USC cancels main stage commencement ceremony

Citing new safety measures, USC announced it is canceling the "main stage" commencement ceremony that had been planned for May 10.

Boeing 747 carrying 345 people bounces on LAX runway during hard landing, video shows

A chilling video captured the dramatic moment a Lufthansa Boeing 747 aircraft bounced on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport during a hard landing.

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara charged with federal bank fraud

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing a federal bank charge after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his gambling debts, officials said.

Shohei Ohtani: I never bet on sports or sent money to bookmaker

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is doubling down on his attorneys’ claim that he is a victim of theft. Ohtani says he was shocked by the

Timeline of the Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara fallout

Here is a timeline of everything we know about Shohei Ohtani allegedly being a victim of "massive theft" and the Dodger star's longtime translator getting fired for allegations of illegal sports betting.

VIDEO: LeBron James visibly shaken up after fan tries to hug him

NBA superstar LeBron James was visibly shaken up after a fan ran down the stands and tried to hug him. See the video.

Federal government invests $6B in California high-speed rail projects

This week marked a significant development for proponents of the California high-speed rail system, as the federal government allocated billions to advance the long-delayed project.

Video: California pilot delivers touching announcement honoring parents who were on his flight for first time

TEAR-JERKER: A California-based pilot delivered a touching pre-flight speech honoring his parents who were on his flight as passengers for the first time. "This will be the most memorable flight of my career," the pilot said. #UnitedAirlines

Writers strike: When you can expect your favorite shows to return

Late-night talk shows — and talk shows in general — will likely be the first productions to come back on the air.

How a mix of natural and human-caused factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary's soggy mess

A natural El Nino, human-caused climate change, a stubborn heat dome over the nation’s midsection and other factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s record-breaking slosh into California and Nevada, scientists figure.

Taylor Swift fan asks Southwest pilot if he would fly over pop-star's SoCal concert, the pilot did just that

A Taylor Swift fan on a Southwest Airlines flight was not able to get tickets to the pop-superstar’s Southern California concerts as part of the acclaimed Eras Tour, so she asked the pilot to help her get a bird’s eye glimpse of the "Blank Space" singer in action.

Will L.A.'s hotel strike come to San Francisco?

L.A.'s massive hotel strike continued into its third day with legions of union service workers demanding higher wages and more hires to help them. Workers at one hotel haven't had a raise in 5 years, according to the union.

Citing new evidence, Menendez brothers look to overturn murder convictions

Attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez filed court papers Wednesday contending that newly surfaced evidence warrants the overturning of the brothers' convictions for killing their parents in 1989.

Rent is going down in Los Angeles due to pandemic

A new report published by real estate data tracking company CoStar indicates that new apartments, and those under construction, are facing the biggest decreases in rent prices.