New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Sheriff urges witnesses of the deadly Stockton shooting at a child’s party to come forward

Sheriff's officials in Stockton are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.

$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over

The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.

Avoid the 405: Overnight freeway lane closures begin tonight through Sepulveda Pass

The first phase will involve up to two lanes closed overnight (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) between Wilshire and Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive from Dec. 1-5.

Deadly mass shooting at a child's birthday party
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At least four are dead and eleven others are hurt after a shooting broke out at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California.

Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.

Gifts to support small businesses impacted by L.A. wildfires
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LA Strong Comms Coalition's Jennifer Stephens Acree shows off gifts that support local businesses rebuilding after the January wildfires.

Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve

Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.

3 charged in 'ambush-style' killing of Latin singer Maria de la Rosa

Murder charges have been filed against three men in the "ambush-style" killing of Latin singer DELAROSA (Maria de la Rosa).

Black Friday decoded: your tech & beauty battle plan
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Style Editor Elizabeth Torres breaks down the sales to show the real categories shoppers can save big.

Best holiday tech with Jennifer Jolly
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Tech journalist Jennifer Jolly shows off gift ideas for everyone's price range.

National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.