The Ventura County Fire Department said the woman was walking along Long Canyon Trail in Wood Ranch when the snake bit her. Firefighters sent crews on the ground and in the air before airlifting the woman in a stable condition. 

Ventura County Fire said this is the seventh rattlesnake bite reported since mid-March. 

The recent heatwaves and uncharacteristically hot winter kicked off the rattlesnake season earlier this year.   

"As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active in the forest," the U.S. Forest Service said in a social media post last month. "Stay alert, watch where you step and keep pets close."

The Forest Service urged hikers and nature enthusiasts to be wary as they explore the outdoors. Experts said rattlesnakes are often found on or near trails, in brush and around rocks and logs. 

Ventura County Fire urged hikers to remain on marked trails, wear boots or long pants and to look before stepping over rocks or logs. 

"In the event of a rattlesnake bite, it is critical to remain calm, limit movement, and immediately call 911. Do not apply a tourniquet or attempt to remove venom—these actions can cause more harm," VCFD wrote. 

Last month, two people in Southern California, a woman in Moorpark and a man in Orange County, died after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

The Los Angeles Police Department said the shooting happened at about 7:10 p.m. near the intersectino of Sixth Street and San Julian Street. Officers said two men and one woman were wounded in the shooting. 

It's unclear the extent of their wounds. Officers said they did not know the victims' conditions when paramedics took them to the hospital.

Investigators cordoned off the intersection and parts of the sidewalk along a nearby apartment complex. 

LAPD did not immediately have a description of the suspect. 

It's a Sunday night, and inside the Mattress Central showroom, people lie on blanket-covered mattresses as chimes and soothing frequencies sound out.

"I didn't know it was going to be at a mattress store, which I was kind of confused about in the beginning," Los Feliz resident Siri Swanson said. "But I locked in and really enjoyed it."

Twice a month, wellness practitioner Alice Moon leads the mattress store's sound baths.

"Tonight is going to be a wonderful meditative experience for everyone. Whatever you need from this journey, I hope it unfolds for you," Moon said to a very relaxed-looking crowd, on mattresses.  

The studio where she used to hold her Moon Soul Sound Baths sessions closed, and she knew she had to pivot.

"I thought, how can I go bigger and better with my next space. So I Googled sound baths in the news, and saw that someone in Utah was doing one at a mattress store, and I thought -- brilliant -- I gotta take that to LA," Moon said.

The owner of Mattress Central said it's been good for business. Moon calls it "a really great partnership," saying mattress sales are up.

Krista Youngs shared her mattress store sound bath experience and said it was complete peace. "It was oddly calming for some reason, to just be around all of these different beds, and all these people."

Sound baths are backed by research, with some studies showing sound frequencies from the instruments can help promote mental and physical well-being.

"I wasn't sleeping, but I wasn't fully conscious. It was a unique experience," Los Feliz resident, Elida Shaffer DeGovia, said.

Moon says she gives away up to 10 free tickets for each event because she wants to make the experience more accessible.

"I feel like creativity is really important because it just lets your mind be free and have fun," said Maggie, one of the kids who helped design the jerseys.

Maggie, a 13-year-old battling kidney disease, jumped into her Make-A-Wish art studio and tapped into her creativity after hearing about the jersey design contest. 

"So colorful, so bright," Tower Buzzers spokesperson Nina Grace Montes said. "It just stood out."

Out of all the entries from across the Inland Empire and Orange County, Maggie's design of butterflies, stars and rainbow watercolors, combined with another child named Mehul's design, was chosen to become real jerseys.

"I have everything butterfly," Maggie said. "I knew I wanted to do a butterfly, hence the butterfly."

The team brought the two kids to Thursday's game, where Maggie threw the first pitch. She got a few autographs and helped choreograph the team's Macarena hit celebration. 

"It was a way to let kids who are kind of down, they have medical illnesses, to be creative and do something fun," Maggie said. It's just kind of a way to get people's thoughts off reality."

"The health and safety of team members and customers is the DMV's top priority," DMV wrote in a statement. "The department apologizes for any inconvenience the closure has caused."

Officials told customers to go to the following three DMV locations for in-office services:

• Torrance: 1785 W. 220th St. (6 miles from the San Pedro office)
• Long Beach: 3700 E. Willow St. (12 miles from the San Pedro office)
• Compton: 2111 S. Santa Fe Ave. (15 miles from the San Pedro office)

DMV said driving test appointments will only be honored at the Torrance office. All other appointments will be honored at all three locations.

