LAX food workers allege maggots, unsafe conditions in Cal/OSHA filing

Union leaders representing LAX food service workers are calling for an immediate Cal/OSHA investigation following shocking allegations of extreme heat, unsafe hygiene, and vermin inside airline meal preparation facilities.

Long Beach set to roll out 18 automated speed cameras starting fall 2026

Long Beach will deploy 18 automated speed safety cameras under a state pilot program, launching warnings in October 2026 and citations in December.

ICE agents arresting immigrants at US airport gates; advocates issue domestic travel advisory

Plainclothes immigration agents are detaining travelers at domestic airport gates across the U.S., prompting legal advocates to urge immigrants with pending applications to consult an attorney before flying.

Waymo Santa Monica charging lots banned from overnight operations

A Santa Monica judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping Waymo from operating two charging stations overnight following neighborhood complaints over noise, lights, and traffic.

Measles cases surging in California
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California has confirmed 52 measles cases in 2026, doubling last year's pace.

LAPD rolls out new patrol cars with low-frequency siren technology

Newly deployed LAPD patrol vehicles feature low-frequency Rumbler sirens and synchronized emergency broadcast speakers integrated at no extra cost to taxpayers.

Ryanair CEO blames external object after man partially sucked out window

A foreign object was likely to blame for a broken window on an international flight earlier this month that led to a man being partially sucked out of the plane, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary suggested.

Renewed Iran conflict drawing travel safety concerns

The State Department is urging Americans traveling overseas to stay vigilant because of escalating tensions in the Middle East and potential travel disruptions.

Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight declares emergency, returns to Rome

Passengers on a flight between Seattle and Rome faced a roller-coaster of travel plans over the weekend as a mechanical issue caused an emergency declaration to return back to the Italian capital.

US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again

Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.

405 Freeway Sepulveda Pass closures return this weekend: What to know

Caltrans is resuming weekend and nightly lane closures on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass as part of a $143.7 million pavement project.

Airlines, Boeing push Congress for $20B to modernize air traffic control

The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve an additional $20 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system.

Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights

Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it plans to introduce high-speed inflight internet powered by SpaceX's Starlink beginning in early 2027, marking a major upgrade for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it continues investing in new amenities aimed at attracting travelers.