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Record-shattering Southern California winter heat wave continues with "dangerously hot" temperatures, forecasters say

Triple-digit temperatures were expected in parts of Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire on Wednesday.

Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices

President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.

4 people injured in Covina multi-car crash stemming from domestic dispute, police say

Aerial footage from the scene showed several wrecked cars and debris in the roadway.

Ontario delays vote on whether to rebuild historic baseball field destroyed by 2024 fire

After dozens of community members gathered to share their thoughts on whether or not the city of Ontario would rebuild the historic Jay Littleton Ball Park, which was destroyed by a fire in 2024, city council members opted to delay their vote for another day.

1 dead after fire at Westminster home, Orange County firefighters say

One person was killed when a Westminster home was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

2 hospitalized after fiery crash at Jurupa Valley intersection

Two people were hospitalized after a fiery multi-car crash at a busy Jurupa Valley intersection on Tuesday afternoon.

LA County leaders increase rewards for information on Carson and Compton cemetery metal thefts

Los Angeles County Supervisors on Tuesday renewed and increased the rewards being offered for information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of the people who vandalized cemeteries in Compton and Carson in 2024, stealing dozens of plaques and memorial markers made of precious metals.

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.

Temecula student hospitalized in critical condition after crash outside of high school

A Temecula Valley High School student was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash just after school let out on Tuesday afternoon.

65-year-old man killed in crash while crossing Long Beach street

A 65-year-old man was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach last week, according to police.

Los Angeles police searching for man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in North Hills

Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking for the public's help as they search for a man who allegedly kidnapped teenage girls in the North Hills/Panorama City area.

Bear that swiped at Monrovia woman euthanized by wildlife officials, city says

The Monrovia city manager said California wildlife officials euthanized a bear that swiped at a woman last Saturday.

Las Vegas woman arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into Riverside County jail via mail

A Las Vegas woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sending drugs to a Riverside County jail through the United States Postal Service in January, according to authorities.

Riverside County school psychologist charged with child sex crimes

Riverside County prosecutors said the 46-year-old school psychologist sent hundreds of explicit messages to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old child.