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Riverside daycare provider found guilty in child sex abuse case

A 56-year-old man has been convicted of sexually abusing two young girls who attended a daycare operated out of his Riverside home. Jurors found Ladislao Diaz Cuevas guilty on all charges after deliberating for about one hour, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday evening. Diaz Cuevas and…

South Bay homicide probe launched after deadly Gardena shooting

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was gunned down in Los Angeles County's South Bay region overnight. Detectives responded to a report of a fatal shooting on South Main Street between Rosecrans Avenue and Compton Boulevard in Gardena around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The victim, described only as an adult…

Nithya Raman edges ahead of Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race

In a tight race for mayor of Los Angeles, challenger Nithya Raman held a slight lead over incumbent Karen Bass as of Wednesday morning, with more than 700,000 votes counted. Bass had a narrow advantage in the early returns, but that changed overnight, with Raman taking a 16,000-vote lead after 63% of the votes were

Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record.

65-year-old woman struck and killed by driver while walking in Huntington Beach

A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing the street in Huntington Beach. On Oct. 31, Huntington Beach police were called to the intersection of Edinger Avenue and Springdale Street just before 10 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated that the woman was crossing southbound on Edinger Avenue when she was hit…

Prop 39: Voter ID ballot measure fails to pass

(FOX40.COM) — California voters will not have to provide proof of citizenship when registering and filling out their ballots after Prop 39 failed to pass Tuesday. Prop 39 would have expanded that by requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering. It would also require voters to bring an ID to the…

Los Angeles mayor's race way too close to call

A winner can't be declared in the Los Angeles mayor's race anytime soon. Election night results showed a near dead heat between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman. Bass led Raman by less than 10,000 votes Tuesday night, roughly a 1% lead. Bass spoke Tuesday night, calling the election "a critical day in our

2 charged in bizarre concealment of man's body in California apartment

Two Santa Barbara residents are accused of wrapping a dead man's body in a bedroll, placing it inside a metal container and covering the container with plastic wrap in an alleged attempt to conceal his death from friends, family and law enforcement. The suspects, identified as 45-year-old Jenica Monique Ochoa and…

Remains found near Lake Havasu identified as missing Southern California man

Human remains discovered near Lake Havasu have been identified as those of a missing man who had been living in Orange County. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona confirmed the man’s identity as Willie Blanton Mills, who was born in 1955 and had been missing for 34 years. On March 11, 1992, deputies were

Trump blames GOP midterm losses on his absence from ballot

President Donald Trump is blaming the Republican Party’s crucial midterm election night losses on his absence from the ballot. Democrats are projected to win the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate as the party continues to pick up crucial seats in the general election, according to The New York Times. “I wasn’t…

DUI suspect in custody after dangerous, high-speed chase through Southern California

A suspected DUI driver out of Orange County was taken into custody after a dangerous high-speed chase that spanned several Southern California freeways and ended in an alleyway in the area of East Los Angeles. Officers with the Anaheim Police Department initiated the pursuit around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after spotting the…

CHP in pursuit of driver out of Orange County

Officers with the California Highway Patrol are in pursuit of a suspect driver out of Orange County. The suspect, behind the wheel of what appears to be a light-colored sedan, was hitting speeds of more than 100 mph on the 605 Freeway, while at least three CHP units were in chase and the Anaheim Police

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race

Democrat Xavier Becerra has defeated Republican Steve Hilton to become California's next governor, the Associated Press projects. Becerra, 68, will succeed Gavin Newsom, who has been termed out after first being elected back in 2018. As of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Becerra had 64.97% of the vote to Hilton’s 35.03%, with 47%…

'Bay to L.A.' street takeover events lead to 22 arrests in Southern California

A weekend crackdown on illegal street takeovers across Los Angeles County resulted in 22 arrests, dozens of citations and several vehicle impounds after authorities said participants traveled from Northern California to take part in the events. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the operations targeted a…

Democrats seize House control from Republicans

Democrats on Tuesday seized control of the U.S. House, flipping the chamber after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government, Decision Desk HQ projects. The change will have immediate repercussions for the workings of Washington next year, slamming the brakes on President Trump’s…

