La Brea Tar Pits officially closes for 2-year renovation project
Officials are hoping to open the historic museum before the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028.
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Officials are hoping to open the historic museum before the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028.
Compton community activists were joined by the three families of deadly shooting victims in Compton over the Fourth of July weekend, demanding action from the government to help prevent further tragedy.
All lanes reopened by 3:15 a.m. Tuesday.
A San Bernardino County man was arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a cache of fireworks exploded, leaving one woman dead and several others injured.
A police officer is OK after someone threw a firework at them, according to the Newport Beach mayor.
The shooting was reported in the area of 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard on Friday night.
All 12 victims were inside a single Chevrolet Suburban, police said.
The lawsuit alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination and failure to prevent discrimination and harassment.
David Anthony Zapata, 35, stabbed 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin in the back outside of a restaurant in El Sereno in March 2023.
The search warrants served targeted subjects involved in human trafficking along the Figueroa corridor, according to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.
New California laws implement restrictions on handgun sales and require more clarity for food expiration date labels.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Crews on Monday were working to remove 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the site.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley said Luna took his "leap of faith" at 9:24 a.m. Monday.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.