Warming waters: El Niño brings stingrays, humpback whales, and hammerhead sharks to Southern California
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Humpback whales spotted off Newport Beach coast
Chompers and Chris, along with their young, are just some of the many humpbacks that have been spotted recently in the area.
Chompers and Chris, along with their young, are just some of the many humpbacks that have been spotted recently in the area.
How will El Nińo impact Southern California?
A potential “super El Niño” could bring a stormier winter to California, particularly Southern California
A potential “super El Niño” could bring a stormier winter to California, particularly Southern California
Rare hammerhead shark spotted in Malibu
Hammerhead shark sightings are rare off Southern California, but can occur during warm-water events.
Hammerhead shark sightings are rare off Southern California, but can occur during warm-water events.
One of the last living WWII Navajo Code Talkers to be honored Friday
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
Ex-LAPD detective rearrested
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime
Disneyland Resort hotel workers to protest during D23 weekend over fair wages
Disneyland Resort hotel workers plan to rally during D23 weekend to demand fair wages through staged walkouts and satirical theater-style demonstrations.
Disneyland Resort hotel workers plan to rally during D23 weekend to demand fair wages through staged walkouts and satirical theater-style demonstrations.
California parents retain custody of premature surrogate baby
The infant, who was diagnosed in utero with a severe heart defect, is currently receiving stabilizing treatment and is scheduled for surgery as a high-profile legal battle unfolds between the California parents, the surrogate, and Texas officials.
The infant, who was diagnosed in utero with a severe heart defect, is currently receiving stabilizing treatment and is scheduled for surgery as a high-profile legal battle unfolds between the California parents, the surrogate, and Texas officials.
Deadly shooting in Compton under investigation
Information on a suspect was not released.
Information on a suspect was not released.
Boyle Heights residents angry as Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline approaches
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
LAUSD budget cuts will reach district schools
The district will continue searching for savings outside the classroom.
The district will continue searching for savings outside the classroom.
Dire conditions reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and in recent weeks, some families have voiced concerns about conditions on the ship.
The Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and in recent weeks, some families have voiced concerns about conditions on the ship.
Crews to miss Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline
Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse.
Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Congress considers end to clock changes
Recent efforts to make daylight saving time permanent keep stalling. While the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, follow-up legislation hasn't been able to cross the finish line.
Recent efforts to make daylight saving time permanent keep stalling. While the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, follow-up legislation hasn't been able to cross the finish line.
Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, with the 1988 World Series MVP crediting his teammates and the Dodger organization for his success.
Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, with the 1988 World Series MVP crediting his teammates and the Dodger organization for his success.
Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules following backlash
One of the changes will be requiring all law enforcement customers to implement an audit tool that’s intended to flag abnormal search behavior.
One of the changes will be requiring all law enforcement customers to implement an audit tool that’s intended to flag abnormal search behavior.
Stingrays surge in Southern California's warm waters
This year has seen even more rays with a marine heat wave persisting off parts of the West Coast, marking the third time on record that such a large section of coastal waters stayed warm for so long, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength.
This year has seen even more rays with a marine heat wave persisting off parts of the West Coast, marking the third time on record that such a large section of coastal waters stayed warm for so long, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength.
Clock ticking on Lineage warehouse cleanup
Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse. The deadline expires Friday.
Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse. The deadline expires Friday.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.



