Innocent woman killed after police pursuit ends in violent Orange County crash

A 46-year-old woman was killed when a driver being pursued by police crashed into another vehicle in Orange County Monday night, authorities announced. The Nov. 2 incident occurred just before 10 p.m. near the intersection of 4th Street and Golden Circle Drive in Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police…

2 killed, 1 hospitalized in Orange County crash

Two people were killed and one person was hospitalized after a crash in Fountain Valley Tuesday. Fountain Valley police responded to the intersection of Bushard Street and Slater Avenue around 4:36 a.m. Officers found two vehicles involved at the scene — a Ford Flex with a male driver and a Nissan Kicks with a female

2026 Midterm Election Updates: Congress, California Governor, L.A. Mayor

Voters delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump by handing Democrats control of the Senate on Tuesday, and Democrat Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton in the race to become California’s 41st governor, the AP projected. In Los Angeles, the race between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City…

2026 Election Results: Los Angeles mayor, other local races

UPDATE: Nithya Raman has opened a two-point lead over Mayor Karen Bass with over 700,000 votes counted. -------------- Follow live election results in the race for Los Angeles mayor between incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. This page also features results from the races for L.A. County sheriff…

2026 Election Results: California governor, statewide races and propositions

Democrat Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton to become California’s 41st governor and the first Latino elected governor of the Golden State. Many other statewide races were also decided Tuesday evening, while several propositions had not yet been called. California Governor Results by County

2026 Election Results: California U.S. House of Representatives

Track up-to-the-minute election results from U.S. House races across California. Follow the latest vote totals as voters decide who will represent the state’s 52 congressional districts and help determine the balance of power in Congress. Results update in real time as votes are tallied and then reported by The…

2026 Election Results: California State Assembly and Senate

Track up-to-the-minute election results from California State Senate and Assembly races across the state. Follow the latest vote totals as Californians decide who will represent them in the state Legislature. Results update in real time as votes are counted and reported by The Associated Press.

2026 Election Results: Democrats rout GOP to seize control of Congress

Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and are on the brink of taking the House in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Six Senate seats and more than a dozen in the House have flipped toward Democrats. It’s the first time in decades that

This Los Angeles neighborhood may be getting its 2nd In-N-Out location

Beloved California-based chain In-N-Out Burger is planning to build another new restaurant in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The proposed location would bring the iconic burger chain to one of the Valley’s busiest commercial corridors, giving local fans another option for the company’s famous burgers, fries and…

Burning trash truck forces major closure on 5 Freeway in San Fernando Valley

A trash truck caught fire on the southbound 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to shut down all southbound lanes and issue a SigAlert. The fire was reported shortly after 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 3 near the Osborne Street on-ramp in the Arleta area, according to the California…

Python found inside trash can at Glendale park

It's not a typical sighting in Glendale. A 4-foot-long ball python was found inside a trash can at Brand Park this past Monday morning. Pasadena Humane posted photos of the reptile on its Instagram page, writing, "Imagine you're a maintenance worker at a local park, doing your rounds and checking the trash cans. You…

2 teenage boys killed in shooting near California beach

Authorities have identified two people who were killed in a shooting near Moss Landing State Beach early Monday morning as young teenage boys. Monterey County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of gunshots on Jetty Road in Moss Landing shortly before 2 a.m. When they arrived, deputies located the two…

Part of jet that controls pitch found miles from Florida crash site, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held another press conference on Tuesday to share updates into its investigation of the Learjet 60 aircraft that crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday. NTSB member Tom Chapman said there wasn’t much new information to share, but indicated that the discovery of an…

The Chicks postpone L.A. concert hours before showtime

Fans of The Chicks who were looking forward to seeing them rock out at the Dolby Theatre on Monday will have to wait a little bit longer. On the day of their scheduled Nov. 2 show, the country singers posted on Instagram that they have to reschedule "due to illness." The rescheduled date is now

Disneyland parking structure construction may last into 2029

Construction on Disneyland’s new parking structure is expected to continue into early 2029, according to an update shared by Nexstar’s Scott Gustin. Gustin shared the update on X, posting: “Disneyland recently told nearby residents at a community meeting that construction impacts from the new Eastern Gateway parking…

