Takiyah Babers: South LA mother arrested after 4-month-old found dead in dumpster

LAPD detectives are preparing to present murder charges against 19-year-old Takiyah Babers following the discovery of her four-month-old baby girl inside a South Los Angeles dumpster.

Amber Alert: LAPD searching for 4 children allegedly taken by mother from Reseda home

Authorities are searching for four children aged 1 to 9 after they were allegedly abducted from their Reseda home by their biological mother, Mehrangez Sangalieva.

Magic Mountain's X2 coaster closed forever
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Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently retiring its iconic X2 roller coaster after nearly two decades of operation. The park president cited guest confidence concerns, while a law firm recently filed lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries suffered by riders.

Southern California coast braces for elevated surf, rip currents, and erosion threats

High surf and coastal flood advisories threaten Southern California coastlines, prompting Malibu and Long Beach to prepare for 4- to 7-foot waves and erosion through Tuesday afternoon.

Mother arrested after 4-month-old baby found in South LA dumpster dies

LAPD detectives arrested a 19-year-old mother for murder after her four-month-old baby girl was found inside a South Los Angeles trash dumpster.

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.

Domestic dispute leads to Cudahy shooting
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A domestic dispute ends in a deputy-involved shooting, ending with three people being taken to the hospital.

3 hospitalized after domestic dispute leads to Cudahy shooting: LASD

Three people, including a teenager, were hospitalized following a chaotic chain of events that started in Los Angeles and ended in a shooting in Cudahy early Monday morning.

Swells from Hurricanes Polo, Odalys to bring high surf and coastal flooding threat to Southern California

The National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding, significant beach erosion and dangerous rip currents as southerly swells generated by hurricanes Polo and Odalys reach Southern California.

SoCal residents brace for swells from Hurricane Polo
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A high surf advisory and coastal flood advisory are in effect, with south-facing beaches potentially seeing surf of 4 to 7 feet through Tuesday.

Elderly woman found dead at Bellflower home, allegedly armed man shot during investigation

An elderly woman and an allegedly armed man were found dead after a deputy-involved shooting at a home near Bellflower, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Long Beach braces for high surf, big waves
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Hurricane Polo is expected to bring dangerous surf, coastal flooding and strong rip currents to the Long Beach Peninsula. The National Weather Service issued High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories for Los Angeles County beaches.

Bellflower smoke shop catches fire after shooting; Suspects on the run

Deputies responded after two masked suspects entered a business off Somerset Boulevard, where one reportedly opened fire on a victim behind bulletproof glass.

Bellflower smoke shop on fire after shooting
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A group of suspects are on the run after a Bellflower business was shot at and badly damaged in a fire.

Southern California coast braces for high tides and coastal flooding from Hurricane Polo

Southern California coastal cities including Long Beach are preparing for elevated surf, high tides, and potential coastal flooding from swells generated by Hurricane Polo.