City Council To Back Oil Tax Despite Hahn Reversal
Fearing a costly legal battle, councilwoman Janice Hahn has done an about-face on her proposed oil tax, but it may be too late to sway her colleagues.
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Fearing a costly legal battle, councilwoman Janice Hahn has done an about-face on her proposed oil tax, but it may be too late to sway her colleagues.
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University of California students clashed with police outside a meeting of the UC Board of Regents, which is scheduled to vote on another tuition increase.
The Food and Drug Administration is poised to announce a virtual ban of alcoholic energy drinks on Wednesday, even as a leading manufacturer is pulling its products off the market.
Online video site Hulu formally launched its premium streaming service Wednesday and cut the price to $8 a month.
The city of Long Beach could take a financial hit because of a Carnival cruise ship fire that will keep the vessel out of service until mid-January.
Passengers are being asked to "say something" if they see suspicious activity at an airport, but the campaign may fall on deaf ears after the infamous "don't touch my junk" video.
Jack in the Box restaurants are handing out two free tacos Tuesday, Nov. 16, after 2 p.m. to customers, an offer ads show was made while the company's spokesman was under the influence of laughing gas at the dentist office.
Would you pay extra to use the carpool lanes during rush hour traffic on the 405 Freeway?
The 952-foot Carnival Splendor, which was towed to San Diego last week after an engine fire crippled the cruise ship and left its 4,500 passengers and crew marooned at sea, will be out of service until mid-January.
Mark Zuckerberg survived Aaron Sorkin, but now he's up against late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, a comedian with a message that Facebook's CEO can't like very much.
Apple Corps, EMI and Apple(R) has announced that the Beatles, the most influential and beloved rock band in music history, are now available for the first time on the iTunes Store(R).
Paper or plastic may not be environmentally-friendly, but a recent investigation shows reusable grocery bags may pose a significant lead exposure risk to shoppers.
Google is working on a new computer chip and software upgrade that the company believes will eventually enable mobile phones to replace credit cards.
For the second time in less than one week, a computer glitch has downed the the DMV system.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said crews responded to the area of the 8500 block of W. Wonderland Ave.
Teamsters California announced that it is suing the state Department of Motor Vehicles over new regulations allowing companies to seek permits to test and deploy driverless heavy-duty trucks.
The DA's office alleges that Micah Sykes stabbed his father using a dagger, garden shears and barbell.
Public health officials said there was a confirmed case of measles in a person who was infectious while they visited the theme park on July 26.
One person is dead and three others were injured after a car went off the side of the Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge late Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said crews responded to the area of the 8500 block of W. Wonderland Ave.
The DA's office alleges that Micah Sykes stabbed his father using a dagger, garden shears and barbell.
Public health officials said there was a confirmed case of measles in a person who was infectious while they visited the theme park on July 26.
One person is dead and three others were injured after a car went off the side of the Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge late Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Metro says that its transit system has seen a remarkable drop in homeless numbers in stations and on trains since 2024, when a stretch of crime had peaked community concern.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
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.
The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition, according to San Bernardino County officials.
Ontario residents gathered at Tuesday night's city council meeting to demand transparency from city leaders after the city's mayor pro tempore's home was raided by FBI agents last month.
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.
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
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.
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.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
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.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement.
Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory.
The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
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.
Investigators are searching for security video to identify a suspect vehicle related to the hit-and-run death of a man on a scooter.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board is considering taking stronger enforcement action and grant its petition for an Order for Abatement against Lineage Logistics.
Dr. Ryan Kelln, a sports medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, discusses why it's important for students to get sports physicals.
Saddie Murray, the Go-To Girlfriend, shares back-to-school essentials, from clothes, and body mists to healthy snacks.
Vegas Revealed hosts Sean McAllister and Dayna Roselli explore: Silverton Casino Aquarium, Howie D releases new single, and Resident Evil pop-up.
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.
