Best things to do this 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California
Fireworks and drone shows, rubber duckies, a food fest and more of the best things to do this July 4 weekend.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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What to know about Fourth of July fireworks air pollution
Parts of Southern California will be under an air pollution advisory this weekend due to Fourth of July fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter hikers reported missing in San Gorgonio Wilderness
A mother and daughter who were hiking in the Southern California mountains east of Los Angeles have been reported missing.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Eastbound 210 Freeway in Azusa closed after a tow truck driver was attacked The California Highway Patrol i...
Around 3 a.m., the CHP received a call about a fight on the 210 Freeway near the Grand Avenue exit in Glendora. When officers arrived, they found a tow truck...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
California man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie’s family fake ransom notes
A California man pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes to the family of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie regarding her missing mother.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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State parks superintendent accused of having 2 million secret nude recordings of employees
A former California State Parks superintendent is accused of secretly filming male employees in the nude while they changed in a locker room.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrives in Hawaii
Pfendler began her crossing on May 21 in Monterey, California, and arrived at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor 43 days later.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heat edge Spurs in summer-league opener, draft pick Conwell scores 21 in debut
Lessons were learned early from the Miami Heat's summer-league roster in Friday night's opener at the California Classic.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top moments from Kelsey Pfendler's record-breaking row from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler is set to make history as the fastest solo rower to make the more than 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii, and has documented her j...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
San Diego releases first SB 79 maps showing the neighborhoods affected
A new California law aimed at addressing the housing crisis by streamlining development near transit stops has taken effect, and San Diego has released its...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year
NASA's shuttle has been in LA since 2012, but now it'll have a permanent exhibit at the California Science Center.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues Rishi Sharma started his jour...
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded hi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California girl, 7, is SCALPED by pack of six vicious stray dogs while playing outside
Six dogs who were believed to have involved in the attack were seized as part of the police investigation, authorities said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer. Businesses around Lake Tahoe, whi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California forest fires aren’t just getting bigger. They’re burning more severely
Scientists studied more than 4,300 fires over 40 years to discover how wildfire risk is changing.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada
Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Mother and daughter missing in California wilderness
A mother and daughter are missing after failing to return from a hike on the strenuous trail on Thursday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Quarterback Caden Jones commits to Arizona football, joins Crean Lutheran teammates
Standout quarterback Caden Jones joined Crean Lutheran (California) teammates in Arizona football
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Jason Eyer named new Northern Section CIF commissioner
Longtime Paradise Adventist Academy athletic director, coach and administrator Jason Eyer succeeds Johnson after spending the past four years as the assistan...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Stress levels along two California faults are highest in past 1,000 years. What it means
Southern California could be inching closer to the kind of major earthquake scientists have long expected, according to new research showing stress continues...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Fireworks will push SoCal air to hazardous levels this July 4 weekend. How to protect yourself
As if SoCal’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough, air quality officials are warning much of Southern California to brace for hazardous air over the July...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Michael Smolens: San Diego, California push subsidies for affordable housing
The city creates a fund to buy apartments, while the state puts bond measures for home construction and mortgages on the ballot.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Sylmar is in Los Angeles County, California.
Region: Southern California
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State parks superintendent accused of having 2 million secret nude recordings of employees
A former California State Parks superintendent is accused of secretly filming male employees in the nude while they changed in a locker room.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrives in Hawaii
Pfendler began her crossing on May 21 in Monterey, California, and arrived at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor 43 days later.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Heat edge Spurs in summer-league opener, draft pick Conwell scores 21 in debut
Lessons were learned early from the Miami Heat's summer-league roster in Friday night's opener at the California Classic.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Top moments from Kelsey Pfendler's record-breaking row from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler is set to make history as the fastest solo rower to make the more than 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii, and has documented her j...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
San Diego releases first SB 79 maps showing the neighborhoods affected
A new California law aimed at addressing the housing crisis by streamlining development near transit stops has taken effect, and San Diego has released its...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this year
NASA's shuttle has been in LA since 2012, but now it'll have a permanent exhibit at the California Science Center.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
After 10 years, one man's mission to preserve WWII veterans' legacy continues Rishi Sharma started his jour...
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded hi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
California girl, 7, is SCALPED by pack of six vicious stray dogs while playing outside
Six dogs who were believed to have involved in the attack were seized as part of the police investigation, authorities said.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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