The number of potential 2026 World Cup champions is down to four. Argentina, England, France and Spain have reached the semifinals of the inaugural 48-team World Cup, the largest field in the history of the soccer tournament. This is the first time that the top four teams in FIFA’s rankings...
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President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday.
The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.
Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.
A Filipino national pleaded guilty Monday to bringing hundreds of pounds of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States that was meant for a Mexican cartel, officials say.
July 14, 2026 Contact: Office of Emergency Management communications@ceooem.lacounty.gov Residents Advised of Extreme Heat Risks Ongoing elevated temperatures necessitate planning ahead and taking action The National Weather Service has predicted ongoing elevated heat conditions for much of ...
Nearly three dozen lobsters were seized from alleged poachers on the Santa Monica Pier.(California Department of Fish and Wildlife / Facebook)Topline:Nearly three dozen lobsters were seized and six people were arrested for poaching at the Santa Monica Pier, state wildlife officials announced Tue...
Park Royale Trailer Park in Van Nuys on June 11, 2026. Van Nuys, which is in the San Fernando Valley, has cool winter nights and hot summer days. (Jules Hotz / KQED)Maria Franco has lived in the Park Royale Mobile Home Community for 25 years, in the Van Nuys neighborhood in north Los Angeles. T...
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, experts share how you can safely consume produce.
Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air.
Two semi-trucks crashed on the 101 Freeway, forcing the closure of nearly all westbound lanes in Tarzana Tuesday morning.
Mando and Grogu are coming home! Experience Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" on digital platforms July 21 and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Aug. 25.
This is the second known infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in plants sold at California Costco warehouses in recent months. The invasive insect can be deadly to grapevines and threatens the state's massive wine industry.
The owner of the Langham Hotel in Pasadena will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleges it price gouged victims following the 2025 January wildfires.
The final trailer for Ridley Scott's latest epic "The Dog Stars" just dropped! Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin search for remnants of humanity in a desolate post-apocalyptic world.
All About the Cinnamon in Sherman Oaks draws visitors from across the U.S. with 28 cinnamon rolls themed in honor of legendary hip-hop artists.
As the historic US Cyclospora parasite outbreak reaches California, nationwide cases have officially shattered the 2019 record. Over 33 states are affected, and Taco Bell has begun pulling ingredients.
No large data centers can be built in New York for up to a year as the state creates rules to protect the environment and its energy grid from the power-hungry facilities fueling artificial intelligence.
From "The Mandalorian" to a professional cellist, Pedro Pascal shows off his musical skills in new Searchlight Pictures movie, "Behemoth!"
Langham Hotels Pacific Corp. will pay $320,000 and issue refunds to settle a Pasadena price-gouging lawsuit from the 2025 wildfires.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
A new documentary is exploring the deep and personal realities of living on the streets of Skid Row - the epicenter of Los Angeles' homeless crisis.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation designed to make it easier and faster to build affordable housing.
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue at Evergreen Avenue in Boyle Heights on March 18.(Laura Anaya-Morga / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Los Angeles County is asking residents whether streets, parks, buildings and other public property named after former labor leader César E. Chá...
An extreme heat warning for Southern California could pose a health risks for vulnerable residents as temperatures climb into the triple digits in some inland areas.
He was known for taking care of people, feeding first responders and city employees amid the Los Angeles riots of 1992, after the Northridge earthquake of 1994 and at the beginning of the pandemic.
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One person was killed Tuesday in a crash involving several vehicles that shut down a transition road on the northbound 5 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area.
The voluntary pause extends until Sept. 9.
A crash involving several vehicles shut down a transition road on the northbound 5 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area Tuesday morning.
Search and rescue teams are looking for Julie Elizabeth Goforth, an at-risk 63-year-old Long Beach resident missing after a dirt bike trip at El Mirage Dry Lake in Adelanto.
A San Jose driver was sentenced to 60 days in Santa Clara County jail after dashcam footage showed him intentionally causing a road-rage crash, authorities said.
Community members in Ventura County gathered for a march against mass deportation.(Maya Mukherjee / LAist)Hundreds of people in the city of Carpinteria joined a miles-long march Saturday against the Trump administration's mass deportation effort and to mark one year since scores of community memb...
A brush fire erupted in Azusa, growing to about 25 acres and prompting the closure of Highway 39, officials say.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.
The Trump administration reversed decades of longstanding environmental law protecting endangered species on Friday
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress on Tuesday.
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