El Niño is officially on the rise. Ocean temperatures along the equatorial Pacific are running 1.2°C above average, and forecasters say warming is expected to continue into winter.
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A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has filed a juvenile petition alleging eight counts against a 17-year-old who led police on a dangerous chase on an electric motorcycle.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain beaches in Los Angeles County due to elevated bacteria levels.
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park is set to open on Sept. 22. (Lucas Museum of Narrative Art)With the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening in Exposition Park this fall, residents who share the South L.A. ZIP code will be able to visit for free with a new pass, officials announ...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
A lawsuit against Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after a daycare worker tossed him in the air and dropped him.
Tow truck driver Jorge Arias Mayen remains in critical condition following a violent attack on the 210 Freeway that ended in a fatal CHP pursuit of the suspect.
A growing number of whale deaths along the West Coast has conservationists warning that 2026 could become one of the deadliest years on record for whales.
(Tara Anand for NPR) This month, the U.S. Department of Education began rolling out a new accountability test that most colleges and universities will soon have to pass. The test itself is simple: If an undergraduate program's graduates don't earn more than workers who never went to college, tha...
The co-owner and employees of popular LA street food chain Ricos Tacos Naomi have been charged with the premeditated murder of another worker over an alleged car accident settlement.
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A controversial 78-unit interim homeless housing project in Cheviot Hills is facing severe delays and neighborhood anger over an apparent lack of construction progress despite a $31.5 million budget.
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
A family has filed a lawsuit against the Bay Club El Segundo, alleging their 23-month-old son suffered a traumatic brain injury and permanent hearing loss while at the club's daycare facility.
Three weeks after a massive fire broke out at the Lineage cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and business owners are reporting severe headaches, eye irritation, and breathing problems from the aftermath.
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
El Niño is officially on the rise. Ocean temperatures along the equatorial Pacific are running 1.2°C above average, and forecasters say warming is expected to continue into winter.
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time they have been hosted at the White House this decade.
Heat advisories across Southern California have been extended ahead of a 112-degree heat watch next week, while health officials warn beachgoers away from seven contaminated shores.
Lineage Logistics resumes warehouse demolition and odor mitigation for 85 million pounds of food waste as officials investigate a solar panel testing link.
Scorching hot temperatures are sticking around across Southern California this week before rain chances roll in over the weekend.
As fighting in Iran escalates again, Americans are wondering how much gas prices will rise this time.
Jennifer Aust's heart is breaking.
Shawn Brown, the founder and executive director of the Pasadena Rosebud Academy, is leading plans to rebuild the charter school.(Josie Huang / LAist)Sometimes 8-year-old London Cook can convince herself the temporary digs for her elementary school are her old campus, the place where she first dis...
Community concerns over a proposed In-N-Out in Culver City prompted the discussion over a potential ban on drive-thrus.(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The City Council in Culver City will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus after a group of neighbors raised concerns that a proposed In-N-Ou...
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution
A study on gray wolves' dietary preferences shows that the population regrowth is connected to the fact that wolves are feasting on cattle, while natural prey resources remain comparatively scarce. Researchers found cattle in 72% of scat samples collected.
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
Six years after dropping the SAT and ACT, the University of California is weighing a return to standardized testing following intense pressure from faculty who say incoming students lack basic math and reasoning skills.
A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.
A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday night to discuss cleanup and recovery after a weeklong fire at the Lineage Logistics cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Mayor Karen Bass, county Supervisor Hilda Solis, City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado and company representative are expec...
World Cup watch parties are coming to the Whittier Narrows and Venice Beach as the final eight teams square off in the world’s biggest soccer tournament. The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more. Each Zone will offer a “distinct a...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House later this month to celebrate their back-to-back championship victories, a White House spokesperson said. The MLB World Series champions will be welcomed by President Donald Trump on July 23. “President Trump is excited to welcome t...
Palisades Village, the shopping and dining center that closed following the January 2025 Palisades Fire, will reopen to the public next month after more than $100 million in renovations and remediation work. Owner Rick Caruso revealed the reopening date in an Instagram post Wednesday, writing,...
A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled honoring the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
The historic Woman's Club of Hollywood is asking the public for help as it faces foreclosure and the potential loss of its longtime landmark property.
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