Avoid 'Smishing' Scams On Your Cell Phone
It's a new way to carry out an old crime, and most people don't even know about it. The popularity of text messaging has made it an attractive target for thieves.
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It's a new way to carry out an old crime, and most people don't even know about it. The popularity of text messaging has made it an attractive target for thieves.
A 26-year-old mother who lost her right hand in a traffic accident several years ago is reuniting with her doctors to show off her new donated hand.
A warning from Standard & Poor's that the agency might lower its rating on U.S. government debt sent stocks on their steepest slide in a month Monday.
Event tickets seller Ticketmaster says it is going to let artists and sports teams raise and lower the price of tickets to reflect demand while they're being sold.
British Petroleum is the winner of the worst company in American award for 2011.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says that while the government won't pay air traffic controllers to take naps while on duty, federal officials are open to other options to ensure aviation safety.
In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute chick car. Now Volkswagen is reinventing it again.
City leaders are getting ready to unveil their plans for a new NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles.
Mayor Tom Tait is expected to return home to Orange County from New York City Friday, after wrapping up talks with NBA about moving the Sacramento Kings to Anaheim.
A new report estimates that half the meat and poultry sold in the supermarket may be tainted with the staph germ.
California's unemployment rate has dropped to 12 percent, but the number of payroll jobs in the state in March also fell from the previous month.
Ventura County officials have withdrawn the state's first permit for a controversial fumigant a day after granting it to an Oxnard-area farmer.
Stocks are poised to open lower after two bellwether companies missed Wall Street earnings estimates.
A state panel has slashed the amount of money California taxpayers will spend to keep legislators on the road.
Stocks slid Thursday after claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly for the first time in three weeks.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Improvements to the facility will include the diving tower, pools, and related mechanical systems, in time to stage Olympic diving competitions in July 2028.
Jianquan Bo, 66, is charged with murder, with a special circumstance allegation that the crime was committed in the commission of a kidnapping.
A big rig hauling nearly half a dozen vehicles slammed into the side of an apartment building in Panorama City on Tuesday afternoon.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The inspection uncovered 241 dogs on the property and while none were removed, three dogs were ordered for veterinary treatment. Orders to Comply were also issued by the animal care to correct shortfalls in housing facilities and sanitation.
Improvements to the facility will include the diving tower, pools, and related mechanical systems, in time to stage Olympic diving competitions in July 2028.
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced seven motions in response to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, asking for more recovery funds and for stronger financial penalties against corporations that commit serious violations.
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.
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
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.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
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.
Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory.
Even after adding back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to bolster their already stellar roster ahead of Monday's trade deadline.
The Angels traded José Soriano, Jo Adell, Kirby Yates, Brent Suter and Ryan Zeferjahn in exchange for a slew of prospects and young players as their rebuilding process begins.
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.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado on Tuesday introduced a series of motions that will seek to impose stronger financial penalties against Lineage and other corporations that commit serious violations, as fire cleanup continues more than a month after the blaze first erupted in June. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit. Mike Rogers reports.
Lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy shares the latest travel trends in celebration of American Adventures Month.
Chef Tracy Saltzman, The Gourmandise School chef instructor, celebrates National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with some baking tips.
Dr. Alaina Vidmar, Medical Director of Obesity Medicine and Bariatric Surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, discusses childhood obesity, contributing factors, and more.
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.