Southern California family reunites with beloved dog after he went missing 7 years ago

A Southern California family had to wait seven years – but they finally reunited with their long lost dog. Los Angeles Animal Services said this past Friday that Corduroy, a Cocker Spaniel, went missing in Los Angeles in 2019 as the family prepared to move to San Diego. “His disappearance broke their hearts, especially

Oceanside woman accused of intentionally causing deadly crash

A 32-year-old woman from Oceanside is facing murder and attempted murder charges after investigators said she intentionally crashed her vehicle into another car in the Inland Empire over the weekend, killing one person and injuring three others, including a 6-month-old child. Deputies were sent to a traffic collision…

Disney gearing up for another round of layoffs: report

Weeks after the massive layoffs at Netflix, the Walt Disney Company appears to be following suit. Sources tell Bloomberg that the House of Mouse is gearing up for another round of layoffs. This will be the fourth round of cuts this year alone under Disney Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro. The outlet reports that…

Necklace ripped from elderly woman's neck in Culver City

An elderly woman sitting on a park bench in Los Angeles County's Westside region had a necklace ripped from around her neck last week, police said. Culver City police officers responded to the 6000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard after receiving a robbery report shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday. "An elderly victim was sitting…

San Bernardino hospital seeks help identifying mystery patient

Health officials are asking the public for help identifying a man who was brought to a San Bernardino hospital nearly a week ago. The man was initially found near East Clifton Avenue before being brought to the hospital just before noon last Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to a news release from Dignity Health. The…

Woman fatally struck by LAPD cruiser identified by family as 32-year-old mother

The woman who was struck and killed by a Los Angeles Police Department squad car over the weekend has been identified by family members. Per a verified GoFundMe, the victim is 32-year-old Kristine Poulos. The fundraiser was set up by Poulos’ daughter, who says Poulos was crossing the street when she was hit by

Two trapped after trash truck overturns in Los Angeles crash

Two people were trapped when a trash truck overturned after colliding with a big rig in Los Angeles' West Whittier-Los Nietos area Monday morning. The crash was reported just before 6:30 a.m. at Slauson and Alburtis avenues. First responders found two people trapped inside the truck, which remained on its side as Sky5…

Tesla in self-driving mode loses control, crashes in L.A. County: deputies

A Tesla in self-driving mode lost control and crashed into a hydrant in Los Angeles County early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Deputies with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department were called to the intersection of Santa Anita and Central avenues in South El Monte at 4:17 a.m. According to a deputy at…

Man attending Antelope Valley vigil struck by gunfire

An investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was dropped off with a gunshot wound at an Antelope Valley fire station Monday night. Deputies responded to Fire Station 92 in the unincorporated Littlerock area for an assault with a deadly weapon call shortly after 8:30 p.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff's…

When will we know who controls Congress?

The stakes in Tuesday's election — which party will control Congress — are crystal clear. But when that will be known is impossible to say.

Election Day: Voters to decide on California governor, L.A. mayor, 14 propositions

Voters across California are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose the state's next governor, decide the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral race and weigh in on 14 ballot propositions. Voting centers across L.A. County, which are expected to be busy all day, will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you

Five rescued after 3 months lost at sea on a small boat

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing. Villagers rescued the group Sunday off Fanning Island in Kiribati, the…

Police arrest 17-year-old in deadly mass shooting at California mall

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Northern California that left a pregnant woman dead and six other people injured, authorities announced Monday. The suspect was arrested Nov. 2 at a home in Suisun City, three days after the deadly shooting at the…

Retrial begins for man convicted of killing California teen Sierra LaMar

More than 14 years after a 15-year-old Northern California girl vanished on her way to school, the man previously convicted of kidnapping and murdering her is back on trial after an appeals court overturned his conviction earlier this year. Antolin Garcia-Torres, 35, appeared in a Santa Clara County courtroom Monday…

