Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

These cities are where the jobs are for new graduates, study suggests

Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

1 hospitalized after car plows into Koreatown home

One person was hospitalized after a car plowed into a home in the Koreatown area Friday afternoon.

This California program will give 400 free diapers to families of newborn babies

The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

Jewish Federation denounces "vile" antisemitic tropes in official California voter guide

The Jewish Federation Los Angeles has slammed Secretary of State Shirley Weber for allegedly including antisemitic conspiracy theories in the 2026 California voter information guide.

Trump gives EU a July 4 deadline to comply with trade deal

President Trump is threatening "much higher levels" of tariffs if the European Union does not implement new trade deal commitments before July 4. 

New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress

A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.

Chicago man killed in South LA hit-and-run; $50,000 reward offered for info

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver who fatally struck Jose Melesio, a Chicago Cubs fan who was in Los Angeles during the Dodger-Cubs series last week.

$50,000 reward offered in hit-and-run death of visiting Cubs fan
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The victim, identified as 65-year-old Jose Melesio, was struck around 3:10 a.m. on April 27 near Figueroa Street and 75th Street in South Los Angeles, according to investigators.

Ventura County man arraigned on charges of labor trafficking
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Brandon Holguin, 26, has been arraigned on six felony charges for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old boy for forced labor involving online clothing resale.

Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle

As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.

Metro to open D line extension
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A series of pop-up events, markets and community activities will accompany the opening of the subway extension.

Cosm Los Angeles to feature FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: See the dates

Southern California fans can watch 40 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including USMNT highlights, at Cosm's immersive Hollywood Park venue in Inglewood.

Cosm hosting FIFA World Cup matches
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Cosm will begin showcasing the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with 11 Group Stage matches, including all three USMNT contests and the tournament’s opening match Thursday, June 11 featuring Mexico vs. South Africa live from Mexico City. 

Canvas hack impacts millions of students ahead of finals
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Instructure officials stated on the company's website that it was investigating and working to resolve the issue.

LA to DC pipeline: Feds bust transnational "sexchem" ring sourcing meth from California

A federal grand jury has indicted 11 people in a major transnational drug trafficking case involving methamphetamine, GBL, and money laundering spanning from South Korea to Los Angeles.