Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Michael Gates announces run for CA attorney general
Michael Gates made a name for himself in Southern California as the outspoken city attorney in Huntington Beach. He spent time working with the Trump administration, now he's back home running for state attorney general.
Michael Gates made a name for himself in Southern California as the outspoken city attorney in Huntington Beach. He spent time working with the Trump administration, now he's back home running for state attorney general.
Firefighters in Los Angeles push for funding boost
Firefighters in Los Angeles are pushing for the passage of a ballot measure that would boost funding.
Firefighters in Los Angeles are pushing for the passage of a ballot measure that would boost funding.
Body found in burned building
The fire department said they found a body inside a burned out commercial building in North Hills.
The fire department said they found a body inside a burned out commercial building in North Hills.
3 dead in shooting in Lakewood
Three people -- including two adults and a teen girl -- were found dead at a home in Lakewood.
Three people -- including two adults and a teen girl -- were found dead at a home in Lakewood.
Minneapolis ICE shootings: ATF arrests man who allegedly stole FBI weaponry
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
LAFD launches campaign to fund sales tax measure
If passed, the tax would generate $345 million annually to hire more personnel, buy equipment, and repair aging stations built as far back as 1965.
If passed, the tax would generate $345 million annually to hire more personnel, buy equipment, and repair aging stations built as far back as 1965.
Long Beach's baseball team honors Warren G
Long Beach's baseball team will be called "The Regulators."
Long Beach's baseball team will be called "The Regulators."
Space Station crew members splash down off San Diego
Four members of NASA's Crew-11 mission safely returned to Earth early Thursday after their International Space Station mission was cut short because of a medical issue.
Four members of NASA's Crew-11 mission safely returned to Earth early Thursday after their International Space Station mission was cut short because of a medical issue.
LA City firefighters push for ballot measure
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent shoots immigrant, officer also hurt
A man from Venezuela was shot by ICE in north Minneapolis Wednesday night after federal officials say they attacked an officer following a traffic stop. This comes exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good.
A man from Venezuela was shot by ICE in north Minneapolis Wednesday night after federal officials say they attacked an officer following a traffic stop. This comes exactly a week after an ICE officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
One year after Eaton Fire, family honors lost loved one and fights to rebuild
A year after the devastating Eaton Fire took his sister’s life and destroyed his family’s homes, an Altadena man and his loved ones continue the difficult work of rebuilding and honoring her memory as the community recovers.
A year after the devastating Eaton Fire took his sister’s life and destroyed his family’s homes, an Altadena man and his loved ones continue the difficult work of rebuilding and honoring her memory as the community recovers.
ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding; extent of injuries unclear
Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, suffered internal bleeding to the torso, according to reports from CBS News and ABC News.
Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, suffered internal bleeding to the torso, according to reports from CBS News and ABC News.
Father sues mother over son's road rage death
The father of Aidan Leos is suing his mother over his road rage death.
The father of Aidan Leos is suing his mother over his road rage death.
2 dead in San Bernardino crash
Two people were killed and one person was injured following a crash in San Bernardino.
Two people were killed and one person was injured following a crash in San Bernardino.
Families displaced by North hills fire
Families were displaced and two people were injured after a fire ignited at a vacant church in North Hills.
Families were displaced and two people were injured after a fire ignited at a vacant church in North Hills.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Disneyland marks major milestone
Disneyland in Anaheim has reached a significant milestone with its all-time attendance hitting 900 million visitors.
Disneyland in Anaheim has reached a significant milestone with its all-time attendance hitting 900 million visitors.