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Los Angeles to halt ‘disaster tourism’ buses in Palisades fire zone

Pacific Palisades neighborhoods were closed to the public for months after a January firestorm devastated the community, but since its recent reopening, there have been sightings of a new, disturbing…

Husband arrested in death of California woman found after house fire

The husband of a woman who was found dead inside a burned home in San Marino has been arrested on suspicion of murder, authorities said. Firefighters found the body of…

California boy now blind and quadriplegic — authorities blame his parents’ extreme health views

Parents who brought their unresponsive newborn to an Orange County hospital in 2020 were convicted of felony child abuse this week, on charges they exposed the baby to extreme heat…

‘Cry it out!’ Travelers brace for Fourth of July holiday crush

There was a blissful calm in Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport around 5 a.m. Wednesday, when travelers heading out of town early for the Fourth of July could…

7 charged in $1-million Glendale jewelry heist, D.A. says

L.A. prosecutors charged seven people this week after a jewelry heist at a Glendale jewelry store that netted more than $1 million in stolen goods, officials said. The group, which…

Woman critically injured in Pacoima residential fireworks explosion

Amid exploding fireworks, more than 130 firefighters battled a fire that engulfed four homes in Pacoima and critically injured a woman on Thursday night, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire…

‘Making America militarized again’: Use of military in U.S. erodes democracy, veteran advocates say

Spouses experiencing health emergencies alone, because their loved ones are serving on the streets of Los Angeles. Troops fatigued by a mission they weren’t prepared for. Children of active-duty troops…

12-year-old driver hits mom, who drops baby. Infant flown to hospital

A test drive in Victorville resulted in injury and potential criminal charges for a mom who allowed her 12-year-old child to move a car — only for the vehicle to…

Newsom will visit South Carolina, a key presidential primary state

Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend two days next week in rural South Carolina, fueling speculation that the California Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run. During the…

Go to the beach, just don’t get wet. Bacteria warnings issued ahead of July 4th at 8 beaches

With the Fourth of July weekend, local beach lovers are ready to hit the shores. Authorities, however, are warning visitors to avoid any beach activities that involve getting wet at…