A Santa Clarita man was sentenced today to eight years behind bars for running a drug ring that shipped narcotics hidden in stuffed animals.
November 21, 2024
Strike by Thousands of UC Patient Care, Service Workers Continues
November 21, 2024
Man Killed, Woman Injured in Collision in Redondo Beach
November 21, 2024
Shohei Ohtani Expected To Be Announced as National League MVP
November 21, 2024
A Metro A Line train and a car collided Wednesday in the south Los Angeles area, and one person was injured.
November 20, 2024
A person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound San Diego 405 Freeway in the Costa Mesa area, authorities said today.
November 20, 2024
The airport’s people mover (APM) has entered a new phase of testing which brings it one step closer to finally boarding passengers.
November 19, 2024
The City Council Friday formally established Los Angeles, the second-largest municipality in the nation, as a "sanctuary" for migrants, prohibiting city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws.
November 19, 2024
People planning to visit any of seven area beaches should avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters due to high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned today.
November 18, 2024
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session beginning Dec. 2 to strengthen the state’s legal defenses against potential actions by former President Trump’s incoming administration. The session will focus on protecting California values through increased funding for legal resources and defensive measures in response to Trump’s public statements, proposals, and previous administrative actions that could affect individual rights. “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle. California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are prepared, and we will do everything necessary to ensure
November 15, 2024
According to recent research from experts at the University of California, Los Angeles and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, higher temperatures brought on by anthropogenic climate change have turned an ordinary drought in the American West into the “exceptional” category, with greater evaporation contributing more than a lack of rainfall. The study, published in Science Advances, found that evaporation accounted for 61% of drought severity in the West from 2020 to 2022, while reduced precipitation contributed 39%. “Research has already shown that warmer temperatures contribute to drought, but this is, to our knowledge, the first study that actually shows
November 15, 2024
A Koreatown fire damaged an apartment building today and left four people injured, one critically.
November 15, 2024
A 72-year-old violin teacher suspected of lewd acts with a minor at his Northridge residence was arrested today.
November 15, 2024
Eligible homeowners in California may receive tax rebates of up to $8,000 to install heat pumps in their residences, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
November 14, 2024
The Orange County Fire Authority responded to a construction accident at Villa Park High School Thursday.
November 14, 2024
Bass Swears In McDonnell as LAPD Chief in Ceremony Today
November 14, 2024
Theodore Olson, Attorney Who Helped Overturn CA Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Dies
November 13, 2024
Fire crews from Los Angeles and Orange counties and across California continue to work Tuesday to battle a wildfire in Ventura County. The wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, has forced thousands of people to evacuate from their homes, amid the Santa Ana winds. According to Cal Fire, the fire has left a total of six injuries, 207 structures have been destroyed, and 90 structures have been damaged. “The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain, with dry and receptive fuels, which have challenged containment efforts. Fire activity moderated due to the decrease in winds over the fire,” Cal Fire
November 13, 2024
Nearly 2,400 workers continue to strike as of Tuesday across Kaiser Permanente mental health facilities in Southern California.
November 12, 2024
A recent study by the University of Southern California revealed that exposure to air pollution can harm children’s learning and memory. Ammonium nitrate, a specific component of fine particle air pollution primarily produced by agricultural emissions, is associated with decreased learning and memory performance in children aged 9 and 10. The comprehensive research analyzed data from 8,500 children nationwide, suggesting potential long-term implications for cognitive development. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, examined the effects of PM2.5, a mixture of microscopic particles measuring less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. These particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter
November 11, 2024
A recent study by the University of California, Los Angeles indicates that Americans are spending more time inside their homes and far less time outside. Other studies – like a survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – indicate that this could be a post-COVID phenomenon while there are studies that also suggest that Americans were spending more time alone even before the pandemic. A study published on Oct. 30 by Brian D. Taylor and Sam Speroni of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) and Eric A. Morris of Clemson University revealed that people are spending almost
November 11, 2024
Voters have rejected Proposition 6 – a measure to end involuntary labor for inmates – in California. This proposition would have amended the California Constitution to remove a provision that lets prisons and jails force inmates to work. It could have potentially increased or decreased state and local costs, depending on how the work for people in state prison and county jail would have changed. According to legislative summaries of prison work, California currently mandates thousands of incarcerated people to work at jobs – like packaging nuts, doing dishes, and making license plates – for less than 74 cents an
November 11, 2024
Nathan Hochman Names Steve Katz Chief Deputy DA
November 11, 2024
Bronny James Recalled By Lakers, Goes Scoreless in Victory Over Raptors
November 11, 2024
Exxon Mobil pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, gov says
What's next for Gautam Adani after U.S. bribery, fraud charges?
Legal hurdles ahead for Google's forced sale of Chrome
Biden's shift on missiles for Ukraine informed by North Korean troops in Kursk, Trump's election victory
Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images
Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Pep Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Manchester City