'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'

04/28/26 9:28 PM

Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes.

5 injured in reported stabbing at high school, suspect in custody: Police

04/30/26 7:07 PM

Four students and a school security officer were transported to area hospitals, according to the Tacoma Police Department. The suspect was also injured, police said.

6 facing fraud charges for alleged $1.3M scheme

04/30/26 8:24 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Six people from Buffalo are facing fraud and identity theft charges for an alleged financial fraud scheme involving stolen United States Treasury checks that totaled more than $1.3 million, the United States Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Officials allege that from August 2023 to May 2024, the defendants deposited stolen U.S. Treasury [...]

Amid backlash over World Cup parking and transportation, LA Metro offers a solution

04/30/26 11:00 AM

LA Metro plans to spend $9.3 million in federal funding to make attending the World Cup easy while also easing traffic around SoFi Stadium.

Bill allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer passes in county legislature

04/30/26 6:38 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill allowing 12-and 13-year-olds to obtain licenses to hunt deer in Erie County passes within the Erie County Legislature on Thursday. The vote passed 7-3, with legislators Lawrence Dupre (D-Buffalo), Taisha St. Jean Tard (D-Buffalo) and Jeanne Vinal (D-Amherst) voting against the bill. Erie County is the only upstate New [...]

Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'

04/28/26 12:30 AM

The Simi Valley community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old baseball player who was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike.

California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions. Lawyers warn it will get messy in court

04/25/26 10:00 AM

West Hollywood is among the cities moving to formally recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated.

Candidates for governor scrap in fiery debate that may grab voter attention, finally

04/29/26 5:52 AM

Days before voting begins in California's June primary, top candidates running for governor clash in a debate hosted by CBS stations and Pomona College.

Carbon fire in Orange County burns 200 acres, prompts evacuation warnings

04/26/26 12:35 AM

A wildfire burned in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.

Congress passes 45-day FISA extension, sends to Trump for signature

04/30/26 6:40 PM

The House passed a 3-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702 by a vote of 235-191, but the bill could run into problems in the Senate.