LOS ANGELES WEATHER

A spring storm that dumped showers across the Southland left measurable rain across the region over the Easter weekend, providing a decent amount of precipitation before we entered April. The system first crept into Southern California Friday night and lingered through Sunday, making for a wet Easter for those who celebrate.…

Esperanza De La Cruz holds her mom Maria Elena Ruiz during a reunification event for families from Jalisco, Mexico, at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Inglewood on Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Cornelio De La Cruz, Esperanza De La Cruz and her son Jesús Medina…

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Hundreds of thousands of minimum wage workers in California will wake up to a 20 percent raise Monday morning when the state's $20 minimum for the fast food industry kicks in. The $20 minimum wage applies to larger chains with at least 60 locations — namely the big chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy's, Burger King, Jack in…

Four suspects from Los Angeles County were arrested in Orange County, where they preyed upon unwary shoppers, according to police. Mar 27, 2024 4:45 pm PDT | Updated Mar 27, 2024 4:46 pm PDT LOS ANGELES, CA — An Orange County woman fell victim to a group of Los Angeles-based…

Former LA Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan is on trial in federal court on a dozen criminal counts, including racketeering conspiracy, bribery, honest services fraud and lying to federal agents for his alleged role in a complex pay-to-play scheme that prosecutors say soaked developers for millions of dollars in exchange for…

LOS ANGELES, CA — As Angelenos celebrated the first weekend of spring, the sopping-wet winter weather proved to be stubborn as showers dropped over an inch of rain on some parts of the Southland. And it served as a preview of what's to come, as more rain is expected this coming weekend. SubscribeWhile many parts of Southern California only…

Fresh off her Grammy victory and the release of her hit single “Goddess,” jazz-classical artist Laufey has seamlessly traversed musical boundaries, enchanting audiences worldwide with her unique fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds.“I really can’t be boxed into one thing,” Laufey said, reflecting on her boundary-pushing artistry.Just…

First Lady Jill Biden is coming to Southern California for a four-day visit to make appearances at events in Los Angeles and Rancho Mirage. The First Lady's agenda includes delivering remarks at political fundraising events and a dinner at the Human Rights Campaign. Dr. Biden will also participate in a gathering as a part of…

As summer vacation draws to a close, health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, with some warning that the start of the school year could bring an increase in cases. Infections and hospitalizations are declining after a prolonged summer wave, but that progress could be challenged as schools reopen.…