Semi-truck crash spills drywall across 57 Freeway connector to 210 in Glendora
A semi-truck hit a guardrail on the 57 Freeway connector to the 210 in Glendora, spilling its load of drywall across lanes Thursday morning.
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Takiyah Babers arrested after baby Luna found in dumpster, Los Angeles police say; foster mother says 19-year-old is responsible
Takiyah Babers was arrested after her baby, Luna, was found in dumpster in Los Angeles, police say.
Virginia news: 2 employees killed, 1 hurt in Manassas shooting at United Rentals; suspect dead, police say
An employee allegedly opened fire in an act of "workplace violence" in Virginia, killing two coworkers and wounding one coworker.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election....
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A: Binding arbitration
Measure A would require binding arbitration if talks between county officials and unions representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other groups reach an impasse....
Your guide to L.A. City Measure FD: Hiking Fire Department sales tax
Supporters say Los Angeles Measure FD will ensure adequate funding for the L.A. City Fire Department; opponents say it will boost sales taxes to 10.75% and cost $86 per person....
Your guide to Proposition TE: Exempting fire victims from the 'mansion tax'
Some Palisades fire victims are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Measure ULA taxes when selling damaged or destroyed homes. In November, voters will decide whether they deserve a tax exemption with Proposition TE....
2 boats catch fire, 1 sinks in Huntington Beach
Two boats caught fire Wednesday in Huntington Beach and sent a thick plume of smoke over the harbor area. The Huntington Beach Fire Department responded at about 1 p.m. to the fire at a residential dock in the 16000 block of Ardsley Circle. No injuries were reported and firefight...
4 rescued, 1 missing after medevac helicopter crashes off Catalina Island
Multiple agencies were responding to the crash, and a search-and-rescue mission was underway, according to L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
Screaming, panicking, blood: Passengers detail horrifying Israel-bound flight
A stabbing, an emergency alert, a terrifying mid-air plunge. Details are still emerging after an Israel-bound flight carrying some 180 people emitted a distress signal Wednesday, raising fears of a possible hijacking when one pilot stabbed the other in the cockpit . Aviatar Alevi...
Woman arrested after video shows her deliberately running over puppy
Surveillance footage captured the woman placing the puppy under her vehicle before driving over it.
Altadena fire survivors push for SB 1090 to block high-density rebuilding
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090 into law, placing a three-year pause on high-density developments in Altadena as residents fight to rebuild following the Eaton Fire in 2025....
Pomona police sergeant identified as suspect in DUI hit-and-run crash in Chino
A Pomona police sergeant was identified as the suspected driver in a hit-and-run crash in Chino that injured another motorist, according to a police report....
Swells from Hurricane Polo cause rockslide along Laguna Beach coast
High waves driven by Hurricane Polo sent massive swells crashing into the Laguna Beach coastline, triggering a rockslide near Agate Street Beach and forcing officials to close access to the area....
Suspect arrested in alleged mass shooting threat at Texas State Capitol, ABC News sources say
Sources briefed on the investigation told ABC News that a San Antonio-area man had allegedly been trying to carry out a mass shooting at the Texas State Capitol....
Rihanna shooting: Grand jury indicts woman on 14 counts, including attempted murder, in shooting at star's Los Angeles home
A grand jury indicted a woman on 14 felony counts after prosecutors say she fired at Rihanna’s home while the star’s young children were inside.
2 dead, 2 hurt, 1 missing after medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island
Two people are dead, two are injured and another person is missing after a medical helicopter crashed into the water off Santa Catalina Island shortly after takeoff on Wednesday evening, officials said. The incident involving a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter with five peop...
Ex-boyfriend is masked intruder killed by woman in Philadelphia, police source says
Officials say a woman shot and killed a masked man who had allegedly broken into her apartment in Philadelphia's Frankford section Wednesday morning.
A camper is responsible for deadly Yosemite National Park blaze, officials say
An abandoned campfire sparked the Dome fire, which ignited two weeks ago in Yosemite National Park and killed two pilots who were battling the blaze, officials announced Tuesday....
Cornell student said encounter at fraternity house 'felt like coercion' in 2024 statement to police
The DA said he decided not to file charges based on the statement.
Takiyah Babers: Mother arrested after 4-month-old found in South LA dumpster dies
LAPD detectives are preparing to present murder charges against 19-year-old Takiyah Babers following the discovery of her four-month-old baby girl inside a South Los Angeles dumpster....
Woman who allegedly shot at Rihanna's L.A. home indicted on attempted murder charge
Ivanna Ortiz, 36, was indicted on attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly opening fire on Rihanna's home in March, according to court records made public Wednesday....
Chase ends in fiery crash, sending debris across road and into Lakewood home
A police chase ended in a fiery crash in Lakewood overnight, sending debris across the road and even through the door of a nearby home.
