UFW faces potential lawsuits over César Chávez sexual abuse allegations

The United Farm Workers union facesCésar Chávez a legacy-defining crisis as victims of late founder César Chávez come forward with allegations of sexual assault and rape.

Local families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East

As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.

LA County animal shelters launch Sunday adoption events to clear critical space following massive seizure

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is holding emergency Sunday adoption hours at all seven of its regional care centers following a massive animal cruelty investigation in Lake Hughes.

Belmont Shore residents demand action over 'spring break'-style bar violence

Long Beach residents in Belmont Shore are pushing for new alcohol enforcement laws following a rise in drunken violence and hit-and-run accidents near Second Street bars.

Belmont Shore residents angered over city inaction
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Drunken behavior and violence spilling out of bars in the Belmont Shore neighborhood in Long Beach has residents saying enough is enough.

California Hall of Fame inducts new class
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This year's inductees included the late John Burton, a lifelong public servant, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, pioneering systems scientist Riane Eisler, and four-time gold medalist swimmer Janet Evans.

FIFA World Cup 2026 album kicks off with 'Lighter' by Jelly Roll and Carín León
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A collaboration between three defining artists from the tournament’s host nations – Jelly Roll (United States), Carín León (Mexico) and Cirkut (Canada), the 2026 GRAMMY® Award Winner for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical – Lighter brings together the three host countries through one collaborative sound.

UFW faces potential lawsuits over Cesar Chavez abuse claims
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Some attorneys say California laws could expose the UFW to major financial liability following allegations against founder Cesar Chavez.

Man sentenced for girlfriend's murder in South LA
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A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in her South Los Angeles apartment was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing, which occurred just under a year after he was granted parole for two murders in 1995.

Hundreds of dogs, cats rescued in massive operation
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To clear space for the rescued animals, all DACC centers will hold rare Sunday hours on March 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thousands of California-based Marines deploy to Middle East
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Officials said 2,500 Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in California and the U.S.S. Boxer amphibious ready group will go in April to relieve Marines already deployed in the Persian Gulf.

Social media addiction trial: No jury verdict yet
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After a month of testimony, 12 jurors in Los Angeles are now deciding if Meta and Google-owned YouTube are liable for a young woman's social media addiction.

Police, firefighters supporting TSA workers
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Local police and firefighters are supporting TSA workers, who go another week without pay. 

Live updates: Israel ramps up Iran attacks; Trump says they may be 'winding down'

Israel says the intensity of attacks against Iran will ramp up, contradicting President Trump, who said his administration is considering “winding down” the military operation.

‘Sociopath’ convicted of killing 3 people sentenced to life in South LA slaying: DA

The body of Fatima Johnson was found rolled up inside a blanket in 2021. After the murder, investigators said Darryl Lamer Collins stole her cellphone, jewelry, and Lexus. Within hours, he pawned two of her necklaces and sold her vehicle for drugs.