US Army bans transgender people from enlisting
The U.S. Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting and paused gender-affirming care for service members.
Tornado in Oxnard damages a dozen structures; no injuries reported
A weak tornado touched down in Oxnard, the National Weather Service confirmed, with wind speeds between 75 and 90 mph.
California rejects State Farm's request for 22% rate hike
The California insurance commissioner on Friday rejected State Farm's request for a temporary 22% rate hike for homeowner policies, as the company deals with claims from the Southern California wildfires.
Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Heavy rain, mudslides leave destruction across Southern California
Heavy rain near burn scar areas has caused flooding and debris flows, even trapping multiple cars.
Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
California man found dead 1,000 feet below Grand Canyon's South Rim
A 20-year-old man from California was found dead 1,000 feet below the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, National Park Service officials said.
Here are the stores that are closing in 2025
Several top retailers in the U.S. have closed their stores as the organizations attempt to adjust their business operations amid major changes in the industry.
LA storms bring 8 in. of mudslide near Malibu
Thursday's severe storms forced about an 8-inch tall mudslide onto Mulholland Drive near Malibu.
Flooding, mudslides in areas hit by LA wildfires
The severe storms delivered flooding and mudslides in areas hit by the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires from Jan. 2025.
Hip-hop dance icon 'Tommy The Clown' sees resurgence with Kendrick Lamar music video
Tommy The Clown, the father of hip-hop clowning, is the subject of a documentary that will be screened at the upcoming Pan African Film Festival.
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
This is how much you need to make to live comfortably, if you're single in California
Living comfortably as a single person in California could cost as much as $300,000 a year, according to a new study.
California college student found dead in apartment was murdered: LASD
Menghan Zhuang, who also went by the name Emily King, was found dead in her Santa Clarita apartment the evening of Feb. 4.
Series of earthquakes rattle Hayward
Hayward experienced a series of earthquakes on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Igloo coolers recalled: Handle can cause fingertip amputations
More than 1 million Igloo coolers have been recalled over a hazard that can cause severe injuries to fingertips, including amputations.
A$AP Rocky: Closing arguments underway in felony assault trial
Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a pair of confrontations with Terell Ephron -- also known as A$AP Relli -- on the night of Nov. 6, 2021, in Hollywood.
California wildfires recovery updates: Thursday, Feb. 13
The peak of a severe storm was expected Thursday, with recent burn scar areas under evacuation orders and warnings.
Flight passenger ignites debate after being told to 'climb over' seatmate for bathroom break
A flight passenger took to social media to ask for advice after being told to "climb over" a fellow flyer in order to exit the row for a bathroom break. An etiquette expert weighs in.