California among states hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

California gas tax set to rise Wednesday, remaining highest in US

California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.

'Lilo & Stitch' actress Daveigh Chase's official cause of death released

The Los Angeles Medical Examiner has released the official cause of death for former child star Daveigh Chase, citing AIDS and chronic polysubstance use.

Arraignment postponed again for OC mother charged in son's fatal e-motorcycle crash

The arraignment for Orange County mother Tommi Jo Mejer, charged in a fatal e-motorcycle hit-and-run that killed a Vietnam veteran, has been postponed to September 15.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics

The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics. 

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Tuesday, June 30

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continues with three matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico. Today's matches are Ivory Coast vs Norway, France vs Sweden, and Mexico vs Ecuador.

Volunteers in Pasadena send aid to Venezuela
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Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.

1 dead after Tesla slams into outdoor dining area
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At least one person is dead after a Tesla slammed into a couple of outdoor dining tables at a cafe in Simi Valley.

Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup continues as crews tackle odors, clear out rotten food

More than a week after the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, crews are removing rotting food as officials continue battling flare-ups and addressing odor and environmental concerns.

Rotting food taken out of Boyle Heights
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Cleanup is underway at the burned-down Lineage warehouse, where crews are picking up rotten food.

Swimmer reported missing off Newport Harbor coast found safe

A swimmer previously reported missing off the coast of Newport Harbor has been safely located, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Monday, June 29

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 continues with three matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico. Today's matches are Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, and the Netherlands vs Morocco.

Los Angeles Venezuelans collect aid after deadly earthquake as business owner searches for missing parents

Full Arepas, on Seventh Street near Hill Street, is accepting donations through Tuesday for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last week. Owner Kelly Montano said her parents are missing near Caracas.

Venezuela earthquake death toll surges past 1,400; How you can help

The death toll from Venezuela's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes has risen to 1,430, sparking intense anger over the government's underprepared rescue efforts.