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The 60 students, dubbed the Inaugural Cohort of Medical Students, are the first in the history of Charles R. Drew University's new medical program, after decades of partnering with UCLA.
Mario Orozco, 31, was arrested after he allegedly broke into several homes in Reseda and sexually assaulted the residents on July 1.
After a nearly weeklong pause in picketing, hundreds of Southland hospitality workers walked off the job Monday in what their union billed as the second wave of a strike called in hopes of securing higher wages and improved benefits.
Carlos Tercero-Maradiaga, 36, was arrested on Sunday and booked on suspicion of arson after he allegedly broke into Los Angeles City Hall and set fire to an office, according to LAPD.
According to Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fire was sparked by a tow truck off the southbound side of the freeway which was engulfed in flames.
"The initial investigation revealed a verbal altercation occurred between friends and family members residing at a residence," LAPD said in a statement.
"While we've made progress, there is absolutely much more work that needs to be done," she said. "That's why we will sign an emergency declaration, an updated emergency declaration, that continues our momentum confronting the homelessness crisis and build more housing in Los Angeles."
Three suspects who robbed four taco stands in South Los Angeles Sunday night remained at large Monday, according to the Los Angeles Police Dept. Workers were reportedly threatened with a gun and cash was stolen, police said.
Residents of a Westlake apartment building were evacuated early Monday morning due to a fire in an adjacent building on South Park View Street near MacArthur Park.
Severe weather on the East Coast is affecting flights out of Los Angeles International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport Monday morning.
Hundreds of Studio City residents gathered outside of the Weddington Golf and Tennis facility on Sunday to protest a plan that would convert the course into a sprawling athletic complex.
Police have fatally shot a woman who allegedly assaulted at least four people with a metal pipe in Tarzana early Sunday morning.
A 17-year-old boy was killed and two others were injured in a shooting the Beverly Grove area, police said.
An ongoing California Highway Patrol investigation has created a massive traffic backup on the 14 Freeway near Palmdale. At this point, no information has been provided on the nature of the investigation.
Long Beach Police Department on Saturday announced that they had taken 33-year-old Carlos Alberto Jimenez Hernandez, a homeless man, into custody at around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening near Anaheim Street and Pacific Avenue.
The blaze quickly grew throughout the day, reaching about 2,700 acres by Friday night, according to Cal Fire. As of 6 p.m., crews have contained 0% of the fire.
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who was last seen in Kern County with a suspect authorities say is considered armed and dangerous.
Workers at the Granada Hills Vons said managers kept the grocery store open as the customer's dead body stayed in the aisle for four hours.
Wilbur Garcia is finally heading home nearly a month after immigration agents detained him during an asylum appointment that was scheduled a day after his high school graduation.
Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to snap a five-game skid at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who was last seen in Kern County with a suspect authorities say is considered armed and dangerous.
Workers at the Granada Hills Vons said managers kept the grocery store open as the customer's dead body stayed in the aisle for four hours.
Wilbur Garcia is finally heading home nearly a month after immigration agents detained him during an asylum appointment that was scheduled a day after his high school graduation.
Last month, Culver City passed a moratorium on new drive-thrus as local leaders draft a permanent ban.
A group of thieves cleaned out more than a dozen apartments while the building was tented for fumigation.
A stray firework on Sunday destroyed a Garden Grove man's home, burned nearly everything he owned and damaged his prosthetic leg.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The Huntington Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end of summer "beach bash" that they could be arrested if the "takeover" event happens.
Two Orange County teenagers suffered life-altering injuries during a fireworks accident on the Fourth of July and family members are demanding answers.
The Orange County teenager whose at-home laboratory sparked a days-long FBI investigation after authorities were alerted to "suspicious" materials back in February is at the center of another hazmat probe.
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old who was last seen in Kern County with a suspect authorities say is considered armed and dangerous.
A California bill would let insurers monitor customers' driving data in real time in exchange for discounted premiums.
The family fun staple in the Inland Empire has offered mini golf, waterslides, arcade games and much more since 1974.
The San Bernardino Police Department said the man had prior convictions for criminal threats and assault on police.
A San Bernardino County family says that their house of 40 years burnt to the ground over the Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks.
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Before leaving the state, Gov. Newsom gave a news conference where he spoke for the first time to reporters since claiming that he and his wife are under a criminal investigation by the federal justice department.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
An indictment announced in Los Angeles accuses Lawrence Bishnoi and another defendant of ordering the killing of "H.S.N." — the apparent initials for Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down on June 18, 2023, near a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to snap a five-game skid at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return rom the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer but two errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning led to three runs by the Colorado Rockies, who rallied for a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl who was last seen in Kern County with a suspect authorities say is considered armed and dangerous.
The blaze quickly grew throughout the day, reaching about 2,600 acres by Friday night, according to Cal Fire. As of 6 p.m., crews have contained 0% of the fire. Nicole Comstock reports.
Workers at the Granada Hills Vons said managers kept the grocery store open as the customer's dead body stayed in the aisle for four hours. Brittney Ermon reports.
A day after his high school graduation, a South Los Angeles teen was detained by immigration agents during a routine check-in for his asylum application. After spending more than two weeks at the Adelanto ICE Detention Center, Wilbur Garcia is heading home. Laurie Perez reports.
Last month, Culver City passed a moratorium on new drive-thrus as local leaders draft a permanent ban. Lauren Pozen 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.