Michael Griffiths charged in Brooklyn, NYC hit-and-run crash that killed former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood
Michael Griffiths was charged in the Brooklyn, NYC hit-and-run crash that killed former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood.
Flydubai plane makes emergency landing after co-pilot tries to crash jetliner
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said....
Toddler found with loaded gun at daycare in Michigan: Police
A parent has been arrested after a toddler was found with a loaded gun inside a Michigan daycare facility, authorities said.
South LA mom arrested after baby found dead in dumpster
Relatives alerted police after news reports noted the infant had six toes on her left foot, a rare trait matching their granddaughter, exposing a series of fabricated stories from the mother....
Florida Woman Indicted for Attempted Murder During Daytime Shooting at Musician Rihanna’s House
September 30, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Florida Woman Indicted for Attempted Murder During Daytime Shooting at Musician Rihanna’s House LOS ANGELES – A 36-year-old Florida woman has been indicted for attempting to kill musician Rihanna after...
Los Angeles police required to record immigration enforcement activity under new law
Los Angeles police officers are required to record federal immigration enforcement activity in the city of Los Angeles with their body-worn cameras under a new city ordinance. Mayor Karen Bass, who issued a similar executive directive after large-scale immigration enforcement ope...
10 LA County residents arrested in Ventura County catalytic converter thefts
Ten Los Angeles County residents have been arrested in connection with a series of catalytic converter thefts across Ventura County following a months-long investigation dubbed “Operation Cut and Run,” authorities said. The thefts occurred between April and August 2026 in several...
Female driver wanted for ‘intentionally' running over a puppy in Santa Ana
Investigators are looking for a female driver who “intentionally” ran over and killed a puppy with her minivan in Santa Ana this month, the city’s police department announced Wednesday. The incident was initially reported on Sept. 8 when animal services officers were sent to Park...
Woman killed in Wilmington crash after domestic dispute; man in custody, police say
A woman was killed in an overnight crash in Wilmington following what police say started as a domestic dispute.
Alleged shooter at Rihanna's LA home indicted on attempted murder charge
The Florida woman accused of firing her weapon at the Beverly Crest home of singer Rihanna was indicted on an attempted murder charge, Los Angeles authorities announced Wednesday. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, drove up to the nine-time Grammy winner’s home at around 1:20 p.m. on Marc...
Central Park pedestrian Richard O'Brien killed after being hit by pedal bike in NYC
A 41-year-old man died after he was struck by a bicyclist while walking to work in Central Park, according to police.
Stolen car pursuit ends in fiery crash in Lakewood
The pursuit of a stolen car in Lakewood ended in a fiery crash early Wednesday. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say it was a short chase before the driver appeared to lose control and crashed at Candlewood Street and Premiere Avenue. The driver reportedl...
Pilot stabbed his co-pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says
A pilot stabbed his co-pilot aboard a plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and may have tried to crash the aircraft with 174 people on board, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “I don’t think it was a hijacking. It looks like a suicide attempt, simply because of what ...
Santa Ana police say viral Gaboon viper image was AI-generated
Santa Ana police say an image of a Gaboon viper near Edinger was AI-generated and a hoax.
Death investigation leads to evacuations after grenade, ammo found inside Canoga Park home
Police investigating a death in Canoga Park discovered a grenade and ammunition inside a home, prompting evacuations and street closures.
‘I miss my grandbaby.' Foster family of woman arrested following baby's death expresses grief
The foster family of a woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder after her 4-month-old daughter was found in a dumpster in South Los Angeles expressed their grief in a vigil on Tuesday. Community members gathered at the site where the infant was discovered to pay their respec...
E-bikes are Orange County teens’ ticket to independence. But are they too dangerous?
Police examine an e-bike at the Orange County District Attorney's buyback event on Sept. 13, 2026 at Angel Stadium. (Jill Replogle / LAist) The bell had already rung on a recent morning at Newport Beach’s Ensign Intermediate School. But two of the school’s students hadn’t made it...
Security guard fires 'warning shots' to scare off burglars at Hacienda Heights mansion
Deputies are investigating a Monday night burglary at a $4 million mansion inside a gated community in Hacienda Heights.
Twin brothers who resold thousands of golf course tee times plead guilty to tax crimes
The Southern California golfers admitted they did not report income from their tee-time business; plea agreements also cite other sources of unreported income....
Newsom vetoes insurance-claim bills: Is it ‘petty’ politics?
At center, Gayle Nicholls-Ali, an Eaton Fire survivor, holds a sign while protesting outside the Governor's Mansion in Sacramento on Aug. 25, 2026. The group was protesting proposed legislation related to wildfires and utilities. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters) This story was...
Mother arrested after 4-month-old baby found in South LA dumpster dies
LAPD detectives arrested a 19-year-old mother for murder after her four-month-old baby girl was found inside a South Los Angeles trash dumpster.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews during a meeting at the White House aimed at addressing Americans’ fears about the techno...