
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
The Supreme Court said it will take up the Biden administration's bid to maintain access to mifepristone.
The decision from the Supreme Court blocks lower court orders that would have restricted the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
Many women feel access to reproductive health care is getting harder, not easier.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
A woman was wounded in an officer-involved shooting while police were responding to a possible kidnapping at an Arleta motel, authorities said Saturday.
A man suspected of started a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir is facing felony arson charges, prosecutors said Thursday.
A former U.S. Army private in Southern California was sentenced Friday to 22 years in prison for producing images of child sexual abuse involving a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say he met through Snapchat.
It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
The U.S. Forest Services typically hires thousands of firefighters every spring, but due to a new federal hiring freeze, Senator Adam Schiff says that could change.
A woman was wounded in an officer-involved shooting while police were responding to a possible kidnapping at an Arleta motel, authorities said Saturday.
A man suspected of started a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir is facing felony arson charges, prosecutors said Thursday.
A former U.S. Army private in Southern California was sentenced Friday to 22 years in prison for producing images of child sexual abuse involving a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say he met through Snapchat.
It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
The U.S. Forest Services typically hires thousands of firefighters every spring, but due to a new federal hiring freeze, Senator Adam Schiff says that could change.
A woman was wounded in an officer-involved shooting while police were responding to a possible kidnapping at an Arleta motel, authorities said Saturday.
A man suspected of started a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir is facing felony arson charges, prosecutors said Thursday.
A former U.S. Army private in Southern California was sentenced Friday to 22 years in prison for producing images of child sexual abuse involving a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say he met through Snapchat.
The U.S. Forest Services typically hires thousands of firefighters every spring, but due to a new federal hiring freeze, Senator Adam Schiff says that could change.
The first Altadena property with a home that was destroyed by the Eaton Fire in January has officially sold, just days after hitting the market. The sale comes amongst ongoing talks throughout the community that their neighborhoods are not for sale.
The city of San Clemente could soon be monitored by border patrol cameras after claims that there have been increased panga landings on the shoreline to drop off migrants.
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
It happened at around 7 p.m. Saturday evening in the 1000 block of N. Euclid Street, police said.
Deputies arrested the driver, who had three prior convictions, after they allegedly triggered a two-car crash that left one person dead and one hospitalized in Dana Point on Friday evening.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say that the small plane had defects in a door that may have contributed to the crash on Jan. 2, 2025.
Police say that the incident happened at around 11:45 on Sunday evening, when they were dispatched to the 1500 block of Gregg Place near Chicago Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department.
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to felony charges after he was caught transporting more than 100 pounds of fentanyl in late-2023.
Cal Fire firefighters currently operate on season employment, working nine months out of the year before they're laid off during the winter months, like January, when the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted.
It happened at around 5:40 p.m. on Saturday at a Food-4-Less store located in the 82000 block of Highway 111, according to a statement from the Indio Police Department.
Deputies say that the crowd gathered at intersections in Perris and hurled rocks and bottles at them on Monday.
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A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
A Kansas City sports anchor and reporter died on Wednesday while he was on assignment covering the Super Bowl, KGKC Telemundo Kansas City said.
Proposed 25% U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to a sharp increase in vehicle prices, auto industry executives and analysts say.
It's the third major U.S. aviation incident in eight days.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.
A federal judge Friday prevented the Trump administration from placing 2,200 employees of USAID on administrative leave for now.
During an Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke on the critical need for federal assistance as Southern California recovers from a series of devastating wildfires in January.
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were awarded the nation's highest civilian honor.
Insurance companies in California will have to offer coverage to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas under a new state regulation that was announced Monday.
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Kevin Fiala scored for the third straight game and converted in the shootout to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.
Trey Kaufman-Renn had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 7 Purdue to a 90-72 victory over Southern California.
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. from the Los Angeles Clippers for forward MarJon Beauchamp.
Infielder Luis Rengifo has beaten the Los Angeles Angels in salary arbitration for the second time in three years and will earn $5.95 million instead of the team's offer of $5.8 million.
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired guard Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round draft picks from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland.
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Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
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Saturday morning is off to a sunny start, reports Alex Biston. We can expect a dry weekend with rain beginning Wednesday.
Lauren Pozen speaks with the Geller family, one of many impacted by the devastating Palisades Fire in January, as they recount the last month of their lives since the blaze erupted.
Parents of students whose schools were impacted by the Palisades Fire say that their children are being denied enrollment into the Beverly Hills Unified School District. Mike Rogers takes a look at the claims.
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.
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Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
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