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A former Los Angeles elementary school teacher accused of placing a plastic bag over a student's head in class for several seconds pleaded no contest Wednesday to one count of child abuse, authorities said.
Disneyland fans hoping the park would build a "Star Wars" or "Marvel Universe" themed attraction in Anaheim will have to keep dreaming.
Authorities say a blown junction caused a temporary outage in Pasadena, but power had been restored to all but three customers.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a small spot fire in the Pomona area.
Police are investigating who planted a hidden camera in a public bathroom at a fast-food restaurant.
Donald Sterling, former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 60 years, Shelly.
State officials voted Wednesday to ban bobcat trapping across the state of California.
Up to 1,000 pounds of dead fish had to be removed from Lake Elsinore this week because of low water levels due to the drought, increasingly hot temperatures and other conditions, city officials said.
The family of a mentally ill homeless man killed by Los Angeles police on Skid Row sued Wednesday, contesting officers' claim that the man reached for one of their guns and calling it "a classic case of abuse of power and deadly force."
A Los Angeles Police Department officer fired a shot at a pit bull that bit a city worker Wednesday in the South Los Angeles area, according to police.
After a slew of unofficial apps came out listing wait times for rides at Disneyland and California Adventure, Disney has released its own app.
Two coyotes who have taken up residence near the heart of downtown Los Angeles are being tracked and studied by National Park Service researchers.
An oil spill from a ruptured pipeline near Santa Barbara, California, that fouled beaches for miles may have been far larger in volume than earlier projected.
Detectives continued to search on Wednesday for the mother of an abandoned newborn who was found in a stroller near a church in Exposition Park.
City Council members vote on Wednesday to temporarily halt a motion that would allow ride-hailing companies to legally pickup passengers at Los Angeles International Airport.
Researchers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a groundbreaking electrochemical process in an effort to mitigate climate change, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by leveraging the world's oceans.
As the fields of Antelope Valley continue to be filled with bright-orange poppies, Southern California beaches are having their own superbloom with thousands of navy blue creatures showing up on our shores. Michele Gile reports.
The city of Inglewood took the next big step in constructing a new Metro line that would bring riders into the city and to its entertainment venues like Sofi Stadium. But, in its path are dozens of businesses that would be forced to relocate. Jasmine Viel reports.
Police have arrested the suspect after he ran across the freeway and tried to carjack passersby.
The suspect jumped out of his car and ran across the freeway while trying to get away from police.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
Weather officials say some inland communities could experience triple-digit conditions all week.
Canter's Deli on Fairfax wants customers to enjoy their nearly century-old business landmark, and is offering the sandwich special on Monday, Aug. 3, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Jianquan Bo is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office said.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
Initially, the caller thought the man might have been stabbed, but when officers arrived, they found out the victim had been shot multiple times.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
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.
The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
A woman drove onto the Venice Pier Sunday night, circled around, hit a bicyclist, and led police on a short pursuit before being taken into custody.
Nichole Figueroa, director of marketing at Del Amo Fashion Center, shares some back-to-school trends and deals for fashion.
As families across Southern California prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically and emotionally. Dr. David Bronstein, from Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley, discusses the importance of getting an annual physical.
Nick Wolny, finance columnist, discusses a study that found California ranks last in tipping.
A Family Resource Center offers student supplies, while mental health programs are a PUSD priority.
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.
