coaster
A day at Six Flags Magic Mountain turned tragic when 22-year-old Christopher Hawley collapsed after riding the X2 roller coaster and died a day later. Now, his family is taking the theme park to trial....
Bellflower isn't known for stand-up. This club is changing that
The Richard Pryor Booth at The Stand Up Comedy Club in Bellflower. (Audrey Ngo / LAist) Bellflower isn’t exactly known for its stand-up comedy culture. But that may be changing. Since 2021, comedians like Tisha Campbell, Frankie Quiñones and Jo Koy have taken the stage at The Sta...
Free writing workshops take over Los Feliz for the its 2nd writers festival
Attendees of the 2025 Los Feliz Writers Festival gathered at Barnsdall Art Park. (Morey Spellman / Studio Spellman @studiospellman) Reading, writing, and drilling down on the craft — that’s the focus this weekend at the 2nd Annual Los Feliz Writers Festival . Various free worksho...
605 Freeway closed for hours in City of Industry due to hazmat spill; NB lanes reopened
A hazardous substance leaking from a trailer prompted the shutdown of all lanes on the 60 Freeway in the City of Industry, authorities said.
Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren adopts Wilbur the pig after viral West Hollywood video
Wilbur, the runaway pig who was spotted scampering through a neighborhood, has found a forever home.
As midterms near, grocery prices remain top of mind for many Americans
While campaigning in 2024, President Donald Trump promised to lower grocery prices, but many Americans are still having a hard time affording the cost of food....
Watch: Driver stops at gas station in San Fernando Valley chase
A driver pulled a freeway U-turn and stopped at a gas station in a pursuit Friday on streets in the San Fernando Valley. The Honda Accord driver, who is sought in connection with a burglary, maintained low speeds during much of the chase, but went through the parking lot of a 99 ...
Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren adopts pig seen running loose through West Hollywood
Wilbur, the runaway pig who was spotted scampering through a West Hollywood neighborhood, has found a forever home.
The Vision Theatre is set to reopen after 15 years of renovations
The newly renovated Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park on Aug. 19, 2026. (LaMonica Peters / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era o...
Water main break floods Westlake streets and homeless encampment
A water main break Thursday morning near a homeless encampment flooded streets around 3rd Street and North Occidental Boulevard.
Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
LA homeless crisis: El Sereno neighbors outraged over sidewalk-blocking encampment
A sprawling encampment in LA's El Sereno neighborhood has drawn concerns in the area.
Swimmers enjoy last summer at Rose Bowl's pool before LA28 renovations
As a sweltering heat grips Southern California, swimmers enjoyed what may be the last summer at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center before it shuts down for renovations ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The popular Pasadena pool was bustling with swimmers escaping from the heat while ...
New Nat Geo groundbreaking documentary 'Lion' follows pride of lions in Kenya for 4 years
A new four-part nature documentary series tells a true story of family, courage and coming-of-age. It focuses on a lion cub who may become a lion king. "Lion" takes viewers on a journey involving that little cub and his family....
Disneyland warns not to stand up on its log-flume ride or risk getting booted from the park
A 13-year-old boy fell off the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride about two months ago. Now Disneyland has added signs, warning guests that they will be removed from the park if they stand up while on the log-flume ride....
Piglet seen running loose in WeHo could be put up for adoption if owner doesn't come forward
A piglet that was spotted scampering through a West Hollywood neighborhood could be put up for adoption if its owner does not come forward.
Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate stumbles over National security question
Sen. Darline Graham stumbled in a Tuesday night debate over an elementary question about foreign policy, a signature issue of her late brother.
Liam Gallagher "exorcising demons" in newest trailer for 'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger'
"Will it fall apart again?" Noel and Liam Gallagher document their reunion tour in "Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger." The documentary hits theaters September 11 and will stream on Hulu and Disney+ later this year....
NEW TRAILER: The world of 'Snowfall' enters a new era with 'The Drop'
"The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" brings Wanda and Leon into a new era as music, ambition and street politics collide in '90s Los Angeles.
LACDMH Launches Youth Do Worthwhile Work Campaign to Inspire New Generation of Mental Health Workers
August 18, 2026 LACDMH Public Information Office (213) 738-3700 pio@dmh.lacounty.gov LACDMH Launches Youth Do Worthwhile Work Campaign to Inspire New Generation of Mental Health Workers Recruitment campaign presents future career options and pathways at LACDMH for youth. LOS ANGE...
Gear up for National Park Week: Shop great gear that gives back
Support National Parks week with fresh gear that makes a difference.
ICE gives detention centers high marks for health under Trump even as deaths climb, report finds
People walk in the parking lot outside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto on May 27, 2026. (Jill Connelly / AP Photo) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. Regular reports out of immigrant detention facilities, some as rece...
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park.
Lexington, Kentucky mass shooting news: 16-year-old killed, 4 hurt at Charles Young Park; teen in custody
A 16-year-old boy was killed and four others were wounded in a mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
LA couple says driver jumped the curb and chased them while they walked their dog
A couple walking their dog in LA's Mid-Wilshire area says a driver aimed his car at them and chased them across the grass at Harold A. Henry Park after they waved him through a stop sign....
Huntington Park church to hold special Mass in solidarity with quake-ravaged Colombia
A Huntington Park church will hold a Mass Sunday in solidarity for those affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10.
Standoff involving barricaded man in Hancock Park ends
A tense standoff in a residential neighborhood of Hancock Park came to an end on Sunday after hours of negotiation. Officers were called to a home near the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Lucerne Boulevard at about 8 a.m. for a call of a man who barricaded himself inside. A...
A ‘reimagined Tomorrowland' is in Disneyland Park's future
A merry mash-up between our present-day curiosity and what the future might festively hold can and does take place now and then, and when the topic is a literal realm of tomorrow? The future only seems that much closer to today. That quirky combination, the meeting of today and w...
Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes
Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic....
Good Samaritan shot during struggle in TJ Maxx parking lot in Alameda
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect....
Heartfelt tributes to Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón ahead of public funeral
Tributes pour in after the death of former Puerto Rican professional boxer Prichard Colón, who suffered a career-ending blow in the ring in 2015. His family invites the public and all who loved him to services in Winter Park, Florida starting Aug. 18....
You can bike, skate, walk over the 5 Freeway in Irvine. And it’s awesome
A cyclist enjoys the new bridge in Irvine built over the 5 Freeway. (Jill Replogle / LAist) Irvine opened a new pedestrian bridge this week that lets you pedal, scoot, or walk over the 5 Freeway. I threw my bike in the car and went to check it out. I parked at Cypress Community P...
Driver accused of trying to run over couple and their dog during walk at the park in LA
A routine dog walk took a serious turn when a couple says a car jumped the curb to try and hit them and their dog after a verbal exchange in Mid-Wilshire....
D23 2026 photos: A look at some of the best costumes from Disney's ultimate fan event
From Deadpool to Queen Amidala, Disney fans are dressed to impress. Here's a look at some of the best costumes at Disney's ultimate fan event.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
Shadow seen with new eagle at the Big Bear nest. Could a match be in the making?
Not long after Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, a new eagle named KD1 joined Shadow in the nest, sparking speculation — and fan reaction — about a possible new bond....