SB 79 is here. See which neighborhoods are getting upzoned
SB 79 kicks in across California on July 1, but L.A. adopted its own plan to spread out the density it brings. See if your neighborhood is set to be upzoned.
SB 79 kicks in across California on July 1, but L.A. adopted its own plan to spread out the density it brings. See if your neighborhood is set to be upzoned.
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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16.
The matchup versus Bosnia-Herzegovina represents the U.S. men's team first knockout game following the group stage.
Trump brushed off his loss after the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to end birthright citizenship -- rooted in the 14th Amendment
A class-action lawsuit alleges gas station companies operating in California used algorithmic pricing software to set prices artificially high.
SB 79 kicks in across California on July 1, but L.A. adopted its own plan to spread out the density it brings. See if your neighborhood is set to be upzoned.
During his 2005 confirmation hearings, Alito praised his father as an 'extraordinary man who came to the United States as a young child and overcame many difficulties' to ensure a better life for him and his sister.
Mega master hearings have packed immigration courtrooms nationwide for the past two months, typically scheduling around 100 cases at one time. The confusion inside the courts has caused many to miss their hearings, leading to default orders of removal.
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
A street takeover broke out at a Pacoima intersection following Mexico's World Cup win, with drivers performing dangerous donuts as crowds looked on.
Spoiled food continues to rot at the burned Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, creating a strong odor that residents say has become unbearable.
Southern California will see mild temperatures as the June Gloom pattern sticks around, but a warmup is in the forecast ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday night.(Yuri Cortez / Getty Images)MEXICO CITY — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecu...
More than a year after a man was found dead in Compton, officials have approved a reward in hopes of generating leads in the unsolved murder.
Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page. “Victor passed...
The woman was found resting on Mt. Shasta 'alert' and 'in good spirits' by rescuers traveling on foot.
While some Boyle Heights residents say the smell of rotting food is improving, we are learning ER visits nearby tripled during the warehouse fire.
Airbnb says the "anti-party system" it deploys ahead of major holiday weekends flags bookings with characteristics indicating guests are likely to use properties for unauthorized parties.
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
Frustrated residents in an unincorporated area of Gardena are calling for stronger enforcement against street takeovers they say have endangered public safety.
President Donald Trump earned more than $635 million from a licensing agreement with a cryptocurrency group specializing in “meme” coins bearing his name last year, an amount that pushed his total crypto holdings past $1 billion, according to a lengthy financial disclosure form he released Tuesda...
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed off on legislation that would levy a 100% California tax on payouts from Trump's $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization" fund.
In a major shakeup ahead of November, the L.A. City Council pulled a measure that would have asked voters to allow noncitizens to vote in city elections.
Venezuelans in Southern California are finding comfort and support at a Pasadena restaurant raising money for earthquake relief.
President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
June 30, 2026 Contact: media@dhs.lacounty.gov Rancho Research Brings Hope of Walking and Feeling Again After Paralysis A Patient Imagined Walking. Robotic Legs Stepped. Then the Brain Felt It. DOWNEY, Calif. — For people living with paralysis, the hope of walking again is powerful. The hope...
June 30, 2026 Contact: Media Relations (213) 654-3918 media@pubdef.lacounty.gov L.A. Public Defender García Joins Statewide Advocacy Leaders in Renewing Call for Universal Clemency As California marks 50 years of the modern death penalty, advocates urge Governor Newsom to commute every death sen...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
June 30, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Woman Charged With Brutally Assaulting 60-Year-Old Street Vendor in Downtown Los Angeles Harmunie Heaven Church allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair, threw her to the ground and repeatedly punched her in the head L...
LeBron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season, but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him.
Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was declared deceased; it is believed he was lost at sea after a training exercise off San Diego.
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
The Line Hotel in Koreatown is one of multiple locations showing World Cup 2026 games. (Nathan Solis / The LA Local)This story first published in The LA Local.Take a deep breath. The elimination rounds of the World Cup have begun. Mexico will battle against Ecuador on Tuesday, with kickoff at 6 ...
Los Angeles County Sheriff's headquarters in downtown L.A. (vesperstock/Getty Images / iStock Editorial)The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to pay $9.6 million to the family of a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in Compton in 2020 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit.Th...
L.A. County will pay the family of a man killed by sheriff's deputies $9.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. (Brian Feinzimer / LAist)The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to pay $9.6 million to the family of a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in Compton in 2...
A Moorpark man was sentenced for 2023 death at a Free Palestine rally in Thousand Oaks. Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, 53, of Moorpark pleaded guilty in May.
Mexico fans flocked to the streets of Southern California on Tuesday in celebration of the team’s World Cup win against Ecuador. The Mexican team advanced to the Round of 16 following its 2-0 victory against Ecuador, putting an end to its 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage. To...
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
A voting sign at Cal State Los Angeles in Los Angeles on June 7, 2022.(Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters)Topline:The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday pulled a ballot proposal for November that could have led to non-citizens being allowed to vote in council and school board elections.Why it matters:...
More than a dozen train cars left the tracks after a freight train derailment on Tuesday afternoon in Bensalem, Bucks County.
California gas tax set to increase Wednesday as travelers gear up for July Fourth weekend
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