Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.

Franklin Fire in Malibu impacting 18K residents shuts down PCH, destroys homes

Fire authorities continued battling a 2,200-acre fire in Malibu impacting 18,000 residents. PCH is closed in both directions and classes have been canceled at all Malibu schools.

Strong Santa Ana winds threaten Southern California with 'highest possible' fire danger

Santa Ana winds will bring the "highest possible" fire danger to the majority of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Pepperdine students watch Malibu burn from window
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Pepperdine University students sheltering inside the campus' buildings watched the fire burn the City of Malibu from inside the windows.

Crew drives through massive fire in Malibu
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A camera crew shared a video of the drive through the fiery Malibu scene. The video was provided by RMG News.

Massive fire burns Malibu, prompting evacuations
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A massive fire burned parts of Malibu, prompting mandatory evacuations and a shelter-in-place order being in place at Pepperdine University.

Who is Luigi Mangione? Suspect in CEO killing investigation from prominent family

New York City’s police commissioner says police have arrested a 26-year-old with a weapon “consistent with" the gun used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever

The world is closing out its warmest year on record, and if the phrase sounds like a broken record, it is because the record was set just last year.

Golden Globes 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' dominates with 10 nominations

“Emilia Pérez," led nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes. The musical scored 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked," the papal thriller “Conclave" and the post-war epic “The Brutalist.

Jay-Z releases statement after being accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl with Diddy

“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!," the rapper wrote in a statement.

Jay-Z named in lawsuit over minor’s rape alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Hip hop mogul Jay-Z has reportedly been accused of raping a 13-year-old in a Diddy sexual assault lawsuit that was refiled Sunday to include him.

New images show UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect in taxi

New images released by police late Saturday show the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson boarding a taxi.

LA County Fire Captain Michael Mercado dies in 'activity duty incident'

Fire Captain Michael H. Mercado was last assigned to Fire Station 90 in South El Monte and had the served the department for over 25 years.