Officials urged visitors to try DMV's website before visiting any of the locations. 

"Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit, including simple self-service transactions that are no longer available in offices," DMV wrote. 

The DMV lists the online services available on its website. Customers can renew their driver's licenses and vehicle registrations online. The DMV also offers a service advisor function to help people find everything that can be completed online. 

Entire neighborhoods are still recovering from the devastation left behind by the Eaton Fire. Even as many families are still displaced and rebuilding, there's a new urgency about the deadline for property taxes.

The LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector is reminding residents impacted by both the Eaton and Palisades fires that the deadline to make payments is Thursday.

County officials say property owners who cannot pay on time due to wildfire damage should submit a Penalty Cancellation Request starting May 1.

Under state law, the Treasurer has limited authority but can waive penalties and interest in certain cases, including wildfire damage.

Homeowners will need their Assessor's Identification Number and must note that their property was fire-impacted when submitting the request.

Officials say each case will be reviewed individually, and relief could allow some residents to delay payments for years, potentially until 2030, without penalties.

Even if homeowners receive late notices, officials stress that does not mean relief has been denied.

Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in on the issue, posting on X, "Let's be clear: LA fire survivors who lost their homes shouldn't have to pay property taxes based on the value of a property that no longer exists."

He says his office is urging county officials to provide clarity and allow impacted homeowners to defer payments without penalty.

The Glendale Police Department said suspects Arpineh Sarkisian and Argin Gharapetian carried out the scheme since 2019. Detectives said the pair purchased 224 high-end items online, including designer clothing, cosmetics and handbags. Working with Nordstrom, Glendale police determined that the suspects allegedly kept the merchandise and returned counterfeit versions to the department store and its distribution center.

Detectives said evidence suggested that they resold the authentic items online. 

Officers said Sarkisian and Gharapetian continued the scheme until a Nordstrom employee clocked a counterfeit item one of the suspects tried to return in February 2026.

While Nordstrom has confirmed a loss of about $50,000, it believes Sarkisian and Gharapetian scammed it out of more than $300,000.

The department store reported the suspects to Glendale PD in March 2026. About a month later, detectives served search warrants at their home and located a large quantity of high-end designer clothing, purses, shoes, and cosmetics. 

They said they also found counterfeit items, merchandise tags, and identifiable stolen property. 

Sarkisian and Gharapetian were arrested for several charges, including grand theft. They are due back in court in August 2026.  

The collision happened at about 3:10 a.m. on the northbound side of Figueroa Street near 75th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers said the suspect ran over the victim and drove off. 

The Los Angeles Fire Department declared the victim, Chicago resident Jose Melesio, dead at the scene. 

Investigators said the suspect was driving a silver four-door sedan. Detectives located a photo of the suspect's vehicle a few days after the deadly collision. 

The sedan appears to have a sunroof. 

LAPD urged anyone with information on the case to contact Officer Hurd of the South Traffic Division Detectives at (213) 321-9681 or 1 (877) 527-3247. 

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the LA Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477 or through their website: lacrimestoppers.org.

The city of LA is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for any information leading to the offender's identification, arrest and conviction or resolution through civil compromise.

A call came into the Los Angeles Police Department around 2:27 p.m. about five, possibly armed suspects at the school.

Aerial footage showed officers with guns drawn, combing the campus grounds.

No evidence of any crime or suspects was found, according to the LAPD.

Agents from the FBI, IRS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection raided Gino's Steakhouse in Merrillville, Paragon Restaurant in Hobart and a home in Schererville Wednesday morning, hauling away boxes and computer parts. Prosecutors say what looked like neighborhood businesses were allegedly actually fronts for illegal gambling, money laundering and threats.

U.S. Attorney for Northern Indiana Adam L. Mildred announced arrested 22 people not just in Indiana, but also Chicago; Boston; Los Angeles; New York; Sarasota; Florida; Mesa, Arizona; and San Juan, Puerto Rico, after searching seven different Northwest Indiana locations.

Mildred said alleged gambling ring leaders James "Jimmy the Greek" Gerodemos, Dean "Dean Gem" Gialmas and Chris Gerodemos, along with 19 others, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Hammond on April 16, 2026. All three were among the 22 arrests Wednesday.

Investigators said the operation was highly organized and allegedly tied to the restaurants in Merrillville and Hobart. They, along with one of the homes searched yesterday, are owned by James Gerodemos.

