Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order

The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.

Watch: Rockslide incredibly interrupts wedding in Mojave Desert

A couple eloping in the Mojave Desert experienced a dramatic twist during their ceremony when a sudden rockslide tumbled down behind them.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death released

New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.

OC mother charged with felony after son's electric motorcycle crash leaves veteran critically injured

Tommi Jo Mejer has been charged with felony child endangerment after her 14-year-old son’s Surron E-motorcycle hit-and-run collision critically injured a beloved teacher and Vietnam veteran in Lake Forest.

D4vd murder case: LAPD Chief slams ‘far off’ social media theories

Why did it take a year to charge D4vd? LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell details the "complex" forensic challenges and explains why social media theories were so far off.

Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’

Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.

Los Angeles names original King Taco a Historic-Cultural Monument

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to name the original King Taco in Cypress Park a Historic-Cultural Monument to preserve its Latino culinary legacy.

California school enrollment craters by 75K—7x faster than predicted

For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.

Burbank 1st grade teacher killed, daughter hurt in stabbing; suspect arrested

Sergio Fraire was arrested by Burbank police on suspicion of the murder of Arti Varma and the attempted murder of her daughter Meera following a stabbing in Burbank.

San Fernando Valley burglary spike: String of break-ins prompt increased patrols

The LAPD is investigating an attempted burglary in Sherman Oaks as city leaders surge patrols to stop a persistent string of home invasions in the San Fernando Valley.

LAPD: Singer D4vd, 21, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, involved in sexual relationship before teen's death

Police and prosecutors described the case as a “parent’s worst nightmare," alleging a 14-year-old girl was last seen going to singer D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home in April 2025 before later being found dead.

LAPD: Singer D4vd, 21, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, were in sexual relationship
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Police and prosecutors alleges 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last seen going to singer D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home in April 2025 before later being found dead.

This chain beats In-N-Out for best fast-food burger in America: survey

A 2026 YouGov survey reveals Five Guys is the top-rated fast-food burger in America, beating top contenders like In-N-Out and Burger King despite its status as the most expensive chain.

From trauma to triumph: Peanut the resilient pup now up for adoption

Peanut the dog is available for adoption at Pasadena Humane after recovering from severe muzzle injuries and a dislocated jaw.