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California declares state of emergency ahead of potentially historic El Niño
The order speeds up flood preparations and directs agencies to stage equipment and supplies before winter storms arrive.
Helicopter helping fight Dome Fire near Yosemite crashes, killing 2
Federal investigators are looking into what caused the helicopter to go down near Mariposa.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Placer County deputies kill armed suspect after Iowa Hill shootout
Deputies say Derek Spencer fired at tactical teams before he was shot and killed early Monday.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
California makes Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in nod to beloved song "9 To 5"
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
Gov. Newsom signs bills supporting LA ahead of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The bills are aimed at continuing current preparations, supporting key public safety partnerships and helping student athletes who will be competing in the Games.
Malibu officials warn public of severe coastal erosion at Point Dume State Beach
Officials also remind the public that the road into the Point Dume State Beach parking lot remains closed, but the beach itself is not closed.
Retiring Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III: "You can run from history, but you can't hide"
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
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Estrogen patch shortage prompts doctors, lawmakers to seek FDA action
Some patients and doctors are calling on the FDA to formally recognize a shortage of the medications, saying the agency's shortage database does not reflect problems they are seeing at pharmacies.
Southern California skincare store is accused of using coercive sales tactics
One claim alleges that a developmentally disabled man was pressured into spending more than $40,000 during a single visit and giving employees more than $10,000 in tips.
More than a year after LA fire destroyed homes, residents are still waiting for debris removal
Residents are concerned that the property could pose health and safety risks. They worry about possible asbestos and lead contamination, as well as a burned electric vehicle that remains in the driveway.
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3 people wounded after shooting at South LA senior living facility
Three people were injured after a shooting at a senior living facility in South Los Angeles on Monday morning. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Susie Singer Carter talks about raising awareness for long-term senior care
Susie Singer Carter organized a national walk for long-term senior care reform, taking place Sept. 27, in Beverly Hills.
A look at a medical milestone with HIV organ transplants
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center director shares the hospital's new HIV-to-HIV transplant program.
California Spirit: Food For a Cause, raises funds for cancer research
Danyelle Musselman and Mary Sue Milliken preview ACS: California Spirit: A Culinary Journey in the Fight to End Cancer.
Waymo damaged in Pico-Union hit and run
Two passengers were inside a Waymo vehicle when it was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene.
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UCLA giving free tickets to all students for home football, basketball games
Students who purchased a "Den Pass" to games will be refunded by the end of September, UCLA officials said.
Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run HR, Reds beat Dodgers 6-2 to delay NL West title
Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds at least temporarily prevented the Los Angeles Dodgers from clinching the NL West title with a 6-2 victory.
Raleigh and Naylor carry the Mariners past the Angels, 7-2
Cal Raleigh had two hits and three RBIs, Josh Naylor had two hits and two RBIs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
$1.4 million Dodgers Dreamfield project announced at Altadena park
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation on Wednesday announced plans for a brand new set of Dodgers Dreamfields in Altadena as the city continues to recover from the devastating Eaton Fire in 2025.
Drew Doughty named captain of the Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar
Drew Doughty was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, inheriting the leadership position left vacant by Anze Kopitar's retirement.
Ryan Johnson, Josh Lowe deliver for Angels in 2-1 win over Mariners
Ryan Johnson pitched six strong innings, Josh Lowe hit a tiebreaking home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
Ducks sign Cutter Gauthier to a 6-year, $81 million contract on the eve of training camp
The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million contract on the eve of players reporting to training camp.
Yamamoto dominant as Dodgers beat Reds 4-0, edge closer to NL West title
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit through seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Tuesday night.
Former Trojan basketball star sues USC for NIL pay dispute, racist remarks
Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after being dismissed from the team in March.
Chargers lose KeAndre Lambert-Smith to injured reserve after Week 1 loss
The Los Angeles Chargers have placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve.
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Sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
Man who helped pregnant woman escape apartment fire faces double amputation
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
Mount Washington neighbors demand action after catalytic converter thefts
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts.
Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford lead Rams past Giants 28-6 after Jaxson Dart's injury
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
Capistrano Beach homes continue to suffer from pounding Orange County surf
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
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Mount Washington neighbors demand action after catalytic converter thefts
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts.
Capistrano Beach homes continue to suffer from pounding Orange County surf
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Hundreds of cats rescued from Southern California nonprofit
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
LA County reports highest number of West Nile virus cases since 2017
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO after Ballmer's 1-year ban
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
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Sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
Capistrano Beach homes continue to suffer from pounding Orange County surf
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach to move sand from the Santa Ana River outlet to address coastal erosion
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Family awarded $40 million after daughter left on freeway by Uber driver is killed
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declares state of emergency for severe coastal erosion
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
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Man who helped pregnant woman escape apartment fire faces double amputation
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
Hundreds of cats rescued from Southern California nonprofit
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
Etiwanda middle schooler beaten, harassed with antisemitic slurs, family alleges
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
Train car burglarized and set on fire during heist in Riverside
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
5 people hospitalized, 3 dogs killed in Riverside apartment fire
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Retiring Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III: "You can run from history, but you can't hide"
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
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California enacts data center laws giving communities more control over facilities
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Newsom vetoes bill aimed at preserving California state workers' telework
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
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California FAIR Plan policyholders to pay more as insurers are incentivized to re-issue policies
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
California voters may decide on $25B in bonds to boost homeownership for middle class
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California AG warns mopeds being illegally sold as e-bikes, issues alert to parents
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
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LA County reports highest number of West Nile virus cases since 2017
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
California warns unvaccinated person with measles traveled through 6 counties
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
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California enacts data center laws giving communities more control over facilities
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
Dreamforce conference kicks off in San Francisco amid calls for curbs on AI development
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Terminix pest company to pay $3.15 million to settle California lawsuit alleging environmental violations
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
California labor unions urge Gov. Newsom to sign AI workplace protections
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
Waymo approved to start rides in Sacramento, San Diego and expand in Los Angeles, Bay Area
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
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Davante Adams, Matthew Stafford lead Rams past Giants 28-6 after Jaxson Dart's injury
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO after Ballmer's 1-year ban
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Longtime NBA forward Nicolas Batum retires after 18-year career
Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
Los Angeles Sparks honor WNBA icon Lisa Leslie with bronze statue
Lisa Leslie became the 16th person honored with a statue in Star Plaza in a ceremony that featured Magic Johnson, Candace Parker and Michael Cooper and others.
Dodgers get better of Giants' bullpen in 3-1 win to sweep three-game series
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California makes Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in nod to beloved song "9 To 5"
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
Gov. Newsom signs bill creating new post-production tax credit
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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Alec Ingold Brings Strong Community Presence to LA with Chargers
Chargers fullback Alec Ingold has been a force in the community his entire career, and has done so quickly here in Los Angeles since joining the Chargers in the offseason. Most recently, he hosted Bolt Academy students for a discussion about his book on overcoming adversity.
Sea turtle lays eggs on Southern California beach for first time, wildlife experts believe
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week. Laurie Perez reports.
Good Samaritan may lose his legs after saving pregnant woman from Riverside apartment fire
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts. Lesley Marin reports.
Paramount Skydance settles antitrust dispute with states over Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Tom Wait reports.
Mount Washington neighborhood demands action after catalytic converter thefts
A Mount Washington neighborhood is demanding that city leaders take action after a string of catalytic converter thefts. Nicole Comstock reports.
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U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
A look at renowned architect Frank Gehry's designs in Southern California
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Franklin Fire engulfs Malibu Canyon, causes smoke clouds through region
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
