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Orange County's Carbon fire now 71% contained; evacuation warnings lifted
A fire burning in unincorporated Brea was halted at about 200 acres and was 71% contained as of Sunday evening.
Riverside County man dies while in custody, sheriff's office says
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Brian Waterman, 38, of Jurupa Valley.
D.C. gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before attack, officials say
The man accused of breaching security to attack a Washington press gala wrote an anti-Trump "manifesto" and traveled from California, officials said.
What we know about Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance teacher suspected in D.C. shooting
President Trump said the man who was arrested after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner was from California. Law enforcement officials identified him as a graduate from Caltech.
Carbon fire in Orange County burns 200 acres, prompts evacuation warnings
A wildfire burned in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.
Rare Central Valley tornado outbreak: four twisters strike in five hours
Tornadoes aren't completely out of the question in California's Central Valley.
What's really causing those mysterious fires at Santa Barbara's famous coastal 'volcanoes'
What appeared to be a mini-volcano erupted with fire and smoke along Santa Barbara's coast Thursday. But experts say there are no volcanos in this area. What caused the fiery reaction?
Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.'s coastal council seat
Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary.
Sighting of aggressive 10-foot shark postpones Huntington Beach surf competition
Huntington Beach officials spotted a 10-foot shark in the water, prompting a 24-hour beach closure and postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro.
Dedicated student, track athlete, and now a suspect in the killing of a Burbank teacher
A former Burbank High School track athlete was accused of killing a local elementary school teacher and critically wounding her adult daughter in a stabbing on Monday.
U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has reopened an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan after a 2024 settlement.
UC Regent Jay Sures condemns UCLA student government for criticizing Israeli hostage event
Controversy is growing over the UCLA undergraduate student government's move to condemn the campus Hillel for bringing a former hostage of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel to campus. On Friday, a prominent UC Regent criticized UC student leaders.
Apr 29, 2026
Common Council holds public hearing
Apr 28, 2026