Mildred said the defendants range in age from 21 to over 80 years old. They now face charges including conducting an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion, conspiracy to commit and intention to commit credit extension by extortionate means, conspiracy to commit money laundering and more.

"Our goal is to completely dismantle the group," he said.

Prosecutors believe the organization operated from January 2021 until the raids they executed Wednesday. The indictment alleges the defendants built an illegal gambling organization online and in person at two northwest Indiana business, and allegedly used threats and intimidation to collect debts. 

According to the indictment, the organization that prosectors call "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" allowed bettors to place wagers online at websites they created, over the phone and even by text. Court records show gamblers didn't always need cash up front; some were allegedly given lines of credit to start betting immediately.

"Members of the indictment used threats and intimidation to collect on gambling debts," Mildred said.

Investigators said the money added up fast, with bets ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.

Authorities said the restaurants themselves were used to collect and move money, with leaders running the operation, bookies taking bets, and collectors sent out to get the money. When people didn't pay, investigators said the victims were tracked down, confronted in person, and in some cases threatened.

"Let me be clear, this was not the case of harmless casual gambling," said Tim O'Malley, special agent in charge of FBI Indianapolis. "This was part of a pattern of criminal behavior – coercion, intimidation, and financial exploitation."

Prosecutors would not discuss the specifics of the case as they took questions after their announcement, repeatedly referring to the unsealed indictment for further information.  

Prosecutors said the defendants arrested yesterday were making their first court appearances on Thursday.  While all face federal charges, none of them have been detained.

Prosecutors and the FBI are also asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this organization, who has relevant information for the investigation, or know they're a likely target to come forward to the U.S. Attorney or the FBI.

Trevor McDonald, Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety chief, said safety is a priority and "Our coastlines are monitored every day."

Last week, a 24-hour ocean closure was in place near lifeguard Tower 3 after a shark exhibited aggressive behavior toward a human. On Wednesday, there were two more shark sightings, according to McDonald.

A juvenile great white shark was seen swimming off Goldenwest Street just outside the break, prompting signs to be posted for four hours. Then, around 10 a.m., a 10-foot great white shark was spotted actively feeding on a sea lion carcass at Sunset Beach.

"When a shark has a large food source, they have the potential to be defensive of their food source," McDonald said.  "They don't want that going away; they don't want to share with anybody or another animal. So that's another reason why we don't want surfers or swimmers in or around a feeding event like this one we observed."

Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach. 

In March, Lowe explained the water is unusually warm for the time of year, forming a "marine heat wave."

Warmer waters mean Southern California beachgoers could expect more shark sightings, but he said shark attacks are still extremely rare.

McDonald said the aggressive shark behavior on Wednesday morning prompted a 48-hour water closure one mile each direction north and south from lifeguard Tower 12 at Sunset Beach. 

"We are going to continue to monitor, and if there are no additional sightings or any new news relating to shark activity in this area, the water will reopen tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m.," McDonald said. 

A 2024 study from CSULB's Shark Lab found that sharks in the waters off the Southern California coast prefer warm, shallow waters, similar to many beachgoers.

"The optimal temperature in order to grow, to survive, we found was about 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit," researcher Emily Spurgeon said. She also found that juvenile great whites prefer shallow water, spending about 75% of their time in areas no more than six feet deep.

"The adults will spend more time in deeper, colder water," she said. "But these juveniles ... they are swimming where all the people also like to swim."

Lowe said the young sharks are mostly interested in eating stingrays. However, they are wild animals and will hurt someone if they feel threatened.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman alleged D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, killed Hernandez in 2025 after she threatened to expose his criminal conduct. 

Nearly a year after her death, Burke was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body. The charges are in connection with Hernandez's 2025 death. Prosecutors alleged that Burke and the Lake Elsinore teen were romantically involved.

In a court document filed on Wednesday, prosecutors said that Burke paid for a ride-share driver to drop Hernandez off at his Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025. 

"Knowing he had to silence the victim before she ruined his music career as she had threatened, very soon after her arrival at his home, defendant stabbed the victim to death multiple times while she bled out," prosecutors wrote. 

Prosecutors claimed Burke tried to cover up the killing by texting and calling Hernandez, asking her where she was, even though she was already dead. 

The District Attorney's Office also said Burke, under a fake name, purchased a shovel, body bag, heavy-duty laundry bags, two chainsaws, a blue inflatable pool and a burn cage. All of the items were ordered on Amazon or Postmates and delivered to his home, according to prosecutors. 

