2026 Rose Parade LIVE Presented by Honda
Celebrate New Year’s Day with one of the world’s most iconic traditions, featuring breathtaking floral floats, high-energy marching bands, and spectacular equestrian units.
Flu concerns spreading across Southern California
Across California and the United States, cases of flu are going up in the wake of a stormy holiday season.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
2026 Rose Parade highlights: Recap, float winners, and more
The 137th Tournament of Roses Parade was held in Pasadena on New Year's Day, featuring 39 floral floats, 17 equestrian teams and 19 marching bands.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
New US laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Renewed focus on security ahead of NYELA
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
Security top priority at Gloria Molina Grand Park amid recent alleged terror plot arrests
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
Pasadena bracing for rainy Rose Parade
Pasadena is bracing for a possibly cold and wet Rose Parade as rain is forecasted to move into Southern California on New Year's Day.
Volunteers working to get floats down the Rose Parade route, rain or shine
The Tournament of Roses Parade could see rain for the first time in nearly 20 years, but organizers say the event will continue as planned.
Sunday marks busy day at LAX for end-of-year holiday travel season
LAX experienced a busy but calm post-Christmas travel rush on Sunday as TSA projected Dec. 28 to be the peak day of the holiday travel season.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Kwanzaa Festival begins in Leimert Park
Good Day LA's Brooke Thomas takes us to Leimert Park as Kwanzaa begins.
Southern Californians enjoy Christmas break from storms while bracing for one more round of rain
Light rain fell across Southern California on Christmas Day, following heavier rain on Christmas Eve that raised concerns about flooding and mudslides.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025 in California
Californians in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day - your options will be limited.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.