California among states hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Apparent joint suicide pact in IE home under investigation
San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives have determined that John and Lari Doughty died in an apparent joint suicide pact. The two were found dead inside a Yucca Valley home last week.
San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives have determined that John and Lari Doughty died in an apparent joint suicide pact. The two were found dead inside a Yucca Valley home last week.
Human remains discovered on newly-purchased IE property
San Bernardino County Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were discovered by a new property owner in Apple Valley on June 26, 2026.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were discovered by a new property owner in Apple Valley on June 26, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
Pasadena restaurant leads donation drive for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
Volunteers in Pasadena send aid to Venezuela
Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.
Woman killed, 5 others hurt after Tesla slams into cafe patio in Simi Valley
At least one person is dead, and five others were hurt after a Tesla crashed into a business in Simi Valley.
At least one person is dead, and five others were hurt after a Tesla crashed into a business in Simi Valley.
1 dead after Tesla slams into outdoor dining area
At least one person is dead after a Tesla slammed into a couple of outdoor dining tables at a cafe in Simi Valley.
At least one person is dead after a Tesla slammed into a couple of outdoor dining tables at a cafe in Simi Valley.