Prosecutors added that the burn cage was part of Burke's alleged "plan to incinerate evidence." He used the "blue inflatable pool to prevent her blood from spilling onto his garage floor" while she was dismembered, the DA's Office wrote in the court filing. 

Burke and his attorneys have denied all allegations.

"Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death," Burke's attorneys said in a statement last week. "There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David's innocence."

Following the latest release of court documents, Attorney Patrick Steinfeld wrote in a statement on Thursday that he "had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of the horrifying allegations submitted in court yesterday."

He said he had originally encouraged the Rivas Hernandez family to speak publicly throughout the criminal process. "However, in light of the gruesome details emerging almost daily, the family has decided not to make any statements now or in the future," Steinfeld wrote. 

"There are no words to express the indescribable pain the family is experiencing right now. They still have bills to pay and jobs they go to every day. All they want is time to grieve and heal. Please grant the Rivas Hernandez family grace and compassion."

A Los Angeles County judge on Wednesday set the date for the 21-year-old's preliminary hearing for May 26. Burke could also appear in a status hearing on May 12, but that's yet to be confirmed.

Burke uttered just two words – "yes, ma'am," – during the brief hearing in response to the judge asking if he agreed to the new date. Prosecutors expressed displeasure with the decision, adding that they'd already cleared their schedules for the original May 1 date.

Medical examiners determined that Hernandez was killed with "multiple penetrating wounds" in April 2025, several months before her dismembered, decomposing body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke.

"For several weeks, or possibly months, defendant left the victim's body to decompose inside his Tesla," prosecutors wrote in Wednesday's filing. "He lied to friends, business associates, and others who noticed the strong smell of decay in and around his home and vehicle."

During a court appearance last week, prosecutors claimed that Burke possessed a "significant amount of child pornography." The attorneys representing the Rivas Hernandez family declined to comment on the development.

"Celeste was just a child, under 14 years old, when David Burke allegedly engaged in repeated lewd and lascivious sexual relations with her," Hochman said in a news release announcing the charges earlier this month. "But Burke's actions did not allegedly stop there. When she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and devastate his musical career, Burke allegedly murdered her, cut up her body and stuffed her body in two bags that were placed in the front trunk of his car."

The murder charges included special circumstances — lying in wait, committing the crime for financial gain and murdering the witness in an investigation. If convicted as charged, Hochman said that Burke could face the maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. 

Spears, 44, was arrested on March 4 by the California Highway Patrol in Ventura County on suspicion of DUI. At the time, officers said they received a report of a speeding car on the southbound 101 Freeway. 

When officers located Spears, she appeared to be impaired. She was arrested after undergoing field sobriety tests. 

Authorities still have not provided the results of the chemical test taken after the arrest.

Earlier this month, Spears voluntarily checked into rehab, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.

A representative of the singer shared a statement at the time of her arrest, which described the incident as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."

"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life," the representative's statement said. "Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time."

She is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4. She is not required to appear in court for a misdemeanor-level charge. 

The DA's office said for defendants without a prior DUI history, prosecutors typically offer "wet reckless." This law allows a defendant to plead guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs. Under the offer, the defendant is placed on probation for 12 months, receives credit for any time spent in custody, is required to complete a DUI class, and must pay state-mandated fines and fees.

The DA's office said the offer will be extended to Spears.

The Brady Experience will allow fans of the classic TV show to step foot into one of the most recognizable homes in pop culture history.

The exteriors of the home were used in the show, but the interior was shot on a soundstage in Hollywood, at Paramount Studios. In 2018, HGTV purchased the home to renovate it to match the scenes from the original series.

Tina Trahan, the wife of former HBO chief executive Chris Albrecht, then purchased the home in 2023, saying she was worried about it being preserved as part of Hollywood history. Trahan agreed to open the home to tours so fans of the iconic television show can share in the nostalgia. She said the first time she saw the home in person, it felt like stepping back in time.

"This home has always represented something bigger than just a television set—it's a place that holds decades of memories for so many people," Trahan said. "Opening it up to fans in a thoughtful way, while also supporting a meaningful charitable cause, makes this experience even more special. It's about sharing that joy and nostalgia while giving back in a way that truly matters."

The home was also recently granted historic status by the Los Angeles City Council.

Inspired by the show, the immersive experience will allow fans to explore a recreated version of the Brady home. All of the rooms are filled with the same vibrant colors and era-specific furniture.

