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To combat copper thefts, L.A. city agency seeks its own armed police force
The Department of Water and Power is seeking authorization to create its own armed security force to protect the city's infrastructure and guard against copper thieves.
Candidate's mother bankrolls campaign to oust City Controller Kenneth Mejia
Challenger Zach Sokoloff's campaign for controller is being helped by $7.5 million in independent expenditures by his mother.
For decades, LAUSD battled over charter schools. This election shows that war might be over
Big-spending LAUSD school board campaigns of the past has all but disappeared this election cycle as charter school advocates step aside and the teachers union scales back.
Treasury pushing plans for $250 bill with Trump's portrait and signature, sources say
Administration officials have pushed to move forward with designing a $250 bill with Donald Trump's portrait and signature, should legislation pass.
Becerra leads governor's race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds
On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.
Cruise ship docks in Buffalo for the first time in decades
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A brand-new cruise ship, the American Patriot, arrived at the Erie Street Dock near Canalside Thursday, marking the first time a cruise has docked in Buffalo in decades. "The cruise lines had been bypassing Buffalo, going from Syracuse to Cleveland," Joan Kesner, Chair of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation said. [...]
Buffalo Police officer recovering after undergoing surgery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Police officer who was shot on Sherman Street Tuesday afternoon has received "a good prognosis" and is recovering after undergoing surgery on Wednesday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officer Marc Hurst, a nine-year veteran, was shot one time in each calf, one time in the upper thigh, one time [...]
Photo shows missing child from L.A. Amber Alert at Mexico border with kidnapping suspect
Surveillance footage appears to show a Los Angeles man with his 5-year-old daughter, whom he's accused of kidnapping, at the U.S.-Mexico border.
'We need answers.' Politicians demand accountability from GKN Aerospace after hazmat crisis
In the aftermath of a six-day chemical crisis that displaced tens of thousands of Orange County residents, elected leaders want answers from GKN Aerospace.
WATCH: How Disney is helping make MRIs easier for kids
Disney is teaming up with Philips on a new initiative to help reduce anxiety and avoid sedation during children’s MRIs.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan says she won't run for president in 2028
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer says she won't be part of an expected crowded Democratic field of presidential candidates in 2028
Sale of Oceanwide Plaza graffiti towers in L.A. delayed
In a recent filing, L.A. officials expressed doubt about proposed buyer KPC's ability to finish the project, which is to include housing, a hotel and stores.
May 30, 2026
William Burke, founder of L.A. Marathon, dies at 87
May 30, 2026