13-year-old killed in e-scooter crash had 'a golden heart,' family says

04/21/26 6:13 PM

A 13-year-old boy riding an electric scooter to a friend's house was killed when he was struck by a car. His family described the boy as having a 'golden heart.'

480 ducks find homes after an emergency rescue operation in Riverside County

04/20/26 6:38 PM

While the ducks now have new homes, officials said the investigation into overcrowding conditions at the original property is ongoing.

A drone delivered her lethal dose of fentanyl in a church parking lot. Now her dealer is going to prison

04/22/26 3:09 AM

A Lancaster man who sold a lethal dose of fentanyl via drone is going to prison.

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

04/16/26 1:53 AM

The attorney for a USC student shot and blinded by a Department of Homeland Security officer at a "No Kings" rally announced Wednesday that they're filing a federal claim against the agency — the first step in filing a federal civil rights lawsuit.

An L.A. girl's death and the darkest side of bullying at school: 'They did nothing'

04/21/26 10:00 AM

The death of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, has led some, including her family, to question whether L.A. Unified could have — or should have — done more to protect her from campus bullies.

Animal welfare groups commit $14 million to improve L.A. animal shelters

04/20/26 5:00 PM

The funds from the ASPCA and Best Friends will fund 23 full-time positions at L.A.'s six animal shelters

Appointee for BPD commissioner faces questions from Common Council

04/21/26 11:29 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan's pick for police commissioner was in front of the common council on Tuesday morning, discussing her vision for the Buffalo Police Department -- but not all council members are on board with the mayor's selection. Erika Shields took questions from the common council for nearly an hour [...]

Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

04/18/26 10:00 AM

Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.

Barabak: There's a wide gap between rumor and fact. That's where Eric Swalwell lurked

04/17/26 10:00 AM

The ex-congressman had a reputation for lavishing inappropriate and unwelcome attention on women. But reporters needed time to get evidence and firsthand accounts.

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

04/21/26 4:00 PM

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.