Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases

The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.

First day of school for LAUSD students
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It's back to school for thousands of students Wednesday in the nation's second-largest school district.

Skywalker Grill to debut at Lucas Museum next month
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Fans can begin making reservations for Skywalker Grill, the signature restaurant atop the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park, ahead of its opening next month.

Family of man fatally struck by hit-and-run driver demands justice
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A $50,000 reward is being offered to help track down the driver who fatally struck Christian Lira as he was riding an e-scooter in South LA.

Suspects
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Security images captured the suspects stealing money and products off the shelves of La Reina Markets in Anaheim.

Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list

The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. 

Bass pushes for Lineage accountability
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The fire broke out June 17 at the warehouse at 1400 S. Los Palos St., sending thick smoke into the air and prompting officials to warn nearby residents to remain indoors. The city, county and state issued local emergency declarations in the days that followed. It took more than a week to fully douse the fire.

LAUSD students return to school
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Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District will return to classrooms Wednesday for the start of the school year, with the district implementing restrictions on the use of digital devices during the school day.

Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America

Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse. 

Raman removed as chair of Housing & Homelessness Committee
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LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson insists the move was not a "politically motivated" punishment, as Nithya Raman alleges.

Downtown LA's Hope St. properties draw renewed scrutiny after fires, crime

Residents along Hope Street say they are seeing some progress after fires damaged vacant buildings, but concerns about security and crime remain.

Paramount Skydance leaving California?
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Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison warns he may move the company out of California.

DTLA properties draw renewed scrutiny after fires
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Residents along Hope Street say they are seeing some progress after fires damaged vacant buildings, but concerns about security and crime remain.

Long Beach faces highest tide of the month after flooding

Long Beach’s highest tide of the month is expected Tuesday evening after water reached Bay Shore Avenue for a second night.

Long Beach faces highest tide of the month
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Long Beach’s highest tide of the month is expected Tuesday evening after water reached Bay Shore Avenue for a second night.

Long Beach bracing for another round of flooding
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Long Beach is bracing for more coastal flooding one night after seawater almost spilled into a street along Alamitos Bay.

New limits on student cell phone use
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LAUSD is implementing new limits on student screen time for the 2026-2027 school year. The district is also addressing health and safety concerns near Boyle Heights schools after the Lineage warehouse fire.

Officials' plans to review bald Jackie's death
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Following the death of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, wildlife officials confirm her remains will be sent to the National Eagle Repository for Native American tribal traditions.