California forecast: September heat wave to bake SoCal

Sweltering heat is expected in SoCal over the next several days, with the peak of the heat wave expected Wednesday through Friday.

State of Emergency for Rancho Palos Verdes landslides declared by Gov. Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Rancho Palos Verdes due to accelerated land movement that posed an imminent threat to public safety, disrupted utility services, and prompted early evacuation warnings for some residents.

Ricky Pearsall shooting: Teen suspect charged with attempted murder

The 17-year-old boy held in the shooting of 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall faces a slew of charges, including attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and attempted second-degree robbery.

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater

An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol and singer, dies at 88

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren, has died at 88.

Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests

Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.

Newsom calls special session to address California gas prices

Californians pay the highest rates at the pump in the nation at an average of $4.64 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.33, according to AAA.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage, found dead in Gaza

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old California, native, was one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas as his parents met with world leaders to press for his release.

Rapper Fatman Scoop dead at 53

Fatman Scoop was reportedly rushed to the hospital after collapsing on stage during a performance in Connecticut.

More Santa Monica businesses board up amid crime, homelessness: ‘Mayor, we need your help’

One business owner on the once bustling Wilshire Boulevard is struggling to justify a $20,000 monthly rent while his business suffers as incidents of crime and widespread homelessness are affecting daily operations.

Nudist ranch couple presumed dead; 1 arrested
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Stephanie and Daniel Menard, the California couple last seen at a nudist ranch and Michael Sparks, the man possibly linked to their presumed deaths, had feuded over a tree between their homes, a neighbor claims.

2 kids at center of Amber Alert, ages 2 and 4, found in LA County

Two children – ages 2 and 4 – who were previously at the center of an Amber Alert, have been found in Los Angeles County.