Six Flags Magic Mountain reaches settlement in fatal X2 roller coaster lawsuit

Six Flags Magic Mountain and coaster supplier S&S Worldwide have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley, avoiding a September trial over his 2022 fatal roller coaster injury.

Boyle Heights pharmacy burglarized for 7th time during street takeover

Masked thieves broke into Lorena Pharmacy in Boyle Heights during a street takeover, highlighting a growing trend of business lootings in Southern California.

Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B

Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.

Peter Cullen, 'Transformers' voice actor, dies at 85

Peter Cullen was the voice actor of Optimus Prime in the “Transformers" franchise and voiced the characters Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh" and Mario in the "Donkey Kong" animated series.

See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses

The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.

160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans

Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.

Philly Chucky mask suspect arrested in Las Vegas

The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,

Viral video shows Panda Express employee standing on fryer while cleaning

A viral video shows a West Milwaukee Panda Express employee standing on an active fryer to clean an exhaust hood, prompting a corporate safety response and retraining.

Southern California Edison customers to receive $72 summer electricity bill credit

Southern California Edison residential customers will automatically receive a $72 credit split across their August and September 2026 electricity bills.

Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, the acclaimed film and television actor best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died.

Disneyland announces 2026 holiday season dates, festivities

Disneyland Resort has announced the return of its annual holiday celebration from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, featuring new character outfits, festive dining, and seasonal park overlays.

Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases

It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

San Bernardino man attacked in hot tub forgives teen suspects

Greg Medina is recovering after a group of teens allegedly attacked him in a San Bernardino apartment complex hot tub.