6 unlicensed contractors charged in $1.2M wildfire recovery sting in Pacific Palisades

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged six unlicensed contractors targeting wildfire survivors in the Pacific Palisades disaster zone following a sting operation.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. 

Disneyland welcomes 1 billionth guest during 70th anniversary celebration

Disneyland Resort celebrated a historic milestone after welcoming its honorary one billionth guest, an 8-year-old boy celebrating his birthday, during the park's 70th anniversary.

LA County announces July 4th crackdown on street takeovers

Los Angeles County law enforcement is increasing enforcement and fines up to $1,000 for illegal street takeovers during Independence Day weekend.

How to get California’s free state parks pass before the July 6 deadline

California State Parks is offering a free special edition Historian Passport until July 6, providing free admission to over 30 historic sites.

LAPD arrests 2 after hit-and-run pursuit ends in Watts

A pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect ended in the Nickerson Gardens housing development in Watts Friday night, where LAPD officers detained two suspects.

Sewage spill shuts down Laguna Beach coastal area
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The closure spans a quarter-mile north and south of Anita Street at Thalia Beach. Officials say the affected waters will remain closed to swimming, surfing and diving for at least three days, until follow-up water quality testing confirms the ocean meets state health standards.

Free national park admission through July 5
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National parks and many federal recreational sites offer waived entrance fees for specific holidays, such as the Fourth of July weekend. Standard daily fees range between $10 to $35 depending on the specific park, and international tourists may face an additional $100 entry fee at 11 of the most-visited national parks.

Legal battle leaves CA farmer giving fruit away
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Central California farmer Cesar Mora has given away over 100,000 pounds of free nectarines this week, attracting thousands of visitors to his farm. Mora chose to give the harvest away rather than let it rot due to an ongoing legal battle with a company claiming exclusive rights to his white nectarine variety. The situation underscores the growing tension between independent farmers and large industrial food marketers over proprietary plant rights.

CHP 4th of July maximum enforcement period underway
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This year's Holiday Enforcement Period runs from 6 p.m. Thursday to 11:59 p.m. July 5, with the agency saying it wants to emphasize a crackdown on speeding.

Mother celebrates freedom by overcoming homelessness
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A young woman in Carson is celebrating her own kind of independence this weekend; the freedom of her own apartment after overcoming addiction and homelessness. 

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
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A dayslong funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered to grieve before his flag-draped coffin, with many beating their chests in sorrow and chanting for revenge against Israel and the United States.

Beach water warnings issued ahead of July 4th
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Officials said the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which could increase the risk of illness.

LA County targeting holiday street takeovers
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that deputies are ramping up enforcement against illegal street takeovers this Fourth of July weekend, warning that participants will be ticketed.

Missing hikers found alive in San Bernardino County
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A mother and daughter who went missing after going for a hike on a difficult trail in San Bernardino County’s San Gorgonio Wilderness have been found “alive and well,” the sheriff’s department announced Friday.