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Investigators from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board are expected to discuss that near-hit and other safety issues on Wednesday as they present a report on the Feb. 18, 2015 blast that injured four contractors and coated neighboring homes and cars with white ash.
Kevin Endo filed a liability lawsuit against The Vapor Spot, saying he suffered second- and third-degree burns on his thumbs and left leg after the e-cigarette exploded in his pant pocket.
Fire officials said the battery exploded after coming into contact with the victim's keys in his pocket.
Authorities say one person has been taken into custody on suspicion of arson after a huge explosion and fire rocked a Santa Monica apartment.
An explosion has been reported on the University of Southern California campus, authorities said Tuesday.
The national average is $2.12 per gallon. California drivers pay $2.78.
Several dozen people were killed Friday in a series of terror attacks, the deadliest to hit Paris since World War II, French President Francois Hollande said, announcing that he was closing the country's borders and declaring a state of emergency.
Authorities on Sunday reopened the Westside Pavilion mall in West Los Angeles, lifting an evacuation order that went into effect after smoke was observed earlier in the day coming from an underground power vault.
Flight security is already extremely thorough as it is, but it could be getting even tighter soon.
According to the city of Long Beach the area north of downtown is affected.
Firefighters on Friday continued to investigate what caused a thunderous explosion to occur at a high-rise building in downtown Los Angeles.
Canyon Country mother Rebecca Bruce and daughter Lily got a major scare Wednesday night from an unlikely source – the shower door.
The fire was quickly put out.
Firefighters and police officers were responding Wednesday to investigate a report of an explosion at an apartment building in the Koreatown area, authorities said.
A SpaceX rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station erupted Sunday shortly after liftoff.
A car crashing into a gas pump at a Shell service station in Malibu touched off a huge fire and explosion Saturday evening.
Officials say as many as 18 students suffered minor injuries Friday when a firework went off at a middle school in Menifee.
Two students were detained and another student was treated for injuries Friday following an explosion on the campus of Heritage High School in Menifee.
The explosion at ExxonMobil's South Bay facility last week was caused by over-pressurization in an air-pollution-control system, according to a report released Monday.
Demanding answers during a townhall meeting with company officials, dozens of locals say their homes and cars were coated with dust after Wednesday's blast, which was strong enough to register as a magnitude 1.7 earthquake.
Documents from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health indicate that the Torrance Exxon Mobil refinery where a blast took place on Wednesday has faced more than $100,000 in proposed penalties for inspection violations over the past five years.
The cause of an explosion at the ExxonMobil Refinery was under investigation Wednesday.
Officials Wednesday were investigating the link between a fire at a Rosemead apartment complex and a possible "honey oil" marijuana lab found on the premises.
A vacuum truck explosion Tuesday forced the evacuation of a neighborhood and businesses and sent several people to the hospital in Ventura County.
An air-conditioner explosion sent a person to the hospital with second-degree burns Thursday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The South Coast AQMD ordered Lineage to reduce odors coming from its Boyle Heights warehouse after regulators had received 900 complaints this week.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
The South Coast AQMD ordered Lineage to reduce odors coming from its Boyle Heights warehouse after regulators had received 900 complaints this week.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
The federal judge also ordered immigration officials to provide adequate medical care to detainees and to abate mold at the Adelanto ICE detention center.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Brandon Scott Soleau faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted of charges relating to the death of Kolby Kekoa Aipa.
The South Coast AQMD ordered Lineage to reduce odors coming from its Boyle Heights warehouse after regulators had received 900 complaints this week.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
The federal judge also ordered immigration officials to provide adequate medical care to detainees and to abate mold at the Adelanto ICE detention center.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Brandon Scott Soleau faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted of charges relating to the death of Kolby Kekoa Aipa.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
From savory eats to everything fried and sweet treats, there are more than 100 food vendors serving up fair food, and for a chance to try a little of everything, the Taste of the Fair promotion offers samplings for $5 at participating booths.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing three Subway restaurants earlier this year.
Huntington Beach police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in April after her car veered into the marshlands on the side of Pacific Coast Highway.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Some Chino residents are voicing their concerns about a proposed 400-megawatt battery storage facility that is set to go before the city's planning commission on Wednesday night.
After nearly 45 years, Riverside County investigators have identified the Jane Doe whose remains were discovered in 1981 as the victim of a Los Angeles County murder.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
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.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
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.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
The inaugural roster for LOVB Los Angeles includes several Olympic medalists from the U.S. volleyball team.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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.
Summer weather is in full force in Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
A Petco and local restaurant had to close to repair their air conditioning units amid the Southern California heat.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Friday. Nicole Comstock reports.
Hunter Sowards catches up with a local restaurant owner who's struggling to keep the doors open in the aftermath of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.
Lauren Pozen and Brittney Ermon share the frustrations among residents as crews repair the broken water main.
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.
