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Industry knew about chemical 'runaway' dangers for years. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
A failing tank holding 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace plant forced 50,000 evacuations and nearly triggered a catastrophic explosion.
'Monster who killed him': Matthew Perry's former assistant gets more than three years in prison
Kenneth Iwamasa, who made $150,000 a year as a live-in assistant to Matthew Perry, is sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the actor's death.
Mayor Karen Bass is in the toughest reelection fight of her career. She says she intends to win it
Bass will likely be forced into a runoff in Tuesday's primary. Critics say her problems go well beyond the homelessness crisis and the Palisades fire.
Cornyn’s defeat leaves Republicans with a more vulnerable Senate nominee: ANALYSIS
Sen. John Cornyn is just the latest high-profile Republican incumbent to learn that in today’s GOP, conservative credentials are no match for Trump’s grip on the party.
Americans say Dems don’t stand up to GOP, GOP supports Trump too much: Poll
Open-ended questions give ABC News an idea of what people think about both parties.
Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe
Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Justice Department to block the release of recordings and transcripts tied to a special counsel probe.
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th US House District
Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District
Colin Allred wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd US House District
Orange County leaders say previously evacuated area is safe. Experts say risks linger
Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.
Justice Department sues UCLA for the third time, alleges antisemitism against students
The Trump administration sues UCLA, alleging it allowed an antisemitic environment against Jewish and Israeli students to fester.
Cooling system at chemical tanks likely failed, forcing mass O.C. evacuations, fire officials say
The crisis at a Garden Grove aerospace firm that required the evacuation of 50,000 people was likely caused by the failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of the chemical tanks, officials told The Times.
Amber Alert issued for missing girl, 5, after mother found slain. Father sought by police
Daleyza Fregoso, 5, was last seen Sunday near Ferndale Street and Alsace Avenue in West Adams, according to investigators.
May 27, 2026