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After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands
The community-led testing comes as residents report lingering health symptoms and question whether enough government monitoring has been done.
This mahjong revival is headed to a park near you
Parks from Arcadia to Culver City will host dozens of mahjong players through early August.
July Fourth fireworks may bring 'hazardous' air quality to Southern California. What you need to know
Hazardous levels of air pollution are expected across central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday evening through 3 p.m. Sunday.
Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan
Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.
Arellano: Mission San Juan Capistrano is also turning 250. It has lessons for America
If a historical reckoning can happen in Mission San Juan Capistrano, it can happen anywhere. As we mark 250 years of this country, we need to push for more of these reckonings.
Cars in parking lot set ablaze in Wilmington, fireworks suspected, LAFD says
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fire crews found multiple cars engulfed in flames in a parking lot at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Highway around 8:30 p.m.
6 arrested for bidding on construction work in Palisades fire zone without a license, prosecutors say
A group of men who advertised work online in Pacific Palisades and collectively bid up to $1.27 million for construction in the fire-ravaged community now face potential penalties.
Demolition work at Boyle Heights warehouse halted by solar array owner, Lineage alleges
Lineage, which operates the facility, accused Altus Power, the solar panel subcontractor whose rooftop equipment is suspected of potentially sparking the June 17 fire, of obstructing demolition efforts.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce married at lavish Madison Square Garden wedding
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's nuptials.
Fresno County farmer gives away 182,000 pounds of nectarines for free
A farmer in the San Joaquin Valley gave away 182,000 pounds of free nectarines because a contract dispute barred him selling them.
Top science research jobs lack diversity. A California college program aims to curb that
The climate of STEM higher education programs can be unwelcoming for some minority populations.
Judge shoots down Trump’s homeless funding shift: ‘The hallmark of unreasoned decision making’
In a legal win for California, a federal judge rejected Trump’s efforts to funnel money away from permanent homeless housing.
Mother and daughter who were reportedly lost on Southern California trail are found 'alive and well'
San Bernardino County Sheriff's have found a mother and daughter who were lost on a steep hiking trail in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Fireworks will push SoCal air to hazardous levels this July 4 weekend. How to protect yourself
As if SoCal’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough, air quality officials are warning much of Southern California to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 weekend.
Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why
They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm.
Sure you want to set off that illegal firework? A police drone might be watching
Police officials in cities across California are using drones to cite people who use illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.
Gas prices are high for July 4. California’s price-gouging fixes are still on the shelf
California’s gasoline watchdog found Chevron stations charged the highest average price of any major brand tracked in late May.
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Los Angeles
Afternoon tea in the Sky at the Skyroom at Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach. | Fairmont Breakers Long Beac The English tradition of taking a midday pause to refuel with crustless sandwiches, warm scones, and freshly brewed tea is alive and well in Los Angeles. From posh establish…
Big Bear’s bald eagle fledglings will face Fourth of July fireworks — again
Environmental advocates and fans of Big Bear’s birds have urged officials to cancel or change the show.
CA joined the union decades after 1776. Here’s what it looked like before it became a state
Steven Hackel, a history professor at UC Riverside who specializes in early America, joined LAist’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle to discuss what our state was like at that time.
Olvera Street shopkeepers thought LA’s World Cup would revive business — it hasn’t
Vendors along the historic corridor say the World Cup hype has yet to be the lifeline they’d hoped for.
Your pet afraid of fireworks? Here's how to keep them safe for the Fourth of July
Here's how to keep your pet from getting out on the Fourth of July, and what to do if they get lost.
Woman pregnant with twins dies in Apple Valley crash
Lorena Lopez, 33, was broadsided when a man ran a stop sign, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
Orange County police officer accused of 'inappropriate interaction' with underage Explorer
Roberto Machuca, 32, of the Garden Grove Police Department was arrested Saturday and booked into the Orange County Jail.
California returns stretch of coast to Indigenous tribes. 'This is beyond huge'
State transportation officials recently approved the transfer of Blues Beach and the surrounding bluffs to Kai Poma, a nonprofit founded by representatives of the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Round Valley Indian Tribes and Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
Simi Valley police shoot suspect inside Thousand Oaks hospital, spurring huge police response
A person was shot and wounded by a police officer Thursday afternoon at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks.
California homicide rate hits lowest in decades, with violent and property crimes also down
The homicide rate for 2025 was 3.5 for every 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began six decades ago.
California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.
Los Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
Joshua Mora lost his leg at 13 after being hit by a motorcycle in a crosswalk. He sued the city, saying officials knew the intersection was dangerous.
Judge wants to preserve current federal funding for LA's lead homelessness agency amid legal battle
A federal judge today indicated he wants to preserve federal funding for the embattled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority amid a lawsuit against the federal government.
That Mexican soccer jersey is everywhere right now. But wearing one has many different meanings
For many, it represents World Cup trophy aspirations. For others, it’s about affirming the culture in a time of struggle.
Another OC city is asking voters to approve taxes to shore up budgets
Santa Ana voters could see sales tax measure on November ballot.
L.A. County man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie's family fake ransom note
A Los Angeles County man admitted to sending the family of Nancy Guthrie a fake ransom note while her family was looking for her after she was abducted earlier this year.
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship from California sickens more than 100 passengers
More than 100 passengers were sickened in a recent norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.
Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Some residents and community groups urged Lineage, the company that managed a cold storage warehouse damaged in a massive fire, to clean up and leave Boyle Heights for good.
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
The Education Department has long collected civil rights data, but it hasn't made the latest information public.
Fireworks in your neighborhood? These escapes can give you peace and quiet
Here are some places to spend the Fourth of July for people with sensory issues, young kids and pets who want to avoid illegal fireworks shows.
Here are a few July 4 celebrations in Inglewood and South LA this weekend
If you’re looking for a way to join the July 4 festivities in Inglewood and South LA, we’ve got you covered.
Son of UFC legend 'Rampage' Jackson jailed in bloody pro-wrestling beatdown case
Raja Jackson, the son of mixed martial arts fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, will be jailed for 90 days after pleading guilty to charges filed in an August 2025 brawl.