Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
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A replay of the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2026. 

SoCal residents prepare for rainy New Year's Day
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Southern California is welcoming the new year with another rainstorm that will continue through the weekend.

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.

Parents sue Studio City school over son's death
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The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of Campbell Hall are suing the school. 

CA launches new laws to aid homeowners
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We're just days away from the 1-year anniversary of the devastating January wildfires. Many fire survivors have been challenged by the response of insurance companies, but that might change with new laws related to homeowners' insurance that go into effect on New Year's Day. 

New California laws roundup
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The laws cover everything from immigration to education.

Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized

Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.

New US laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know

A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.

1 of 3 hikers found dead on Mt Baldy ID'd
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One of the hikers was identified as 19-year-old Marcus Casanova of Seal Beach.

DMV extends cancellation date of immigrant truckers' licenses
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A week after immigrant groups filed a lawsuit, California said Tuesday it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March to allow more time to ensure that truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify for the licenses can keep them.

SoCal braces for soggy NYE
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Much of Southern California will ring in the new year with wet weather that is expected to linger in the area through Saturday.