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Two of the cutest new faces at Long Beach aquarium belong to these future surrogate moms
Two sea otters debuting for the public at the Aquarium of the Pacific are intended to one day help train up other orphans.
WATCH: Trump hosts Artemis II crew at White House after historic lunar flyby mission
President Trump welcomed the Artemis II crew to the White House after they completed a record-breaking trip around the moon.
Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — what each gubernatorial candidate said last night
Gubernatorial candidates laid out their views on climate and energy issues from the gas tax to the wildfire insurance crisis facing California.
WATCH: Make-A-Wish, Disney grant kids’ wishes at NFL Draft
Two young football fans had their wishes come true at the 2026 NFL Draft, announcing picks for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
L.A. considers expanding Airbnb-style short-term vacation rentals
Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.
Mystery surrounds Cole Tomas Allen and frantic moments of D.C. attack
New court documents released Wednesday offer more details, but officials have still not said whether Cole Tomas Allen opened fire and who fired the shot that wounded a Secret Service agent at the scene.
Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes
Most public agencies in California are serious about their obligation to seek community input, but just translating fliers into Spanish is not a meaningful invitation to participate.
Drones join LAPD helicopters in city skies for standoffs, chases — and surveillance
LAPD officials say drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year. While critics worry about how the drones will be used, especially when equipped with AI technology, advocates argue they are more cost-effective than police helicopters.
Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'
The Simi Valley community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old baseball player who was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike.
Here's where and when it's expected to rain in Southern California this week
Many areas will probably stay dry, and those that do receive rain will see less than a quarter-inch. The chance of rain increases farther south, in Orange and San Diego counties.
Leaked LAPD records reveal officers in fireworks blast received only brief suspensions
The LAPD has cited state law as the reason for not disclosing information related to the June 2021 explosion that leveled much of a South L.A. city block, but investigative files associated with the incident have surfaced online in recent weeks following a hack of the city attorney's office.
Lopez: Hollywood residents want more for their tax dollars. Councilman says he's trying
Blight mars Hollywood neighborhood, to residents' ire. Councilman asks for "patience and grace."
Apr 30, 2026