More And More Companies Taking Out Terrorism Insurance
After the Boston Marathon bombing and the recent terror attack in San Bernardino, insurance companies saw a spike in requests for terror insurance, mostly against damage claims.
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After the Boston Marathon bombing and the recent terror attack in San Bernardino, insurance companies saw a spike in requests for terror insurance, mostly against damage claims.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti held a press conference today in Elysian Park amidst the recent terror threats facing the community.
A California congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate is trying to settle an uproar over comments she made about Muslims and terrorism.
Forty-four percent of Americans think another terror attack in the next few months is very likely, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll.
The reported plot would explain why the suspects were sitting on thousands of rounds of ammunition and a large supply of home-made pipe bombs.
"There's a number of pieces of evidence that has pushed us off the cliff," said David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles office.
President Barack Obama says it's possible the mass shooting in California was related to terrorism, but that authorities still don't know.
It remains unclear whether Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino was an act of terrorism, although the Federal Bureau of Investigation has not ruled that out as a possibility.
The upcoming soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will have unprecedented security, according to Spain's interior ministry.
In light of apparent coordinated terrorist attacks that left at least 127 people dead in Paris, Los Angeles police have added extra patrols at large public gatherings.
Thousands of Israelis are suing Facebook, claiming the site does not do enough to remove anti-Semitic and pro-violence Facebook posts that can reach and influence a vast audience of followers.
An Orange man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIL.
"This is ISIS. This is how they operate," Aaron Cohen said.
This holiday weekend, law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California will be on alert over possible terror threats after an ISIS leader recently called on his followers to strike.
Law enforcement remains on alert from coast to coast over concerns that the upcoming fourth of July weekend could be tempting motivation for homegrown terrorists.
The object was actually a massage ball and some batteries wrapped in plastic.
Two California men who authorities say aspired to join the Islamic State group have pleaded not guilty in the case.
Four local students are set to unveil a mural of late journalist and musician Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002.
A special forum in Irvine focused on the issue of Muslim extremism on Tuesday night, as Orange County Muslim leaders told dozens of attendees that Islam does not promote violence.
A video posted to social media Tuesday claimed to show the beheading of an American journalist by the terrorist group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, who have been the targets of US airstrikes in Iraq over recent weeks.
As LA remains prone to nearly every calamity known to man, lucrative job opportunities for emergency management professionals will continue to grow.
Amid fears that terrorists may have found new ways to bypass existing security, the American government is pushing for tighter screening measures at European and Middle Eastern airports for flights heading to the U.S.
"I felt like I'm in a nightmare," says Leehy Shaer, "I want people to wake me and tell me it's not true, you know?"
Operation Maritime Chokehold is a $30 million program made possible through a grant from Homeland Security.
A federal grand jury in Sacramento has indicted a California man on a single charge of attempting to provide support to a foreign terrorist organization.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
The building and several cars caught fire.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy led police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading themself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
The building and several cars caught fire.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy led police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading themself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The building and several cars caught fire.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy led police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading themself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
Police said that the threat is believed to have been a hoax.
It happened at around 12:50 a.m. on Thursday near Manchester Avenue and Vermont Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
An initial burglary alarm call went out to the Los Angeles Police Department around 9 p.m. to a home in the 1600 block of Blue Jay Way.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
The team will move from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Alex Biston takes a look at the weather for the upcoming week in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
The two-day Core Los Angeles Music Festival drew thousands of people to the Los Angeles State Historic Park over the weekend. Zach Boetto reports.
Authorities closed and evacuated the Redondo Beach Pier on Sunday morning due to a bomb threat that's now believed to be a hoax, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The man was arrested after a nearly eight-hour standoff in Santa Ana, police said.
A suspected hit-and-run crash left a man and a 1-year-old child dead in Playa del Rey early Sunday morning, and authorities are still searching for the driver. Lauren Pozen reports.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
