Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Atty. Gen. Letitia James

Hate crimes in Los Angeles County remained near record-high levels in 2024, despite slight decreases in several types of violent...

Trump administration adopts plan to pump more water in California over state objections

Acting on an order from President Trump, the federal government on Thursday announced plans to pump more water to Central...

CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officials

A vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was poised to vote Friday on whether to...

Inside the unique pain and adjustments Justin Herbert will face playing with a cast

It’s not the optimal path — Justin Herbert finishing the Chargers season with a cast on his non-throwing hand —...

Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled for Texas and its GOP leaders on Thursday, clearing the way for the state to...

Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests

Hundreds of community members packed a meeting room Thursday to tell the Metro board of directors whether they favored or...

In Altadena bear country, homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound unwanted tenant

“Are you the bear guy?” asked the neighbor who walked up Kenneth Johnson’s driveway. Johnson said yes. A 550-pound black...

Mistrial declared in case of Orange County man who filmed himself killing homeless man

A Garden Grove man who recorded himself fatally shooting a homeless man he said was blocking his path remained free...

Meta poaches Apple’s design chief Alan Dye in major coup

Meta Platforms Inc. has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by...

Federal investigation of Democratic consultants in Sacramento nets guilty plea

SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento lobbyist and former high-level staff member in the California Legislature on Thursday accepted a plea agreement tied to...

USC star freshman Alijah Arenas could return to action as soon as January

After surviving a fiery car wreck last spring, then injuring his knee last summer, USC star freshman Alijah Arenas could...

Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say

A 17-year-old boy died in an explosion ignited by fireworks Wednesday evening in South Los Angeles, according to authorities. The...

Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom ‘should not be our next president’ after he vetoed menopause care bill

Oscar winner Halle Berry’s next pick for president of the United States? Not California Gov. Gavin Newsom, she made that...

N.Y. attorney general challenges authority of acting U.S. attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits