A Southwest plane flying from John Wayne Airport in Orange County to San Jose California declared a general emergency and landed at LAX airport Friday afternoon.
The former Exide facility in Vernon spewed toxic dust for decades as it melted down lead-acid car batteries for recycling. Its operations released lead dust across Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce and Maywood while the state allowed the plant to operate for decades with a temporary permit.
The girlfriend of Vince Neil, lead singer of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, was arrested on a charge of domestic assault.
Detectives say video evidence corroborates allegations of hazing and sexual assault involving 22 football players over three seasons at El Cerrito High in the Bay Area. The current season has been canceled.
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy, claiming nearly $3.5 million in debts largely tied to civil litigation from a 2024 vehicle crash and assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend.
Martha Stewart says she was 'making a joke' when she blamed 'Today' show's Craig Melvin for her controversial Halloween costume.
Conversations around fiscal sustainability were remarkably absent all election season. That has to change.
Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race to be California's next insurance commissioner, with veteran legislator Ben Allen conceding.
Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.
The Trump administration's emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to "likely noncitizens" had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

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