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Idalene Yvannia Alvarado, 19, of Rowland Heights is wanted by Pasadena Police.
Longtime advocates -- like the people who run the Union Rescue Mission -- see the situation as getting worse.
A video that surfaced on social media has sparked debate over whether its content appears to show an example of high school sports hazing or teenagers simply trying to have fun.
Authorities Wednesday asked for the public's help in locating a missing 60-year-old woman from Los Angeles.
Authorities have apprehended a man wanted in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Koreatown.
Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner will share joint custody of his 2-year-old daughter with his estranged wife after the pair reached a custody agreement after a day of negotiations on Wednesday.
McDonald's announced Wednesday it will give raises and paid time off to some if its employees.
Teofil Brank, who goes by the porn name Jarec Wentworth, also requested a sports car and a condo, officials said.
A new father came face-to-face with the first responders who revived him after his heart stopped last Thursday.
CBS Films says Mark Wahlberg is set to produce "Patriots' Day," a feature film about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing based on Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis' firsthand account.
The Los Angeles city Council reached an agreement Wednesday with disabled residents and their advocates to make more than $1 billion in city sidewalk repairs to settle an Americans Disabilities Act lawsuit.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has been putting together a marching band, featuring students from every high school in the city, for more than 40 years.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has announced statewide mandatory water reductions for the first time ever as the state saw the lowest snowpack levels ever recorded.
Health officials Wednesday reported a student attending Cal State San Bernardino has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
Fashion Camp, an after-school program offered to fashionistas in Orange County's public schools, turns the industry's top professionals into educators; encouraging many youngsters to follow their dreams in pursuing a career in fashion.
Jessica Naziri of TechSesh shows us new gadgets and tools to stay on track with your New Year's resolution.
Fans gather at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the ticketed tailgate party ahead of Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship between TCU and Georgia.
Rain is already falling Monday morning as a new storm moves into the Southland. This storm could be bigger than last week's weather, with more possible rain and strong winds.
Rick Montanez reports from Ventura, where rain is falling amid concerns about mudslides and flooding.
Light to moderate rain Monday morning. Heavy rain expected Monday night into Tuesday morning and mid-day, winding down by Tuesday evening. High-wind warning in some areas until Tuesday night.
TreePeople has not only helped grow the Los Angeles urban forest, but also educates youngsters at its Coldwater Canyon Park headquarters.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
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.
Between 2019 and 2023, California school districts paid an estimated $2 to $3 billion to student victims of sexual abuse by employees.
TreePeople has not only helped grow the Los Angeles urban forest, but also educates youngsters at its Coldwater Canyon Park headquarters.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
UC Riverside's entomology grad students will share their knowledge of insects from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Library at 3900 Mission Inn. Ave.
Between 2019 and 2023, California school districts paid an estimated $2 to $3 billion to student victims of sexual abuse by employees.
In March, the DOJ received information that a cardroom dealer was suspected of stealing gaming chips from The Gardens Casino. "Investigators reviewed pertinent information and worked collaboratively with cardroom staff," CA DOJ wrote in a news release.
In the civil case of Garcia v. City of Tustin, a unanimous verdict was reached in a six-day jury trial, finding the officer's shooting was excessive and unreasonable.
Some neighbors said they believe that the blaze was fueled by the lithium-ion batteries of some e-bikes parked in one of the apartment's garages.
The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses.
Fullerton police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly assaulted two people and kidnapped a woman over the weekend, according to a news release from the department.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
A 4-year-old boy was honored with the ultimate recognition from the Colton Police Department on Tuesday night, when he was sworn in as an honorary officer.
The FBI has joined the search for a missing 74-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man, Nai Ping Hou, whose bank accounts were depleted before he was reported missing in May 2025.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
A Southern California state senator has proposed a new law that would prevent euthanasia in the state's wildlife just a month after a mother bear was put down for swiping at a woman in Monrovia, feet away from where her two cubs were located.
More than 500 firearms were seized from a Riverside County home last week when deputies served a search warrant during an investigation into the sale of illegal firearms.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
A bill aimed at tightening California's elderly parole program has failed to advance.
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.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will lay off 284 employees in the next 10 days, citing funding cuts by the county's board of supervisors.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Mike Trout homered, Nolan Schanuel homered and hit a three-run double and Jose Soriano worked five shutout innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3.
Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
LeBron James had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 101-94 victory and a stunning 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Lenyn Sosa had a pinch-hit, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, reliever Louis Varland bailed out struggling closer Jeff Hoffman by inducing a game-ending double-play grounder, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles City Council members on Tuesday unanimously authorized $9.5 million to help repair sidewalks near venues for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Laugh Factory has announced an upcoming line of collectible trading cards featuring some of comedy's biggest names at a show in Hollywood next week.
More than 200 people were arrested over the two-week Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio.
"We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us," the Rivas Hernandez family said. "We miss her deeply."
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost LA's film industry after an uptick in moviegoers returning to theaters.
Nearly 100 people were arrested during the first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival, according to the Indio Police Department.
A new $40 million stormwater project broke ground at MacArthur Park, using natural water runoff for lake stability.
The TreePeople organization is happy to be the seed that helped grow the urban forest in Los Angeles and educates youngsters at its Coldwater Canyon Park headquarters.
A Thousand Oaks man is continuing the Southern California tradition of tracking the lives of local bald eagles through his photography. Alys Martinez reports.
An Orange County car club gathered to honor one of their members who was killed in a crash on the PCH in Huntington Beach last weekend. Michele Gile reports.
After yet another burglary at a San Fernando Valley home in broad daylight, neighbors' concerns are mounting. Lauren Pozen reports on some of the steps residents are taking to try to prevent their homes from becoming the next target.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
