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Experts believe the COVID-19 pandemic is in part to blame for the increase in drug use, particularly one type of drug.
Chaffey College's 105th commencement ceremony takes place on May 19 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
The 10-year-old Lancaster boy died in 2018 after being abused for years. His mother and her boyfriend are charged with murder.
Salvador "Chavita" Esparza was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting as he stood in the doorway of an Altadena home in the 300 block of West Figureoa Drive on July 5, 2016.
The break-in happened sometime overnight at the bank branch on Quakertown Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. The thieves left one of the sheet glass windows shattered and in pieces on the ground outside.
Funding for the renovations will come from Measure A, which was approved by voters in 2016.
The man was described as a Hispanic man about 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, about 30 to 35 years old, unshaven, and with shaggy salt-and-pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with black pants and tattered shoes.
The gunmen ransacked the home, taking cash and cell phones, before taking off. The family of three – including the parents and an 11-year-old – were able to free themselves, go to a neighbor's home and call police.
The circumstances of the shooting and a motive were unclear.
The procedural vote failed, as expected, with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joining all 50 Republicans in opposing the effort.
The Consumer Price Index rose in April at an annual rate 8.3%, dipping from the previous month amid a drop in energy costs.
The suspect was arrested at a home in Wilmington.
Los Angeles Angels rookie left-hander Reid Detmer threw a season-high 107 pitches.
Hannah Tubbs spent two years in LA County juvenile custody for a 2014 sexual assault. She's now charged with murder and second-degree robbery under her birth name, James Edward Tubbs, in Kern County.
The warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
Joy Benedict reports from Pomona, where family members and activists demanded the release of some of the day laborers who were taken into Border Patrol custody during a raid outside of a Home Depot last month.
The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office identified the two men as 69-year-old Paul Berkovitz and his 36-year-old son, Matthew Berkovitz. Paul's dog, Brody, was also identified.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday said that Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office should remain on the Menendez brothers case after they filed a recusal motion to remove them. Mike Rogers reports.
Jesse Figueroa, 40, worked as a security guard at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and has been charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly shooting two women who worked at the school.
Michele Gile reports from Dana Point, where one teenager was killed and five other juveniles were hospitalized after a truck collided with a tree near Baby Beach.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were able to finally achieve a knockdown just before 6 p.m., meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spreading.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has appointed Andrés E. Chait as its new superintendent after Alberto Carvalho's resignation on Sunday.
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
The Dodgers fulfilled their promise to donate $1 million to families affected by the immigration enforcement operations in 2025.
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were able to finally achieve a knockdown just before 6 p.m., meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spreading.
The Dodgers fulfilled their promise to donate $1 million to families affected by the immigration enforcement operations in 2025.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
Shadowcast Pictures closed its doors after the pandemic, Hollywood strikes, an ongoing production drought and the rise of AI pushed it ot the edge.
Fans packed the streets in Santa Ana and celebrated Mexico's World Cup win on Wednesday.
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Maribel Mechaca says her son was going through a mental health episode on June 14, when a 911 call was made to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
The Rialto Police Department called the case "the most disturbing acts of cruelty" its investigators have ever encountered.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
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.
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 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 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.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
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.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Nolan Schanuel reached third on an error and Logan O'Hoppe drove him in on a soft ground ball in the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, setting a record for the highest deal ever given to an undrafted player.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent says property crime is the leading crime committed in his city. In December 2024, there were 84 cases of package theft and 44 in July 2025. To fight this crime, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
June Gloom will return to Southern California on Thursday and continue through the weekend. There will be a strong sea breeze which will cool down temperatures.
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family. Lesley Marin reports.
Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Mexico's big win over Czechia and continued success in the World Cup at the Plaza Mexico in Lynwood on Wednesday night. Laurie Perez reports.
After eight days of constant firefighting, LAFD crews have finally announced the knockdown of the fire at the Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
