Long Beach, Encino, UCLA, USC, and more venues will host the Special Olympics Monday.
Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.
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Starring Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne, “Paper Towns” is a heavy paperweight.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
Play based learning is the new catch phrase for education.
Joining the athletes will be Jimmy Kimmel, Eva Longoria, Michael Phelps, Greg Louganis, Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne, Michelle Obama....
The attorney and reality star was found dead Wednesday when police responded to a call at their home.
A bill in Congress would cut federal funding because of LA's failure to uphold federal law. The loss this year would have been $800 million.
Potholes aren't just annoying, they take a toll on tires, alignments, and gas mileage. And guess where we're ranked nationally.
If you like jumping out from dark places and scaring folks, this is for you...
When, where and how to view what could be the brightest show of the year.
A nonprofit watchdog group that monitors nutrition is calling for the Minions to be removed from candy and junk food. Do you agree?
These are three mortgage loan programs that provide for less financial documentation and less financial scrutiny.
Paragon Estate Sales Company Presents Naples Long Beach Huge Estate Contents Sale. see over 350 pictures at: www.paragonestatesales.com
Six Southland counties were named disaster areas following damaging floods.
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
Vice President Joe Biden is making a two day visit. It could impact your drive.
More than 27 million items are part of the repairs.
An estranged, divorcing couple must live separately to claim separate property -- including income.
A new litter of endangered giant river otters was born this spring. The two boys and one girl are still waiting for names.
Special Olympics World Games and WM are teaming up to ensure that both athletes and their fans keep this year’s Games golden and green
This week's rain has been great for the drought, not so great for runoff.
Already in the Top 5 last year, it moved up two slots.
The deceased individual was from Nevada County north of Lake Tahoe, state health officials said.
Companion legislation would increase fines and authorize jail time for unauthorized use of drone over wildfires.
The accident happened back in February.
“If you don’t have to go, don’t go,” said a Caltrans spokeswoman. Alternate routes are listed.
I-10 is closed after a 30-foot section of a bridge collapsed.
Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Much to my surprise, there is no Main Street in Long Beach.
Swimmers have been ordered out of the water and off the beaches.
The Freeway connecting Southern California to Las Vegas was scorched but is now reopened.
Starring Paul Rudd, the comics-based superhero movie glistens with a heart of gold.
Thousands finally get electricity back.