Houston Mayor John Whitmire, police chief ask Texas Rangers for independent investigation into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the police chief asked the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation into a deadly ICE shooting.
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1978 Riverside car accident victim identified
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office revealed the name of an 18-year-old male passenger who was among four people killed in a Riverside collision on June 2, 1978....
Conflicting reports on how Summit Fire started in Antelope Valley
As fire crews work to fully extinguish the Summit Fire in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, there are conflicting reports on how it may have started....
Opponents and privacy advocates react after LAPD ends its contract with Flock Safety
The Los Angeles Police Department ended its contract with Flock Safety and its network of surveillance cameras, and more reactions are pouring in.
Neighbors near the Lineage fire are dealing with odors and pests. The next challenge: extreme heat
Oscar Ordoñez sits near a sign informing customers that his taco stand has relocated because of the Lineage warehouse fire.(Isaac Ceja / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.When the smoke from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights cleared, Guido Bor...
Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution....
DHS: ICE officer on way home from work renders lifesaving care to driver involved in crash
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri....
Pedestrian killed in triple hit-and-run in Long Beach, police say
A pedestrian was struck by three different vehicles in Long Beach, police said. None of the drivers stopped. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene....
Semi-truck driver sentenced to 4 years for fatal 10 Freeway crash in Ontario
Jashanpreet Singh was sentenced to over four years in prison for a 2025 crash that claimed the lives of three people on the 10 Freeway in Ontario.
Truck driver sentenced for deadly 8-car crash in Ontario
Jashanpreet Singh of Yuba City was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison in the crash that claimed the lives of three people.
Southern California weather: Triple-digit heat triggers extreme heat, Red Flag Warnings
Southern California faces its hottest day of the year as an extreme heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures and critical red flag fire risks through Thursday....
Police chase ends in crash in Pacoima
According to the LAPD, the driver tried to ram a patrol car and was arrested after the chase.
Pole dancing mishap leads to water damage in multiple apartment units
A Houston woman's pole dancing ended in disaster after the pole hit a fire sprinkler and flooded her and a neighbor's apartment.
Nearly 1 month since Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Padilla urges EPA to monitor clean-up
Nearly one month after the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, there's still millions of pounds of rotting food inside the 250,000-square-foot section of the warehouse that wasn't destroyed....
Commentary: Industrial accidents in poor neighborhoods are so L.A. And it's nothing new
The Garden Grove accidents marks the latest of many industrial explosions, leaks, fires and contaminations in L.A.'s residential neighborhoods.
Extreme heat raises wildfire fears; monsoonal moisture will create sticky conditions
With a heat wave expected to peak in Southern California on Wednesday, forecasters warned of elevated fire risk.
What measures will be on the LA County ballot in November? Here's what we know
Members of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City gathered over 200,000 signatures to qualify a funding measure for November.(Genaro Molina / Getty Images)Yes, we did just wrap up the primary election, but believe us — November will be here before you know it. There will be new ...
Early morning fire inside Huntington Beach home injures 1 person
Orange County officials began investigating a fire that broke out inside a single-family home in Huntington Beach Wednesday. The blaze was reported at around 5:06 a.m. at Minera Lane near Indianapolis Avenue, the Huntington Beach Fire Department said. When fire crews arrive...
Dozens of cooling centers open in SoCal to help beat the heat
Temperatures are rising in Southern California this week as the Southland faces what could be the hottest day of the summer. To help beat the heat, counties across the region have opened cooling centers. With the heat comes fire weather warnings, risk of illnesses and a high U...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 14 - Sacramento Bee
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 14 ...
Extreme heat warnings in effect for SoCal as heat reaches its peak
Temperatures will climb into triple digits in parts of Southern California Wednesday as this week’s heat reaches its peak. The warmest weather of the season will bring heat warnings, heightened wildfire risk and the potential for record high temperatures. ...
Dos padres fallecen en un accidente en el sur de Los Ángeles; uno de ellos se dirigía a conocer a su recién nacido
El accidente mortal se cobró la vida de los dos padres y dejó gravemente herida a la hija de uno de ellos, según la familia.
Newport Beach residents pack meeting to demand answers in July 4th chaos that led to 439 arrests
Hundreds of residents packed a city meeting, demanding answers after the July 4th chaos -- which police say drew mostly non-locals -- led to 439 arrests....
Meeting held to address Newport Beach takeover
The City Council held a meeting to address the July 4 Newport Beach takeover that led to 400 people getting arrested.
Big rig driver who caused fiery I-10 crash that killed 3 people is sentenced
Singh, who was 21 at the time of the crash, was sentenced after pleading guilty in June to three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence....
Semitruck driver gets nearly 5 years in prison for 10 Freeway crash in Ontario that killed 3
A semitruck driver was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for a crash that killed three people on the 10 Freeway in Ontario last year.
‘Made my skin boil.' Squatters overtake Larchmont family's burned home
A Larchmont family who lost their home to a fire that began at a vacant property next door earlier this year says they’re now dealing with squatters who have taken over the site of where their house once stood. The Galicia family’s house was destroyed in a fire that claimed th...
Langham hotel in Pasadena owes refunds to some Eaton Fire victims. Here's why
The owner of a luxury hotel in Pasadena has agreed to pay Los Angeles County $320,000 and issue refunds to some Eaton Fire survivors after being accused of price gouging during the devastating wildfire, LA officials announced this week. The LA County District Attorney’s Office...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 14 - Fresno Bee
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July ...
Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said....
Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs
Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models....
6 arrested at Santa Monica Pier in spiny lobster poaching crackdown
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation....
Residents Advised of Extreme Heat Risks
July 14, 2026 Contact: Office of Emergency Management communications@ceooem.lacounty.gov Residents Advised of Extreme Heat Risks Ongoing elevated temperatures necessitate planning ahead and taking action The National Weather Service has predicted ongoing elevated heat condit...
Poachers tried to smuggle lobsters off Santa Monica Pier in a baby stroller, officials say
Nearly three dozen lobsters were seized from alleged poachers on the Santa Monica Pier.(California Department of Fish and Wildlife / Facebook)Topline:Nearly three dozen lobsters were seized and six people were arrested for poaching at the Santa Monica Pier, state wildlife offici...
Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air....
3 teens arrested after acid attack on 6 women in New Jersey
Three teens have been arrested in connection to an acid attack on six women in Jersey City last month, according to the Jersey City Department of Public Safety. The women were splashed with sulfuric acid on June 15 when people on a moped targeted them in their car as they dro...
Owner of Pasadena's Langham hotel to pay $320K to settle price gouging lawsuit
The owner of the Langham Hotel in Pasadena will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleges it price gouged victims following the 2025 January wildfires....
Langham Hotels to pay $320K to settle Pasadena wildfire price-gouging lawsuit
Langham Hotels Pacific Corp. will pay $320,000 and issue refunds to settle a Pasadena price-gouging lawsuit from the 2025 wildfires.
Driver suffers medical emergency, dies after multi-vehicle crash near 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights
One person was killed Tuesday in a crash involving several vehicles that shut down a transition road on the northbound 5 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area....
Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase
Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
Multi-car crash shuts down 5 Freeway transition road in Boyle Heights
A crash involving several vehicles shut down a transition road on the northbound 5 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area Tuesday morning.
CA man sentenced after dashcam video shows him intentionally causing road rage crash
A San Jose driver was sentenced to 60 days in Santa Clara County jail after dashcam footage showed him intentionally causing a road-rage crash, authorities said....
1 dead, 2 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island
One person died and two others were missing Tuesday after a boat sank near Alcatraz Island, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Nineteen people were on the three-deck pontoon boat when the vessel started to sink roughly 600 yards from Alcatraz, the fire department ...
1 dead, 2 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island off San Francisco
One person died, two people were missing and 16 others were rescued from the waters off San Francisco after a pontoon boat carrying 19 people sank Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen reported the toll and said crews that arrived on the sc...
Truck crashes into a store on West Hollywood's Melrose Avenue
Two people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a store on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood Tuesday afternoon, the LA County Sheriff’s Department said. The crash happened at 12:46 p.m. as the LA County Fire Department received a call about the crash. When responding o...
Driver tied to fatal multi-car crash in Ontario gets nearly 5 years in prison
The driver who pleaded guilty to causing a deadly eight-car collision along the 10 Freeway in Ontario last year was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison. Jashanpreet Singh was accused of driving a semi-truck when he crashed into seven other cars — three semi-truc...
Six men arrested for poaching lobsters in Santa Monica
Six men were arrested for poaching dozens of lobsters at the Santa Monice Pier during the annual seasonal closure, state officials announced Tuesday. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said the suspects used “sophisticated methods” to poach lo...
Triple-digit heat, active wildfires, and peak king tides collide in Southern California
Southern California faces a severe weather convergence with triple-digit heat warnings, high-bacteria warnings at popular beaches, active wildfires, and King Tide coastal flooding....
Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed or under investigation nationwide, CDC says
Nearly 7,000 people nationwide may have cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The bulk of the cases are in Michigan, which has confirmed 3,309 cases on its own. In a health ale...
DoorDash driver seen on video being hit by car speaks out: 'It was a miracle'
A Houston DoorDash driver is speaking out for the first time since security video captured the moment she was struck by a car during a police chase.
3 drivers left scene of deadly hit-and-run crash in Long Beach, police say
A man who died on a Long Beach street was struck by three drivers who left the scene of the collisions, police said Tuesday. Officers responded to the fatality at about 11:40 p.m. Monday in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Golden Avenue. Investigators determined the man was cro...
Crash involving 2 semi-trucks blocking westbound 101 Freeway in Tarzana
Two semi-trucks crashed on the 101 Freeway, forcing the closure of all westbound lanes in Tarzana Tuesday morning.
E-bike crashes into SUV in Fullerton
Fullerton police Tuesday continued to investigate a collision between an electric bicycle and a SUV. The crash was reported near Orangethorpe and Basque avenues at around 9:09 p.m., according to the Fullerton Police Department. When officers responded to the crash scene, th...
Bricks scattered on 101 Freeway after Tarzana crash
A truckload of bricks was scattered on the 101 Freeway early Tuesday morning after a big rig crash in Tarzana. The crash was reported at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday on the northbound 101 Freeway, just south of the Tampa Avenue exit. A big rig with a flatbed trailer overturned. No ser...
Brush fire in Azusa grows to 25 acres, prompts closure of Highway 39
A brush fire erupted in Azusa, growing to about 25 acres and prompting the closure of Highway 39, officials say.