Fire that threatened hundreds of Laguna Beach homes possibly sparked by fireworks Fire that threatened hundreds of Laguna Beach homes possibly sparked by fireworks

Evacuations were set to be lifted in the Rancho fire, which ignited in a hilly area of Laguna Beach, prompting evacuation orders.

July 8, 2025, 0:43
California refuses to comply with Trump administration demand to bar female trans athletes California refuses to comply with Trump administration demand to bar female trans athletes

The next move is up to the Trump administration after California rejects demand to bar trans athletes from women's and girls' sports. State funding is threatened.

July 8, 2025, 1:20
Like Texas, California faces major dangers when extreme floods come Like Texas, California faces major dangers when extreme floods come

The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although experts say there are differences.

July 8, 2025, 1:13
Caltech settles class-action lawsuit and will drop online 'boot camp' partner Caltech settles class-action lawsuit and will drop online 'boot camp' partner

After lawsuit said Caltech misled students about a 'boot camp' that had minimal ties to the school, Caltech said it would drop the 'boot camp' partner, Simplilearn.

July 8, 2025, 3:20
Some tenants are evicted to make way for renovations. Here's how L.A. plans to curb that Some tenants are evicted to make way for renovations. Here's how L.A. plans to curb that

The Los Angeles City Council is moving toward codifying tenant protections against evictions related to remodeling of housing units.

July 8, 2025, 4:29
Bay Area man stabbed after confrontation over Pokémon cards. Two suspects arrested Bay Area man stabbed after confrontation over Pokémon cards. Two suspects arrested

Isaiah Calles, 27, and Miguel OrellanasFlores, 49, were arrested on suspicion of assaulting and stabbing a man with broken glass after an altercation over a place in line at GameStop. The man is in stable condition.

July 8, 2025, 3:31
Denise Richards' husband, Aaron Phypers, files for divorce and wants alimony Denise Richards' husband, Aaron Phypers, files for divorce and wants alimony

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are splitting up after six years of marriage. Phypers filed to divorce the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star on Monday.

July 8, 2025, 1:38
Lopez: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park Lopez: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park

Federal immigration agents bring 'a political agenda of provoking fear and terror' to MacArthur Park

July 8, 2025, 3:15
Dodgers can't overcome Yoshinobu Yamamoto's horrific first inning, fall to Brewers Dodgers can't overcome Yoshinobu Yamamoto's horrific first inning, fall to Brewers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrendered five runs in the first inning and posted the worst performance of his MLB career during a loss to the Brewers Monday.

July 8, 2025, 4:40
Clayton Kershaw grateful for 'weird but cool' All-Star selection as 'Legend Pick' Clayton Kershaw grateful for 'weird but cool' All-Star selection as 'Legend Pick'

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was caught more than a little off-guard about being named to the NL All-Star team, having made just nine starts this season.

July 8, 2025, 2:33