A DUI driver was recently arrested after they were caught driving faster than 100 mph with two kids and a loaded handgun inside the car, according to the California Highway Patrol. The suspect was pulled over for driving at dangerous speeds on State Route 59, north of Nevada Street, in the Merced area. “Excessive speed
One man was arrested for attempted murder and another is in critical condition at a local hospital following a stabbing near Roosevelt Middle School in Glendale Sunday, according to police. Officers with the Glendale Police Department responded to a fight between two men on the 1100 block of South Glendale Avenue at…
An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was killed in a crash on Nov. 7, the sheriff’s department announced Monday. The LASD deputy, Martin Maciel, was a 10-year law-enforcement veteran and a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic loss,” LASD said in a…
Police are investigating "suspicious circumstances" after a half-marathon in Santa Barbara sent 27 participants to emergency departments Sunday, including two runners who officials said were receiving treatment in intensive care. Emergency medical personnel first responded to a runner experiencing near-syncope, or…
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua will likely head to injured reserve after sustaining an MCL and PCL sprain in his right leg and turf toe, head coach Sean McVay told media outlets Monday. Nacua sustained the injuries on the Rams' final offensive snap of Sunday's victory over the Washington Commanders. The injuries…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from Los Angeles have arrested an Iran native with a large social media audience and a lengthy criminal record who, the agency says, was living in the U.S. illegally. Farzad “Tony” Toutouni was detained on Oct. 27 and will remain in custody “pending removal proceedings,”…
A stolen dinosaur statue has been returned to its rightful home at a gas station in San Joaquin County after deputies tracked down the prehistoric mascot and freed it from an "unfortunate predicament." On Oct. 27, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office received an unusual report about a dinosaur that had been stolen…
The FAA is investigating after two passenger jets narrowly avoided a midair collision shortly after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport when one aircraft reportedly made an unauthorized turn into the other’s flight path. The close call occurred Saturday at approximately 12:20 a.m. after the pilots of Air…
Another superstar is headed to the Sphere in Las Vegas and is ready to take it to new heights, and we're not just talking about the music. P!nk is headed to Sin City for her first-ever residency and will be the first female solo artist to headline the state-of-the-art venue. "P!NK’s residency at Sphere will
The driver of a speeding Ferrari thought he could get out of a ticket by dropping the police chief’s name. It didn’t work. Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian shared video of the encounter on Instagram over the weekend - although the traffic stop apparently took place early this year. The officer’s dashboard camera…
Authorities are searching for an incarcerated woman who allegedly walked away from a community reentry program in Los Angeles County on Monday. At approximately 5 a.m., staff received an alert that Daniela Armienta, 29, had removed her GPS device. They immediately launched an emergency count, which confirmed Armineta…
Topgolf announced Monday that it is lowering gameplay prices at all U.S. locations after guests said cost was the biggest barrier to visiting more often. "After joining Topgolf in February, I spent my first 100 days visiting our more than 100 U.S. venues, and I heard a common theme from our guests: our experience is
A major shakeup that's sending super shockwaves through the comic book world and Hollywood on Monday morning. James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as co-chairmen and co-chief executive officers of DC Studios. The duo was believed to be safe amid the Warner Bros.- Paramount Skydance acquisition, but that is no longer…
There's a happy ending for a kitten that had a scary start after she was rescued from the 101 Freeway in Santa Barbara County earlier this month. The California Highway Patrol said on Oct. 14 that an officer spotted the adorable cat in the middle of traffic while traveling northbound near Summerland. Officer Foster…
To help families prepare for Thanksgiving, Instacart is giving away up to 50,000 turkeys. The food delivery platform is hosting the promotion on Nov. 18 to 22 and offering $0 delivery fees on groceries from Nov. 23 to 25. Customers can get up to $40 off an eligible whole turkey, fresh or frozen, from participating
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures following sweeping election losses. The impeachment resolution was introduced by Massie, a Kentucky Republican…
Craving a Costco hot dog or pizza but don't have the time to drive to a nearby warehouse? A new Southern California startup promises to deliver beloved food court items straight to your door, but it will cost you -- a lot. No Tip is a new company that is not affiliated with Costco and
A new music festival is headed to Venice Beach. The two-day 1905 Fest is headed to the iconic area in the fall of 2027. Organizers are promising five music stages stretching from the sand to the streets. It will be centered around Winward Plaza and the adjacent beach area in Venice Beach, near the Venice
A rather unusual stray is looking for a new home in Southern California after being found wandering the streets. The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. in Pomona is hoping to find a loving home for a large, black pig that was rescued by humane officers after being spotted roaming a neighborhood. "Not every rescue
Wildlife officials in Virginia shared an update Sunday on a red-shouldered hawk in their care that went viral after gorging herself on a buffet of chickens, leaving her too fat to fly. The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center first shared photos of the bird, dubbed RSHA 26-2599, on social media on Oct. 29 after she was
Hospital officials now say 25 runners from a half-marathon in Santa Barbara were hospitalized Sunday for reasons that remain unknown, six more than originally thought. Cottage Health Public Relations Manager Cristina Cortez said the runners arrived at two local hospitals with “similar symptoms of undetermined cause.”…
President Donald Trump on Sunday said his deportation policies might have been “too tough” and led to the GOP’s historic losses in this year’s elections.
