Big Lots files for bankruptcy, announces sale to investment firm
Big Lots previously expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating.
Daylight saving time 2024: When will we 'fall back?'
At the end of daylight saving time, early-risers will get an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off, but it will get darker earlier in the evenings.
California passes ban on plastic grocery bags again, this time nixing thicker plastic bags
The legislation was passed in August. and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. If signed into law, the ban would start in 2026.
In Depth: Trigger Warnings, Depression Treatment, Diseases
Bridgette Stumpf, the Executive Director of Network for Victim Recovery of DC, joins Hal to talk about the need for trigger warnings on movies such as the recent “It Ends With Us." Then, hear from Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of UCLA TMS, on the expansion of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the treatment of depression in teens. Finally, Dr. Matt Waxman, emergency physician and professor, chats with Hal about health threats both current and on the horizon.
Missing dad last seen in 2023 in Texas found alive in Orange County, California
Perry McCauley Jr., the missing dad who disappeared after visiting his kids for Christmas 2023 in Texas was found alive in September 2024 in Southern California.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez want $68 million for their Beverly Hills mansion: is it worth it?
They listed the 12-bedroom property located in the Beverly Hills area at $68 million back in early July.
2 SuperLotto Plus tickets worth combined $17,000 sold in SoCal
Each ticket is worth a whopping $8,664.
Kendrick Lamar headlining 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.
Eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak in multiple states
Eggs from a Wisconsin farm have been recalled after dozens of people across the country were sickened with a salmonella infection.
5, including 4 LAFD firefighters, hurt after car fire shoots out 'fireball'
The LAFD said a "fireball" erupted from a car on fire in Shadow Hills Saturday.
Preliminary 3.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Ontario
The initial quake was followed up by a mildly stronger aftershock a half hour later.
The Issue Is Podcast: Michael Whatley, Matt Mahan
This week, Elex is joined by RNC Chairman Mike Whatley and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
Mega Millions ticket worth $2.2 million sold in California
As the nation awaits the $800 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be $2 million richer.
Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would have given housing loans to illegal immigrants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill that would have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in housing loans to illegal immigrants.
Linkin Park reunite 7 years after Chester Bennington’s death with new singer, music
Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington.
Fall Travel Ideas
Even though the kids are back in school, there are plenty of places you can go with the family that's just far enough away but still close. Kim Orlando from 'shebuystravel' stopped by with some ideas.
The lessons to be learned in 'Brown Enough'
Actor, author, and podcaster Christopher Rivas stopped by to talk about how he was able to give LAUSD students copies of his book ' Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, the Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia, and Making It in America'
Bel Air burglary suspect taken into custody on live TV
A burglary suspect was taken into custody as cameras were rolling on Friday morning.
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dead at 33; 911 call released
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quann, whose real name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, has died. He was 33.
Apalachee High School shooting: Arrest of Colt Gray's father announced
The 14-year-old suspected Apalachee High School shooter is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on Friday - just a day after his father was also arrested on multiple charges.