4 Americans die in helicopter crash in Kenya, State Department confirms
Four Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed.
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Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more
Smoke from the 2025 Gifford Fire fills the skies over the remote Los Padres National Forest, east of Santa Maria. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. The Trump administration ann...
Driver fleeing police smashes into parked cars, shearing roof off a vehicle
A driver led police on a chase through Los Angeles on Wednesday morning before hitting other vehicles and getting arrested, according to authorities.
Residents were told the air around Lineage was not dangerous. A new report found health concerns
St. John's Community Health staff providing assistance outside InnerCity Struggle in Boyle Heights on June 26, 2026. (Courtesy of St. John's Community Health) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Two months after the Lineage warehouse fire, Maria Mendez is still having tro...
National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small ...
'Foul play' involved in disappearance of 36-year-old Chantel Brooks: Police
Chantel Brooks was last seen in a CVS parking lot in Fairfield, California, on July 17.
NTSB releases new videos, images from deadly Philadelphia medical jet crash
Federal investigators are providing a new look at the moments leading up to and following last year's deadly medical jet crash in Philadelphia.
High-speed chase ends with violent crash in South LA, leaving trail of destruction
Residents of a South Los Angeles neighborhood woke up to find their cars destroyed following an overnight chase that ended in a violent crash.
Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after plane crash
Biffle, his wife and his two children, along with three others, died in the Dec. 18 crash, which remains under investigation by the NTSB.
AI hallucinated case law in insurance company's filings in L.A. County house fire dispute
Attorneys for State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings rife with AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law, which were not fact-checked....
LAPD bodycam video shows dramatic rescue of person pinned under car after crash
An LAPD officer gathered a group of civilians to help him lift a car and rescue a person trapped underneath after a crash
Teen survives Utah off-road crash and vows to return to dance
Brooklyn Mallett survived a serious off-road vehicle accident in Utah that left her with severe burns.
2 teens killed after speeding cars crash into their vehicle in Victorville, CHP says
Two high school seniors were killed in a violent crash in Victorville after two speeding cars collided with their vehicle, according to CHP.
Eaton fire survivors travel to Sacramento seeking support for $25M rebuilding fund
More than 100 Eaton Fire survivors, workers and community leaders traveled to Sacramento to urge state leaders to support $25 million for the proposed CARE Fund....
Boyle Heights warehouse fire report shows serious health risks for surrounding community
A new report from St. John's Community Health and other organizations says people who live and work near the site of a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights could face severe and worsening health risks....
Penn State coke bust news: Agostino Abbatiello of Westbury, New York accused of being largest distributor in drug trafficking ring
Agostino Abbatiello was arrested in connection with the Penn State drug bust. Officials say his former fraternity Sigma Chi was involved in the cocaine trafficking ring....
Lineage Logistics warehouse fire linked to health impacts among Boyle Heights residents
St. John's Community Health found that nearly 36% of about 1,300 patients studied after the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire suffered serious illnesses related to smoke inhalation....
Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old
An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down....
Los Angeles Man Convicted of Murder for 2018 Fatal Shooting at Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake
August 18, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Los Angeles Man Convicted of Murder for 2018 Fatal Shooting at Trader Joe’s in Silver Lake Gene Atkins was retried on the murder count; faces life in prison for shootout with Los Angeles police LOS ANGELE...
LAPD killing of Trader Joe's manager in hostage standoff leads to murder conviction
Gene Atkins had previously been convicted of dozens of assault, attempted-murder and hostage-taking charges related to a wild cross-city 2018 crime rampage, but was acquitted of first-degree murder during his first trial....
Beverly Hills substitute teacher said she was fired over anti-Trump posts. Now she's suing the district
A substitute teacher at Beverly Hills High School is filing a lawsuit against the school district that fired her, alleging that she was terminated for writing Facebook posts criticizing President Trump....
East LA residents were left out of Lineage utility relief. Now, some will get $200 credits
A resident holds her LADWP bill during a webinar update on the Lineage Warehouse cleanup at Lou Costello Jr Recreational Center. (J.W. Hendricks / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Hundreds of East Los Angeles households near the site of the Lineage wareho...
LAPD fires on man suspected of holding gun, miss him entirely. Turns out it was a water pistol
A man carrying what appeared to be a firearm was shot at by Los Angeles police Monday. It turned out to be a water pistol, officials said.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police
Hayden Panettiere was known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and more.
E-bike ban greets Newport Beach’s K-8 students returning to school. OC has seen a spike in crashes
Newport-Mesa Unified School District is the first in California to ban electric bikes from school property for kindergarten through eighth grade. (Destiny Torres / LAist) Students are back at Ensign Intermediate School in Newport Beach Tuesday morning, e-bikes are not. The Newpor...
State Farm defense lawyers admit AI generated fake cases in LA lawsuit
A State Farm insurance office in Pinole on Jan. 3, 2024. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. Lawyers for a Los Angeles firm representing State Farm in a lawsuit involving the rebuilding of a home afte...
Young man killed in Houston, Texas shooting after fight among middle school girls, police say
A young man was killed in a Houston, Texas shooting after a fight among middle school girls, police say.
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued the governor of Texas seeking to compel the extradition of an ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime....
