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Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
A suspect was shot and killed by police at a gas station in Covina after a chase and reported assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora, which was fully shut down.
Pope Leo VIX will be awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
Fred's Mexican Café & Cantina in Huntington Beach is celebrating 25 years in business with throwback prices and 4th of July fun.
The shooting happened Thursday afternoon at Los Robles Regional Medical Center near the intersection of Janss and Lynn roads.
A CHP pursuit ended in a fatal shooting at a Covina gas station Friday after a suspect allegedly shot a tow truck driver on the 210 Freeway.
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway at Grand Avenue are shut down as CHP continues to investigate.
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
An indigenous California tribe during the 1890s. (Courtesy The New York Public Library)Angelenos are getting ready to celebrate the 250th Independence Day across the city. But did you know California didn’t join the U.S. until 74 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed?This week, S...
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 of Independence ...
Vendors at Olvera Street hoped the World Cup would be a lifeline for businesses, but say that has yet to happen. Some shopkeepers don't open every single day because of the lack of foot traffic.(Destiny Torres / LAist)Olvera Street sits in the oldest plaza in California –the heart of El Pueblo d...
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 explosions could...
The Thai Taco: shrimp, diced mango, guacamole, pickled jalapenos(Erick Galindo / The LA Local)Ask anyone in Los Angeles and they’ll swear that their favorite burrito spot is the best. While I can’t guarantee mine is the best, I can confidently say it’s unlike anything you’ve ever had. Enter: The...
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
Here's what parents and families should know about Trump Accounts.
Here's how to keep your pet from getting out on the Fourth of July, and what to do if they get lost.
A chance meeting at a World Cup watch party in Koreatown sparked a friendship that turned into a labor of love for an elderly man down on his luck.
A man accused of attempted murder was shot by police while in custody at a Thousand Oaks hospital, authorities say.
A shooting on the 210 Freeway in the Glendora area has prompted the closure of all eastbound lanes on the highway early Friday. According to the California Highway Patrol, Baldwin Park CHP deputies pursued a driver who failed to yield shortly before 3 a.m. Deputies chased the driver of a wh...
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.
While banks, government offices and mail delivery services will pause operations for Independence Day, most retailers, grocery stores and restaurants plan to remain open on July Fourth. This year’s holiday falls on Saturday, July 4, as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the ...
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, authorities said.
July 2, 2026 Contact: pio@ceo.lacounty.gov Enforcement Against Illegal Street Takeovers Stepped Up Ahead of July 4th Holiday Newly increased fines up to $1,000 for drivers, organizers and promoters. As families gather to celebrate the July 4th weekend, Los Angeles County is reminding resid...
A Garden Grove officer was arrested amid an investigation into alleged inappropriate interactions with a minor in the department's explorer program.
State transportation officials recently approved the transfer of Blues Beach and the surrounding bluffs to Kai Poma, a nonprofit founded by representatives of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Round Valley Indian Tribes and Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences a warmup ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.
Many of the people living close to the burned out warehouse in Boyle Heights want the facility to be closed, for good.
An officer opened fire Thursday afternoon inside a Thousand Oaks hospital while guarding a man who had been arrested earlier in the day on suspicion of attempted murder, authorities said.
A Hawthorne man has pleaded guilty to making a fake ransom demand in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
A suspect detained by police and taken to a Thousand Oaks hospital for treatment was shot inside the medical center by one of the officers, authorities say.
The homicide rate for 2025 was 3.5 for every 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began six decades ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.
Joshua Mora lost his leg at 13 after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. He sued the city, saying officials knew the intersection was dangerous.
Gita O’Neill, interim CEO of LAHSA, speaks ahead of the annual homeless count on Jan. 20, 2026.(Jordan Rynning / LAist)Topline:A federal judge on Thursday indicated he wants to preserve federal funding for the embattled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority as the agency sues the federal govern...
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