Summit Fire explodes to 600 acres near LA County line, evacuations ordered

The Summit Fire has burned 600 acres near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County line, triggering mandatory evacuations as winds push the flames through heavy brush.

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson declines to testify at preliminary hearing, will resume Sept. 1

The week-long preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk concluded Friday with prosecutors presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.  Robinson declined to testify at the hearing.

Culver City weighs drive-thru ban following backlash over proposed In-N-Out

Culver City has enacted a temporary freeze on new drive-thru permits, weighing a permanent ban after residents protested a massive proposed In-N-Out location.

Oregon woman's 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened

More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide.

Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: Ticket sale, event details released

Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale, with the event running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.

2 men shot in Long Beach
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An investigation is underway after two men were shot in Long Beach, officials said. 

FIFA fans trade sticker collections
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FIFA World Cup brought out not just fans but sticker collectors as well.

Missing South Carolina girl's remains may never be fully recovered: 'Simply not possible'

Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death.

Fans hyped for final game at LA Stadium
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Cameras were rolling as fans began arriving to LA Stadium ahead of the city's final match day for the World Cup. 

Newport Beach proposes holiday restrictions after 'TikTok Takeover' triggers 400+ arrests

Newport Beach residents are demanding strict holiday checkpoints and non-resident restrictions for future 4th of July events after a viral TikTok challenge led to over 400 holiday arrests.

Belgium takes on Spain in final World Cup game at LA Stadium

Spain faces Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, with the winner moving on to face France in the semifinals.

Increased ICE enforcement in Southern California documented on social media

Immigrant rights observers have documented numerous local enforcement actions, including instances where individuals were reportedly taken into custody immediately after being released from local jails.

Camarillo ICE raid 911 calls describe chaos at Glass House Farms

Audio logs released by Ventura County Fire reveal deep panic and emergency response delays during the massive federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo last summer.