Fiancé remembers reporter Eliana Moreno one week after deadly helicopter crash
Reporter Eliana Moreno's fiancé shared a message of gratitude and remembrance, thanking people for their support while mourning her loss.
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After Hurricane Marie damage, Long Beach declares local emergency ahead of El Niño
Long Beach has declared a local emergency ahead of an expected El Niño after Hurricane Marie's surf damaged the boardwalk and flooded homes.
LA advocates and lawmakers urge Newsom to sign bill barring police from moonlighting for ICE
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez spoke in support of the bill at a press conference outside L.A. City Hall. (Julia Barajas / LAist) State and local lawmakers are joining immigrant rights groups in urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would bar California law enforcement f...
Investigation fails to find cause of massive Boyle Heights fire
Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
VIDEO: Man scales locked gate after chasing UC Berkeley student home
The video shows the college student buzzing into her apartment complex. Seconds later, a man can be seen scaling the locked gate and entering the property. He then pulls out what Berkeley police said was a barbecue lighter. "We deserve stricter laws so that things like this aren'...
Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic
Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls, court docs show.
Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
Crews knock down fire at La Verne water treatment plant that prompted evacuations for neighborhood
A fire erupted at a battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne Tuesday, prompting nearby schools to evacuate.
La Verne lithium battery storage fire forces evacuations near water district facility
A small explosion and fire broke out in an outdoor lithium battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne.
Metro bus crash arraignment delayed yet again
Rios faces two counts of second-degree murder, felony DUI, and reckless driving after allegedly driving an SUV into a Metro bus, killing two passengers and injuring six on Sept. 15....
Lithium-ion battery fire in La Verne spurs neighborhood, school evacuations
Evacuations orders have been issued in the city of La Verne after a hazardous lithium-ion battery fire was reported at the Metropolitan Water District facility....
Police chase ends in crash after suspect loses control of reportedly stolen car in Alhambra
A high-speed police chase across multiple Southland counties ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday.
CHP pursuit of stolen SUV ends in violent crash in Alhambra
The high-speed pursuit of a stolen SUV ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday afternoon.
Fast-food rivalry: Cops arrest 2 Wendys' employees for breaking into a McDonald's employee's car
Two Metro Atlanta Wendy's employees were arrested after allegedly breaking into a rival fast-food worker's car in a McDonald's parking lot.
A powerful El Niño is brewing. Newsom wants California ready for the worst
An automated National Weather Service weather station collects data on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Montara, California, on April 5, 2016. Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday as California braces for a potentially historic El Niño. (Paul Chinn / The San Fra...
Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
Metro bus crash suspect still unable to appear in court
Bailee Rios, 36, did not appear in court on Tuesday, causing a fourth delay in her formal arraignment for a double-fatal Metro bus crash.
Pilots killed in Yosemite Dome Fire helicopter crash identified
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say....
US military plane crashes near US air base in Germany, injuring pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said.
Los Angeles Fire Department unable to determine cause of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Los Angeles fire investigators were unable to determine the cause of the fire that erupted inside a Boyle Heights cold food storage warehouse in June, according to the LA City Fire Department (LAFD) Tuesday. The blaze inside Lineage Logistics’ 500,000-square-foot facility on Los ...
Rams honor NBC4 reporter, pilot killed in helicopter crash
The Rams honored NBC4 reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, displaying photos, flowers and a memorial card in the press box.
Arraignment delayed again for driver in deadly Chatsworth Metro bus crash
Court proceedings for Bailee Rios are postponed for a fourth time after the 36-year-old Simi Valley resident failed to appear in court on Tuesday due to her medical condition. Rios faces charges including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Daniel ...
Metro bus crash suspect may be formally charged today
Bailee Rios remains jailed in lieu of $4.1 million bail.
Schools under shelter-in-place order amid lithium battery fire in eastern LA County
A lithium battery fire broke out in the city of La Verne in eastern Los Angeles County Tuesday, prompting elementary and high school students and staff in the area to shelter in place. The fire was reported inside a building belonging to the Metropolitan Water District of Souther...
Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy fired after seen on video tailing car, preventing traffic from passing, Texas officials say
A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was relieved of duty after a posted video showed them tailing a driver too closely in Texas.
Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
Video shows sea turtle nesting on the sand in Seal Beach, a West Coast first
Video shows the first-ever natural nesting on record of a sea turtle on the U.S. West Coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The olive ridley sea turtle was seen in video recorded by the Huntington Beach Fire Department on Sept. 16 digging a nest...
Hayden Panettiere's cause of death revealed
What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alpraz...
