'Kissing club' lawsuit against elite LA school can proceed to jury trial, judge rules
The family's lawsuit alleges that older students pressured and coerced younger girls into kissing, genital touching, and oral copulation inside campus bathrooms.
The family's lawsuit alleges that older students pressured and coerced younger girls into kissing, genital touching, and oral copulation inside campus bathrooms.
‘Sinners’ heads to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Universal Studios has announced a brand-new haunted house based on Ryan Coogler's hit vampire film 'Sinners' for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 in Hollywood.
Universal Studios has announced a brand-new haunted house based on Ryan Coogler's hit vampire film 'Sinners' for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 in Hollywood.
Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.
Grand opening of kidSTREAM Children's Museum
A new family-friendly museum is now open in Camarillo.
A new family-friendly museum is now open in Camarillo.
Santa Monica Pier named among California's most polluted beaches for 10th straight year
The Santa Monica Pier ranked second on Heal the Bay's 2025-26 "Beach Bummer" list, marking a decade of chronic water pollution issues.
The Santa Monica Pier ranked second on Heal the Bay's 2025-26 "Beach Bummer" list, marking a decade of chronic water pollution issues.
Trader Joe’s expanding with new locations nationwide; here’s where
Trader Joe’s added nine new locations on Tuesday, bringing its total planned openings to more than two dozen.
Trader Joe’s added nine new locations on Tuesday, bringing its total planned openings to more than two dozen.
Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
300+ arrested in SoCal child exploitation crackdown
Regional law enforcement officials announced 341 arrests and 40 child rescues or identifications following a massive, coordinated child exploitation investigation in Southern California.
Regional law enforcement officials announced 341 arrests and 40 child rescues or identifications following a massive, coordinated child exploitation investigation in Southern California.
Fraud in Minnesota: DOJ announces fraud charges against 15 people
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a major fraud indictment in Minnesota, with charges being handed up against 15 people for fraud targeting $90 million in taxpayer funds.
Crews gain control of Sandy Fire in Simi Valley
On Thursday morning, the Sandy Fire had reached 30% containment.
On Thursday morning, the Sandy Fire had reached 30% containment.
Fire breaks out at Sherman Oaks apartment building
LA City crews were working to knock down a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Sherman Oaks.
LA City crews were working to knock down a fire that broke out at an apartment building in Sherman Oaks.
Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
Operation Firewall: 341 arrested, 40 children rescued in massive SoCal exploitation sweep
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
Starting June 1, 'Big Beautiful Bill' imposes new work requirements for CalFresh recipients
Beginning June 1, California will begin enforcing new federal guidelines that mandate CalFresh recipients to work 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, or risk a reduction in food benefits.
Beginning June 1, California will begin enforcing new federal guidelines that mandate CalFresh recipients to work 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, or risk a reduction in food benefits.
Gas leak repairs impacting LAX holiday traffic
A ruptured gas line and water main near LAX have forced major closures on Sepulveda Boulevard, threatening to disrupt Memorial Day weekend holiday travel.
A ruptured gas line and water main near LAX have forced major closures on Sepulveda Boulevard, threatening to disrupt Memorial Day weekend holiday travel.
High-tech burglary rings target SoCal homes: 7 arrested as officials warn of hidden cameras, WiFi jammers
High-tech burglary rings are targeting Southern California neighborhoods using WiFi jammers, social media tracking, and cameras hidden in fake grass.
High-tech burglary rings are targeting Southern California neighborhoods using WiFi jammers, social media tracking, and cameras hidden in fake grass.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Southern California amid wildfire smoke
From the Inland Empire to the coast, multiple active brush fires are driving air quality down to unhealthy levels across Southern California.
From the Inland Empire to the coast, multiple active brush fires are driving air quality down to unhealthy levels across Southern California.
Security cam catches nasty landlord in action
Javon Crawford and his wife were at the hospital when they received notifications of the individuals on screen.
Javon Crawford and his wife were at the hospital when they received notifications of the individuals on screen.
Report: Beach near Santa Monica Pier 2nd most polluted in US
The Santa Monica Pier area again ranks among California's most polluted beaches, Heal the Bay's annual report card shows.
The Santa Monica Pier area again ranks among California's most polluted beaches, Heal the Bay's annual report card shows.