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Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes
The California Highway Patrol shut down a portion of the eastbound 105 Freeway to investigate a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
Jury awards $11.8 million to Dodgers fan blinded by LAPD during World Series celebration
Isaac Castellanos sued the LAPD, alleging officers used excessive force and violated department policies when he was shot in the face with a less-lethal projectile.
Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life
Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade.
Striking before-and-after images show extent of California's snow drought
Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.
California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County
L.A. County accounts for 44% of the state's enrollment decline, with about half from L.A. Unified. Fewer births, high costs, immigration enforcement are likely causes.
Homes in the San Fernando Valley keep getting burglarized. A sixth was just hit in a week
Over the last week, burglars have hit six homes in seven days in the San Fernando Valley, police said.
Apr 16, 2026
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WATCH: Artemis II crew takes questions from reporters postflight
In a press conference on Thursday, Reid Wiseman expressed his appreciation for his fellow Artemis II astronauts.
Mayor Bass has a new plan for addressing climate change in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.
WATCH: Aly Raisman talks NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Aly Raisman joins ABC News Live from Texas, breaking down the must-watch routines at the gymnastics championship.
The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.
WATCH: Pope Leo warns about people who 'manipulate religion'
ABC News' Melissa Adan and Father Sam Sawyer, editor in chief at America Media, discuss the pontiff's latest remarks in favor of peace.
LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins
The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances.
Apr 19, 2026