Nearly all Americans have PFAS in their blood. Now researchers say two of the chemicals may be linked to higher rates of an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Two masked suspects armed with shotguns broke into a Hollywood Hills home Sunday night, allegedly demanding access to a safe before fleeing, authorities and reports from the scene indicate. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 7700 block of Torreyson Drive, near Mulholland Drive, around 11:27 p.m…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited a home for people with disabilities Monday and told them their lives were a blessing, not a burden, as he pressed his call for Argentina to care for its most vulnerable in a symbolic rebuke of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. Before drawing an estimated…
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The discovery of more bodies in Senegalese waters on Monday raised the death toll to 39 after a migrant boat capsized over the weekend, authorities said. Only one passenger had been rescued and an operation to find others was ongoing, the Interior Ministry said. It did not say how many people
A massive fire at a commercial building in Los Angeles spread to a neighboring structure early Monday morning, prompting a major emergency response involving nearly 150 firefighters who battled the blaze for more than four hours. The fire was reported around 1:02 a.m. at 5505 S. Alameda St., near East 55th Street and…
Some of California's most notorious serial killers are among the 548 condemned prisoners whose death sentences Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to commute to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The governor announced the sweeping decision Nov. 5, setting in motion a process that would remove the death penalty for…
A dog was rescued from a burning apartment in Orange County Sunday afternoon after neighbors used fire extinguishers to help contain the flames before firefighters arrived. The blaze was reported around 3:51 p.m. on Nov. 8 at a two-story apartment complex in the 3900 block of Parkview Lane in Irvine, according to the…
New details are emerging after a tragic skydiving accident in Lake Elsinore that claimed the lives of two experienced women who were training for an attempt to set a California skydiving record. Levi Pimentel, 29, of Aurora, Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South Dakota, were killed Nov. 6 after colliding…
Recent purchases at an Inland Empire McDonald’s led police to a suspected credit card thief. Multiple credit cards, including the ones used to make the recent McDonald’s purchases, were reported stolen after a car was broken into near the intersection of 7th Street and Benson Avenue in Upland last week, according to…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine found inside a big rig at the California-Mexico border on Oct. 22. The meth was allegedly found hidden inside the truck’s gas tank during a secondary inspection as the driver attempted to pass through the Calexico Port of…
The longtime girlfriend of Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil was arrested in Tennessee after allegedly assaulting the rock singer during a dispute at his home, according to arrest records and reports. Rainbow Hannah Andreani, 45, a makeup artist who goes by Rain Hannah, was arrested Nov. 1 in Williamson County on…
Federal investigators have completed much of their on-scene investigation into a private jet crash that killed nine people in Florida, but excavation and debris recovery efforts remain underway as officials work to determine what caused the aircraft to go down. The National Transportation Safety Board announced that…
One person was stabbed in the neck during an annual Halloween party at actor Jamie Foxx's Thousand Oaks mansion Saturday, TMZ reports. The male victim suffered minor cuts and was treated by paramedics at the actor’s home, authorities told TMZ. A video posted to TMZ’s social media accounts shows a chaotic scene outside…
A cruise ship employee who reportedly spent nine hours stranded in the Pacific Ocean was rescued by two Southern California fishermen who spotted him treading water miles off the coast of Catalina Island. The dramatic rescue unfolded Friday, Nov. 6, when Sean Norton and Grant Garrett were returning from a morning…
A United Airlines jet may have played a role in a small plane overturning at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to new details released by federal aviation officials. The Cessna 172 was taxiing behind United Airlines Flight 2611 when it was blown over around 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, the
Detectives looking into the death of a woman at a Malibu beach are quickly learning new details about the case. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office says that deputies were dispatched to the 22000 block of Pacific Coast Highway just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday to investigate a woman found dead off the shore whose…
A tourist visiting Southern California from Denmark was beaten unconscious in a violent attack in Venice, and one of the two suspects has since surrendered to police, authorities confirmed Sunday. The suspect, identified by investigators as suspect No. 2, turned himself in at the Los Angeles Police Department's…
Isaac Rochell is bringing fathers together with his fitness and friendship-oriented initiative. The seven-year NFL veteran founded Garage Dads after he "mastered" the art of waking up early and working out before his kids needed help getting ready for the day. However, Rochell found that working out alone wasn't…
Ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut? NASA is looking for new recruits who could one day walk on the moon, help establish a lunar base and pave the way for human missions to Mars. The space agency announced Saturday that applications are officially open for its next astronaut class as it prepares to expand its
