Will Smith issues apology to Chris Rock after Oscars slap: 'I was out of line'

Best-actor winner Will Smith has issued an apology to Chris Rock for smacking him in the face during the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about Smith's wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

Dog Rescue: Crews pull canine out of LA River

Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department have safely pulled a dog named Scooby out of the Los Angles River in a dramatic rescue mission.

Real or fake? Video has some debating if Will Smith's viral Chris Rock slap was staged

During Sunday's Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and appeared to smack Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife. Rock is not pressing charges, according to Los Angeles police.

Woman breaks world record for most chicken nuggets eaten in 1 minute

Leah Shutkever, a competitive eater from the U.K., has snatched the Guinness World Record for most chicken nuggets eaten in one minute.

35 stolen luxury cars worth $2.3 million recovered in San Fernando Valley: CHP

California Highway Patrol detectives seized about three dozen luxury vehicles that were stolen from car dealerships in Southern California, officials said.

No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life

When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years. 

Police dog finds $10.5 million worth of cocaine in load of tomatoes

A Las Vegas K9 is getting some praise after he sniffed out more than $10 million worth of cocaine hidden among a truckload of tomatoes, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

California groundbreaking set for largest wildlife crossing over 101 freeway

Groundbreaking is set for next month on what’s billed as the world’s largest wildlife crossing — a bridge over a major Southern California highway that will provide more room to roam for mountain lions and other animals hemmed in by urban sprawl.

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars, including where to watch the live show, who’s expected to win and what the big controversies are this year.

Kristin Crowley sworn in as LAFD's first openly-gay, female chief

Kristin Crowley was sworn in Friday as the first female and first openly gay chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Some Angelenos incorrectly name Newsom as Mayor of Los Angeles

Who is the Mayor of Los Angeles? When FOX 11’s Gina Silva hit the streets, many Angelenos had a hard time providing the correct answer.

7-year-old boy pens sweet letters for future adopters of his foster dog

Roman Duncan, 7, wrote a series of letters to Maggie’s "new famuley" [sic] — the one that would eventually adopt the pup Roman and his parents were fostering. Roman wrote, "Maggie is so cute. Maggie loves to play fech [sic] … Maggie is the best dog ever."