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Iran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after U.S. reimposes blockade
The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retaliatory ...
Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final
Spain's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup semifinal against France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.(Paul Ellis / Getty Images) Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance. It w...
Tackling affordability and extreme heat in LA's mobile home parks
Park Royale Trailer Park in Van Nuys on June 11, 2026. Van Nuys, which is in the San Fernando Valley, has cool winter nights and hot summer days. (Jules Hotz / KQED)Maria Franco has lived in the Park Royale Mobile Home Community for 25 years, in the Van Nuys neighborhood in nor...
"The only thing left to fear? Survivors.": Final trailer for Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" out now
The final trailer for Ridley Scott's latest epic "The Dog Stars" just dropped! Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin search for remnants of humanity in a desolate post-apocalyptic world....
Should LA County rename places honoring César Chávez? Take the survey
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue at Evergreen Avenue in Boyle Heights on March 18.(Laura Anaya-Morga / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Los Angeles County is asking residents whether streets, parks, buildings and other public property named after former labor le...
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining....
SoCal could feel more like Florida this week — yuck. Stay safe out there
A woman at Echo Park Lake shades herself with an umbrella last week. You might need one of those yourself — for shade and light rain this week. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The heat is piling on Southern California this week, with temperatures rising to potentially dangerous l...
Driver plunges to death from Laguna Beach parking lot. It's not the first time
A 79-year-old woman was killed after plunging her car off an embankment Friday night in Laguna Beach, according to authorities.
Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
Good PR or obscene? Ads for adult website upsetting Long Beach neighbors
Several controversial advertisements placed on public streets have prompted incessant complaints from Long Beach residents: an adult hook-up website is promoting itself near businesses and homes. One of the eye-catching ads — promising “adult fun” in bright colors on the side...
Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill arrives at the premiere of "Apples Never Fall" on March 12, 2024, in Los Angeles.(Richard Shotwell/AP Photo / Invision) Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" to pla...
Everything to know for MLB All-Star Game: Lineups, rosters, how to watch, more
It’s the Midsummer Classic in the City of Brotherly Love. The 2026 MLB All-Star Game takes place Tuesday as the American League battles the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This is Philly’s first time hosting the All-Star Game since 1996 when the exhi...
Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: July 13-16
The Dyanaton show at Chateau Shatto is on through August 1. (WOLFGANG PAALEN / Chateau Shatto)Now that there are no more World Cup games in L.A., the hottest ticket is about to be the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, which is opening this fall. The spaceship-like structure is in ...
A vacant lot near City Hall will become an art park. Why are some people objecting?
Residents, unions, politicians and nonprofits have tussled over the future of a two-acre plot of prime real estate in the heart of downtown Los Angeles....
Video shows bison chasing and flipping grandfather 8 feet into the air at Yellowstone
A bull bison charged at visitors at a campsite in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park on Friday, hooking and tossing a grandfather 8 feet into the air. The terrifying encounter was captured by a professional photographer who said the animal appeared “agitated.” Mike MacLeod...
Person fatally shot by ICE officer during Maine traffic stop
A driver was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning, officials said. The shooting sparked protests in the city as politicians called for more answers about what happened. The driver, whom authorities haven’t publicly identified, wa...
U.S. and Iran vie for control of Strait of Hormuz amid latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strai...
Sam Neill, actor known for ‘Jurassic Park,' dies at 78
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for his role in the “Jurassic Park” movies, has died, his family said Monday. He was 78. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the family said in a statement on social media...
4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Frazier Park area; 2.9 aftershock follows, USGS says
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake: 4.2 quake in Frasier Park
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning at 3:38 a.m. 25 miles from Arvin, according to the U.S.
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley, assistants to share interim role
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday. In the interim, the job will be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen. Pebley, 50, was hired as GM in January 2024 without any previous executive experience. The Sparks...
4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Frazier Park area, USGS says
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the area of Frazier Park in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
They didn't spend 20 years just building a park in El Sereno. They built a community
Ascot Hills Park in El Sereno.(Fiona Ng / LAist)A park is a city’s heart and soul. At its highest calling, it’s a community’s conscience.Such is the case with Ascot Hills Park, 93 acres of hiking paths and native habitats built 20 years ago in the Eastside neighborhood of El Sere...
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erodin...
Early morning Magnitude-4.2 earthquake shakes Frazier Park area
A magnitude-4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning in the Frazier Park area north of Los Angeles. The earthquake in Kern County produced shaking in Frazier Park, Lebec, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Marina del Rey, Agoura Hills and other communities. The quake in the mount...
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature: Here's what to know
A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know....
Game Recap: Los Angeles Sparks 102, Chicago Sky 87 (07/10/2026) - Yahoo Sports
Game Recap: Los Angeles Sparks 102, Chicago Sky ...
Live music, vendors and World Cup watch parties: Here’s what to know about Park to Park
Angelinos will get to enjoy car-free streets in Westlake Friday and Saturday for the first Park to Park event, an open streets event that will connect MacArthur Park and Lafayette Park. (Gary Coronado / The LA Local)Angelinos will get to enjoy car-free streets in Westlake begin...
