'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'

04/28/26 9:28 PM

Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes.

'This is like the Russian mafia': L.A. judge elections see unusual drama

04/29/26 10:00 AM

Judicial elections are normally sleepy affairs. But two L.A. County races have included claims about candidates being unfit for the bench, allegations of threats and questions about the lengths sitting judges will go to protect their own.

44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it's 82%

04/22/26 7:39 PM

The American Lung Assn.'s 2026 State of the Air report again graded L.A. as having some of the worst air quality in the country. California as a state performed poorly.

A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?

04/23/26 10:00 AM

The MacArthur Park Lake Stormwater Capture Project will turn rain runoff into enough clean water to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools of clean drinking water per year, city officials said.

An O.C. teen on an e-motorbike injured an 81-year-old man. The teen's mom now faces felony charges

04/22/26 8:52 PM

The Aliso Viejo mother is facing two felony charges as Orange County prosecutors promise to hold parents accountable when they allow their children to illegally ride high-speed, electric motorcycles.

Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison's undergrounding work

04/22/26 10:54 PM

Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison's burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.

Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'

04/28/26 12:30 AM

The Simi Valley community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old baseball player who was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike.

Buffalo Common Council approves Erika Shields as police commissioner

04/28/26 7:30 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo will officially welcome its first female police commissioner into office next week following approval from the city’s common council on Tuesday. Having worked as chief of police in both Louisville and Atlanta, Erika Shields brings years of prior experience into the role. Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields as his top [...]

Buffalo State University names new president

04/28/26 9:07 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo State University has named Dr. Jennifer L. Burris as its next president. Burris will officially take over as president on July 1. The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted to name Burris the next president of Buffalo State on Tuesday. “I am confident her extensive experience as [...]

California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions. Lawyers warn it will get messy in court

04/25/26 10:00 AM

West Hollywood is among the cities moving to formally recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated.