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Los Angeles officials have reached an unprecedented preliminary agreement to ensure local businesses receive a meaningful share of the estimated $4 billion in contracts for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
California's new insurance commissioner, Jane Kim, has introduced a plan to create a government-run wildfire insurance program aimed at addressing the state's growing home insurance crisis.
New evidence has emerged in the murder case of Kurt Van Dyke, a renowned California surfer, revealing a broader involvement of individuals beyond his girlfriend.
An internal investigation is underway at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department following allegations that two employees may have facilitated a federal immigration detention.
A California man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his parents in a crime motivated by financial gain, according to court records and police reports.
A fatal collision between a Pacific Surfliner train and two individuals near Faria Beach Park in Ventura County has raised concerns about rail safety and trespassing along the route.
A 34-year-old Oakland man was arrested in connection with two ice cream robberies at Andronico’s Markets in Berkeley, with stolen goods recovered by police.
U.S. airports and federal officials worked to restore flights after a historic suspension of air traffic, impacting tens of thousands of travelers. The situation led to widespread cancellations and delays, with…
The FAA's decision to ground flights nationwide on Friday highlighted the risks of outdated infrastructure and the need for modernization, as well as the challenges of communication during a crisis.
Images shared on social media show an interaction between ICE agents and Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies near a medical center in Lynwood, prompting community concern and official statements.
A second hunger strike at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center has been called off after detainees reported retaliatory actions by staff, according to a message from Jose Luis Munoz-Zabala, a detainee at the facility.
A year after federal immigration raids in Los Angeles, attendance at six county parks has not fully recovered, according to a joint report by UCLA and UC Berkeley researchers.
A self-funded political newcomer has defeated a longtime incumbent in a key Democratic primary race in Northern California, signaling a shift in the region’s political landscape.
He wrote the Baldwin Hills conservancy and rooftop-solar subsidy into law, then ran the Weingart Center for 15 years. A 2024 federal property case named an intermediary, not him.
California voters have approved Proposition 42, a measure that bans new taxes on personal assets such as retirement savings and digital property. The passage of the proposition has significant implications for future tax proposals in the state.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom selected 18 honorees, including Nancy Pelosi, Barry Bonds, Joni Mitchell, Metallica and Robin Williams, for induction next month.
Forecasters see greater confidence in tide-driven coastal flooding and erosion than in rainfall-driven inland hazards, with a wide range of possible winter outcomes.
The order stranded travelers and disrupted thousands of flights; officials said there was no indication so far that the halt was an attack and pointed to aging equipment and upgrade work.
Unsealed lawsuit records and an October hearing describe deportation planning during wartime; DHS defends consular and travel-document work, and a judge requires five days' notice before any detainee is sent to Iran.
Forecasts call for rain, dangerous surf and mountain snow through the weekend and into next week, while Wilmington flooding adds a local road complication; several effects remain unresolved.
New installation at L.A. Live spotlights the singer’s rise, marking the second major exhibit honoring her career.
CDFW reports three individuals apprehended after night patrols detected unlawful deer hunting practices.
Ana Marlina Martinez, 86, last seen Sept. 24 at her caregiver’s home in Los Angeles; search ongoing
Heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding from a strong September storm hit the East Coast, causing widespread flight disruptions.
Two active hurricanes off Baja California are forecast to generate strong surf conditions along Southern California’s shores, compounding impacts from recent storm systems.
Blue 2004 Honda Odyssey driver fled after striking motorcyclist on Ventura Boulevard around 7 a.m. on Sept. 22.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded around 1:35 a.m. to a shooting at 105th Street and Lennox Boulevard; suspect was seen fleeing the scene.
LAPD establishes perimeter in Chinatown after reports of an armed individual with a gun
Incident near 525 S. Union Ave. began Saturday afternoon, injuring a firefighter and prompting a large LAFD response.
KTLA reports a 6-inch water main broke near Varna Drive early Saturday.