'District Live' program looks to provide downtown boost

06/04/26 4:40 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A new initiative from the city of Buffalo and local businesses is aiming to bring more people downtown. Mayor Sean Ryan announced "District Live" on Thursday -- a year-round lineup of events and activities downtown. Events include Friday night concerts, pickleball and bocce leagues, soccer watch parties, a jazz festival, and [...]

1 dead after 2-vehicle crash involving motorcycle

06/04/26 3:43 AM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A motorcycle driver is dead following a two-vehicle collision in the town of Lockport on Wednesday, according to New York State Police. Officials responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. on Fisk Road, where an investigation determined a motorcycle traveling eastbound at a high speed struck a car heading westbound turning [...]

3 big things to watch on California election night as ballots are counted

06/03/26 1:37 AM

With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days to know the outcome of California's primary election. Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in.

An LAPD gang? Internal report says police unit had 'rampant culture of misconduct'

06/04/26 10:00 AM

An LAPD Internal Affairs report said officers in the San Fernando Valley operated like a "law enforcement gang," while another specialized unit in South L.A. is under investigation for allegedly turning off their body-worn cameras to stop motorists and improperly search their vehicles.

Arellano: One thing was clear on election night: Angelenos want change

06/03/26 8:54 PM

If Spencer Pratt moves on to the general election and is serious about winning, he needs to learn from the political revolution pursued by his polar opposites, the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Arellano: Spencer Pratt says Jesus is his role model. His take on homeless people isn't Christ-like

05/30/26 10:00 AM

I urge Pratt to reacquaint himself with the words of the messiah in whose path he professes to follow. Humility, frugality, turning the other cheek — it's what Jesus taught and what Pratt has long rejected.

Authorities will take down drones at World Cup events amid wartime security measures

06/01/26 10:22 PM

The FBI's top agent in Los Angeles warned that drone operators will be working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium that will host games for the U.S. national team and Iran and related fan events.

Ballots burned, vote center vandalized in L.A. County just before election day

06/01/26 4:47 AM

Election workers in L.A. County reported incidents of vandalism ahead of election day, including burned ballots in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box.

Barabak: Youth, money, gender and other takeaways from California's crazy gubernatorial primary

06/03/26 4:36 PM

Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.

Bass, Raman or Pratt? Three L.A. residents explain who got their vote for mayor

06/02/26 10:00 AM

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote for Los Angeles' next mayor. Three voters share why they're voting for their preferred candidate.