Happy Independence Day: Dazzling drone shows, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, kids on decorated bikes, and the return of the Pacific Palisades celebration are on the shimmering schedule as we head into America’s 250th birthday. Some festivities are ticketed — The Beach Boys are at the Hollyw...
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Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
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.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
The owner of a dog who was shot and killed by LAPD officers in Canoga Park is now suing the city of Los Angeles.
A tow truck driver is fighting for his life after they were allegedly shot by a suspect who was later shot and killed by CHP officers after a police chase.
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji was sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation for the involuntary manslaughter of 69-year-old Paul Kessler during a 2023 protest in Thousand Oaks.
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
Customers and a former employee are coming forward with serious allegations against a Santa Clarita auto body shop, claiming the owner refuses to return their vehicles.
Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences a warmup ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Boyle Heights residents say they're unable to sleep due to an intense stench of rotting food and an influx of rats stemming from the warehouse. Meanwhile, the company said it is working around the clock to clean up that huge mess.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
The LADWP has canceled the local boil water advisory in Koreatown after follow-up testing confirmed the water supply is safe and clear of bacteria.
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.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
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.
All eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway are closed after a suspect allegedly shot a tow truck driver and was later killed by CHP officers at a Covina gas station.
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.
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks. Fireworks shows planned across the region will produce hazardous levels of particle pollution from Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. The South Coast Air Quality Man...
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.
An assault on a tow truck driver led to a chase and shooting early Friday that closed part of the 210 Freeway in Glendora. 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 white uti...
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.
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