NASA makes historic 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars

NASA made history with a successful first flight of its experimental helicopter on Mars, the first time an aircraft has flown on another planet.

NASA makes historic 1st flight of Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
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NASA made history with a successful first flight of its experimental helicopter on Mars, the first time an aircraft has flown on another planet.

Federal judge restricts LAPD use of projectile launchers against protesters

U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall granted BLM-LA's request to halt the LAPD's use of the so-called “less lethal” weapons in public demonstrations “except when deployed by officers that are properly trained.”

Facebook prepares for Chauvin trial verdict, restricts posts inciting violence

Facebook is taking several steps in an effort to prevent violence and misinformation in the aftermath of the coming Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict, which jurors are deliberating.

SpaceX lands NASA's $2.89 billion contract to put humans on lunar surface with Starship

NASA on Friday announced a continued partnership with SpaceX in the development of the first commercial human lander that will safely carry the next American astronauts to the lunar surface, part of the Artemis Moon program.

31-year LAPD veteran dies of COVID-19 complications

The Los Angeles Police Department is in mourning after a 31-year veteran of the force died from COVID-19 complications, it was announced Friday. 

Amusement parks reopen for SoCal residents
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Excited parkgoers made their way to rides and attractions -- a little over one year after theme parks shut down due to COVID-19.

Man suspected of stabbing estranged wife to death in Santa Clarita leads deputies on hourslong standoff
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An hours-long?standoff continues after a man leads deputies on a chase before crashing the?car in the Antelope Valley area Thursday evening. The standoff comes hours after a woman was stabbed at her Santa Clarita home and told authorities it was her estranged husband --?the standoff suspect --?who did it before she died at the hospital.

Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values. 

Law enforcement, community leaders urging residents to protest peacefully
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Community leaders and law enforcement chiefs across LA are urging residents who plan to protest in the wake of tensions in Minnesota to do it peacefully.

3 young men killed in South Los Angeles crash
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California Highway Patrol said three young men were killed when a Toyota slammed into parked cars and a Wells Fargo bank on the night of April 11.

Disney's new theme park reservation system opens ahead of April 30 reopening

Disney's new theme park reservation system opened Monday morning ahead of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks reopening on April 30.

NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars

NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.