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Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition hike amid state, federal funding gaps
The University of California board of regents voted Wednesday to renew a "tuition stability" that will hike tuition by up to 5% for each new incoming class. Students from across UC campuses rallied at UCLA to oppose the vote.
Some California landfills are on fire and leaking methane. Newly proposed rules could make them safer
California is considering adopting new rules to better identify and more quickly to respond to dangerous methane leaks and underground fires at landfills statewide.
L.A. city controller's race gets ruff, as a candidate targets Kenneth Mejia's corgis
A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia's logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns. Mejia's team disputed the claims.
More rain coming to L.A. this week, with a new storm set to hit Thursday
The soggy weather that has drenched Southern California since the weekend has mostly moved out of the area, giving residents a brief respite from the rain before another storm moves in later in the week.
Mistrial declared in case of ex-Whittier officer charged with shooting unarmed man in back
Jurors could not reach a verdict against former Whittier Police Det. Salvador Murillo, who shot a fleeing suspect in the spine in 2020, leaving the man paralyzed.
WATCH: Accused wife killer pleads guilty to disposal of body
A Massachusetts man accused of killing and dismembering his wife in 2023 has pleaded guilty to disposing her body.
WATCH: Trump and Saudi crown prince on murder of Jamal Khashoggi
ABC News' Mary Bruce asked President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder and the anger of some 9/11 families over the White House visit.
WATCH: US warships spotted off Venezuelan coast as military conducts joint exercises
The U.S. has been expanding its military presence near Venezuela as President Donald Trump has refused to rule out the possibility of military operations in the South American nation.
Earthquake: 4.1 quake strikes near Paso Robles
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Tuesday morning at 9:54 a.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Paso Robles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
WATCH: Trump says he has nothing to do with family business in Saudi Arabia
During a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump denied any involvement in his family's business dealings in Saudi Arabia.
WATCH: House of Representatives passes bill to release the Epstein files
After months of anticipation, the House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill ordering the release of the Justice Department's files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More L.A. rain is on the way: A timeline of what to expect
After days of rain, Southern California will get a small reprieve before another storm moves in Thursday.
Nov 21, 2025
Voices from L.A. Thai community on mental health
Nov 21, 2025