A Southern California man is being forced to move out of his home after several inches of seawater flooded the property, as coastal communities brace for another round of dangerously high tides that could bring additional flooding through Tuesday. Paul, a Sunset Beach resident, told KTLA's Jennifer McGraw on Sunday…
Democrats won every congressional district along the U.S.-Mexico border during Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping three Republican-held districts, including two in Texas.
Diplo’s Run Club is back in Los Angeles for the second year in a row. Thousands turned out at Los Angeles Historic State Park for Sunday morning's festivities, which include a 5K run and a daytime music festival headlined by the Grammy winner. Described by organizers as "one of the city’s largest experiential running…
Suspects are being sought in connection with an early-morning nightclub shooting in L.A.’s Central-Alameda neighborhood, police say. The call regarding the gunfire came out at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Preliminary information indicates the club may have been inside a warehouse…
A small, fixed-wing airplane was flipped upside down by strong winds at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County Saturday. Two people were aboard the plane when it overturned on the ACI Jet ramp at around 2:38 p.m., John Wayne Airport spokesperson AnnaSophia Servin told KTLA 5 News. The two people aboard the plane were
Protesters clashed with federal agents outside Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights early Saturday morning. Video from the scene shows protesters, activists and federal agents engaged in heated confrontations outside the hospital. Witnesses said word quickly spread after residents noticed a heavy…
A suspect was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that left an elderly man hospitalized in Camarillo. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect driver as Thanh Mai, 27, of Camarillo. On Nov. 4, deputies were called to a crash near Chandler Street and Arneill Road around 8:10 a.m. Authorities found the…
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death in a Gardena home. On Nov. 6, officers with the Gardena Police Department responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of West El Segundo Boulevard around 9:17 p.m. The caller told police the man had been shot inside his residence. Officers
A man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim in Lancaster. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspect as Angel Espitia Ardon, 23. Ardon reportedly met the young victim through social media and, after meeting in person, was accused of sexually assaulting the juvenile on…
At least 368 animals have tested positive for rabies in California in 2026, the highest number recorded in the state in 28 years, according to the California Veterinary Medical Association. The rabid animals were mostly bats and skunks found in Southern California. However, a pair of rabid raccoons was also found in…
After more than 50 years in business, California's Great America in Santa Clara will be closing its gates for good. The park’s final day of operation will be Sept. 6, 2027, on Labor Day, park officials announced on Friday. Since opening in 1976, Great America has become a beloved mainstay for thrillseekers in Northern…
A Los Angeles woman was arrested for intentionally starting a brush fire in the Angeles National Forest Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service allegedly spotted the suspect, 47-year-old Sheila Nartatez, walking near the brush fire on Little Tujunga…
An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a Long Beach crash. On Nov. 6, Long Beach police were called to the intersection of East 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway just after 11 p.m. Officers found the male victim ejected from his motorcycle and lying unresponsive on the roadway. Despite…
A pair of historically and culturally significant petroglyphs were recently vandalized on public land, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s Utah office. Petroglyphs are windows into the lives of humans hundreds or thousands of years ago, according to the National Park Service. The prehistoric rock carvings…
A beloved Southern California desert getaway known for its quirky accommodations and nostalgic charm is preparing to say goodbye after 16 years. Hicksville Trailer Palace, a one-of-a-kind vintage trailer motel in the Joshua Tree area, announced that it will permanently close at the end of June 2027. "This is such a…
Eight people were hospitalized after a vehicle ended up on a sidewalk in Los Angeles' Arlington Heights neighborhood Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The incident was reported around 12:51 p.m. near 4040 W. Washington Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a…
An in-custody death investigation is underway in Fullerton after a man died following a foot chase that stemmed from a theft report, police said. Officers with the Fullerton Police Department were called to the 2200 block of North Harbor Boulevard just after 4:50 a.m. Saturday for a “theft in progress call,” the…
President Trump said he offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump said that he requested White bring “assistants” with him and named several UFC fighters. “I am pleased to announce that the…
Two women who died after their parachutes became entangled during a midair skydiving collision in Southern California have been identified as new details emerge about the fatal accident. The victims were identified Saturday by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office as Georgia Jean, 56, of Box Elder, South Dakota, and…
Michael Sanft, the Las Vegas lawyer who represented convicted murderer "Keffe D" during the Tupac murder trial, has died, a source told Nexstar's KLAS.
