Garcetti Cuts Short DC Trip After Zimmerman Protests
Mayor Eric Garcetti was expected to cut short a trip to the East Coast in response to the threat of continuing protests over the acquittal of George Zimmerman
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Mayor Eric Garcetti was expected to cut short a trip to the East Coast in response to the threat of continuing protests over the acquittal of George Zimmerman
Southlanders have access to cultural opportunities only available in a metropolis the size and with the diversity of Los Angeles. The many permanent exhibits available are crowned by these leading venues.
Temps hover near average with some clouds, but all in all, it's going to be a nice Monday.
A robbery suspect was uninjured in an officer-involved shooting in downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities.
First responders arrived to 3414 Blair Drive shortly after a fire was reported at the home at 9:29 p.m.
LA County Fire Capt. Joe Woyjeck accompanied his 21-year-old son's body on a cargo plane back to Southern California Wednesday.
Twenty-seven-year-old Jorge Luis Dominguez, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty in March to sex-related counts involving a 12-year-old boy.
An man who was found unconscious in a trench in Westwood has died, authorities said Friday.
As the nation awaits the jury's verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, one Southland author and commentator said Friday he believes local reaction to the case is unlikely to result in violence.
With summer here, it's time to catch some rays while trying these ways that aim for vacation memories experienced in and around the City of Angels.
Investigators say officers were directing traffic at an intersection outside the venue when a group of six tagged a DOT vehicle and got into an altercation with an officer.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man accused of beating a U.S. Army Ranger to death at a Los Angeles nightclub last month.
Taj Jackson, 39, testified in the wrongful death trial stemming from a lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's mother against concert promoting giant AEG Live.
Seventy-three-year-old Samuel Little faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of the killings.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) made the announcement Thursday following a coordinated undercover law enforcement investigation dubbed Operation Wild Web.
Nearly every neighborhood of Los Angeles has some essential watering holes for patrons to enjoy throwing back some local flavor.
A 42-year-old man has been accused of exposing himself to young girls in Los Angeles.
Interim city manager of Alhambra, Mary Swank, says the latest step in the 50-year plus battle is an 18-month environmental review to put a tunnel through Valley Street, which she hopes will help to alleviate heavy traffic on the 710.
Klarissa Castro filed the lawsuit against Jennifer Williams in Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday, alleging fraud and both intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, according to City News Service.
Jean Ervin Soriano had a blood-alcohol percentage of 0.12 when the SUV rear-ended a van carrying seven people to the Los Angeles area after an Easter weekend visit to a sick relative in Denver.
The owner of the Los Angeles Times will spin off the newspaper and its other publishing assets into a separate unit, according to reports Wednesday.
Chefs throughout Los Angeles are braising, poaching and grilling all sorts of fruit under the sun, all while creating interesting yet delicious seasonal desserts.
Officials with the FBI's Los Angeles field office kicked off a public information campaign Tuesday to warn against the potential economic impact of the sale of counterfeit movies, music and other goods.
Unionized taxi drivers held a demonstration Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles calling on state regulators to stop so-called "bandit taxicabs" from operating in the city.
Allegiant Tuesday announced a new, nonstop flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Honolulu (HNL) beginning on October 30.
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.
A hit-and-run driver who crashed into bystanders during a street takeover in Northridge last month was arrested by Los Angeles police on Thursday.
Long Beach police have shared new video of a hit-and-run driver who allegedly crashed into two teens on motorized dirt bikes in July, leaving both hospitalized.
2nd Call leaders say that the victim was helping increase safety in the area when he was shot.
Although the number of hate crimes is down so far this year, there is an alarming trend involving religious hate crimes, which seem to be rising. They made up just 9% of all hate crimes in the country in 2023, and so far this year, it's 23%.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
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.
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.
A hit-and-run driver who crashed into bystanders during a street takeover in Northridge last month was arrested by Los Angeles police on Thursday.
Long Beach police have shared new video of a hit-and-run driver who allegedly crashed into two teens on motorized dirt bikes in July, leaving both hospitalized.
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.
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.
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
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.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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.
Beach volleyball royalty and his son are our guests this week on the Sports Central Podcast. Sinjin Smith is one of the greatest volleyball players ever and now his son Hagen is following in his footsteps as a pro. They chat with Jaime Maggio on their relationship and Hagen trying to become an Olympian like his father
Hunter Sowards takes a look at Metro's new challenge, which calls on people or families with two cars to leave one of them behind and use public transit instead, with cash as the main incentive.
A man will be living inside a billboard above the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood as part of a Netflix promotion for their new film "The Last House" over the weekend. Nicole Comstock reports.
A beloved South Los Angeles gang intervention activist was fatally shot while on the job in Hyde Park on Thursday afternoon. Hunter Sowards reports.
Desmond Shaw takes us to the Ventura River in this episode of Look At This!
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.
