Probe: Palmdale teachers in noose photo were unaware of racial implications

A Southern California school district investigation says four first-grade teachers photographed with a noose said they used it to make end-of-year jokes and were unaware of its association with racial hatred toward African Americans.

Suspect accused of murdering woman at SoCal casino identified as Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s sister

One of the suspects accused of killing an 84-year-old woman at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula is said to be the sister of newly signed Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard.

Mountain lion famous for crossing freeway safely dies crossing again

 A male mountain lion who successfully crossed a 10-lane freeway in Los Angeles two months ago has been struck and killed on the same section of the freeway.   

Desperate for leniency: Macy, Longoria go to bat for Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman and her lawyers pleaded Friday for probation, community service and a fine instead of jail time for her role in the college admissions scandal, buoyed by letters of support from her famous husband, William H. Macy, and her "Desperate Housewives" co-star Eva Longoria.

Antonio Brown released by Oakland Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown on Saturday before he ever played a game for the team.

Trump plans to divert $8M meant for Calif. National Guard to help build border wall, Gov. Newsom says

California Governor Gavin Newsom says California will lose $8 million meant to help the National Guard assist in combating wildfires under a new Trump administration plan related to the border wall.

Brock Turner sex assault survivor 'Emily Doe' publicly reveals her identity for first time

The sexual assault survivor of former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner identified herself publicly for the first time as the San Francisco woman is poised to be interviewed on national television and release a memoir.

'Good Burger' pop-up diner officially opens

A pop-up diner modeled after popular 90s show "Good Burger" opened its doors in West Hollywood Wednesday. 

Authorities warn of earthquake scam designated to get residents out homes, burglarize them

The Orange County Sheriffs Department was warning Aliso Viejo residents on Monday of an apparent earthquake scam that is likely designed to get them out of their homes in an attempt to burglarize them.

Couple forced to give up newborn twins after wrong embryos implanted in IVF mix-up, lawsuit claims

A New York couple who gave birth to twins in March after traveling to Los Angeles to undergo in vitro fertilization has filed a lawsuit against the clinic claiming that a mix-up resulted in them giving birth to another couple’s children, which they then had to give up.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Ridgecrest area

A preliminary 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck about 11 miles from Ridgecrest at about 8:19 p.m., according to USGS.

5.4 aftershock strikes Ridgecrest area day after 6.4 quake

A powerful 5.4 magnitude aftershock struck Friday morning in the Ridgecrest area, the day after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the same region on the Fourth of July.

Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles Southern California

The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on the July 4th holiday, rattling nerves and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.