‘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…
SpongeBob SquarePants and friends get USPS stamp of approval
SpongeBob SquarePants would, in theory, have little use for stamps. They would get soggy in that pineapple under the sea. Neither would Patrick Star (no fingers on the ends of…
CA firework explosions kill 1 in Simi Valley, burn house in Bay Area
California has seen a spate of accidental fireworks explosions leading up to the Fourth of July, with a Wednesday morning detonation killing one person in a Simi Valley home and…
Valadao votes to support Trump megabill that will impact many of his constituents
Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in deeper peril this week by voting in favor of legislation…