California gas tax set to rise Wednesday, remaining highest in US
California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.
California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.
California gas tax increases on July 1
California drivers will see an extra 2.2 cents added to the state's gasoline excise tax, pushing the total to 63.4 cents per gallon.
California drivers will see an extra 2.2 cents added to the state's gasoline excise tax, pushing the total to 63.4 cents per gallon.
Alex Murdaugh retrial set for next year
Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.
Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.
Urgent search for Venezuela earthquake survivors intensifies
Almost 50,000 people, including children, remain missing under rubble, with rescue workers racing against a closing survival window. Authorities report 12,721 people have been displaced and 774 buildings have collapsed.
Almost 50,000 people, including children, remain missing under rubble, with rescue workers racing against a closing survival window. Authorities report 12,721 people have been displaced and 774 buildings have collapsed.
Record-breaking heatwave continues to scorch Europe
Temperatures hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe recently as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.
Temperatures hit 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe recently as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed LAPD sergeant
Mario Joseph Bickham, 36, was charged Monday with two counts of murder stemming from the 2 a.m. June 23, 2025, crash which occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. The crash killed 53- year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesus Garcia.
Mario Joseph Bickham, 36, was charged Monday with two counts of murder stemming from the 2 a.m. June 23, 2025, crash which occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. The crash killed 53- year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesus Garcia.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
OC mother faces arraignment for manslaughter after son's e-motorcycle crash kills Vietnam vet
Tommi Jo Mejer will be arraigned on Tuesday for involuntary manslaughter after her son's high-powered e-motorcycle killed Ed Ashman, an 81-year-old veteran, in Orange County.
Tommi Jo Mejer will be arraigned on Tuesday for involuntary manslaughter after her son's high-powered e-motorcycle killed Ed Ashman, an 81-year-old veteran, in Orange County.
Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown
The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics.
$10,000 in Pokémon cards stolen from Pico-Robertson store in 2nd burglary since opening
Burglars smashed into the PokéMall trading card store in Pico-Robertson, stealing an estimated $10,000 worth of collectible Pokémon cards.
Burglars smashed into the PokéMall trading card store in Pico-Robertson, stealing an estimated $10,000 worth of collectible Pokémon cards.
In historic first, 8 California incarcerated students earn forestry degrees
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
Masked burglars take $10K in Pokemon cards
Three masked suspects stole about $10,000 worth of Pokemon cards from Pokemall overnight, according to police.
Three masked suspects stole about $10,000 worth of Pokemon cards from Pokemall overnight, according to police.
France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
Man loses part of leg saving 2-year-old daughter
A man lost a part of his leg trying to protect his 2-year-old daughter from a truck that lost control in Abbott Kinney in Venice.
A man lost a part of his leg trying to protect his 2-year-old daughter from a truck that lost control in Abbott Kinney in Venice.
OC couple tries to save man from fatal crocodile attack at Puerto Vallarta beach
An Orange County couple tried to stop a fatal crocodile attack while vacationing at a beach in Mexico.
An Orange County couple tried to stop a fatal crocodile attack while vacationing at a beach in Mexico.
Crocodile kills man at a beach in Puerto Vallarta
A man was attacked to death by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
A man was attacked to death by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Double murder charges in 405 crash that killed LAPD Sergeant
Mario Joseph Bickham has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of 53-year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesús Garcia
Mario Joseph Bickham has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of 53-year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesús Garcia
Venice residents demand answers over safety concerns near supportive housing programs
Residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs during a packed Venice community meeting over concerns about crime, drug activity and neighborhood safety.
Residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs during a packed Venice community meeting over concerns about crime, drug activity and neighborhood safety.
Traci Park addresses safety concerns in Venice
A community meeting was held to address safety changes in parts of Westside Los Angeles, including Venice.
A community meeting was held to address safety changes in parts of Westside Los Angeles, including Venice.