Elementary school mourns 9-year-old girl killed in High Desert collision

A 9-year-old girl was killed and two others were injured in a violent two-vehicle crash in San Bernardino County Monday morning, authorities confirmed. San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies responded around 7 a.m. to the intersection of Escondido Avenue and Palm Street in Hesperia following reports of a traffic…

5 arrested in Ventura human trafficking sting

Five people were arrested during a human trafficking operation in Ventura on Oct. 29. Detectives made the arrests after setting up a sting operation at a local motel. The suspects were arrested for arriving at the motel or attempting to solicit prostitution, according to the Ventura Police Department. Police partially…

California woman pleads guilty to stealing $18 million from her employer

A California woman pleaded guilty Monday to stealing nearly $18 million from her employer, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. The woman, 47-year-old Lizbeth Guadalupe Sherman of El Dorado Hills, worked as an executive assistant for a retired Bay Area venture capitalist. As part of her job, Sherman was tasked with…

Fugitive who evaded capture for 25 years sentenced in California murder

A fugitive captured in Mexico 25 years after a deadly shooting in Ventura has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, authorities announced Monday. Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, 48, was one of three men involved in the 1998 murder of 35-year-old restaurant owner Felipe Arambula, according to the Ventura County…

Atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall to Southern California next week

There’s a “slight chance” that an atmospheric river could bring heavy rainfall to Southern California next week, the National Weather Service announced Tuesday. The atmospheric river has roughly a 60% chance of taking aim at the Pacific Northwest and Northern California between Nov. 10 and 12, according to the NWS…

L.A. prosecutors say missing sister of 'SNL' writer was killed by boyfriend

Two Los Angeles residents arrested in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Christina Downer, the sister of "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie, have been formally charged, including her boyfriend, who prosecutors allege killed the 38-year-old woman more than a year ago. Downer was reported…

Rams' Myles Garrett set to return to practice this week

Los Angeles Rams star defensive end Myles Garrett is set to return to practice this week, head coach Sean McVay announced Monday. Garrett has been on injured reserve since having arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-September. He played in the Rams’ season opener in Australia but said after the game that he was not 100%…

Tech entrepreneur, his family among 9 killed in Florida plane crash

We're learning new details about the nine people who died when a business jet bound for the Bahamas crashed in Florida on Sunday. The aircraft was caught on video nosediving onto a busy roadway in Palm Beach County at 12:50 p.m. local time, colliding with the ground at high speeds and causing a massive fireball

U.S. citizen fined $5K after illegal border crossing

A U.S. citizen from Los Angeles was detained and fined $5,000 after authorities said he entered the United States illegally from Mexico. He was later booked on an unrelated felony warrant. U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered the man near Mine Canyon, about 11 miles east of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, at about 2

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson supports SoCal dance company at UCLA football game

It was an electrifying game on the field and on the sidelines on Saturday afternoon. On Halloween, UCLA Bruins defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 27-0, keeping their undefeated streak alive. The football team is 9-0 for the first time since 1998, making for a scary good record. Spotted on the sidelines was Dwayne "The Rock"

2 California college students injured in deadly Spain train crash

Two California college students who were studying abroad were injured in a high-speed train crash in central Spain last week that left at least 69 people dead. A spokesperson for California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Matt Lazier, said in a statement that two students were receiving medical care…

Flight tracker shows doomed Learjet flew directly into Florida storm

Flight tracking animation shows the path of the doomed business jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing nine people. Radar shows powerful storms were affecting much of South Florida as the Learjet 60 made its way across the state, having departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for North Eleuthera…

Undecided voters could decide Los Angeles mayoral election

The race for Los Angeles mayor is in a statistical dead heat as incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman campaign down to the wire ahead of Tuesday's election. Both Bass and Raman campaigned over the weekend in an effort to win more votes. Both also have events scheduled Monday. Bass campaigned…

L.A. Zoo revamps membership program. Here's what's new

The Los Angeles Zoo has launched a revamped membership program “designed with Angelenos in mind.” New additions include the option to add a flexible guest to any membership level and a discount for any Los Angeles County resident. Here’s what’s new The L.A. County Resident Zoo Membership: L.A. Zoo Membership Tiers…

'Ellen Show' executive producer passes away at 52

Matt Wright, one of the executive producers for the "Ellen DeGeneres Show," has passed away. He was 52 years old. Wright passed away on Oct. 30 "in an unfathomable tragedy," according to a GoFundMe set up to help his husband and family during this difficult time. The post explained that Wright was working remotely in

Golden eagle flies free once again in California after being hit by vehicle

A golden eagle is once again flying free after being found with significant injuries along a highway in Kern County several months ago. The eagle, dubbed Patient 26-578, was found by a Good Samaritan along Highway 58 near Hart Flat and transported to the Ojai Raptor Center in August. "He was suffering from significant…

$793 million Powerball prize enters top 10 all-time jackpots

Halloween is over, but with the Powerball jackpot soaring to an estimated $793 million, someone could still bag a life-changing treat Monday night. The $793 million jackpot is now the 10th highest in Powerball history after no one matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing. If someone wins Monday's drawing…

Nithya Raman pays L.A. rapper to drop a Karen Bass diss track

As Election Day closes in and the Los Angeles mayoral race heats up, candidate Nithya Raman is taking a creative approach to trying to gain the upper hand on her opponent, incumbent Karen Bass. What would that be, exactly? A diss track. To clarify, Raman herself did not rap; rather, she enlisted Los

Chinese startup develops AI-driven laser device that zaps the wings off mosquitoes

Have you ever received so many mosquito bites that you wished the insects would die a slow and painful death? A Chinese startup has found a high-tech way to make that a reality. Photon Matrix has started marketing a $1,000 Laser Mosquito Air Defense System that tracks mosquitoes in flight and uses lasers to zap

Police find missing woman in Orange County who needed medication

Orange County authorities have located a missing 21-year-old woman who was considered at-risk and in need of medication on Monday. Leah Larsen was last seen around 3 p.m. Sunday near North State College Drive and East Chapman Avenue, according to the Fullerton Police Department. “Leah is in need of medication,” police…

100-foot Christmas tree arrives at The Grove ahead of holiday season

The arrival of a 100-foot Christmas tree at The Grove signals that the holiday season is just around the corner at the Los Angeles shopping and entertainment center. Sky5 captured crews maneuvering the tree through the Fairfax District property Monday morning. The tree was hand-selected from Mount Shasta. The mall…

Health violations closed dozens of L.A. County restaurants in October

October was a busy month for Los Angeles County health inspectors, who cited and closed nearly six dozen restaurants and markets because of health code violations. The list includes upscale eateries, major national chains and "mom and pop" shops. The most common reason for closure was vermin infestation, meaning the…

Southern California police department warns of caller ID spoofing scam

A Southern California police department is warning residents about a phone scam that makes calls appear to come from official department phone numbers. "The Burbank Police Department has received reports of scam calls using phone number spoofing to make it appear as though the calls are coming from official BPD phone…

Multiple people killed in shooting near California beach, sheriff says

At least two people were killed after a shooting overnight in Moss Landing, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday. "There are multiple fatalities and casualties confirmed," the sheriff's department said in a social media statement on Monday. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired shortly after…

Federal officials clarify circumstances behind viral North Hollywood ICE incident

Video above: North Hollywood residents concerned after ICE agent was caught on camera pointing gun at man's head. KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on Oct. 31, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security on Monday divulged information surrounding the viral incident in North Hollywood in which a federal immigration agent was…

Martha Stewart apologizes after backlash over homeless Halloween costume

Martha Stewart says she's "very sorry" that her Halloween costume, in which she appeared to be dressed as a "hungry" homeless person, offended people, calling the move insensitive when "many people are suffering economically." In a since-deleted image posted on Stewart's Instagram account on Halloween, the lifestyle…

What we know about the Florida business jet crash that left 9 dead

More details continue to emerge regarding a deadly business jet crash in Florida that took place Sunday. The aircraft was caught on video nosediving onto a busy roadway in Palm Beach County at 12:50 p.m. local time. Upon colliding with the ground at high speeds, it erupted into a large fireball that nearly engulfed…