"Expect thoughtful nods to iconic moments from the series, nostalgic design touches, and interactive elements that make each visit feel like stepping onto a live set," The Brady Experience said. "Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering the magic for the first time, the experience offers a unique blend of entertainment, design, and storytelling."

Starting in mid-May, people will be able to purchase tickets for a private tour. Proceeds from the tickets will go to benefit Wags and Walks, a local nonprofit dog rescue that helps save at-risk animals.

City leaders celebrated the $208 million project today, saying it's long-awaited and much needed. The Glendale Boulevard – Hyperion Avenue Viaduct Complex includes five bridges along the Glendale-Hyperion Corridor.

"We know this bridge is a priority for the community. It connects neighbors and it's a literal bridge between Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Atwater," Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez said. "(It) will make a difference for safety, liability, and quality of life for everyone who uses this corridor."

Key elements of the project include seismic retrofits, widening of the bridge for people walking, biking, and ADA access, connections to the LA RiverWay pedestrian and bike path, restoration and preservation of historic elements, stormwater capture and a realignment of the I-5 northbound off-ramp.

Built in the 1920s and early 1930s, its historical elements will be restored, including the balustrade railing, the preservation of pylons, towers, and arches, and the refurbishment of the historic light poles of all five bridges, plus the Waverly Dr Bridge over Hyperion Ave.

"It will preserve an historic landmark, prioritize walking and bicycling, better connect people to LA, to the LA River, and create a place where you can stand safely under restored historic streetlights, and look out at beautiful Los Angeles," Hugo Martinez said. 

On Apr. 24, Newsom's office announced that rewards were being re-released in 27 unsolved cases throughout the state.

"Every family deserves answers and justice," Newsom said in a statement. "These rewards send a message that every case matters, every victim matters, and that we are all working toward increased accountability. If you know something, it is your duty to come forward."

Cases listed by the governor's office include the death of 12-year-old Georgia Moses of Petaluma. On Aug. 22, 1997, Moses' body was found next to Highway 101 and Petaluma Boulevard South after she was reported missing.

Anyone with information in Moses' death is asked to contact the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office at 707-565-2727 or on the sheriff's office website.

Meanwhile, Fremont police are seeking information in the case of 20-year-old Emerson Zuniga, who was killed by three unknown suspects while he was walking down the street on Jan. 25, 2007.

Information on the Zuniga case can be sent to Detective Jacob Blass over email or by calling 510-790-6900. Anonymous tips can be sent to 510-494-4856.

Police in Oakland are seeking information on the Dec. 4, 2009 death of Antonio Nunez. The 16-year-old was fatally shot by an unknown assailant outside of his home in Oakland.

Information on the Nunez case can be sent to Sgt. Yun Zhou at 510-238-3821, while anonymous tips can be sent to 510-238-7950.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is seeking information in the Jan. 24, 2017 death of 16-year-old Lamar Murphy, who was fatally shot while riding his bicycle in Hayward. Information on the Murphy case can be sent to the sheriff's office at 510-667-3636 or through the office's anonymous tipline at 510-667-3622.

Police in San Pablo are seeking information in the June 12, 2020 death of Shawn Tillis. According to officers, the 27-year-old was fatally shot in his vehicle outside an apartment complex in San Bruno.

In 2023, police released video evidence in the Tillis case and offered a $50,000 reward. Information on the Tillis case should be sent to Sgt. Robert Brady at 510-215-3295 or Lt. Bradley Lindblom at 510-215-3261.

In addition to the cold case homicides, Newsom's office re-released the reward in the attempted murder of a Hillsborough police officer on Feb. 22, 2025. Police said the officer was ambushed and shot outside department headquarters.

Authorities have not released the officer's name due to the ongoing investigation. Police released the sketch of a person of interest in the case and have offered a $100,000 reward, but the case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information on the police shooting is asked to contact Sgt. Josh Wang at 650-375-7470.

As the Carnival Firenze ship was at Catalina Island on Monday, law enforcement was on board to investigate. The FBI is also assisting with the death investigation.

The approximately 1,000-foot ship was on a cruise from Long Beach, traveling to Catalina Island before continuing to Ensenada, Mexico.

"The female guest was traveling with family who alerted the ship's crew of the situation," Carnival said in a statement, noting the family is now off the ship and has returned home.

"Carnival's Care Team is supporting the guest's family, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved one," Carnival said in a statement.

The woman has been identified as Briana Miller, 24.