A dead humpback whale washed ashore along a popular stretch of Newport Beach on Wednesday afternoon, drawing crowds of onlookers and prompting safety warnings as authorities work to determine how the massive marine mammal died. The whale was first spotted offshore around 1:45 p.m. near 28th Street before drifting onto the sand about an hour […]

An Orange County man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death inside their home over Valentine’s Day weekend after believing she had plans to meet another man, officials said. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, deputies responded around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, after a woman called […]

Los Angeles County on Thursday announced it has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, alleging the company failed to protect children from inappropriate content and child predators. The suit claims Roblox engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices, and that children have been repeatedly exposed to sexually explicit content, grooming and […]

A burglary suspect barricaded himself inside a Pacoima home early Thursday morning, prompting a SWAT response and a large police presence in a residential neighborhood, according to police. The Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA that officers responded around 2:40 a.m. to a burglary call in the area of Piney Street and Ralston Avenue. Details […]

Police in Irvine are warning students and parents about a popular game called “Senior Assassin,” saying it could lead to very dangerous real‑world consequences. The game, played by high school seniors near the end of the school year, involves kids targeting one another with water guns or gel blasters in an elimination‑style tournament. Think of […]

A third storm system this week is moving into Southern California Thursday, bringing another round of rain, chilly temperatures and renewed concerns about flooding and debris flows in vulnerable burn areas. KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said clouds rapidly pushed into the region early Thursday morning, signaling rain would arrive sooner than initially expected. Forecasters say […]

Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, moved to his brother King Charles III’s estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this month.

The late civil rights icon and presidential candidate built his famous coalition because of a unique political talent.

Among the many sins former Mayor Eric Adams must answer for is leaving his successor, Zohran Mamdani, a colossal budget deficit of roughly $12 billion this fiscal year and next.