LAPD searches for suspect who shot teen while playing with gun

Police are searching for a suspect who apparently accidentally shot a teenager while playing with a gun in Los Angeles' Mid-City neighborhood Sunday night. Officers responded to a report of assault with a deadly weapon in the 4600 block of Venice Boulevard around 10:45 p.m. A victim, described only as a teenage male…

1 hospitalized as flames shoot through roof of Los Angeles home

One person was hospitalized after flames tore through a home in Los Angeles' Florence neighborhood Monday morning. The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m. in the 300 block of East 61st Street between San Pedro Street and Avalon Boulevard. First-arriving firefighters found the single-family home fully involved in fire…

What to know ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections

Voters are already heading to the polls for Tuesday's midterm election, and turnout is expected to be high this year. Ballots can be dropped into ballot boxes around Los Angeles County or filled out in person at vote centers, including the Registrar-Recorder's Office, which will be open Monday between 10 a.m. and 7…

Voters fear the America they've known is slipping away

The stakes in Tuesday’s midterm elections are so high that Shane Dunn voted for the first time in his life, at age 65. After a career as a cook up and down the East Coast, Dunn moved to the Philadelphia suburbs and voted last week in Levittown. “I was always a busy man,” he said

Voters fear the America they've known is slipping away

The stakes in Tuesday’s midterm elections are so high that Shane Dunn voted for the first time in his life, at age 65. After a career as a cook up and down the East Coast, Dunn moved to the Philadelphia suburbs and voted last week in Levittown. “I was always a busy man,” he said

1 person killed in 110 Freeway crash

One person was killed in a crash on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles Sunday. The crash happened on the northbound side of the 110 near Vernon Avenue shortly before 2:47 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Firefighters responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Multiple lanes of the freeway were…

Man stabbed to death in Oxnard; homicide investigation underway

A man was stabbed to death in Oxnard Sunday, according to police. Officers with the Oxnard Police Department responded to reported stabbing at home on the 500 block of Lawnwood Way at 12:27 a.m. Officers arrived and found 44-year-old Oxnard resident Alejandro Ornelas suffering from stab wounds inside the home…

Bass, Raman put in final campaign efforts for L.A.’s mayoral race

With Election Day on Tuesday, incumbent Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman are putting in last-minute campaign efforts in the race for mayor of Los Angeles. The mayoral candidates both made public appearances Sunday. Raman was seen rallying campaign volunteers in the San Fernando Valley. “We can actually…

2 girls critically injured after being struck by a car on Halloween night

Two girls were hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Ventura County on Halloween night, authorities said. The collision occurred around 7:19 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Ventura Road and East Clara Street in Port Hueneme, according to the Port Hueneme Police Department…

Burglary at family-owned smoothie bar caught on camera in Torrance

Security footage captured the moment a suspect broke into a smoothie bar in Torrance early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 1:54 a.m., according to ownership of the family-run Berry and Boba, located at 20140 Hawthorne Boulevard. The business sells Brazilian açaí & boba drinks. A member of the ownership team…

Clocks fell back early this year: What the time change means for you

Americans gained an extra hour of sleep (or an extra hour of Halloween celebrations) early Sunday morning as daylight saving time ended, but the seasonal shift could bring unwelcome changes to work schedules, daily commutes, and sleep routines. Clocks officially turned back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, marking…

Big Bear celebrates Oktoberfest this weekend

October may officially be behind us, but that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate Oktoberfest in Big Bear! This year is the 56th Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest -- a celebration of German good times that's become a local fall tradition. As stated by organizers on their website: "A German party with legendary camaraderie…

NASA's Swift telescope expected to crash to Earth after failed rescue mission

A nearly 3,000-pound NASA space telescope that has spent more than two decades studying some of the universe's most powerful explosions is expected to come crashing back to Earth in the coming days, with some of its debris potentially surviving the fiery descent. NASA's Swift Observatory, launched in November 2004, is…

Director Michael Mann hospitalized after shooting himself at L.A. gun range: reports

"Heat" director Michael Mann was rushed to the hospital after he shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday, according to multiple reports. A spokesperson for the 83-year-old director told several outlets, including TMZ and PEOPLE, that a gun he was using at a gun range accidentally discharged…