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Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.
Los Gatos 'party mom,' who gave teens booze, pushed them to have sex, faces lengthy prison sentence
Shannon Marie O'Connor, 51, the Los Gatos, Calif., 'party mom,' was found guilty on 48 of 63 charges related to alcohol-fueled parties she hosted for teens.
Ex-water polo player alleges racist slurs, sexual assault — and a cover-up — at elite L.A. school
A former Harvard-Westlake water polo player alleges that for years he was sexually assaulted and faced racial harassment, even after reporting it to his coach and the school's administration.
WATCH: People gather around unexploded missile intercepted by NATO over Syria
People were seen gathered around a missile that was intercepted by NATO over northeastern Syria heading for Turkey.
WATCH: Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic-led Iran war powers resolution that called for congressional approval for military action against Iran. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill.
'Brady Bunch' house declared a historic landmark
The L.A. City Council voted to designate Studio City's famous 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument on Wednesday, cementing the Midcentury as an architectural landmark.
L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million
Based on a projection that about half of eligible cannabis businesses would take part in the program, the city would collect about $30 million in back taxes while waiving about $25 million in penalties.
After rash of overdose deaths, L.A. halted sales of kratom. Some say they lost lifeline for pain and opioid withdrawal
L.A. County halted sales of kratom products over concern about potential overdoses. Some say officials aren't considering how the decision affects those using it for pain and to avoid opioids.
Arnold, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Evans, Carl Lewis new members of California's Hall of Fame
Jamie Lee Curtis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Janet Evans, Carl Lewis, Riane Eisler, Terry McMillan, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, Mariachi Reyne de Los Ángeles and John L. Burton all earned selection into the California Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
'He's stolen these people's embryos': Couples sue SoCal fertility doctor
Dr. Brian Acacio had stellar reviews. But his patients didn't know, according to legal filings, that Acacio's medical license was suspended by the California Medical Board in December.
Toddler was on a Long Beach sidewalk when car sped backward over curb, killing her. Man arrested
The 20-month-old girl was killed Monday. Long Beach police said alcohol and speed appeared to be factors in the crash.
Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order
Padilla sent a letter to his Senate colleagues saying that any election takeover order by Trump would be 'wildly illegal and unconstitutional.'


