18 indicted in sex trafficking raid in SoCal
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Team Mexico fans celebrate across SoCal
Mexico's big win in the World Cup tipped off celebrations across Southern California.
Mexico's big win in the World Cup tipped off celebrations across Southern California.
Teen charged with murder after infant thrown to death in Claremont
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
Disneyland offering $59 nighttime tickets
The discounted tickets are valid Sundays through Wednesdays from July 12 through August 5, 2026, aligning with the resort's ongoing 70th Celebration.
The discounted tickets are valid Sundays through Wednesdays from July 12 through August 5, 2026, aligning with the resort's ongoing 70th Celebration.
New bill proposes math testing for kindergartners
Under Senate Bill 1067, schools would be required to screen students in kindergarten through second grade for basic math proficiency and provide targeted intervention for those falling behind. The goal is to close the gap for children who entered school with less math exposure than their peers.
Under Senate Bill 1067, schools would be required to screen students in kindergarten through second grade for basic math proficiency and provide targeted intervention for those falling behind. The goal is to close the gap for children who entered school with less math exposure than their peers.
EEOC sues 99 Ranch Market for discrimination
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market, the country's largest Asian supermarket chain, claiming it discriminates against non-Chinese employees.
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market, the country's largest Asian supermarket chain, claiming it discriminates against non-Chinese employees.
LA woman charged with felony assault in violent attack on street vendor
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on
The official death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has risen to 1,943. At least 10,571 people have been injured, and thousands more remain missing.
The official death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has risen to 1,943. At least 10,571 people have been injured, and thousands more remain missing.
Woman charged with attacking LA street vendor
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Arraignment delayed for OC mom in fatal e-motorcycle crash
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Several arrests made in human trafficking raids across SoCal
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Operation Broken Blade: 10 arrested in historic LA gang RICO sex trafficking takedown
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Operation Broken Blade targeting South LA Figueroa corridor
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
Feds lead multiple human trafficking raids in South LA
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
New California laws in effect July 1, 2026
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
A sweeping slate of new California state laws is in effect July 1, introducing strict regulations across public education, food safety, consumer technology, and transportation.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Rotting pig feet, crab meat, beef at burned Boyle Heights warehouse fueling odor, health concerns
Spoiled food continues to rot at the burned Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, creating a strong odor that residents say has become unbearable.
Spoiled food continues to rot at the burned Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, creating a strong odor that residents say has become unbearable.
Fans celebrate Mexico's win over Ecuador
In downtown Los Angeles, the party continued well after the whistle after El Tri beat Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.
In downtown Los Angeles, the party continued well after the whistle after El Tri beat Ecuador 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.
Pig feet, crab meat, beef odor at Boyle Heights warehouse
Spoiled crab meat, beef, and pig feet are among millions of pounds of decomposing food now rotting inside and outside a burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Spoiled crab meat, beef, and pig feet are among millions of pounds of decomposing food now rotting inside and outside a burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights.