New developments in Palisades Fire trial
New details have been released after it was revealed the jury is deadlocked in the trial.
New details have been released after it was revealed the jury is deadlocked in the trial.
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan
The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly felt in the capital, Tokyo. It hit in an area where strong earthquakes have repeatedly been reported in recent months, including one that triggered a weeklong mega-quake caution advisory in December.
The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly felt in the capital, Tokyo. It hit in an area where strong earthquakes have repeatedly been reported in recent months, including one that triggered a weeklong mega-quake caution advisory in December.
Deadly Tesla crash in Texas under investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's opening a special investigation because the car was allegedly using automated software that Tesla is rolling out on robotaxis this year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's opening a special investigation because the car was allegedly using automated software that Tesla is rolling out on robotaxis this year.
Violent attack on LA street vendor sparks outrage
Video has circulated online of the June 15 attack on Arabelia Martinez, which took place around 4 p.m. that day in the 700 block of Figueroa Street. According to Martinez's son, the suspect harassed his mother, saying she had no legal right to be a street vendor and telling her to go back to Mexico, among other racially charged statements. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the battery as the alleged assailant remains at large.
Video has circulated online of the June 15 attack on Arabelia Martinez, which took place around 4 p.m. that day in the 700 block of Figueroa Street. According to Martinez's son, the suspect harassed his mother, saying she had no legal right to be a street vendor and telling her to go back to Mexico, among other racially charged statements. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the battery as the alleged assailant remains at large.
Illegal fireworks warning issued ahead of 4th of July
At a news conference in Leslie N. Shaw Park, not far from the scene of an illegal fireworks tragedy last month, Hochman was joined by officials from the Los Angeles city and county fire departments and an assistant chief from the Los Angeles Police Department in reminding the public that all fireworks are illegal in the county, and prosecutions will result for anyone caught making, selling, buying or setting off illegal pyrotechnics.
At a news conference in Leslie N. Shaw Park, not far from the scene of an illegal fireworks tragedy last month, Hochman was joined by officials from the Los Angeles city and county fire departments and an assistant chief from the Los Angeles Police Department in reminding the public that all fireworks are illegal in the county, and prosecutions will result for anyone caught making, selling, buying or setting off illegal pyrotechnics.
$100K+ raised to help assaulted street vendor
More than $100,000 was pledged Wednesday to assist a 62-year-old street vendor who was attacked by an unidentified woman in an altercation recorded on video in downtown Los Angeles.
More than $100,000 was pledged Wednesday to assist a 62-year-old street vendor who was attacked by an unidentified woman in an altercation recorded on video in downtown Los Angeles.
Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, more than 160 dead
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire knocked down
The knockdown of the Palos Fire was declared at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday by the LAFD, meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spread. However, debris within the structure continues to smolder.
The knockdown of the Palos Fire was declared at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday by the LAFD, meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spread. However, debris within the structure continues to smolder.
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast preview: Knockout hopes on the line for both in Philadelphia
Curaçao faces Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with knockout-stage hopes on the line for both teams.
Curaçao faces Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in a Group E World Cup match with knockout-stage hopes on the line for both teams.
Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
Andres Chait named LAUSD Superintendent
LAUSD appears to have removed the interim-acting tag and named Andres Chait the district's next Superintendent.
LAUSD appears to have removed the interim-acting tag and named Andres Chait the district's next Superintendent.
Boyle Heights fire now declared 'knocked down'
Firefighters have officially "knocked down" the fire at the embattled Linear cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights. Now the focus remains towards the health of local residents, in addition to clearing the debris and odor from the rotting foods in the now-burned down building.
Firefighters have officially "knocked down" the fire at the embattled Linear cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights. Now the focus remains towards the health of local residents, in addition to clearing the debris and odor from the rotting foods in the now-burned down building.
Ex-LAFD Chief sues Los Angeles Mayor
Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, claiming Bass lied to shifted blame over the city's Palisades Fire response.
Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, claiming Bass lied to shifted blame over the city's Palisades Fire response.
EPA chief tours Altadena mid-rebuild
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin toured parts of Altadena as the area continues its long road to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin toured parts of Altadena as the area continues its long road to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.
Ex-state parks boss accused of filming lifeguards
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
Opening date announced for Space Shuttle Endeavour
This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center.
This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center.
No verdict yet in Palisades Fire trial
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated Wednesday in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the most destructive wildfire in the city's history.
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated Wednesday in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the most destructive wildfire in the city's history.
Day 8: Boyle Heights warehouse fire nearly out
As Wednesday marks Day 8, crews are closing in on taking out the fire at the Lineage cold-storage facility. While the fire is almost out, the health concerns for nearby residents remain.
As Wednesday marks Day 8, crews are closing in on taking out the fire at the Lineage cold-storage facility. While the fire is almost out, the health concerns for nearby residents remain.
Two 7-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing homes and buildings to collapse in Caracas.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing homes and buildings to collapse in Caracas.