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Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas gathers water samples from the L.A. River on Wednesday, July 1. (Steve Saldivar / The LA Local)Wearing gloves and a KN95 mask, Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas hunkered down near a storm drain, just steps away from the smoldering Lineage warehouse fire, as he film...
Twelve people, including several children, were hurt overnight in a car crash in Sun Valley, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The crash was reported just before 1:30 a.m. on the northbound side of the 5 Freeway at Sheldon Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol...
Hazardous levels of air pollution are expected across central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday evening through 3 p.m. Sunday....
Two people were killed on Friday in a shooting reported in Hyde Park, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard. There, a group of men opened fire on three oth...
Fireworks lit up the night sky in Moorpark as part of a decades-long tradition in the community. This year, a parachute team put on a skydiving performance for the country's 250th birthday....
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fire crews found multiple cars engulfed in flames inside a parking structure at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m....
Evacuations are underway in the Wilmington area after firefighters came across a large number of fireworks during an emergency call, authorities said.
A group of men who advertised work online in Pacific Palisades and collectively bid up to $1.27 million for construction in the fire-ravaged community now face potential penalties....
As America celebrate its 250th birthday, police are ramping up enforcement across Southern California to keep people safe this Fourth of July.
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
A man was critically injured and 12 people were displaced after a fire that involved illegal fireworks at a motel parking lot in Wilmington on Friday night, officials said. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fireworks went off inside a BMW in the parking lot of the Cresc...
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
People watch fireworks burst over Los Angeles on July 4, 2020.(Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)Topline:As if Southern California’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough lately, air quality officials are warning much of the region to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 w...
Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for 24-year-old Briana Miller, who died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze in April....
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Independence Day weekend.
A tow truck driver is fighting for his life after they were allegedly shot by a suspect who was later shot and killed by CHP officers after a police chase....
Boyle Heights residents say they're unable to sleep due to an intense stench of rotting food and an influx of rats stemming from the warehouse. Meanwhile, the company said it is working around the clock to clean up that huge mess....
Make sure you know the five water safety skills, designate a water-watcher when kids are swimming and other safety tips.(Kaz Fantone / NPR) Think about all the things we do during the summer. We go outside more. We jump into bodies of open water. We bake under the hot sun. We lig...
The Chino Police Department on Friday announced the arrest of a suspect following an extensive investigation into an organized EBT fraud and ATM skimming operation. According to the department, investigators with the Criminal Investigations Bureau recovered fraudulent EBT car...
While most Americans will celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this weekend, the Independence Day may be one of the least favorite holidays for pets, animals in shelters and volunteers. Although fireworks are fun and celebratory, the sound of the explosives often triggers ani...
The fireworks display in Washington, D.C.(Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images / Getty Images)Some years ago, we were living in South Jersey, outside of Philadelphia. We had friends visiting, so we decided to take them to Independence Hall, where, as all Americans know, the Declaration...
Jackie and Shadow's fledglings, Sandy and Luna, visiting the nest less than a week after they flew away for the first time.(Friends of Big Bear Valley / YouTube)The skies of Big Bear will light up with Fourth of July fireworks Saturday, reigniting concerns about how the colorful...
A man was shot by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and reported assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway Glendora, which was fully shut down as part of the investigation Friday morning....
Here's how to keep your pet from getting out on the Fourth of July, and what to do if they get lost.
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks. Fireworks shows planned across the region will produce hazardous levels of particle pollution from Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. The South Coas...
Lorena Lopez, 33, was broadsided when a man ran a stop sign, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
Roberto Machuca, 32, of the Garden Grove Police Department was arrested Saturday and booked into the Orange County Jail.
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested and placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate interactions with a juvenile explorer....
The homicide rate for 2025 was 3.5 for every 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began six decades ago.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks on Thursday afternoon.
A street vendor has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks after a car barreled into his stand in South Los Angeles last month. Arnulfo Hernandez, 77, was selling tamales with his wife on Maple Street when the crash happened on June 20 — an incident that his family says cha...
Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness....
A shooting involving a law-enforcement officer occurred at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, but whether anyone was struck by gunfire was unclear.
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows. This one offers something a little different.There are lots ...
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, authorities said.
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
The owner of a pet Labradoodle dog killed by a Los Angeles Police Department officer sued the city of Los Angeles and various unidentified officers Thursday, alleging in federal court that police violated the LAPD’s own policy governing the use of force against animals when James...
An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. U.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where h...
The Downey City Council approved a $10.5 million development agreement to build a new Costco warehouse and gas station on Firestone Boulevard.
Ahead of the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, specifically focusing on those selling them....
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested and placed on administrative leave following an investigation into possible inappropriate interactions with a minor participating in the department’s Explorer program, authorities said Thursday. Garden Grove Police said investigator...
A new mobile health clinic has launched in Boyle Heights to provide medical services to residents affected by the warehouse fire, as some community members continue to report health concerns tied to the incident....
A woman accused in a 2024 attempted kidnapping in Santa Monica was reported missing by her family nearly two months ago, police confirmed to NBC Los Angeles on Thursday. Courtney Perrone, 41, was reportedly last seen near Exposition Park — not far from USC’s campus — around 10...
