California becomes 1st in US to provide a month of free diapers to all newborns
Parents will receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a new program aimed at alleviating expenses.
Parents will receive hundreds of free diapers before leaving the hospital under a new program aimed at alleviating expenses.
Metro D line extension up and running
Metro’s D (Purple) Line extension officially opened on Friday, adding three new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega.
Metro’s D (Purple) Line extension officially opened on Friday, adding three new stations at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega.
War in Iran: US responds to attack in Strait of Hormuz
The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because the war has stranded oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil normally passes. The price of crude oil, which is the main ingredient in gasoline, climbed for most of the past two months because Iran has effectively shut the waterway located off its coast.
The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is because the war has stranded oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil normally passes. The price of crude oil, which is the main ingredient in gasoline, climbed for most of the past two months because Iran has effectively shut the waterway located off its coast.
Investigators find evidence of human remains in Kristin Smart disappearance
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said they cannot say whether the remains are those of Smart or whether authorities will seek another warrant to start digging on Susan Flores’ property. Her son, Paul Flores, was convicted in 2022 of killing Smart, whose body has never been found.
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said they cannot say whether the remains are those of Smart or whether authorities will seek another warrant to start digging on Susan Flores’ property. Her son, Paul Flores, was convicted in 2022 of killing Smart, whose body has never been found.
Canvas cyberattack: 275M people affected
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack had earlier knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into turmoil.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack had earlier knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into turmoil.
Vehicle crashes into Koreatown home
A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into a home in Koreatown Friday afternoon.
A driver was taken to the hospital after crashing into a home in Koreatown Friday afternoon.
Hantavirus: Cruise passengers monitored in at least 5 US states
The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, with more than 140 passengers and crew on board, is headed to Spain’s Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, and is expected to arrive at the island of Tenerife in the early hours of Sunday.
The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, with more than 140 passengers and crew on board, is headed to Spain’s Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, and is expected to arrive at the island of Tenerife in the early hours of Sunday.
Driver who plowed into LASD recruits withdraws guilty plea
Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, the man charged with vehicular manslaughter and other counts after allegedly ramming his vehicle into a group of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits on a training run in November 2022, withdrew from his plea deal Friday.
Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, the man charged with vehicular manslaughter and other counts after allegedly ramming his vehicle into a group of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recruits on a training run in November 2022, withdrew from his plea deal Friday.
13-year-old dies in electric motorcycle crash
Investigators are seeking witnesses or video footage to determine why the boy lost control and struck the curb.
Investigators are seeking witnesses or video footage to determine why the boy lost control and struck the curb.
Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back.
Pentagon releases new UFO files to the public
The Trump administration says the public can draw its own conclusions with the information in the files, which includes old State Department cables, FBI documents and transcripts from NASA of crewed flights into space. A new Pentagon website housing the documents on UAPs has a decidedly retro feel, with black-and-white military imagery of flying objects displayed prominently on the page, with statements displayed in typewriter-like font.
The Trump administration says the public can draw its own conclusions with the information in the files, which includes old State Department cables, FBI documents and transcripts from NASA of crewed flights into space. A new Pentagon website housing the documents on UAPs has a decidedly retro feel, with black-and-white military imagery of flying objects displayed prominently on the page, with statements displayed in typewriter-like font.
$50,000 reward offered in hit-and-run death of visiting Cubs fan
The victim, identified as 65-year-old Jose Melesio, was struck around 3:10 a.m. on April 27 near Figueroa Street and 75th Street in South Los Angeles, according to investigators.
The victim, identified as 65-year-old Jose Melesio, was struck around 3:10 a.m. on April 27 near Figueroa Street and 75th Street in South Los Angeles, according to investigators.
Firefighters use robot dog to assess tunnel fire
No injuries have been reported, and the cause of this fire remains under investigation.
No injuries have been reported, and the cause of this fire remains under investigation.
Ventura County man arraigned on charges of labor trafficking
Brandon Holguin, 26, has been arraigned on six felony charges for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old boy for forced labor involving online clothing resale.
Brandon Holguin, 26, has been arraigned on six felony charges for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old boy for forced labor involving online clothing resale.
Metro to open D line extension
A series of pop-up events, markets and community activities will accompany the opening of the subway extension.
A series of pop-up events, markets and community activities will accompany the opening of the subway extension.
Cosm hosting FIFA World Cup matches
Cosm will begin showcasing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with 11 Group Stage matches, including all three USMNT contests and the tournament’s opening match Thursday, June 11 featuring Mexico vs. South Africa live from Mexico City.
Cosm will begin showcasing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with 11 Group Stage matches, including all three USMNT contests and the tournament’s opening match Thursday, June 11 featuring Mexico vs. South Africa live from Mexico City.
Canvas hack impacts millions of students ahead of finals
Instructure officials stated on the company's website that it was investigating and working to resolve the issue.
Instructure officials stated on the company's website that it was investigating and working to resolve the issue.
Pentagon releases 'never-before-seen' UFO files
The Pentagon has released 162 newly public UFO files after a Trump order, boosting transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena.
The Pentagon has released 162 newly public UFO files after a Trump order, boosting transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Police say suspect linked to 25 burglaries
Investigators believe the suspect is tied to a South American organized theft group.
Investigators believe the suspect is tied to a South American organized theft group.
11 charged in South Korea-LA date rape drug ring
All of the suspects face 10 years to life in prison if convicted.
All of the suspects face 10 years to life in prison if convicted.