Mother accused of killing 7-year-old in Van Nuys struggled with mental health, stepfather says
The stepfather of the 7-year-old girl who was killed allegedly by her mother in Van Nuys is speaking out about the tragedy.
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Small Riverside County community fears complications with RVs' arrival
Neighbors in Wildomar are frustrated after dozens of Black Series RVs moved into their small town in Riverside County.
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Southern California sneaker stores brace for impacts of Trump's tariffs
The Nike shoes sold by Fairfax-based Brooklyn Projects are made in China, the number one target of Trump’s newest tariffs.
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3 shot near bus stop by Exposition Park
Three people were shot by a bus stop near Exposition Park on Monday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Amanda Nguyễn shares emotional message to rape survivors after Blue Origin journey
Amanda Nguyễn realized a dream Monday when the graduate of Centennial High School in Corona flew to the edge of space as part of Blue Origin’s all-female crew. Nguyễn, a rape survivor, shared a heartfelt message after the capsule parachuted to a gentle touchdown in the Texas desert. “I just want every survivor and every person who&#... -
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society warns of scam targeting owners of lost pets
The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is warning the public about a scam that targets families who have lost their pets.
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Magnitude-5.2 San Diego County earthquake shakes LA area
Shaking was reported in parts of Los Angeles Monday morning from a magnitude-5.2 earthquake more than 100 miles away in San Diego County. The quake at about 10:10 a.m. was in the Julian area in east San Diego County, about 130 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Shaking was reported in parts of LA, Grand Terrace, the Palos Verdes Peninsula,... -
Some DMV offices to open an hour early for Real ID applicants
With less than a month before travelers will need to show a Real ID before boarding commercial flights in the U.S., 18 state DMV offices will open one hour early, four days a week through June 7 to serve appointment-only customers seeking the federally mandated cards.
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Kyle Kirkwood cruises to victory in Long Beach Grand Prix IndyCar race
Kyle Kirkwood showed that Alex Palou can be beat this IndyCar season and returned Andretti Global to the top of the podium with his second career victory at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kirkwood has won the most prestigious street course race in the United States twice in the last three years and Sunday’s win ended the early...
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Dodgers drop third straight series in 4-2 loss to Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, Michael Busch homered against his former team again and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first two home runs of the season, including a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning, Michael B... -
7-year-old found in Van Nuys apartment died of Asphyxia and drowning, coroner says
The seven-year-old who was found dead in a Van Nuys apartment Friday night died of asphyxia and drowning, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office said on Sunday. The child was also identified as Rebecca Castellanos. The coroner’s report stated the cause of death was homicide by Asphyxia due to neck compression and drowning. On Friday, aroun... -
Pit bull's owner sought after dog fatally bites toy poodle in Santa Monica
Police in Santa Monica are asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner of a pit bull that killed a mini poodle on Friday.
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Lakers rest all starters in 109-81 loss to Blazers, will face T-Wolves in first round of playoffs
Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended their season Sunday with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Rookie Dalton Knecht had 27 points for the Lakers (50-31), who had won the last six meetings with Portland. The Lakers had already locked up the third ... -
Menendez brothers' family blames graphic photo shown in court for aunt's hospitalization
The aunt of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who is the sister of the men’s father, was hospitalized after a graphic image of her brother’s body was shown in court on Friday, according to family. Terry Baralt, 85, is in critical condition after seeing the image in the brothers’ latest court appearance, according to the Justice for Erik and Lyle... -
In photos: Coachella 2025 rocks Southern California
A look at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.
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Man who threatened to bomb Coachella is arrested in Palm Springs
Police were notified of a suspicious man at Agua Caliente Casino after security guards were approached by a man traveling in a Tesla who said he’d “be responsible for a bombing” at the festival, according to police.
