Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year

Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

Trump gives 36 countries Wednesday deadline to avoid travel ban

The Trump administration is giving the countries a deadline to improve their vetting of travel requirements or face a ban on their citizens visiting the U.S.

LA ICE protests, Day 13: Federal raids draw more protests

Los Angeles may have turned a page on emergency curfew orders, but protests appear far from over as federal raids continue in Southern California. Also, President Trump has deployed more troops to the area.

Additional National Guard troops being deployed to LA, Dept. of Defense says

According to the department, by direction of the Secretary of Defense, the troops were activated in a Title 10 status to support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the LA area.

California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report

A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could result in a loss of more than $278 billion for the Golden State.

R. Kelly hospitalized after near-fatal overdose in prison, attorney claims it was plot to kill him

"At the hospital, Mr. Kelly learned that he had been administered an overdose quantity of his medications that threatened his life. He required hospitalization for two days to treat it," R. Kelly's attorneys said.

LA man sues LASD, alleging flashbang injury at "No Kings protest" led to amputation

Sergio Espejo, 33, a data engineer, claims a flashbang device struck him and detonated during the "No Kings" protest in DTLA, resulting in the loss of a finger.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard

A panel of three appellate judges in San Francisco heard arguments by attorneys for President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, over whether the president has the authority to send in the National Guard to Los Angeles without the governor's consent. 

Biggest baby name trends of 2025 revealed

From luxury brands to bird names and ‘90s nostalgia, BabyCenter is revealing 2025’s top baby name trends based on real-time data from parents.

These new laws take effect in California on July 1

A series of new laws will go into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer issues to a law seeking to crack down on retail theft, as well as minimum wage hikes in many cities.