Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."

Trump administration threatens to cut SNAP payments to California over data dispute

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance.

Emmy winner Sarah Paulson honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sarah Paulson earned her Emmy for playing Marcia Clark in “The People v O.J. Simpson" and is known for nine seasons of “American Horror Story."

$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026

During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.

Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.

Stockton shooting: Slain teen's family speaks out, father says gunman aimed for rapper

14-year-old Amari Peterson's life was cut short on Saturday. He was one of the four victims killed in the Stockton shooting at a two-year-old's birthday party over the weekend. 

Dramatic video shows off-duty paramedic helping little girl during house fire

A Thanksgiving night fire erupted at a home in LA, engulfing trees and threatening a family's home... but an off-duty paramedic jumped into action to rescue a little girl.

Family rescued from house fire in Larchmont
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An off-duty paramedic rescued a family from a massive fire at a home in the Larchmont area on Thanksgiving Day.

Bear lives rent free in Altadena home
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An Altadena family found out that a bear had lived underneath their home for a while.

Baja California confirms tourist tax for 2026

The fee applies to all international travelers over the age of 12 entering the state (including Los Cabos and La Paz).

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Sheriff urges witnesses of the deadly Stockton shooting at a child’s party to come forward

Sheriff's officials in Stockton are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.

$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over

The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.

Avoid the 405: Overnight freeway lane closures begin tonight through Sepulveda Pass

The first phase will involve up to two lanes closed overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) between Wilshire and Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive from Dec. 1-5.

Deadly mass shooting at a child's birthday party
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At least four are dead and eleven others are hurt after a shooting broke out at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California.

Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.