Riverside man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A Riverside man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
Long Beach declares local emergency over possibly strong El Niño season
Long Beach Mayor Tom Modica proclaimed a local emergency Monday ahead of what may be a strong El Niño season. The emergency proclamation gives Long Beach greater flexibility to prepare and respond if conditions worsen. It follows Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency declaration...
'Is nothing sacred?!' Jesus statue is the latest in a string of SoCal bronze thefts
Police say two men cut through a chain link fence at the Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
A 'super' El Niño is about to crash into California: 9 essential ways to prepare
Amid warnings of a wet and potentially destructive winter, The Times asked experts for their best tips to be prepared.
Police search for possible source of drugs in death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son
Presley Gerber, the supermodel's son with businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27.
California declares state of emergency ahead of historic El Niño season
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency for California ahead of what is expected to be a historic El Niño season.
Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report
Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
SoCal assisted-living facility worker accused of shooting 3 people at work
Three people were wounded in a shooting at an assisted living facility building in South Los Angeles and an employee is in police custody.
LAPD renews, expands some automatic license plate reader systems
The LAPD asked for approval this week of a new 10-year, $235-million contract with the police technology company Axon Enterprise, that includes more than 1,600 patrol car cameras with automatic license plate reader capabilities, and it has agreed separately to participate in a te...
3 staff members hurt in shooting at South LA senior living facility
A custodian was arrested after shooting and injuring three fellow staff members at a South Los Angeles senior living facility following an argument late Monday morning....
3 workers injured in shooting at Los Angeles senior living facility, fellow employee in custody: Police - ABC News
3 workers injured in shooting at Los Angeles senior living facility, fellow employee in custody: Police ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos...
Wild California crime rampage: Man linked to slaying, stolen guns and forest fires, police say
A murder suspect who led police on a violent manhunt across Placer County, ramming into a patrol car and lighting forest fires as authorities closed in, was killed in a shootout Monday morning....
SUV driver charged with murder in Chatsworth Metro bus crash misses court hearing again
The woman charged with crashing into a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people and injuring five others, missed her court appearance again on Monday....
Jason, Christina Nye, 6-year-old daughter killed in Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; son wounded: police
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
Gunman shoots 3 co-workers at South L.A. senior living facility, police say
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. on Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
Who may face the greatest risk from potentially historic El Niño storms
Ahead of a potentially historic El Niño season in California, state emergency officials sounded the alarm Monday that heavy rain and strong winds could create dangerous and deadly conditions for Southern California communities, especially for people on the road. As Gov. Gavin New...
California declares state of emergency ahead of 'historic' El Niño forecast
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency to boost available resources ahead of this winter's El Niño, expected to bring “historic" storm conditions to California....
Arraignment for Chatsworth bus crash suspect delayed again
An arraignment for Bailee Rios, the Chatsworth bus crash suspect, has been postponed for the third time due to medical reasons, officials said.
Two killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said.
Chatsworth bus crash: Arraignment for suspect charged with murder postponed for 3rd time
The arraignment for Bailee Lynn Rios has been postponed for the third time. Court records show the charges filed against her include two counts of second-degree murder, reckless driving, and driving under the influence....
Hundreds of cats found at Upland rescue amid neglect investigation
Authorities found hundreds of cats, some apparently malnourished or showing signs of neglect, while serving a search warrant Monday morning at a nonprofit cat rescue in Upland, police said. Upland police served the warrant at about 9 a.m. at the rescue, located at 1846 W. 11th St...
Watch: Florida deputies rush inside burning home to rescue five puppies
A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
Newhall auto body shop catches fire again weeks after devastating Old Town blaze
An auto body shop in Newhall caught fire Sunday afternoon on Railroad Avenue, less than a month after a major blaze devastated the same block.
Newhall auto body shop catches fire again
An auto body shop in Newhall caught fire Sunday afternoon, less than a month after a devastating fire destroyed several businesses along the same stretch of Railroad Avenue....
Newark NJ Transit bus attack: Man punches, pepper-sprays woman who bumped into child, police say
Police say a man punched and pepper-sprayed a woman on an NJ Transit bus in Newark after she bumped into a child when the bus stopped short.
Police release details on death of Cindy Crawford's 27-year-old son Presley Gerber
Police released new details Monday following the death of Presley Gerber , the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford. Santa Monica Police said officers were first called around 9:35 a.m. Sunday to the 1000 block of Berkeley Street in the Southern California city for a repo...
3 shot at South LA senior living facility
One person was arrested and three people were hurt after shots were fired at a senior living facility in South LA on Monday.