A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze.
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Eric Washington, a former aide to California State Assembly Member Mike Gibson, and nursing student Meah Jenkins were shot and killed at a July 4 block party in Compton.
A Piñon Hills woman who went missing in late May was found dead in a desert area near her home, authorities said.
A brush fire in Castaic prompted a temporary evacuation warning and forced the closure of multiple lanes of the 5 Freeway.
A semitruck caught fire on Interstate 5 north of Castaic on Monday and sparked a blaze in the adjacent brush, leading to lane closures and lengthy rush hour delays.
Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States on Monday in Seattle.(Alex Grimm / Getty Images) SEATTLE — This time was supposed to be different. The U.S. men's national team came into this FIFA...
A suspect is on the run after four people, including a juvenile, were shot in East Los Angeles following Sunday night's World Cup loss by Mexico against England.
Video from inside the Lake Elsinore gym shows the frantic aftermath. A gymgoer was seen using a dumbbell to break a window and get to the driver.
Video from Venezuela shows the K-9s and members of Los Angeles County's USA-2 team being honored with medals for their work in searching for survivors.
More than 400 people were arrested in connection to the July 4 crowd chaos in Newport Beach over the weekend.
Three people were killed in separate shootings in Compton, including a former aide for a California lawmaker and a university student.
All passengers and crew were reported safe after a Delta Air Lines passenger plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
An Amber Alert was in effect for a 3-month-old baby believed to have been abducted. A car connected to the case was found in Westwood.
Numbers are everywhere in kindergarten, but are all students learning the math concepts?(Connecticut Public Broadcasting / Getty Images)California could begin testing students as early as kindergarten in math.Proponents of Senate Bill 1067, including state Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, say the goal ...
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.
A Weather Change Alert is in place on Tuesday as high pressure builds and temperatures begin to rise.
Many people rely on credit cards to resolve their financial issues, which has credit card debt reaching record levels.
Despite Mexico’s 2-3 loss against England on Sunday, the chant “¿Y si sí?” took on a new kind of power for Mexico fans during the team’s World Cup run. (Libby Rainey / LAist)As Mexico took on England in the World Cup’s Round of 16 on Sunday, fans had one thing to say: “¿Y si sí?”The chant transl...
A driver who experienced a medical emergency drove into a Planet Fitness gym in Lake Elsinore on Monday, Riverside County Cal Fire said. The crash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. at the gym on Mission Trail, authorities said. Video from the scene showed two vehicles, both with heavy damage to...
Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
In another blow to the struggling downtown office rental market, longtime stalwart corporate tenant PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to move its Los Angeles offices to Century City.
Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula neighborhood became a scene of chaos Saturday night after hundreds of teens and young adults showed up at the beach unexpectedly.
An all-new "Star Wars" adventure awaits! ✨ "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" premieres Aug. 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. Catch up with Lah Kara and Margrave Juro's fellowship of Jedi-in-training in this eight-episode limited anime series.
An eagle-eyed off-duty law enforcement officer certainly stepped up after seeing where a passenger had hidden a knife prior to trying to get onto a flight in Hawaii.
Go Knights! Disney's "Dragon Striker" Season 2 is slated to premiere in early 2027 and the first look was revealed at Anime Expo! ⚽🐉⚽
Travis Kelce is used to catching passes, but it’s a throw from his bride that may have one woman feeling lucky. Ashley Smith, sister of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Trey Smith, said on Instagram that she caught Taylor Swift’s bouquet after the “Opalite” singer and Kelce got married. The...
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Over a dozen people were arrested and more than 400 citations were issued over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In total, 17 arrests were made and 461 citations were issued for illegal fireworks violations, LASD said. The department did not ...
Ventura County authorities arrested LA residents Brandon Taylor, 27, and John Ivy, 39, following an investigation into a sophisticated luxury auto theft ring.
An apartment building on Justin Avenue in Glendale.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Topline:Glendale residents dealing with a job loss, major medical expenses or similar financial difficulties may be able to receive temporary support.Why it matters: The goal of the new Glendale Renta...
Arabelia Martinez, 62, called for an end to violence against street vendors while flanked by city officials in downtown Los Angeles on Monday morning.
Fresno, California man Rondy Packard Sr. was rescued after a 6-day search in the remote Pine Flat Lake area.
Protesters gather outside the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel in Sacramento on May 21, 2026, to oppose regulations that would end black jack-style games at cardrooms across the state. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters)California’s dozens of private gambling halls can continue offering blackjack ...
An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
Brooklyn, New York City girl Kiara Paolasin drowned at a Southampton beach on Long Island over the holiday weekend.
Pacific Coast Highway was blocked off for hours Monday after an early-morning hit-and-run crash into a pole.
The K-9 was named Santi, he was a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois and had been with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for four years.
A free mobile health clinic is opening Monday at Ruben Salazar Park in Boyle Heights as residents continue to raise concerns about odors and health issues following a warehouse fire.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro and Mickey Mouse helped surprise 500 military children and families with free Disneyland tickets at a special 'Toy Story 5' screening on base.
The U.S. men’s national team is out of the World Cup. Belgium took down the Stars and Stripes 4-1 in the Round of 16 in Seattle on Monday, as the U.S. chose the worst time to have its worst game. The Red Devils will meet Spain next in the quarterfinals, with all co-hosts now out following ...
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