Cleanup begins at massive homeless RV encampment in Playa del Rey

From a woman throwing human feces at another woman, to fires in protected wetlands, community advocates say they've been trying to clean up the area for years.

Want to live on a cruise ship? A 2-year trip around the world from Florida will cost you this much

A new cruise experience could be more affordable than the rent or mortgage you’re paying on land. It's called Victoria Cruises and it sets sail from Florida this year for a 2-year trip around the world.

Alaska mayor wants to give homeless one-way ticket to Los Angeles, other warmer climates

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson's new proposal would pay for plane tickets to ship homeless people to warmer climates. “My job is to make sure they don’t die on Anchorage streets," he said.

Over a dozen inmates attempt to escape from LA County Juvenile Hall facility: source

"I expect our interim Chief Probation Officer to get to the bottom of what went wrong and make assurances to the Board of Supervisors and the City of Downey that this is not going to happen again," LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn said.

2 SuperLotto Plus tickets worth $30K each sold in California

While there was no winner for Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus jackpot, two people who purchased tickets in California came very, very close to winning the top prize!

In Depth: Long Beach attractions bouncing back

Hal is joined by the Managing Director of the Queen Mary, Steve Caloca, to talk about the reopening of the ship and its hotel after a three-year shutdown during the pandemic. Then, Dr. Peter Kareiva, president and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, joins Hal to talk about the aquarium’s 25th anniversary. 

LASD recruit dies months after being severely injured in wrong-way crash: ‘He will forever live in our hearts’

"Tragically, he was not able to fulfill his calling of helping others. Our condolences go out to Alejandro's family, friends, and academy classmates. He will forever live in our hearts and never be forgotten," the LASD said in a statement.

Father of 3, beloved community member gunned down at Wilmington youth event

A beloved community member was gunned down after gunshots rang out outside the Wilmington Recreation Center during a youth event. Investigators believe the suspects have gang ties.

The Issue Is Podcast: Jen Siebel Newsom, Alex Padilla, David Ambroz

This week on "The Issue Is," Elex Michaelson sits down with California's first partner Jen Siebel Newsom to discuss California's efforts to address childhood mental health, California Senator Alex Padilla on his legislation to help workers from heat-related injuries, and author David Ambroz on his inspiring story of overcoming homelessness and foster care.

Angels not trading Shohei Ohtani

The Angels are pulling Shohei Ohtani off the trade market, according to a report from SI's Tom Verducci.

Bear takes dip in Burbank swimming pool amid LA heatwave

Hot bear summer is in full effect as police in Burbank were called for a furry intruder in a swimming pool.