Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire

The president announced Russia and Ukraine had agree to a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9.

LA to DC pipeline: Feds bust transnational "sexchem" ring sourcing meth from California

A federal grand jury has indicted 11 people in a major transnational drug trafficking case involving methamphetamine, GBL, and money laundering spanning from South Korea to Los Angeles.

Metro D line extension opens: New Wilshire subway stations begin service

Metro opened three new D Line subway stations at La Brea, Fairfax, and La Cienega on Friday, marking a major milestone in the $10 billion Wilshire corridor expansion.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Iranian attack on Navy ships intercepted by US military

President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has had "very good talks" with the country’s leadership over the previous 24 hours. 

California monitors residents after deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

California is one of at least five states—including Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and Virginia—monitoring residents who disembarked from the MV Hondius expedition ship.

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

LA Mayoral debate: Bass, Pratt, Raman clash over wildfire failures, homelessness

Mayor Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt, and Nithya Raman clashed in the first 2026 LA Mayoral debate over wildfire response, police staffing, and the Inside Safe program.

Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know

As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.

LA County Sheriff Election: Meet the 8 certified candidates in the June 2 primary

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff primary election, featuring candidate platforms on deputy gangs, staffing, and jail reform.