Amendment would ban 'servitude' by California prison inmates
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Opponents want to end what they call a visage of slavery. They propose to amend the state Constitution’s ban on indentured servitude to remove an exemption for people who are being punished for crimes.
Massive fire burns in industrial area of Compton
A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.
A massive fire in an industrial area of Compton lit up the sky Friday morning, engulfing piles of wooden pallets and spread to a nearby bus yard, damaging several buses, but no injuries were reported.
Southern California man arrested, accused of trying to bury wife alive at beach
A Southern California man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities said he tried to bury his wife alive at the beach.
A Southern California man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities said he tried to bury his wife alive at the beach.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, French bulldogs stolen in Los Angeles; singer offering $500K reward
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot multiple times in Los Angeles, and two of her French bulldogs were stolen in the incident. The pop star is now offering a $500,000 reward.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot multiple times in Los Angeles, and two of her French bulldogs were stolen in the incident. The pop star is now offering a $500,000 reward.
Catholic school kicks out kids after mom posts explicit photos online
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Crystal Jackson says posting images on the adult, membership-based website has helped her marriage, and now earns her $150,000 a month.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Alleged victim of ‘troubled teen' program in Utah files lawsuit following Paris Hilton’s campaign
A teenager filed a sexual assault lawsuit Wednesday against Turn-About Ranch following a recent campaign by Paris Hilton to expose the abuse of children at residential programs in Utah where "troubled teens" are sent.
A teenager filed a sexual assault lawsuit Wednesday against Turn-About Ranch following a recent campaign by Paris Hilton to expose the abuse of children at residential programs in Utah where "troubled teens" are sent.
Tiger Woods responsive and recovering after horrific rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates
Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering at a Los Angeles-area hospital after he suffered significant injuries in a horrific single-car crash in Rolling Hills Estates on Tuesday morning. Doctors said Woods is awake and responsive following emergency surgery but faces a long road to recovery.
Golf legend Tiger Woods was recovering at a Los Angeles-area hospital after he suffered significant injuries in a horrific single-car crash in Rolling Hills Estates on Tuesday morning. Doctors said Woods is awake and responsive following emergency surgery but faces a long road to recovery.
California can enforce net neutrality law, federal judge says
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
The telecom industry asked a federal judge to keep blocking the law. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez denied their request, allowing California to begin enforcing the law.
Tiger Woods: Surveillance video shows golfer driving minutes before Rolling Hills Estates crash
A video first obtained by TMZ Sports shows the moments prior to the single-car wreck involving golf superstar Tiger Woods.
A video first obtained by TMZ Sports shows the moments prior to the single-car wreck involving golf superstar Tiger Woods.
Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
139-year-old San Francisco home rolls to new address
A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.
A 139-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco was loaded onto giant dollies and moved Sunday to a new location six blocks away.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.
Los Angeles drops in 'best cities' ranking due to high housing costs, low job growth
Based on high housing costs and a decline in job growth, California cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose have proven less resilient during the pandemic, according to a ranking of economic vitality by the Santa Monica-based Milken Institute released Wednesday.
Based on high housing costs and a decline in job growth, California cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose have proven less resilient during the pandemic, according to a ranking of economic vitality by the Santa Monica-based Milken Institute released Wednesday.
UCLA student arrested by FBI in connection with Capitol riot following tip from another student
Christian Secor, 22, a UCLA student from Costa Mesa, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Christian Secor, 22, a UCLA student from Costa Mesa, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
With virus numbers dropping, California could reopen more
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
“The good news: Parts of the state are already beginning to open back up,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, adding he expects to allow more counties to reopen next week.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.