2 Burned In Santa Monica Building Explosion
Authorities say an explosion and fire in Santa Monica has burned two people, one of them critically.
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Authorities say an explosion and fire in Santa Monica has burned two people, one of them critically.
Authorities Thursday were investigating an explosion at a home in Ventura County.
Officials say a neighbor's car accidentally slammed into a gas line outside a Calabasas home Friday afternoon causing a fire and explosion.
At least nine people were injured Tuesday morning in an industrial explosion in La Habra.
A plastic bottle filled with dry ice injured a young boy at a Paramount high school.
The Red Cross is assisting those affected by the blast, reported at 15025 Vanowen Street, according to LAFD spokesperson Brian Humphrey.
The unidentified student also suffered a chest injury.
Pacific Gas and Electric was charged on Tuesday with federal felony counts involving safety violations linked to a 2010 natural gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people in the San Francisco Bay Area.
An investigation into the cause of the explosion is on-going.
A driver was shaken and rattled but uninjured Saturday afternoon following an explosion in an underground vault in Irvine.
A man apparently trying to huff gas led to an explosion that rocked a North Hollywood neighborhood in the early morning hours, police said Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Bomb Squad is investigating a truck explosion that forced the closure of several city blocks in North Hollywood early Tuesday morning.
Authorities Saturday announced the arrest of a 39-year-old man in connection with an explosion that rocked a San Jacinto neighborhood on Friday afternoon.
An explosion Friday morning leveled a house in Riverside.
An electrical failure was likely behind several manhole covers that were displaced in the San Fernando Valley, officials said Friday.
A Corona husband and wife have sued an e-cigarette manufacturer alleging its rechargeable battery exploded in their vehicle, leaving the woman with second-degree burns.
The company behind Thursday night's accident in Simi Valley that left nearly 30 people injured, has a good safety record, according to fireworks experts.
Authorities Friday said an explosion in a detached garage in Tustin critically burned two men.
An explosion in a boiler room caused major damage to the gymnasium of an Orange County high school Tuesday, just minutes before classes were scheduled to begin, authorities said.
A Disneyland employee Thursday pleaded not guilty in connection with two dry ice explosions that took place at the park on Tuesday.
A Disneyland employee has been arrested in connection with a dry ice explosion that took place at the park on Tuesday, the Anaheim Police Department announced Wednesday.
A small explosion, believed to have been caused by a dry ice device, was reported in a Disneyland trash can Tuesday night.
Residents in Fontana reported hearing an explosion just before a large fire was seen at a pallet yard.
A massive explosion at a Texas plant has raised questions about the safety of Southern California fertilizer companies.
A mother and a daughter from Orange County were separated after their dangerously close proximity to the explosions got them caught up in the chaos of the Boston Marathon bombings.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Officials were able to safely remove the animal from the area.
The letter included 14 demands, including saying the district must test the buildings, soil, water and air for toxic compounds at LAUSD schools within a 3-mile radius.
A spokesperson said the hospital received a bomb threat "from an extremist group known to law enforcement."
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Officials were able to safely remove the animal from the area.
The letter included 14 demands, including saying the district must test the buildings, soil, water and air for toxic compounds at LAUSD schools within a 3-mile radius.
A spokesperson said the hospital received a bomb threat "from an extremist group known to law enforcement."
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
Officials were able to safely remove the animal from the area.
The letter included 14 demands, including saying the district must test the buildings, soil, water and air for toxic compounds at LAUSD schools within a 3-mile radius.
A spokesperson said the hospital received a bomb threat "from an extremist group known to law enforcement."
If drivers can complete the challenge, Metro says they'll receive $600.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
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 looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident on the 10 Freeway in July, during which police said he pointed a firearm at another vehicle.
As beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie continues to recover from a mystery illness, the Southern California raptor rehabilitation center overseeing her recovery is now accepting notes from the public.
An alleged DUI driver was arrested on Wednesday after they were involved in a collision that left a motorcyclist with severe injuries in Perris, according to Riverside County authorities.
The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment, where they are in stable condition, according to San Bernardino County officials.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
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.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
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.
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.
Southern California starting center Kilian O'Connor will miss the upcoming season due to injury.
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the series finale.
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.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
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.
Video shows a mountain lion that has been wandering through a San Dimas neighborhood Friday morning.
Michael Juliano, Time Out Los Angeles editor, shares what’s happening this weekend: Midsummer Scream, Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, Art on Ocean, and LA Riverfest
Huntington Hospital in Pasadena received a bomb threat early Friday morning. The hospital was not evacuated; however, new incoming patients were rerouted to neighboring hospitals as the threat was investigated.
Dr. Sandra Lee, “Dr. Pimple Popper,” shares her recommended skincare products for young students.
Grae Drake discusses: “Tony,” “One Night Only,” and “Super Troopers 3.”
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.
