Magic Mountain X2 coaster lawsuit set for 2027 trial following serious injury claims

A judge has set an August 2027 trial date in a lawsuit against ride maker S&S Worldwide over alleged traumatic brain injuries caused by Magic Mountain's X2 coaster.

Oxnard man gets year in jail for assaulting girlfriend, violating restraining orders

Armando Liborio De La Mora was sentenced to 365 days in jail and probation after pleading guilty to felony domestic violence and false imprisonment in Ventura County.

Caretaker found sane and guilty in Diamond Bar assisted living murders

Jianchun Li was found guilty and legally sane in the June 2023 strangulation murders of two elderly residents at a Diamond Bar facility.

Studio City encampment fire sparks political class between Bass and Raman

A homeless encampment fire on an abandoned Studio City property has sparked a public dispute over accountability between LA Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Firefighters and dad honored for saving daughter and friend
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Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were severely burned when their ATV overturned and caught fire during a spring break trip to Zion National Park. Off-duty and retired firefighters traveling with the group used professional training and on-hand medical supplies to rescue the girls and extinguish the flames within two minutes.

Black bear spotted in Monrovia
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A hungry black bear was caught wandering around Monrovia Friday morning looking for a snack.

Hot, humid conditions continue to hit SoCal
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A heat advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday for coastal and valley areas of Los Angeles County, according to the National Weather Service.

Controversial Runyon Canyon bathroom opens
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The two-stall prefabricated restroom, located near the Fuller Avenue entrance to one of Los Angeles' busiest hiking destinations, was delivered and installed by crane in February after months of controversy over its nearly $1 million price tag.

'Gabriel's Law' passes CA legislature
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Assembly Bill 2304, known as Gabriel's Law, is named for 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, whose 2013 death after months of abuse drew widespread attention to failures in the child welfare system.

Jury instructions finalized in Tupac murder trial
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The jury heard recordings of Duane Keith Davis discussing the shooting; the defense said there was no physical evidence tying him to Las Vegas the night of the crime.

Controversial cancellation in West Hollywood
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Tanya Tsikanovsky is running for West Hollywood City Council. She is a self-described Republican, Zionist, and Trump supporter. She says that combination has made her a target in her own city and it was clear the night she announced a meet-and-greet at SweetWater.

Pabst Blue Ribbon beer truck stolen in Montclair
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A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer—equivalent to more than 50,000 cans—was stolen in Montclair in what may be the largest beer heist ever recorded.

Armed robbery suspect hides in home in Valley Glen
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The suspect led officers on a pursuit before barging into a Valley Glen home with four siblings inside.

Abandoned property fight spills into LA mayoral campaign
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Clean-up crews and heavy machinery worked throughout Friday on Babcock Avenue, clearing debris and trimming overgrown trees after a fire swept through a homeless encampment on an abandoned property early Thursday morning. The incident quickly drew the attention of Mayor Karen Bass and ignited a dispute over accountability between city officials.

US lifts travel ban for Mexicali after potential security threat

U.S. officials temporarily suspended government activities and travel to Mexicali earlier this week over a potential security threat.