Wednesday's Child: Dontez is looking for a loving family and a forever home this holiday season
Meet Dontez (b. May 2013), an outgoing boy in foster care who is longing for an adoptive family to call his own
Meet Dontez (b. May 2013), an outgoing boy in foster care who is longing for an adoptive family to call his own
Wednesday's Child: Meet Dontez
Dontez is an outgoing boy in foster care who is longing for an adoptive family to call his own.
Dontez is an outgoing boy in foster care who is longing for an adoptive family to call his own.
Texas authorities identify body as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos; death ruled a suicide
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
New US laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Wild video shows speeding car going airborne, ejects driver into backyard pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Surveillance video from a home in Nevada captured a dramatic crash in which a speeding car barreled through a concrete backyard wall, went airborne, and ejected its driver into a private swimming pool
Mother of child abandoned in car with dog in Highland Park arrested
19-year-old Bianca Slaughter was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in an unrelated case.
19-year-old Bianca Slaughter was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in an unrelated case.
LA Rain: New Year storm to bring risk of flooding
Southern Calfornia faces heavy rain and flooding risks as a major storm triggers evacuation warnings for burn zones and a near 100% chance of rain for the Rose Parade.
Southern Calfornia faces heavy rain and flooding risks as a major storm triggers evacuation warnings for burn zones and a near 100% chance of rain for the Rose Parade.
Burglary suspect leads sheriff's deputies on chase through East LA
LASD deputies were in pursuit of a burglary suspect Wednesday morning.
LASD deputies were in pursuit of a burglary suspect Wednesday morning.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,' dies at 71
The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films during his career, including "Goodfellas," "The 25th Hour," and "Da 5 Bloods."
The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films during his career, including "Goodfellas," "The 25th Hour," and "Da 5 Bloods."
Camila Mendoza Olmos: Body found amid search for missing teen last seen Christmas Eve
Authorities say a body has been found during the days-long search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Authorities say a body has been found during the days-long search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Timeline: New Year's rainstorm to drench Southern California
Southern California is facing a week of unsettled weather as Santa Ana winds give way to a significant rainstorm forecasted to bring heavy downpours and potential debris flows to the Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Southern California is facing a week of unsettled weather as Santa Ana winds give way to a significant rainstorm forecasted to bring heavy downpours and potential debris flows to the Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states due to potential E. coli contamination, USDA says
The affected beef products were distributed to six states, including California, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
The affected beef products were distributed to six states, including California, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Desperate search continues for missing fisherman off Newport Beach
Search crews and family members continue looking along the Orange County coastline for a fisherman who disappeared five days ago near the Wedge in Newport Beach.
Search crews and family members continue looking along the Orange County coastline for a fisherman who disappeared five days ago near the Wedge in Newport Beach.
Singer D4vd 'likely' to face murder charges in death of Celeste Rivas: report
Prosecutors are reportedly moving closer to securing murder charges against D4vd in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors are reportedly moving closer to securing murder charges against D4vd in connection with the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Judge tosses charges against TikTok streamer shot by federal agents in South LA
Carlitos Richard Parias, known on TikTok as "Richard LA," was shot in the elbow by a federal agent during an October immigration enforcement stop in South LA.
Carlitos Richard Parias, known on TikTok as "Richard LA," was shot in the elbow by a federal agent during an October immigration enforcement stop in South LA.
Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua was among those injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, officials said.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua was among those injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, officials said.
IRS reveals updated retirement contribution limits for 2026
The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.
The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.
Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty in 9-year-old daughter's death
California mother Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder charges after her 9-year-old daughter's remains were recovered in Utah more than two months after she was first reported missing.
California mother Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder charges after her 9-year-old daughter's remains were recovered in Utah more than two months after she was first reported missing.