Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.

Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection

Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.

In-N-Out Burger giving out complimentary meals on Veterans Day

In-N-Out Burger is offering a free meal to all U.S. veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, November 11.

Palisades man who lost home in flames reacts to neighbor's arrest

Blake Mallen and his family are still picking up the pieces after losing their home in the destructive Palisades Fire. He said the announcement of an arrest brought back the gut-wrenching memories from January.

Lifelong Lakers fan suing LeBron James after paying over $850 for game tickets

LeBron James is being sued by a lifelong Lakers fan after they paid $856.66 for game tickets under the impression James was announcing his retirement.

LA TikTok user shares creepy encounter to warn others: 'Ted Bundy used this tactic'

A Studio City woman shared a viral TikTok video about a man who tried to lure her to his car by allegedly faking an injury. LAPD told her officers can't take a report because a crime didn't occur.

Woman accuses man of faking injury to get attention
video

Multiple women in Los Angeles are sharing identical stories of a man allegedly faking an injury to get their attention.

Man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire arrested

Officials said evidence collected from 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht's digital devices showed an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city and a crowd fleeing from it.

LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response

The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.

California leaders react to arrest of suspect
video

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other elected leaders react to the news of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man, being arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire from January 2025.

California's new mega-casino could be a major rival to Las Vegas

The $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon will bring world-class gaming, dining, and entertainment to California's Central Valley.

Derrick Groves, last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees, arrested in Atlanta

The final inmate wanted after a brazen escape from a New Orleans jail in May has been arrested in Atlanta, according to the Louisiana State Police.

2026 Rose Parade: Magic Johnson named as grand marshal

Earvin "Magic" Johnson will serve as the grand marshal for the 2026 Rose Parade with the theme "The Magic in Teamwork."

Woman killed outside Dallas PetSmart after argument over not saying 'thank you'

An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.

San Pedro gang tied to Mexican Mafia targeted in raid
video

Federal and local law enforcement agencies arrested multiple members of the Rancho San Pedro gang following a multi-year investigation and a series of raids.