Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in DOJ fraud case
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Boyfriend arrested in murder of 17-year-old girlfriend in Garden Grove
Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.
Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.
Stingrays overwhelm Seal Beach
Round stingrays are found in Pacific Ocean waters from Panama to Southern California and are known to veer toward the shore when the swell is down and the water warm. In recent years, many species that feed on rays, such as sharks, sea lions and giant sea bass, have seen their populations dwindle, causing the number of stingrays to grow, said Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
Round stingrays are found in Pacific Ocean waters from Panama to Southern California and are known to veer toward the shore when the swell is down and the water warm. In recent years, many species that feed on rays, such as sharks, sea lions and giant sea bass, have seen their populations dwindle, causing the number of stingrays to grow, said Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down 405 Freeway
A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning blocked the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway.
A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning blocked the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway.
Car crashes into Huntington Beach salon
Multiple people were hospitalized, according to authorities.
Multiple people were hospitalized, according to authorities.
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."
Woman found alive 36 hours after Colombia quake
Daniela Largo was pulled from beneath a collapsed building in the city of Pereira after a 10-hour-long rescue operation.
Daniela Largo was pulled from beneath a collapsed building in the city of Pereira after a 10-hour-long rescue operation.
Major supermarket chain closes at least 39 stores as nationwide overhaul takes shape
Kroger has closed at least three dozen stores since announcing plans last year to shutter 60 locations that were not "delivering sustainable results" by the end of 2026.
Kroger has closed at least three dozen stores since announcing plans last year to shutter 60 locations that were not "delivering sustainable results" by the end of 2026.
LASD recovers $192K in stolen goods in organized theft crackdown
Six people were arrested.
Six people were arrested.
New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
California bill targets classic car smog checks
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature.
Erling Haaland appears on blocks of cocaine in Ecuador drug bust
Ecuador's Minister of the Interior, John Reimberg, said 370 blocks of cocaine were found in false bottom of a small pickup truck in Guagua Negro, near the border city of Tulcan.
Ecuador's Minister of the Interior, John Reimberg, said 370 blocks of cocaine were found in false bottom of a small pickup truck in Guagua Negro, near the border city of Tulcan.
Nick Reiner accused of lying in wait in parents' murders
The indictment against Nick Reiner replaces the case filed last Dec. 16 against the 32-year-old man, who is charged with the slayings of his 78-year- old father and 70-year-old mother, who were found dead about 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the couple's Brentwood home in the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue between Sunset and San Vicente boulevards.
The indictment against Nick Reiner replaces the case filed last Dec. 16 against the 32-year-old man, who is charged with the slayings of his 78-year- old father and 70-year-old mother, who were found dead about 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the couple's Brentwood home in the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue between Sunset and San Vicente boulevards.
1 killed in fiery car crash near Griffith Park
The car crashed into a tree before it caught on fire.
The car crashed into a tree before it caught on fire.
Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist letter over No. 5 jersey decision
A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU to stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness after the school allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey Daniels wore during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.
A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU to stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness after the school allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey Daniels wore during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.
Decades-long nationwide marriage fraud scheme dismantled; 11 charged in NYC
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals.
Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates face calls for action on Skid Row animal welfare
Animal welfare has emerged as an issue in Los Angeles’ mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Animal welfare has emerged as an issue in Los Angeles’ mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.