Boyle Heights warehouse fire prompts rare helicopter water drops, extended air quality warning

Firefighters used rare helicopter water drops to battle a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, triggering extended smoke and air quality advisories for Los Angeles residents.

Phone-free schools: What California's new campus cellphone law means for your child

California's Phone-Free Schools Act (AB-3216) requires school districts to restrict student smartphone use, giving local boards flexibility from Yondr pouches to backpack rules.

Billionaire Tax qualifies for CA November ballot
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The measure aims to generate $100 billion to bridge healthcare funding gaps caused by federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces charges in 1st case for new LA tax fraud unit

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman will announce criminal business tax fraud charges against comedian Carlos Mencia.

Crews gain control of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
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Air quality concerns eased Thursday as the Los Angeles Fire Department continued its work to fully extinguish a fire that erupted at a cold-food processing and storage facility in Boyle Heights.

Preliminary hearing for D4vd postponed
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The upcoming hearing will determine whether the murder case is ready to proceed to a full preliminary hearing, which will ultimately dictate if the matter goes to trial.

Free World Cup watch parties across LA, Orange counties for Thursday matches

Discover where to watch Thursday's World Cup matches for free in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including schedules, rules, and location details.

LAFD gives update following massive Boyle Heights fire
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Although authorities have lifted the shelter-in-place order, residents with respiratory conditions or other sensitive health concerns were advised to wear masks and keep doors and windows closed, limiting exposure to outdoor air whenever possible.

ICE detains South LA honor student day after high school graduation

Wilbur Urbina Garcia, an 18-year-old honors graduate from South LA, faces deportation after being detained by ICE during a routine check-in following his graduation.

Special Olympian barred from USA Games after sensory outburst; family alleges discrimination

The family of Special Olympics swimmer Gilbert Valenzuela is accusing the organization of discrimination after he was banned from the USA Games following a disability-related verbal outburst.

ICE detains South LA teen day after high school graduation
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Wilber Urbina Garcia, an aspiring doctor, had just graduated from Jordan High. A routine ICE check-in the next day ended with him in detention.

Special Olympian suspended from participating in Games
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A local gold medal-winning Special Olympian is being forbidden from participating in the USA Games in Minnesota. His family is calling it discrimination. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has the story.

Massive fire erupts at Boyle Heights cold storage facility
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The blaze began on the roof's solar panels before an interior ammonia leak and explosions forced rare, defensive aerial water drops on the 491,000-square-foot warehouse.

'Elf' actor Faizon Love arrested in Hillsborough County: Records

Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.

Crews make rare water drops on Boyle Heights fire
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Fire erupted at the cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights Wednesday, rapidly spreading across solar paneling on the roof of the sprawling warehouse.

Victor Glover reflects on family, Artemis II mission
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Astronaut Victor Glover returned to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, his alma mater, for a sold-out speech and a rare one-on-one interview about his historic Artemis 11 mission. Joined by two of his daughters, Glover reflected on family, science and the heartfelt message he shared during the mission’s lunar flyby.