A teen boy lost his life and a teen girl is in critical condition after a crash in Yorba Linda on Friday night, authorities confirm. The collision occurred at Yorba Linda Boulevard and Ohio Street just after 8 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Deputies arrived and found two vehicles
A man who allegedly showed up at NBA superstar LeBron James’ Los Angeles property and claimed to be his son was arrested for felony stalking Friday night, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of North Tigertail Road around 9:40 p.m. Nov. 6 following a report…
A man was arrested for DUI after the truck he was driving smashed into an Equinox in the San Fernando Valley, police say. The crash occurred at the upscale gym, located at 16800 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, at 10:44 p.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Two people were transported to the…
A pair of suspects are being sought after a tourist from Denmark was knocked unconscious in Venice late last month. The Los Angeles Police Department says that, around 12:35 a.m. on Oct. 30, a Danish national visiting the U.S. was found unconscious with a laceration to the right side of his head in the area
A Southern California man who was caught selling drugs at a fast-food restaurant and later found with a ghost gun has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison, prosecutors announced Friday. Ivar Laegreid, 68, of Oxnard, was sentenced Thursday to six years and four months behind bars after being convicted…
Three people died after a pursuit crash on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles County overnight, authorities say. The California Highway Patrol confirmed to KTLA that the chase started around 4:10 a.m. Saturday on the westbound span of the 10 at Azusa Avenue in Baldwin Park. According to CHP, the car being chased eventually…
Southern California will experience several different weather conditions in the near future. National Weather Service meteorologists are advising Southland residents that the region will experience Red Flag conditions, high surf along the coasts and the chance for rain – all within the next seven days. The stormy…
A Riverside County man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim. The Murrieta Police Department identified the suspect as Reece Thomas Kennedy, 23, of Murrieta. The investigation into Kennedy began on Sept. 2 when police received a report accusing the man of sexually assaulting a young girl in…
A Nebraska family is urging a hit-and-run driver to come forward after a 33-year-old father of two was killed while crossing the street in Van Nuys, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Ramon Noriega was struck shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday while crossing Victory Boulevard near Willis Avenue in Van Nuys…
Police are searching for a driver who caused a crash that killed a 2-month-old baby and left the child’s mother in critical condition in Northridge. The crash happened on Nov. 4 near Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue around 3:10 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident involved three…
An investigation is underway after a driver crashed their vehicle through a storefront in Reseda Friday. The incident occurred at a Fashion Q store at 19345 Victory Blvd. around 4:25 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Cellphone video from witnesses showed the person had driven onto the sidewalk and…
Authorities have identified the man shot by Los Angeles Police Department officers in Koreatown following a car chase Thursday night. The suspect, 31-year-old Dominic Cosio, allegedly led officers on a chase after they pulled over his gray Dodge Ram truck near the intersection of Rampart Boulevard and 3rd Street for…
A man was sentenced to prison for attempted murder after he shot a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop. Nicholas Campbell, a Northern California man, was convicted of shooting Deputy Marcus Mason on Oct. 6, according to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office. The incident…
Officials recently seized 1,435 pounds of cocaine with a street value of nearly $10 million at the California border, the U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector announced Friday. Agents found the “massive narcotics shipment” at the I-5 immigration checkpoint, Border Patrol officials said. The suspected drug smugglers…
An atmospheric river still has a “slight risk” of bringing heavy rainfall to Southern California by mid-November, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast. Southern California, including Los Angeles, has a 20 to 40% chance of heavy rain and high winds hitting the region between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17…
Jane Kim has declared victory in the race for California’s insurance commissioner, defeating legislator Ben Allen, who represented the Pacific Palisades community devastated by the January 2025 wildfires The gap between the two Democratic candidates has widened since Election Day. Kim will replace outgoing insurance…
Kylo Ren is officially dead. Those words come from actor Adam Driver, who famously played the "Star Wars" character in three films. During his appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," the actor was asked if he would return to the iconic role. "It's over," he explained to Eisen. "No more 'Star Wars'... We tried to
