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A 19-year-old Huntington Beach woman lost all her limbs to bacterial meningitis earlier this year, but she won't let that stop her from pursuing her dreams.
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A 19-year-old Huntington Beach woman lost all her limbs to bacterial meningitis earlier this year, but she won't let that stop her from pursuing her dreams.
Scores of supporters and critics of a proposed $900 million desalination plant for Orange County have packed a meeting of state coastal officials to voice their views on the project.
Police in Orange County Monday were investigating whether a boy ingested Halloween candy tainted with methamphetamine.
Huntington Beach Police Sunday stopped Winnie the Pooh and cited him for having expired tags.
Authorities say a 22-year-old man has been charged in the stabbing death of a man at a Huntington Beach apartment.
Authorities in western New Mexico say the father of a missing hiker died while monitoring the search for his son near Reserve.
A 22-year-old man who was found covered in blood was arrested after another man was found fatally stabbed in Huntington Beach, police said Thursday.
One person is dead and a second has been hospitalized after a stabbing in a quiet Huntington Beach neighborhood.
City officials in Huntington Beach were expected Monday to consider limiting the use of Styrofoam packaging by local food vendors.
The oil production technique known as fracking is more widespread and frequently used in the offshore platforms and man-made islands near some of California's most populous and famous coastal communities than state officials believed.
Authorities, who released a composite sketch of the suspect Thursday, say the incident occurred near Bolsa Chica Road and Warner Avenue October 3.
A 22-year-old South Bay man says the city of Manhattan Beach wrongly accused him of seeking out gay sex during a public bathroom sting, arrested him without cause and publicly humiliated him by posting his arrest picture on the city's website.
An oil derrick buckled Monday in Huntington Beach, which has forced some residents to evacuate from their homes.
Officials said they arrested a felon on the roof of a Manhattan Beach home Wednesday after the man fled his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Most of the property stolen last month from a little league in Huntington Beach has been recovered, according to authorities.
Authorities Tuesday identified the 28-year-old contract worker who was killed in an underground electrical vault explosion in Huntington Beach.
Officials said one person was killed Monday afternoon in an underground vault explosion.
A transgender student at Marina High School in Huntington Beach made history Friday evening by becoming the school's Homecoming Queen.
A suspect was in custody Thursday for allegedly sexually battering three women near a mall in Huntington Beach.
Police in Huntington Beach are on the hunt for a thief who stole more than $8,000 worth of baseball equipment from a little league over the weekend.
The Wet Electric music festival saw a lower than expected turnout Saturday, following the denial of a liquor license and city efforts to cancel the event.
It looks like it will be a "dry" Wet Electric music festival in Huntington Beach this weekend.
A judge Wednesday rejected a request by the city of Huntington Beach to stop a massive electronic dance party from being held over the weekend.
A transgender student at Marina High School in Huntington Beach is vying to become the school's Homecoming Queen.
A former Garden Grove police officer was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting three women.
In a Tuesday news release, LAFD said investigators conducted a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the June 17 fire at the cold storage facility. The origin of the weeklong fire was confirmed to be on the roof, at or adjacent to a section of solar panels.
The Knitting Tree, L.A., has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 "Top 100 Small to Midsize Businesses in America" awards.
The pursuit ended around 2 p.m. when the suspect driver clipped another stopped vehicle while racing down the offramp, and slammed into a traffic sign. The driver was taken into custody.
Evacuations have been issued north of the fire on Moreno Avenue, including at a senior mobile home park.
The museum, which looks like a spaceship nestled in the city, features dozens of galleries, two cinematic theatres, a library and research center and luscious green gardens.
In a Tuesday news release, LAFD said investigators conducted a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the June 17 fire at the cold storage facility. The origin of the weeklong fire was confirmed to be on the roof, at or adjacent to a section of solar panels.
The Knitting Tree, L.A., has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 "Top 100 Small to Midsize Businesses in America" awards.
The pursuit ended around 2 p.m. when the suspect driver clipped another stopped vehicle while racing down the offramp, and slammed into a traffic sign. The driver was taken into custody.
Evacuations have been issued north of the fire on Moreno Avenue, including at a senior mobile home park.
The museum, which looks like a spaceship nestled in the city, features dozens of galleries, two cinematic theatres, a library and research center and luscious green gardens.
In a Tuesday news release, LAFD said investigators conducted a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the June 17 fire at the cold storage facility. The origin of the weeklong fire was confirmed to be on the roof, at or adjacent to a section of solar panels.
The Knitting Tree, L.A., has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its 2026 "Top 100 Small to Midsize Businesses in America" awards.
The pursuit ended around 2 p.m. when the suspect driver clipped another stopped vehicle while racing down the offramp, and slammed into a traffic sign. The driver was taken into custody.
Evacuations have been issued north of the fire on Moreno Avenue, including at a senior mobile home park.
The museum, which looks like a spaceship nestled in the city, features dozens of galleries, two cinematic theatres, a library and research center and luscious green gardens.
Wildlife experts say that a sea turtle has nested on a West Coast beach for the first time in recorded history after eggs were laid in both Seal Beach and Huntington Beach last week.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
A man who jumped into action trying to save a pregnant woman escaping from an apartment fire in Riverside may lose his legs after his heroic efforts.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
Lisa Leslie became the 16th person honored with a statue in Star Plaza in a ceremony that featured Magic Johnson, Candace Parker and Michael Cooper and others.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Visitors got a chance to see the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art as it opened its doors to the general public on Tuesday.
Protesters with Block the Merger Coalition gather to rally outside the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
A look at products created and inspired by women with lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy.
Actor and author Tisha Campbell talks about her new memoir, “The A Word,” inspired by her son’s journey with autism.
The suspect driver of a stolen SUV was taken into custody in Alhambra after racing down a freeway offramp, clipping another stopped vehicle, and crashing into a traffic sign.
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.
