18-year-old Franklin High student dies after balcony fall following classroom fight
A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.
A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.
2 dead, 2 hurt, 1 missing after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island
Two people are dead and a search is ongoing for a missing fifth passenger after a REACH medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island on Wednesday night.
Two people are dead and a search is ongoing for a missing fifth passenger after a REACH medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island on Wednesday night.
Altadena fire survivors push for SB 1090 to block high-density rebuilding
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090 into law, placing a three-year pause on high-density developments in Altadena as residents fight to rebuild following the Eaton Fire in 2025.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090 into law, placing a three-year pause on high-density developments in Altadena as residents fight to rebuild following the Eaton Fire in 2025.
LA County shoppers to pay higher sales tax starting Oct. 1
Starting October 1, LA County's general sales tax rate jumps from 9.75% to 10.25% under voter-approved Measure ER, with rates reaching 11% or higher in cities like Santa Monica, Pasadena, and West Hollywood.
Starting October 1, LA County's general sales tax rate jumps from 9.75% to 10.25% under voter-approved Measure ER, with rates reaching 11% or higher in cities like Santa Monica, Pasadena, and West Hollywood.
Composite image released in hopes of identifying young girl found dead in Carson channel
Less than a month after the body of a young girl was found floating in a Carson channel, a computer-generated image of her was released in hopes the public could help identify her.
Less than a month after the body of a young girl was found floating in a Carson channel, a computer-generated image of her was released in hopes the public could help identify her.
Takiyah Babers: Mother arrested after 4-month-old found in South LA dumpster dies
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.
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.
Rihanna home shooting: Woman found mentally fit for trial, indicted on attempted murder
Ivanna Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges following a grand jury indictment over a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home.
Ivanna Ortiz has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges following a grand jury indictment over a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home.
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.
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.
LA mayoral candidates clash over use of ‘genocide’ term, Gaza, antisemitism at forum
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman faced questions about antisemitism, homelessness, affordability and the 2028 Olympics at a Los Angeles mayoral forum.
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman faced questions about antisemitism, homelessness, affordability and the 2028 Olympics at a Los Angeles mayoral forum.
Two bodies found on remote Lancaster property amid search for missing person
While investigating a missing persons case, the remains of two people were found on a property in Lancaster.
While investigating a missing persons case, the remains of two people were found on a property in Lancaster.
Magic Mountain's X2 coaster closed forever
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.
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.
2 bodies found during search for missing person
Two bodies were found during a missing persons search mission near Lancaster, California.
Two bodies were found during a missing persons search mission near Lancaster, California.
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.
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.
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.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the permanent retirement of its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.
Homeless encampment spotted on top of Los Angeles bus stop
City crews cleared a homeless encampment from the top of a Metro bus stop in Brentwood.
City crews cleared a homeless encampment from the top of a Metro bus stop in Brentwood.
Domestic dispute leads to Cudahy shooting
A domestic dispute ends in a deputy-involved shooting, ending with three people being taken to the hospital.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.