LAFD prepares for wildfire risk ahead of 4th of July fireworks
So far in 2025, the state of California has seized more than double the amount of illegal fireworks that they did in 2024.
So far in 2025, the state of California has seized more than double the amount of illegal fireworks that they did in 2024.
1 dead, another wounded in shooting outside Troy's Burgers in San Pedro
Authorities said 20-year-old David Archuleta died after gunshots rang out on the parking lot outside Troy's Burgers in San Pedro.
Authorities said 20-year-old David Archuleta died after gunshots rang out on the parking lot outside Troy's Burgers in San Pedro.
Tutor, youth charged in plot to smuggle Xanax into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
A tutor for incarcerated youth was charged with multiple felonies for allegedly working with a young adult ward to smuggle drugs into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey.
A tutor for incarcerated youth was charged with multiple felonies for allegedly working with a young adult ward to smuggle drugs into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey.
Fatal Simi Valley house fire
The Ventura County Fire Department is investigating a house fire that was reportedly caused by fireworks. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion. At least one person was confirmed dead.
The Ventura County Fire Department is investigating a house fire that was reportedly caused by fireworks. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion. At least one person was confirmed dead.
1 killed in Simi Valley house fire reportedly caused by fireworks
Initial calls indicated that there was an explosion in the garage that was possibly caused by fireworks.
Initial calls indicated that there was an explosion in the garage that was possibly caused by fireworks.
4 killed, 14 wounded in Chicago drive-by shooting
Four people were killed after shots were fired outside a Chicago restaurant, officials said.
Four people were killed after shots were fired outside a Chicago restaurant, officials said.
OC Fire Authority discusses fireworks safety tips
The OC Fire Authority discussed fireworks safety tips ahead of the 4th of July holiday.
The OC Fire Authority discussed fireworks safety tips ahead of the 4th of July holiday.
ICE agents arrest Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez in California for alleged cartel ties: DHS
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for organized crime and trafficking firearms, and is believed to be a Sinaloa Cartel affiliate, according to the DHS.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for organized crime and trafficking firearms, and is believed to be a Sinaloa Cartel affiliate, according to the DHS.
Authorities seize 8,000 pounds of illegal fireworks at West Covina home
Timothy Tillman, of Fullerton, was arrested after investigators executed a search warrant and found 8,000 pounds of illegal fireworks at a home in West Covina.
Timothy Tillman, of Fullerton, was arrested after investigators executed a search warrant and found 8,000 pounds of illegal fireworks at a home in West Covina.
Hawthorne mom, boyfriend convicted of 7-year-old daughter's torture murder
7-year-old A'Miya D suffered over 58 injuries, including severe burns and blunt force trauma.
7-year-old A'Miya D suffered over 58 injuries, including severe burns and blunt force trauma.
Gladstones honors businesses lost in Palisades Fire
Gladstones Malibu is set to reopen, and they are honoring the other businesses lost during the Palisades Fire.
Gladstones Malibu is set to reopen, and they are honoring the other businesses lost during the Palisades Fire.
Gladstones, damaged in Palisades Fire, reopening on 4th of July holiday weekend
Nearly six months after the devastating Palisades Fire, Gladstones is reopening just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Nearly six months after the devastating Palisades Fire, Gladstones is reopening just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Gladstones reopening after Palisades Fire
The beloved beachside restaurant is reopening on July 4, 2025.
The beloved beachside restaurant is reopening on July 4, 2025.
$10,000 reward offered in investigation of transgender woman attacked 6 times in LA
Sabrina de la Peña, a transgender store owner in Westlake, Los Angeles, has survived six hate-driven attacks since April.
Sabrina de la Peña, a transgender store owner in Westlake, Los Angeles, has survived six hate-driven attacks since April.
CHP launches statewide crackdown on reckless driving for Fourth of July weekend
The 4th of July holiday enforcement begins at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.
The 4th of July holiday enforcement begins at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.
CHP stepping up enforcement ahead of 4th of July
CHP is getting ready to launch its annual statewide crackdown.
CHP is getting ready to launch its annual statewide crackdown.
‘Serial stabber’ leaves 3 men critically wounded in Westlake
The suspect is being described as a "serial stabber."
The suspect is being described as a "serial stabber."
'Serial stabber' wounds 3 men in Westlake
Three people are in apparent bad shape following a stabbing spree in LA's Westlake District.
Three people are in apparent bad shape following a stabbing spree in LA's Westlake District.
Eagle Rock couple loses home to fire as they struggled to reach 911
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
Neighbors and LAFD insiders are raising concerns about the broken 911 system, citing understaffing and technology issues.
7-Eleven clerk dies after alleged fight
Jessica McLaughlin, a Southern California 7-Eleven employee, died after her family claims she was involved in a fight with her manager while on the job.
Jessica McLaughlin, a Southern California 7-Eleven employee, died after her family claims she was involved in a fight with her manager while on the job.