Two skydivers died Friday after reportedly colliding in midair just above the ground in Riverside County, according to officials and witnesses at the scene. Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office responded to the 20000 block of Cereal Street in Lake Elsinore around 11:47 a.m. following reports of an air…
Here’s a rare piece of good news for drivers: gas prices have fallen to their lowest level in about a month. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $5.80 in California, down 57 cents from a month ago. In Los Angeles County, the current average is $5.87 a gallon;
Six Flags is trying to calm investor fears that the recent death of a rider at its park in Georgia and lawsuits related to the now-retired X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain won’t have a lasting impact on the company’s bottom line. “Every guest and team member deserves to feel safe in our parks,”
A mysterious bald eagle made an unexpected appearance at one of Southern California’s most famous nests, briefly exploring the home once shared by beloved Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow. The unidentified adult eagle was captured on the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) livestream camera just before sunset…
Los Angeles Rams star defensive end Myles Garrett is expected to return Sunday against Washington after missing the past seven games with a knee injury, according to NFL insiders. Garrett returned to practice this week after being placed on injured reserve following arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-September. He…
Police video shows a pair of tagging suspects being arrested after trying to hide from responding officers in Orange County last month. The Oct. 26 incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. when police received multiple reports of individuals tagging an alley wall, the Orange Police Department posted Thursday. Arriving…
Pink’s Hot Dogs is marking its 87th anniversary by offering discounted chili dogs and introducing a new menu item named for comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The Hollywood hot dog stand said it will sell its signature chili dogs for 87 cents for 87 minutes beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 as part of the
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered as police search for a female hit-and-run driver after a 33-year-old man was struck by two vehicles and killed in Los Angeles on Thursday evening. The deadly collision occurred around 5:55 p.m. on Nov. 5 along Victory Boulevard between Willis and Cedros avenues, according to…
With forecasts calling for a potentially wet winter influenced by El Niño conditions, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced a series of free sandbag distribution events aimed at helping residents prepare for possible flooding, mudflows and debris flows. Residents may collect up to 25 pre-filled sandbags at…
The 94th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade is less than a month away and organizers have named the co-Grand Marshals. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner will share the spot as the ceremonial leaders of the parade. "We're thrilled to be chosen as co-Grand Marshals of this year's Hollywood…
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath said Mayor-elect Nithya Raman’s victory over incumbent Karen Bass reflects voters’ desire for a different direction in Los Angeles. Horvath, the only supervisor who endorsed Raman, said the results of the election did not surprise her because “people are hungry for…
Southern California coastal communities are bracing for another round of flooding as unusually high tides threaten to inundate streets and properties just a week after damaging more than 100 structures in Huntington Beach. A coastal flood advisory took effect Friday morning for Orange and San Diego counties and will…
Universal Studios Hollywood has introduced a new top-tier annual pass that includes year-round Universal Express access, a VIP Experience ticket, and admission to special events, but at a significantly higher price than the resort's previous highest-level offering. The new Diamond Annual Pass costs $999.95, $400 more…
One minute, he was dancing to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” - the next he was gone. A Southern California man died last weekend while celebrating his 97th birthday with friends, one of those friends shared on social media. Eden Malinoff, a 24-year-old Los Angeles baker, posted video of the Halloween-themed birthday…
The Orange County Transportation Authority has gained approval to move forward with plans for a 1,200-foot seawall in San Clemente. The structure is aimed at protecting the coastal rail line from erosion and repeated damage caused by high tides. The California Coastal Commission approved the plan, which will add 2,100…
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested Friday at a senior care facility in Florida on a charge of keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said. Thomas Markle Sr. was in a wheelchair wearing handcuffs when he was…