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....
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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.
Family says squatters still plague property four months after devastating fire
Four months after a fire destroyed their home, the Galicia family says squatters and vandals continue breaking into the property.
Knife-wielding man wreaks havoc inside Fullerton smoke shop during hours-long standoff
A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police....
California grad student left threats of violence in campus bathrooms, sparking fear, prosecutors say
The San José State University Police Department and the FBI have nabbed a man they say is the culprit behind a series of violent and hateful written messages left in men's and gender-neutral bathrooms at the university....
Two fathers killed in South L.A. crash; one was on the way to meet his newborn
The fatal crash killed the two fathers and critically injured the daugther of one of the men, according to family.
Procession honors service member killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella was one of eight people killed when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
Arson investigation underway after beloved family-owned Mexican market burns in Sun Valley
An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a beloved family-owned Mexican market in Sun Valley.
More resources available for Boyle Heights residents impacted by warehouse fire
What to KnowMore than 20 local organizations have received funds donated by Lineage to the California Community Foundation (CCF) to distribute to residents affected by the fire.Those organizations are connecting residents to direct cash assistance, mental health support, househol...
She married multiple men in Las Vegas, some at the same time, police say. Was it for love or gambling money?
A woman has entered a plea deal over charges that she married multiple men in Las Vegas in exchange for money for her gambling habit, according to authorities....
Luxury hotel accused of price gouging during L.A. wildfire will pay to settle lawsuit
Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it raised prices on guests by more than 10% in Pasadena in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton fire....
Shirtless man arrested after police say he climbed, vandalized a Waymo in East Hollywood
A shirtless man was arrested after video showed him standing atop a Waymo in East Hollywood, vandalizing the self-driving car.
Bangkok bar fire kills dozens, more seriously injured; some found trapped in windowless bathrooms
Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives, authorities said Monday as investigations began....
Zebra Fire burns in Angeles National Forest near Azusa
Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning in the Angeles National Forest in the Azusa area, emergency personnel announced Monday. The Zebra Fire was reported sometime before 7 p.m. on Highway 39. Due to the ongoing response, the highway has been shut down to all traffic a...
Two men attempt to rob off-duty Long Beach Police officer at gunpoint, prompting shooting
The off-duty officer was not injured in the shooting, the suspected robbers remain at-large
'Dangerous heat' to broil Southern California this week, raising health and fire risks
Temperatures across Southern California's interior — from inland San Luis Obispo County south into San Diego County — are expected push into the triple digits this week, peaking Thursday and Friday....
Suspected DUI driver crashes into Metro bus during car chase in Willowbrook
A driver who led police officers on a short car chase crashed into a Metro bus in the Willowbrook area on Monday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. Law enforcement was in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver just after 5 p.m. in the Willowbrook area, according to ...
Vigil held for 2 victims of deadly Hyde Park crash; daughter of one of the victims now in coma
Family and friends gathered Saturday evening to remember two men who were killed in a crash in Hyde Park that also left a child injured.
LAPD watchdog urges reconsideration of automatic license plate readers
The Los Angeles Police Department has been urged by its official watchdog to reconsider the terms of its agreements with a trio of vendors, which operate or support about 2,000 automatic license plate readers or ALPRs that constantly surveil residents and visitors by capturing hu...
San Francisco man caused $30K in damage during Fullerton standoff: PD
A San Francisco man who shut down a Fullerton strip mall when he vandalized a smoke shop and barricaded himself inside for hours caused about $30,000 worth of damage, according to investigators. Michael Black, 41, of San Francisco, was arrested Sunday following a tense, hours-...
Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.
Police in standoff with man accused of attacking his family at Chatsworth home
A standoff continued into Monday afternoon after authorities responded to a report of an assault at a Chatsworth residence involving family members. A man possibly armed with a knife refused to come out of the home after the altercation Monday at about 11:30 a.m. in the west ...
‘Bank-jugging' suspects arrested after stealing $14K, Ventura County officials say
Two Los Angeles men were arrested for “bank-jugging” and stealing $14,000 from a victim in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. “Bank jugging” is a type of crime during which thieves target people drawing large sums of cash from banks or ATMs.” ...
Extreme heat, humidity and chance of thunderstorms raise fire concerns across SoCal
Triple-digit heat and sticky humidity are slamming Southern California and there is a chance for thunderstorms in some areas on Monday.
What is an aortic dissection? The heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's sudden death
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill. The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to ...
Two home break-ins reported in the San Fernando Valley
Police are searching for a group of suspects in two home break-ins in the San Fernando Valley overnight. In Woodland Hills, police are looking for three people who broke into a home late Sunday night. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to re...
ABC7 gets inside look at the science behind fighting wildfires, planning water drops with Ventura County fire
As fire season intensifies, ABC7 is looking at the science that goes into fighting a wildfire and saving homes and lives.
Boyle Heights residents battle fly infestation, foul odors as Lineage warehouse cleanup continues
Cleanup continues at the fire-damaged Lineage Logistics warehouse as residents say persistent odors and a growing fly infestation remain major concerns....
Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders in Antelope Valley lifted
The Summit fire, burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, has destroyed one home and damaged two others.
Off-duty officer fires shots at robbery suspects in Long Beach, police say
An off-duty officer shot at two suspects as they tried to rob him in Long Beach on Sunday, according to police.
Fire being investigated as possible arson destroys beloved Sun Valley market
The owner's son said police showed the family video that appears to show the alleged arsonist behind the blaze. The family does not know who would want to target them....
PG&E should pay $22 million for Mosquito fire violations, regulators say
During an investigation of the Mosquito fire, which burned nearly 80,000 acres in Placer County, California regulators found PG&E committed safety violations...
Spencer Pratt's father hosed down house fire in Pacific Palisades before crews arrived
William Pratt, the father of former reality TV personality-turned mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, attempted to extinguish a fire at a home under construction in the Pacific Palisades on Friday afternoon, he confirmed to NBC Los Angeles. Heavy fire was reported at the two-stor...
Fight over broken bottle led to Exposition Park machete attack, police say
A fight broke out Friday night in Exposition Park over a broken bottle. It led to a machete stabbing, police say
Off-duty Long Beach officer fires shots after being robbed at gunpoint: Police
An off-duty officer fired shots after being held at gunpoint and robbed in Long Beach on Sunday, police said. The incident happened near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue at around 1:30 p.m., according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police say preliminary information indic...
Summit Fire forward progress stopped; containment increases to 15% as crews monitor changing weather
Firefighters are making progress on a large wildfire burning in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Ax-wielding man barricades self in Fullerton smoke shop
An ax-wielding man who vandalized a smoke shop in Fullerton barricaded himself in the business after, leading to an hours-long standoff, according to police. The standoff began after the man entered the Rodeo Smokeshop on Orangethorpe Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. While t...