How Earth Day started and grew beyond its founder's dreams
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
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Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
Security camera video shows the suspect swinging the dog over his shoulder before slamming it on the ground.
Months after their school was severely damaged by the Palisades Fire, students at Palisades Charter High School will return to in-person classes this week when their new "Pali South" location opens its doors in Santa Monica.
It happened on Saturday at around 2:30 a.m. near the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
A commercial fishing boat captain was fined nearly $17,000 by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office for allegedly dumping toxic waste called "stick water" into waters along the California coast.
A 40-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly beating his dog with a metal chain leash inside a downtown LA apartment building.
Police are searching for the person or people who shot two men near Exposition Park.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has presented new evidence in an effort to overturn Scott Peterson's conviction.
LA County deputies arrested a 16-year-old for allegedly running over a store owner in a South El Monte discount store.
Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block. The final affected workforce number announced Monday included 1,647 filled position layoffs, and not filling 1,074 vacant positions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.
Local leaders across Los Angeles are reacting to the news of Pope Francis' death, highlighting his papacy for being transformative.
Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of City Address from City Hall, discussing homelessness, rebuilding efforts, crime and the budget crisis.
