The FBI carried out raids of homes and offices of prominent elected Lancaster officials on Thursday as part of a reported public corruption probe. Federal agents were seen Wednesday morning at City Hall and then, shortly after, the FBI confirmed search warrants were executed at homes registered in past candidacy filings to both Lancaster Vice [...]

A Silver Alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol for a 78-year-old woman last seen in Los Angeles County. Details are limited and it’s unclear just exactly how Jeanne Litvin went missing, but authorities said she was last seen around 7:30 a.m. in the 5800 block of West 3rd Street in Los Angeles. "She [...]

A 21-year-old man suspected in a sex trafficking case was arrested Wednesday after authorities located him with a missing 14-year-old girl inside a Santa Ana motel room, officials said. According to a public advisory from the Santa Ana Police Department, officers assisted a Human Trafficking Task Force made up of U.S. Marshals and Los Angeles [...]

After a brief round of rain late last week, Southern California is heading into another stretch of changing weather, with increasing winds expected late this week and a slight chance of light rain returning early next week. Wednesday has brought plenty of sunshine across the region, with mild coastal temperatures in the mid-60s from Oxnard [...]

If you've ever dreamed of taking a nap on a long flight but can only afford a seat in coach, Air New Zealand may have a solution. Starting in November, the airline said it will offer bunk bed-like sleeping pods aboard its 17-hour flights between Auckland and New York, for passengers aged 15 years and [...]

A Glendale firefighter accused of killing his wife in a brutal North Hollywood attack entered a not guilty plea Wednesday, and a judge ordered that he be held without bail, officials confirmed. Andrew Jimenez, 45, is charged in connection with the Jan. 21 death of his wife, Mayra Jimenez, 46, who was found fatally beaten [...]

(Inside California Politics) As Democratic candidates make moves to solidify their support ahead of the gubernatorial primary, Tom Steyer released a new plan that would take drastic steps to combat ICE — including jailing agents. The progressive billionaire candidate published a blog post Tuesday outlining his plan to push back against U.S. Immigration and Customs [...]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is inching ever closer to the City of Angels!  On Wednesday, a big step towards retrofitting SoFi Stadium to World Cup requirements took place: crews began removing demountable seating sections as pitch construction began. Photos shared by Hollywood Park show workers dismantling some of the seats closest to the field. [...]

For millions of Southern California homeowners, insurance is becoming harder to afford as rates soar. Some are even being told their policies are no longer being reviewed by a person, but instead by an algorithm. "Well, it's not fair. It's not fair," said Paul, a Santa Clarita homeowner. "None of it is fair, but I'm [...]

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday that formally ushered in the start of a large mixed-use development project on the site of the once-beloved but now shuttered Westminster Mall. The site, called Bolsa Pacific, will have around 2,250 housing units, ones that project officials say will be priced at market-rate and affordable rental housing. There will also be standalone [...]

Authorities asked the public for help Wednesday in their search for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at an ampm convenience store in Orange County last week. Two suspects entered the store, located at an ARCO gas station at 1727 E. Dyer Rd., on April 9, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. “The [...]

There's some hot and spicy drama being served up in the Los Angeles foodie community right now. Anna Pizza has found itself embroiled in a feud with corporate pizza king California Pizza Kitchen. KTLA's Andy Riesmeyer has more on the story that's topping our minds right now. Anna Pizza is on the rise, recently getting [...]

A suspect wanted in connection with sex crimes was arrested last week after Murrieta police tracked him to a campground in nearby Menifee, where authorities say he was found hiding inside a trailer. According to a social media post from the Murrieta Police Department on Wednesday, detectives located the suspect at the campground and obtained [...]

The ongoing war in the Middle East is not only impacting travelers on the road but also those in the sky. Airlines are responding cautiously to the volatile oil and jet fuel prices that have been swinging since the war started, trimming schedules and adjusting prices in ways that experts say will ripple unevenly across [...]

A 43-year-old man who was initially hospitalized in grave condition after being stabbed near Union Station in downtown L.A. died Wednesday morning, officials confirmed, and a homicide investigation is now underway. The Los Angeles Police Department said that the call originated around 5:50 a.m. Wednesday when security at Union Station reported an incident had just occurred. [...]

Katy Perry is under investigation by police in Australia over sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose. "Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010," the Victoria Police Department told KTLA 5. "Police have been told the incident occurred at [...]

A driver and passenger walked away after the Corvette they were traveling in flew off the 60 Freeway, flipped multiple times and crashed into a Maserati dealership in Los Angeles County early Wednesday morning. Emergency personnel responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into the City of Industry Maserati dealership on Gale Avenue around 1:45 [...]