Mother charged after toddler found abandoned in car
Criminal charges were filed Friday against the 19-year-old mother of a toddler who was found abandoned along with a dog inside a car in Highland Park.
Santa Monica calls Waymo charging sites a ‘public nuisance,’ asks judge to limit overnight operations
The city of Santa Monica is asking a judge to restrict overnight operations at two Waymo charging stations, calling them public nuisances due to noise and lighting impacts on nearby residents.
Southern California braces for more heavy rain after record-breaking New Year’s storms
Southern California faces heavy rain and mudslide risks this weekend following record New Year’s Day storms. Get the latest on the forecast and emergency prep.
Rose Parade float banner calling for Eaton Fire investigation quickly taken down
A banner demanding a state investigation into the deadly Eaton Fire was taken down during the Rose Parade, sparking a debate between victims seeking answers and those who say the annual New Year's event wasn't the right time for a protest.
Off-duty DHS officer shoots and kills man firing rifle in Northridge on New Year's Eve
The Los Angeles Police Department said the man was firing shots from a rifle into the air just after 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
California new laws 2026 include additional holiday, tortilla change
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
Rose Parade 2026 float award winners: Full list
Cal Poly Universities earned the 2026 Sweepstakes Trophy, the parade’s top honor, for their student-built float "Jungle Jumpstart," which featured a rainforest team of animals repairing a robot.
Mickey Rourke faces eviction over $59K unpaid rent debt from Los Angeles bungalow property
The three-bedroom home, built in 1926, is nearby the LA County Museum of Art and the Los Angeles Farmer’s Market.
2026 Rose Parade highlights: Recap, float winners, and more
The 137th Tournament of Roses Parade was held in Pasadena on New Year's Day, featuring 39 floral floats, 17 equestrian teams and 19 marching bands.
Trump says he's removing National Guard from LA, Chicago, Portland
He made the announcement in a Truth Social post saying his decision is due to crime being reduced in those cities, but suggested that troops could return if crime "begins to soar again."
19-year-old hiker ID'd as one of three found dead on Mt. Baldy
Extreme Santa Ana winds twice prevented rescue helicopters from hoisting the hikers, forcing an air medic to confirm the deaths on-site Monday evening.
Mother of child abandoned in car with dog in Highland Park arrested
19-year-old Bianca Slaughter was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in an unrelated case.
LA Rain: New Year storm to bring risk of flooding
Southern Calfornia faces heavy rain and flooding risks as a major storm triggers evacuation warnings for burn zones and a near 100% chance of rain for the Rose Parade.
Arrest made in deadly Baldwin Hills hit-and-run
An arrest has been made in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 4-year-old.
Original Saugus Cafe closing after nearly 140 years
It is the end of an era for the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County.
Renewed focus on security ahead of NYELA
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
Security top priority at Gloria Molina Grand Park amid recent alleged terror plot arrests
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
Arrest made in Baldwin Hills hit-and-run that left 4-year-old dead
Police said the boy's mother also fled the scene of the crash and went into hiding.
Pasadena bracing for rainy Rose Parade
Pasadena is bracing for a possibly cold and wet Rose Parade as rain is forecasted to move into Southern California on New Year's Day.
Saugus Cafe, oldest restaurant in LA County, to close
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County, The Original Saugus Cafe, is set to shut its doors after nearly 140 years in business.