Operation Hard Ball: 37 charged as international sweep dismantles global Indian crime syndicates
Operation Hard Ball has led to federal charges against 37 operatives of India-based organized crime syndicates for racketeering, extortion, and international drug trafficking.
Operation Hard Ball has led to federal charges against 37 operatives of India-based organized crime syndicates for racketeering, extortion, and international drug trafficking.
Feds detail 'Operation Hard Ball' arrests
U.S. and Canadian officials emphasized that the sweeping operation underscores an unprecedented level of international collaboration against cross-border violence.
U.S. and Canadian officials emphasized that the sweeping operation underscores an unprecedented level of international collaboration against cross-border violence.
SoCal Heat Advisory: Triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday
A multi-day heat advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County, bringing triple-digit temperatures to valleys and mountain areas through Friday.
A multi-day heat advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County, bringing triple-digit temperatures to valleys and mountain areas through Friday.
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
Operation Hard Ball: Man taken into custody in El Monte
Two of the primary defendants allegedly directed their global criminal syndicates, orchestrated political assassinations, and managed multi-continent drug networks using contraband cellphones smuggled directly into their Indian prison cells.
Two of the primary defendants allegedly directed their global criminal syndicates, orchestrated political assassinations, and managed multi-continent drug networks using contraband cellphones smuggled directly into their Indian prison cells.
Hot weather triggers multi-day heat advisory
A heat advisory will take effect Tuesday for valleys and mountains across Los Angeles County as temperatures climb into the 90s and triple digits are expected in some inland areas through the week.
A heat advisory will take effect Tuesday for valleys and mountains across Los Angeles County as temperatures climb into the 90s and triple digits are expected in some inland areas through the week.
El Monte raids part of 'Operation Hard Ball'
Federal and international law enforcement agencies have charged 37 individuals connected to India-based transnational organized crime groups involved in a 2023 assassination in Canada, global extortion, and narcotics trafficking.
Federal and international law enforcement agencies have charged 37 individuals connected to India-based transnational organized crime groups involved in a 2023 assassination in Canada, global extortion, and narcotics trafficking.
Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting and killing Kirk.
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting and killing Kirk.
Disneyland's change to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' splits fans
Disneyland is facing some social media backlash over its recent design updates to the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Disneyland is facing some social media backlash over its recent design updates to the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.
Compton block party shooting leaves community activist, nursing student dead
The Compton community was rocked with grief and frustration following what turned out to be a violent Fourth of July holiday weekend that left a community activist and nursing student dead after shots were fired at a block party.
The Compton community was rocked with grief and frustration following what turned out to be a violent Fourth of July holiday weekend that left a community activist and nursing student dead after shots were fired at a block party.
Woman pleads guilty to murder in Ventura County's first fentanyl overdose case
Charity Faith Wiley of Reseda pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Ventura County's first historic conviction linking a fatal fentanyl overdose to a drug dealer.
Charity Faith Wiley of Reseda pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Ventura County's first historic conviction linking a fatal fentanyl overdose to a drug dealer.
Disneyland announces $71 tickets for Anaheim residents in special limited-time offer
Disneyland Resort is launching a limited-time ticket offer for Anaheim residents with 1-day tickets starting at $71 for adults and $50 for children, valid from July 20 through October 8, 2026.
Disneyland Resort is launching a limited-time ticket offer for Anaheim residents with 1-day tickets starting at $71 for adults and $50 for children, valid from July 20 through October 8, 2026.
Feds target India-based organized crime in El Monte
The charges include the June 2023 assassination of a prominent Indian political and religious leader outside a Canadian Sikh temple, alongside widespread extortion, shootings, and large-scale international narcotics trafficking.
The charges include the June 2023 assassination of a prominent Indian political and religious leader outside a Canadian Sikh temple, alongside widespread extortion, shootings, and large-scale international narcotics trafficking.
Disneyland offers $71 tickets for Anaheim residents
In late 2025, DOGE was already quietly disbanded and folded into the wider federal agency architecture, according to administration officials at the time.
In late 2025, DOGE was already quietly disbanded and folded into the wider federal agency architecture, according to administration officials at the time.
Hearing continues for Charlie Kirk murder suspect
A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.
A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial.
Ventura County's 1st fentanyl murder case
In a historic legal precedent for Ventura County, Reseda resident Charity Faith Wiley pled guilty on July 6, 2026, to second-degree murder and several other felonies. Her conviction, which stems from the fentanyl and xylazine overdose death of a Simi Valley man, marks the county's very first murder conviction for a fentanyl-related overdose.
In a historic legal precedent for Ventura County, Reseda resident Charity Faith Wiley pled guilty on July 6, 2026, to second-degree murder and several other felonies. Her conviction, which stems from the fentanyl and xylazine overdose death of a Simi Valley man, marks the county's very first murder conviction for a fentanyl-related overdose.
D4vd in court for status hearing
A status conference is scheduled Tuesday for singer D4vd, who is charged with murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.
A status conference is scheduled Tuesday for singer D4vd, who is charged with murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.
Lineage COO meets with Boyle Heights residents after warehouse fire, faces calls for accountability
Lineage's chief operating officer met with Boyle Heights community leaders and local officials nearly three weeks after the warehouse fire, calling the meeting a first step toward improving communication and addressing community concerns.
Lineage's chief operating officer met with Boyle Heights community leaders and local officials nearly three weeks after the warehouse fire, calling the meeting a first step toward improving communication and addressing community concerns.


















