A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
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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.
Three men are suing after a former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County was accused of secretly recording several men, including lifeguards, in a locker room.
A mother and her adult daughter were reported missing after setting off on a hike in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, prompting an ongoing search by rescue personnel.
Marie Marseille is now suing the city of Los Angeles and various LAPD officers in federal court, alleging that the department violated its own policy governing the use of force against animals.
People watch fireworks burst over Los Angeles on July 4, 2020.(Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images)Topline:As if Southern California’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough lately, air quality officials are warning much of the region to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 weekend.Where the ...
Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for 24-year-old Briana Miller, who died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze in April.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
A grieving dog mother is now suing the LAPD and the city of Los Angeles.
A mother and daughter are missing in the San Gorgonio Wilderness after failing to return from a hike on the strenuous Vivian Creek Trail on July 2, 2026.
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
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 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 ...
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...
An 8-year-old boy had a special birthday celebration at Disneyland on Friday: he became the 1 billionth honorary guest to walk through the gates of the Happiest Place on Earth. Andres Robles of Arizona, along with his parents Alejandra and Jose, marked the historic milestone by joining Mickey ...
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
An ocean water closure in Laguna Beach was in effect ahead of the holiday weekend due to a 2,000-gallon sewage spill. The OC Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division closed the beach one quarter (0.25) miles upcoast to one quarter (0.25) miles downcoast of Anita Street at Thalia Beac...
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