Family mourning 38-year-old mother of 2 killed in wrong-way crash in Hawthorne
A grieving family is speaking out after a 38-year-old mother of two was killed in a wrong-way crash on the 405 Freeway in Hawthorne.
Baby left on side of road after thief steals car with child still inside in Philadelphia's East Falls section
A one-year-old boy is safe after police say his mother's car was stolen in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood.
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'...
Lineage and LAFD chief said there was no ammonia leak. Real-time logs tell a different story
Health concerns have persisted in the weeks since a fire at the Lineage cold storage warehouse began in Boyle Heights. (Barbara Davidson / Capital and Main) The giant warehouse that burned for eight days in June in Boyle Heights had used thousands of pounds of anhydrous ammonia t...
Suspect wearing 'Chucky doll' face mask accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia: Police
The suspect allegedly harassed multiple people in the Center City area during a nearly 20-minute period last Wednesday, starting around 5:18 a.m., police said....
This clumsy green beetle is buzzing all over L.A. It might just crash into your face
Big, green and notoriously bad at flying, figeater beetles are taking over Los Angeles this month. Here's why the clumsy insects are thriving.
1 rescued after SUV gets trapped under semi-truck in crash on 5 Freeway in Sylmar
AIR7 video shows the back corner of the semi-truck's trailer piercing the Audi SUV's windshield. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and one person was pulled from the SUV....
American Airlines flight blows tires landing at O'Hare airport; fire trucks, police cars seen around plane: FAA
An American Airlines flight blew two tires landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Man's death in downtown Raleigh is suicide investigation, police say
The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office is in charge of the case and will conduct a full investigation, Raleigh police say.
Babysitter Lakisha Brown arrested, accused of kidnapping 2 sisters in Atlanta, Georgia
Babysitter Lakisha Brown was arrested and is accused of kidnapping two sisters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department finalized a rule Monday that will pave the way for people who've been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated....
The Lineage fire sent toxic runoff down the LA River. Why didn’t Long Beach close its beaches?
Firefighters assess the remains of the Lineage warehouse that burned for a week and sent smoke into nearby communities. (Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . At the peak of efforts to quell a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights in ...
South LA AutoZone ransacked amid wave of targeted store break-ins
Los Angeles police are searching for a group of suspects who ransacked an AutoZone in South Los Angeles early Monday morning following an alleged street takeover....
1 dead after apartment fire in La Mirada, officials say
One person is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment building in La Mirada overnight.
Stars share emotional tributes after Hayden Panettiere's death: ‘Don't be gone. Please'
Hayden Panettiere’s costars, friends and peers are paying tribute to the late actress, who soared to fame as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville.” Police in Greenville, South Carolina, said Panettiere...
SoCal truck driver says he's thankful to be alive after being struck by lightning in Iowa
A Santa Clarita man told ABC7 he was jolted awake while sleeping in his big rig at a rest stop. That's when he realized his truck was on fire.
Fiery crash leaves 8-year-old girl dead, 5 hurt in Perris
An 8-year-old girl died and five others were injured after a fiery crash in Perris on Saturday, authorities said. Cal Fire and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the crash near Ramona Expressway and East Rider Street at around 5:40 p.m. At the scene, officials...
2 teenagers killed in 3-car hit-and-run crash in Victorville
Two teenagers were killed in a three-car hit-and-run crash in Victorville on Friday, officials said. The collision happened near Elmwood Drive and Ridgecrest Road around 8:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators say a yellow Chevrolet Camaro and a black...
Authorities identify gunman killed by San Bernardino deputies during tree-trimming dispute
Law enforcement has released the identity of an elderly man shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies Friday after he opened fire on tree trimmers who'd been working near his home, county officials said....
FBI increases award for info on deadly shooting suspect to $1 million
An award of up to $1 million is being offered for information that will lead to the arrest of an alleged gang member who federal authorities say is responsible for the 2019 murder of a man in Sylmar. The FBI placed Omar Alexander Cardenas, 31, on its Ten Most Wanted list as it se...
2 arrested in alleged fraudulent e-bike purchase scheme, Huntington Beach police say
Two people were arrested after Huntington Beach police said a local bike shop helped uncover an alleged fraud scheme involving the purchase of five e-bikes valued at more than $8,000....
Arson suspect in Palisades Fire faces 1 less criminal charge in revised indictment ahead of retrial
The man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, is facing one less criminal charge, with federal prosecutors obtaining a revised indictment in the case....
Granada Hills residents encounter armed intruders
A group of Granada Hills residents came face-to-face with intruders overnight after they broke into their home, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The break-in was reported just after 2 a.m. Sunday on the 11500 block of Newcastle Avenue, according to LAPD. There, three men –...
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better Home & Finance who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back
Vishal Garg feels duped. “He hoodwinked me,” the just-ousted Better Home & Finance CEO said about Daniel Lewis.
5 people hurt after 2 vehicles crash and roll down 405 Fwy embankment in Van Nuys
Five people were injured when two vehicles crashed and fell about 200 feet down a 405 Freeway embankment on Saturday, landing next to Woodley Park in Van Nuys....
Hundreds gather for grand reopening of Palisades Village a year and a half after fire damage, renovations
Rick Caruso's Palisades Village reopened Saturday after more than $100 million in renovations following damage from the Palisades fire.