Intense Santa Ana winds and damaging gusts to pound Southern California this weekend
Southern California faces damaging wind gusts and warm temperatures, starting Friday. Learn which areas are under high-wind warnings and how to stay safe.
Southern California child bitten by coyote twice in front of home
DNA testing confirmed that the same coyote was also involved in previous incidents this year.
Compton man sentenced for deadly dating app setup
Gustavo Deluna pleaded guilty in December to the Jan. 16, 2024, abduction.
Polly’s Pies, a Southern California Staple Since 1968, Closes Montebello Location Over Vermin Issues
Polly's Pies is the kind of Southern California institution that gets described in terms of generations rather than years. Founded in 1968 by brothers Eddie and Donald Sheldrake — who had gotten their start opening the first free-standing KFC in California before branching out with their own brand — the family-owned...
Random stabbing leaves woman in critical condition in downtown L.A.
Police have arrested a man they believe randomly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning. Authorities say the victim was simply walking down the street when the assailant turned around and stabbed her without warning. According to the LAPD, officers received a call around 10:15 a.m. reporting a...
Coroner ID’s Man Killed in Lancaster Crane Accident
A man who was killed after a crane fell in a work zone at a Los Angeles County Public Works facility in Lancaster was identified Thursday by county authorities. Victor Cepeda, 33, was identified as the victim of the accident by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner. The...
California deputy dies during Baker to Vegas race
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy died over the weekend after suffering a medical emergency while participating in this year’s Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay, a longstanding law enforcement road running race that passes through Pahrump. “He was known among his colleagues and friends for...
Favorite thrift stores in SoCal, broken down by location
We asked listeners and LAist staff to share their favorite secondhand stores across Southern California.
State finds explosion that killed LA County deputies involved serious safety violations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A state investigation has found that the deaths of three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in a grenade explosion last year involved “willful” and serious safety violations in the department, including failure to provide effective training and leaving explosives unattended. California’s...
Los Angeles County Incarcerated Person Arrested Minutes After Walking Away from El Dorado County...
Incarcerated Person Apprehended Minutes After Walking Away from Growlersburg Conservation Camp. April 2, 2026 – GEORGETOWN – An incarcerated person who walked away from Growlersburg Conservation. Camp in El Dorado County was apprehended minutes later on April. 1, 2026. At approximately 7:40 a.m., camp staff...
