US Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana waiver rule in major 2026 overhaul

The U.S. Army officially raised its maximum military enlistment age to 42, aligning with the Air Force and Space Force. Discover the updated 2026 age limits for every branch, including the Navy and Marine Corps.

Florida woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces attempted murder and firearm charges following a March 8 shooting at the Beverly Crest home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.

LA approves 125 speed camera locations: What drivers need to know

Los Angeles has finalized its 125 speed camera locations for a 2026 pilot program aimed at reducing traffic fatalities through automated $50-$500 fines.

Jury deliberates in Meta-YouTube addiction trial
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The jury has deliberated during the landmark trial over social media giants being allegedly responsible for online addiction.

California gubernatorial debate canceled amid backlash
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USC canceled its gubernatorial debate after the organizers were accused of not inviting candidates of color to the event.

Woman's storm drain home now declared hazmat zone
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A homeless woman's storm drain homeless encampment is now declared a hazmat zone by Los Angeles officials. The declaration comes a day after Matthew Seedorff first reported on the South Los Angeles encampment.

Federal agents find man hidden in gas tank at US-Mexico border

Federal agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry found a man hidden inside a modified gas tank and arrested the 20-year-old driver of the vehicle for the alleged smuggling attempt.

California gubernatorial debate at USC canceled at last minute: Here's why

USC has canceled its gubernatorial debate on Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before six candidates were scheduled to take the stage amid uproar over its exclusion of every candidate of color. 

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney in need of kidney transplant

Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.

Local military families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East

As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.

Orphaned Monrovia bear cubs moved to San Diego wildlife center after mother euthanized

Two orphaned black bear cubs from Monrovia are receiving specialized rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center to prepare for a return to the wild.

$50,000 reward offered as Riverside donkey killings reach 'horrific' new peak

Riverside County residents are calling for a task force to investigate the killing and mutilation of 21 donkeys amid a $50,000 reward for information.