Hiker in Yosemite sequoia grove killed by falling tree branch
Authorities are investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman who was fatally struck by a tree limb while hiking through a grove of sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park. Angela…
As EPA reverses key climate policy, California could lead a resistance
In a stunning move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed to repeal its landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health. The proposal would also revoke…
Walmart, MLS ink partnership to capitalize on growing U.S. soccer fandom – NBC Los Angeles
Walmart and Major League Soccer entered into a multiyear partnership that will see the retailer invest in U.S. soccer. The partnership will include dedicated programming around televised MLS matches on…
Family of girl killed in Mission Bay crash sues federal agencies
The family of a 12-year-old girl fatally struck by a personal watercraft in Mission Bay filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit this week that faults the U.S. Coast Guard and…
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball at the Forum: 11 best moments
Three months after her headlining appearance at this year’s Coachella festival, Lady Gaga is on the road with an expanded version of the haunted-opera-house spectacular she brought to the desert…
Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beach
This is the moment a Spanish fighter jet was forced to perform an evasive manoeuvre during an air show in Gijon. Video footage shows the Spanish F-18 fighter flying at…
‘We’ll see you in court:’ L.A. County wants to bar ICE agents from concealing identity
L.A. County took a first step Tuesday toward barring immigration officers from concealing their identities with neck gaiters and masks, though it’s far from clear they’ll be able to enforce…
Tasmanian devils arrive at L.A. Zoo: Danny Zuko and Crush have ferocious bite, bad table manners
The Los Angeles Zoo has Tasmanian devils again for the first time in five years, zoo officials announced Tuesday. Two male devils — named Danny Zuko and Crush — arrived…
NFL community reacts with sadness to shooting at NYC office – NBC Los Angeles
Coaches and players around the NFL expressed their sadness and condolences on Tuesday after a gunman killed four people at the league’s Manhattan office a day earlier. New York City…
New Fortune’s immersive ‘Monkeys’ has an familiar ring – San Diego Union-Tribune
One hundred years ago this month, Americans became fixated on a sensational jury trial in Dayton, Tennessee. Famed trial attorney Clarence Darrow and lawyer-orator William Jennings Bryan faced off in…