Maggie Smith, star of 'Downton Abbey,' Harry Potter, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, the British actress who became known to millions for roles in “Downton Abbey" and the Harry Potter films, has died.

Dodgers win 11th NL West title in 12 years

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their 11th National League West division title in 12 seasons.

SoCal high school sees second student death in two weeks

Another Los Osos High School student has died, just two weeks after the death of another student, 'America's Got Talent' cheerleader Emily Gold.

California mom arrested at Disneyland in front of her crying children

Jessenia Diaz, 26, was arrested for trespassing, according to the Anaheim Police Department, and they say this isn't the first time she has tried get her children into Disneyland without paying.

Newsom vetoes California bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

 California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.

Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024

The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.

Tommy Lee, Brittany Furlan's dog attacked by coyote

Furlan shared the video on Instagram showing the terrifying moment the aggressive coyote grabs their dog, Neena, by the pool then just takes off.

Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.