VIDEO: Group violently beats, robs man of religious gold chain in Santa Ana parking lot
A 24-year-old man was brutally beaten and robbed of his religious gold chain by a group of men outside a Santa Ana Little Caesars.
Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco is quietly discontinuing two Kirkland Signature craft beers, including an award-winning brew fans have called "one of the best lagers on the market."...
Make a splash: The top 15 pool floats for summer fun in 2026
Soak up the sun with the 15 best pool floats for 2026 to make the most of your summer fun.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
2-day open streets event in MacArthur Park features World Cup watch parties
A free two-day open streets event featuring World Cup watch parties opens Friday on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park. Park to Park 2026, which includes live entertainment and other activities, is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Friday on Wilshire Boulevard betwee...
9th Circuit judge appointed by Trump faces misconduct inquiry over parking lot incident
Judge Ryan D. Nelson was charged with misdemeanor battery and malicious destruction of property in connection with an apparent spat with another driver in Idaho in late April....
A new team of deadly assassins arrives in "A Shop for Killers" Season 2 trailer
"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival.
Best camping spots to visit across the US this summer, according to park experts
Summer travelers looking to explore America's national parks have no shortage of standout camping destinations, with experts highlighting five campgrounds as among the best in the country....
Bob Baker Marionette Theater celebrates first new show in 40 years
The iconic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Highland Park is playing its first new show in 40 years. It comes as the theater is also preparing to purchase their building and secure a permanent home for puppetry for years to come....
How to secure Lucas Museum of Narrative Art tickets ahead of the fall opening
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park is set to open on Sept. 22. (Lucas Museum of Narrative Art)With the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening in Exposition Park this fall, residents who share the South L.A. ZIP code will be able to visit for free with a new pass,...
108 free Sounds of LA County concerts coming to 27 parks
A free summer concert series will bring 108 performances to 27 parks in Los Angeles County. Sounds of LA County will feature concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings that highlight local independent musicians. Latin, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, country, Americana, In...
Nearly 100 dementia patients are being evicted from their Redondo Beach home. Why it's sparking outrage
Jennifer Aust's heart is breaking.
Environmental justice group sues California over carbon market overhaul
The lawsuit claims that California's air regulator rushed changes to its signature cap-and-invest program without proper environmental review.
Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years
Fiesta Village Fun Park, an amusement park in Colton, is closing its doors. After over 50 years of serving the Inland Empire, the park will host one final celebration this weekend....
Fiesta Village Family Fun Park in Colton announces closure
A Colton staple that’s served as a family-friendly destination for decades announced it will be closing its doors this week. Fiesta Village Family Fun Park announced that after 50 years, it will close after the weekend. The announcement was made on the attraction’s website, wh...
Hikers now have to pay for parking at Fryman Canyon in Studio City. Here's what to know
Anyone who has parked at the lower Fryman Canyon lot off Laurel Canyon Boulevard over the past several years knows this lot is typically full, often with a line of cars trying to snag a parking spot. But in recent weeks, it’s been often mostly empty — thanks to new parking fe...
Tickets to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will lift off later in July
What to KnowLucas Museum of Narrative ArtExposition ParkThe museum, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, will open Sept. 22, 2026Tickets go on sale July 21 starting at 10 a.m. Pacific time for Sept. 22-Feb. 28, 2027$25 adult; $21 $65+; visitors who are 17 and under will be...
Camp Pendleton families treated to big surprises by Disney and 'Toy Story' friends
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro and Mickey Mouse helped surprise 500 military children and families with free Disneyland tickets at a special 'Toy Story 5' screening on base....
Disney debuts first trailer for Oasis reunion documentary 'Don't Look Back in Anger'
'It's gonna be chaos." We're getting our first look at the documentary following the reunion of rock sensations, Oasis. See Noel and Liam Gallagher like never before in "Don't Look Back in Anger," in select theaters Sept. 11 and later on Disney+....
6 things to know about the worst places to park in LA
If you park at eastbound Wilshire Boulevard and Irolo Street in Koreatown, your odds of getting a ticket are higher than anywhere else in Los Angeles.(Laura Anaya-Morga / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local. If you park at eastbound Wilshire Boulevard a...
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. ...
A dry river sparks a fight over water where LA, Pasadena and South Pasadena meet
The Arroyo Seco is one of the L.A. River's largest tributaries, winding 25 miles from the San Gabriel Mountains to the confluence in Lincoln Heights. Its water has long been contaminated with unsafe levels of bacteria.(Erin Stone / LAist)Along the Arroyo Seco, on a strip of land ...
You could get fined $63 for ‘daylighting’: Here’s what you need to know
SoCal residents should watch out when they're parking their cars because a new kind of ticket might find its way to their windshield, associated with the new Daylighting Law.(Atwater Village Newbie / LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr)Don’t be surprised if you walk outside to ...
LA's best new taco wants to be the next In-N-Out
Carne asada tacos, loaded with guac and salsa, and a bottle of house-made jasmine tea — the full Tacos Royale spread.(Gab Chabrán / LAist)At the intersection of Sunset and Rampart, on the Silver Lake/Echo Park border, a taco stand is attempting to run an In-N-Out playbook with S...