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Caltrans announced the closure of several freeway and highway locations across Southern California due to wildfires and windy conditions. As of 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Caltrans said the following stretches were closed: Southbound traffic on Pacific Coast Highway was closed at Cross Creek Road. Northbound lanes were closed at McClure Tunnel. Westbound 10 Freeway traffic was

A brush fire broke out Tuesday night in the Eaton Canyon area north of Altadena as Southern California braced for a night of strong winds. The Eaton Fire, estimated at about 200 acres, was reported at about 6:30 p.m. in the foothill community northeast of Los Angeles. An orange glow and smoke plume could be

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Gulf of Mexico to become known as the “Gulf of America.” During a press conference Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said he intends to make the change, but did not provide details on when or how. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf

President Joe Biden flew to Los Angeles Monday, one day before traveling to the Coachella Valley to announce the creation of a national monument south of Joshua Tree National Park. Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived at Los Angeles International Airport aboard Air Force One at 9:32 p.m. Monday from New Orleans, where they

Actor Aubrey Plaza spoke out Monday on the recent death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena. Plaza called her late husband’s death “an unimaginable tragedy” in a statement on behalf of the Baena-Stern family. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time,” the statement

A small plane crashed into trees and bushes in the backyard of a home Monday morning in a Temple City neighborhood. The plane, identified by the fire department as a single-engine Cessna, went down in the 4900 block of Arden Drive in the community northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Two people were out of the

Congress is scheduled to gather Monday amid a citywide snow emergency declaration to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, exactly four years after he stirred up a mob that attacked the Capitol in a failed attempt to disrupt the certification of his 2020 election loss and keep him in power. Four years ago, 147 Republicans voted to overturn the result and discount

Los Angeles police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Van Nuys Sunday morning. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 5:35 a.m. near the 16100 block of Leadwell Street. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a gunshot wound lying

Two people were killed Sunday and three people were rushed to a hospital from a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on the Ventura (134) Freeway in Pasadena allegedly triggered by a wrong-way driver, authorities said. The crash on the westbound freeway at North San Rafael Avenue occurred at about 8:10 a.m. Sunday, when a vehicle entered the

After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. Now the question is: Can they still put on a good show? The 82nd Golden Globes, beginning Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST, will hope to rekindle some of the frothy comic energy of the

NBA and Lakers legend Magic Johnson was one of 19 people to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor Saturday at a White House ceremony.  The 6 foot, 9 inch NBA Hall of Famer wore his familiar and radiant smile as he stooped to allow President Joe Biden to place the Presidential Medal of Freedom around

The stars will be out in Beverly Hills on Sunday for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards. With preparations underway for the star-studded event, road closures have been placed. The roads will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday. The following closures are in effect: Wilshire Boulevard Fully closed from South Santa Monica Boulevard to Comstock Avenue

President Joe Biden is set to award the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people at the White House on Saturday The list of 19 recipients includes renowned athletes such as Lionel Messi and life-long politicians such as Hillary Clinton. According to the White House, the 19 individuals “made exemplary contributions

The nonprofit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles held a special service Friday honoring former President, Jimmy Carter. The service, held at the organization’s headquarters in Bellflower, looked back on the life of America’s 39th president and the lives of the people he impacted. “Jimmy Carter had a heart for people like me,” said

SoFi Stadium was one of several venues in 30 cities across the country that will be part of a first-of-its-kind February FanFest to celebrate the Super Bowl. The Feb. 9 event, open to Verizon customers and guests, will offer meet-and-greets with athletes, including formerRams star Marshall Faulk at the Inglewood venue, food and beverages from

A Ralphs grocery store in Pacific Palisades is suing seven of the food vendors who have set up on the streets and sidewalks outside their store. The grocery market is suing the street vendors, alleging trespass, public nuisance, and negligence, saying the trucks and their clients illegally park and “obstruct the view of traffic” for

Two people were killed and more than a dozen were injured when a small plane crashed into the roof of a warehouse building and burned Thursday afternoon near Fullerton Municipal Airport. The plane crashed at about 2 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Raymer Avenue, just east of the airport, police said. Black smoke

The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel was a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret who deployed twice to Afghanistan, officials said Thursday. Two law enforcement officials identified the man inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck as Matthew Livelsberger. The officials spoke

A family in Riverside County started the new year with a smile and another reason to celebrate 2025. Emeryn Haze was born at 2:27 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside University Health System Medical Center in Moreno Valley. She was the first baby born at the hospital in 2025. Both parents are doing well. The couple has

An Amber Alert issued Wednesday afternoon was canceled hours later by Inglewood Police after a missing teenager was located and is now safe with family, authorities said. Inglewood police said an arrest was made, but did not say if the person detained was the suspect mentioned in the flyer. Nevaeh Holden was last seen on