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Gov. Jerry Brown gave Californians a choice between higher taxes and deeper cuts to public schools and other core functions of government during his State of the State address Wednesday, essentially beginning his campaign for a planned November ballot initiative on taxes.
The Port of Los Angeles last year exported a record 2.1 million cargo containers with U.S. goods for overseas customers.
American Airlines passengers willing to volunteer personal information can now be steered through the fast lane at LAX thanks to the Transportation Security Administration's new pre-check program.
A co-founder of the Pinkberry frozen yogurt chain remains jailed Tuesday after he was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport.
Burger King Corp. is offering its customers a time-saving — and potentially waistline-bulging — option to its drive-through window
The Los Angeles City Council will vote Tuesday on whether adult film stars should be required to use condoms.
The proposed "super-union" may hinge on whether a faction of the town's biggest union approves the deal.
A massive recall has been ordered for several models of the Mini Cooper. The car's manufacturer, BMW, has received 12 reports of fires caused by the auxiliary water pump.
The Golden State has lost some of its luster – California has slipped from its No. 8 ranking among the top economies in the world.
An auction was briefly interrupted Friday by a group of protesters affiliated with a nationwide anti-Wall Street campaign.
California's economy may improve if Facebook stock goes public. Sources say the world's largest social networking site is preparing for an initial public stock offering.
A high-profile sports agent whose superstar roster of clients inspired a Hollywood blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy.
Just one day after the Oakland Raiders fired head coach Hue Jackson, there's renewed discussion about the team possibly returning to Los Angeles.
Fresh & Easy is temporarily closing 12 underperforming stores across the Southwest.
If you filled up your tank in Sierra Madre recently, the police may want to speak with you.
The delayed Metro and LA City construction project promised new sidewalks, trees, parks and storefront makeovers.
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.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
The delayed Metro and LA City construction project promised new sidewalks, trees, parks and storefront makeovers.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
A 60-year-old father, Shukur Aikebaer, has been identified as the victim who was kidnapped from his Chino Hills home and investigators say he and one of the kidnapping suspects knew each other through a prior working relationship.
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.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
An aerial photo shows a smoking F-35 fighter jet next to scorched vegetation in a field at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
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.
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
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.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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 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.
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died.
Eric Lauer tossed one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, Andy Pages homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
Son Heung-min scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
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.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Desmond Shaw flies to the Orange County Fair for tonight's Look At This!
A Los Angeles County judge ordered Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, to be jailed after she cut her ankle monitor several times.
The Colorado River is reaching historically low water levels that could have disastrous impacts in the future if states don't conserve more water. Tom Wait reports.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer has been charged with illegally recording his colleagues' conversations.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now." 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.
