In Depth: Wastewater and Disease

Hal is joined by Dr. Adam Smith, Associate Professor in the Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering AT USC. He talks about how the testing works, why it’s important and how it became a standard during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Disney suspends fire effects worldwide after fire during Disneyland Fantasmic show

Disneyland officials said all cast members were evacuated from Tom Sawyer Island and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Catalytic converter theft suspect fatally stabbed by South El Monte homeowner: LASD

LASD officials said a South El Monte homeowner took matters into his own hands when he interrupted an alleged catalytic converter theft in progress early Friday morning.

The Issue Is Podcast: Mike Pence, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sir Patrick Stewart, Levar Burton

This week, one of the most star-studded episodes in “The Issue Is" history, an episode that takes us from the streets of Brentwood to the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the deepest corners of space, the final frontier.

Virginia retiree adopts 40 pound cat

Patches was available for adoption for less than a day before a pet lover snatched him up.

Martin Lawrence honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Thursday honoring actor and comedian Martin Lawrence for a career that has included starring in the trio of "Bad Boys" movies and the 1992-97 Fox comedy "Martin."

San Fernando Valley pursuit: Woman steals van with elderly cancer patient inside

A female driver in a stolen senior transportation van was taken into custody Thursday morning after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit across the San Fernando Valley.

Westlake HS student killed in crash involving Walmart stabbing suspect

A 15-year-old was killed after a crime-spree suspect drove into a group of students outside Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks. Three other students were sent to the hospital. The suspect, Austin Eis, is accused of possibly running over the students on purpose.

Homeowner who shot Black teen after going to wrong house pleads not guilty

Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager in Kansas City, mistakenly went to 84-year-old Andrew Lester’s door looking for his younger brothers, authorities said.

Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella Weekend 2: Report

After his first performance in six years closed out Weekend 1 of the festival, a representative told Variety he would not be performing on Weekend 2.

LA's 5 Freeway sign falls, revealing historic US 99 emblem

The historic sign from the 1960s shows the emblem for Highway 99, which ran from Mexico to Canada. It was decommissioned in 1972.

6 Compton businesses hit after street takeover leads to looting

An LASD official confirmed four areas were targeted and six businesses were hit, which included two restaurants, a laundromat, an automotive shop, and two gas station convenience stores.