Multiple firefighters injured as DTLA building explodes into flames
A fiery explosion left 12 firefighters injured as they fought flames engulfing a single-story commercial building in the Toy District of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday evening, officials said.
A fiery explosion left 12 firefighters injured as they fought flames engulfing a single-story commercial building in the Toy District of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday evening, officials said.
Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in 30 years
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
The San Diego Zoo has announced the first successful birth of an endangered pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo in more than three decades.
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
California city declares itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order
Atwater, Calif., has declared itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order and the mayor says businesses can open whenever owners feel like it.
Atwater, Calif., has declared itself a "sanctuary" from Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home order and the mayor says businesses can open whenever owners feel like it.
Beloved actor Fred Willard dead at 86
Legendary comedian and actor Fred Willard has passed away, according to TMZ.
Legendary comedian and actor Fred Willard has passed away, according to TMZ.
California's undocumented immigrant fund now up and running
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he's donating $10M to buy Oakland kids computers
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he wanted to close the digital divide within the Oakland Unified School District, where about 25,000 students do not have adequate access to computers or Wi-Fi.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey said he wanted to close the digital divide within the Oakland Unified School District, where about 25,000 students do not have adequate access to computers or Wi-Fi.
Los Angeles County announces new 'Safer-at-Home' order with no end date
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Los Angeles County officials announced a new "Safer-at-Home" health officer order Wednesday, two days before the county's initial order was set to expire.
Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.
5 kids found in crate attached to truck with no ventilation, water, AC, while temps neared 100 degrees
Five children were found in a small crate attached to the bed of a truck with no ventilation, water or air conditioning, while outside temperatures were around 100 degrees, authorities said Wednesday.
Five children were found in a small crate attached to the bed of a truck with no ventilation, water or air conditioning, while outside temperatures were around 100 degrees, authorities said Wednesday.
LA County will likely keep some stay-at-home restrictions in place through July
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
California man who wore KKK hood at grocery store won't face charges
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
A Southern California man who went to grocery shopping in a Ku Klux Klan hood last week will not be charged with a crime, police said Tuesday, adding that he didn’t mean to make “a racial statement.”
Twitter's Jack Dorsey donates $25 million to undocumented immigrants, inmates
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Two men, who refused to wear a facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
'Double Rainbow' viral sensation Paul L. Vasquez dead at 57
Paul L. Vasquez, who shot to fame after a video of his emotional and awestruck reaction to seeing a double rainbow went viral in 2010, has died at age 57.
Paul L. Vasquez, who shot to fame after a video of his emotional and awestruck reaction to seeing a double rainbow went viral in 2010, has died at age 57.
Frustrated with COVID-19 shutdown, Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ and Fremont factory out of California
In a series of tweets Saturday morning, Musk announced he would move the company's headquarters and flagship Fremont factory, as well as future programs to Texas and Nevada - out of California.
In a series of tweets Saturday morning, Musk announced he would move the company's headquarters and flagship Fremont factory, as well as future programs to Texas and Nevada - out of California.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Monterey Bay in California
A surfer was killed by a shark off Monterey Bay in California.
A surfer was killed by a shark off Monterey Bay in California.
Delta suspending service at Midway, nine other airports until the fall
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Airlines is suspending service at Chicago Midway International Airport and nine other locations until the fall because of the coronavirus outbreak.