LA social media addiction trial: Jury enters 9th day of deliberations
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
Local military families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East
As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.
As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.
These states rank as the most stressed places in America in 2026, data suggests
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
Austin Beutner's daughter Emily cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
California dominates 2026 'happiness' rankings: Fremont named #1 in US (again)
Discover why California cities like Fremont, Irvine, and San Jose dominate WalletHub's 2026 report on the Happiest Cities in America.
Discover why California cities like Fremont, Irvine, and San Jose dominate WalletHub's 2026 report on the Happiest Cities in America.
Mayor Karen Bass opens mental health center in Chinatown, calls it key step in tackling homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped open a new mental health care center in Chinatown, calling expanded treatment and residential services key to reducing homelessness.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped open a new mental health care center in Chinatown, calling expanded treatment and residential services key to reducing homelessness.
LA Mayor opens mental health center
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new mental health care center in Chinatown, saying the facility could play an important role in the city’s effort to reduce homelessness.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new mental health care center in Chinatown, saying the facility could play an important role in the city’s effort to reduce homelessness.
Man dies after alleged self-mutilation in downtown LA
A man died after a self-mutilation incident at the intersection of Figueroa and Pico in downtown Los Angeles, according to the LAFD.
A man died after a self-mutilation incident at the intersection of Figueroa and Pico in downtown Los Angeles, according to the LAFD.
$106M 'mental health village' in Norwalk breaks ground: What to know
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Martin Short's daughter Katherine's cause of death revealed
Katherine was the eldest of the three children Martin adopted with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
Katherine was the eldest of the three children Martin adopted with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Dodgers’ Alex Vesia opens up about heartbreaking loss of first child
Alex and Kayla Vesia's daughter, Sterling Sol, died in late October during the 2025 World Series.
Alex and Kayla Vesia's daughter, Sterling Sol, died in late October during the 2025 World Series.
Landmark social media addiction trial
The landmark social media addiction trial begins in Los Angeles.
The landmark social media addiction trial begins in Los Angeles.
Lawsuit challenges Meta, Google over claims they engineered addiction in children's brains
A landmark Los Angeles trial begins as attorney Mark Lanier accuses Meta and Google of intentionally designing addictive social media platforms that harm minors.
A landmark Los Angeles trial begins as attorney Mark Lanier accuses Meta and Google of intentionally designing addictive social media platforms that harm minors.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Nick Reiner in mental health conservatorship years before parents’ murders: report
New reports reveal Nick Reiner was under a strict, court-ordered mental health conservatorship years before being accused of fatally stabbing his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
New reports reveal Nick Reiner was under a strict, court-ordered mental health conservatorship years before being accused of fatally stabbing his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
'The Wire' star James Ransone's official cause of death revealed
“The Wire” star James Ransone’s cause of death has been revealed.
“The Wire” star James Ransone’s cause of death has been revealed.