Nearly 100 dead or missing after Hurricane Otis hit Mexico, officials say
Hurricane Otis "was the strongest hurricane in the East Pacific to make landfall in the satellite era," when it hit Acapulco, Mexico, last week, NOAA said.
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Hurricane Otis "was the strongest hurricane in the East Pacific to make landfall in the satellite era," when it hit Acapulco, Mexico, last week, NOAA said.
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
Tens of thousands of residents in damaged homes without electricity awaited help more than a day after Otis roared ashore in Acapulco.
In just a matter of hours, Otis strengthened into a major hurricane, threatening "catastrophic damage" along Mexico's Pacific coast before weakening.
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Lee had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane last week before weakening, but could still bring dangerous conditions.
As of Sunday morning, Jova was moving northwest at nearly 5 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricanes and tropical storms are nothing new in the Southeast, but the sheer magnitude of damage shocked many in the region.
Idalia made landfall as a powerful hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved across Georgia and into the Carolinas.
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed or canceled Wednesday after powerful Category 3 hurricane hit Florida's Gulf Coast.
The state's first lady said she was inside the mansion with their three children at the time, but no one was hurt.
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
With the 5 p.m. advisory, Hurricane Idalia was downgraded to a tropical storm.
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Idalia could hit the Florida Panhandle as a major hurricane and Franklin is already the Atlantic season's first major hurricane, forecasters said.
The storm was hitting the southwestern U.S. and could bring "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
Hurricane Hilary strengthened into a major storm Thursday evening off Mexico's Pacific coast and it could bring heavy rain to the southwestern U.S. by the weekend.
The storm is set to impact the southwestern U.S. with heavy rainfall starting Friday through early next week, "peaking on Sunday and Monday," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hilary is forecast to rapidly intensify through the end of the week into a Category 4 hurricane with winds of at least 130 mph, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warned.
Tropical Storm Bret has proven to be a "unique" system with its emergence early into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Jakob Silfverberg and Troy Terry scored in the third period, and John Gibson stopped 51 shots as the Anaheim Ducks beat Carolina 3-2 to end the Hurricanes' five-game winning streak.
The California Highway Patrol warned motorists of significant delays on the 405 Freeway for an "unknown duration due to police activity."
Since the beginning of June, at least a dozen animal infections have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, putting California and the rest of the nation on alert
While we celebrate the city's creative growth, our goal is to focus on the modern stories of local residents, diving into key community conversations and the unique issues navigating life in Culver City today.
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The California Highway Patrol warned motorists of significant delays on the 405 Freeway for an "unknown duration due to police activity."
Since the beginning of June, at least a dozen animal infections have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, putting California and the rest of the nation on alert
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
The California Highway Patrol warned motorists of significant delays on the 405 Freeway for an "unknown duration due to police activity."
Since the beginning of June, at least a dozen animal infections have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, putting California and the rest of the nation on alert
While we celebrate the city's creative growth, our goal is to focus on the modern stories of local residents, diving into key community conversations and the unique issues navigating life in Culver City today.
The large blaze quickly prompted officials to order a temporary shelter-in-place order in the neighboring areas of the 1400 block of S. Los Palos Street.
Fans are expected to flood parts of Koreatown and downtown LA as Mexico gets ready to face South Korea at 6 p.m.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Riverside residents are raising concerns about reports that some of the historic artwork inside the Mission Inn, including the Taft Chair and the statue of the goddess Pomona, has been removed following the hotel's recent purchase.
Riverside County homicide investigators have announced two arrests in connection with a homicide in May that left a 47-year-old man dead in Home Gardens.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom's office is escalating its fight with the Trump administration, sending a letter Tuesday to Acting U.S. AG Todd Blanche accusing the Justice Department of conducting a politically motivated investigation into his wife and associates.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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.
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season and Justin Wrobleski threw six innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee will begin accepting applications for 60,000 positions on its volunteer crew starting in July.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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LA County Librarian José Parra discusses the annual Summer Discovery Program and what it offers: reading challenges, prize drawings, and free events for all ages.
Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and former city council member, discusses the latest issues facing the city council.
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.
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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.
