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Feb 21, 2026

LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion

LAUSD expects to issue up to $750 million in bonds for sex abuse claims. Interest and fees push the tab over $1 billion. Other districts face similar claims.

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Feb 21, 2026

WATCH: Trump condemns SCOTUS justices, announces new global tariffs after major ruling

President Trump on Friday outlined a new plan to impose his global tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down most of the levies as illegal — a decision he lambasted as "deeply disappointing."

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Feb 20, 2026

Senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of L.A. wildfire claims

Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm.

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Feb 20, 2026

Construction back underway at new Highmark Stadium following project-wide meeting

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Thousands of construction workers returned to work Friday at the site of the new Highmark Stadium after work was halted for much of the week as police continue to investigate what's been described as hateful vandalism that was found inside parts of the stadium. WIVB News 4 cameras sat down with [...]

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Feb 20, 2026

Former Canal Fest treasurer charged with grand larceny

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Sanborn woman who previously worked as treasurer of the popular Canal Fest in the Tonawandas was arrested on a grand larceny charge last year, according to North Tonawanda police. The festival complained of possible theft on Sept. 2. Carrie Heyn, 45, was subsequently arrested and charged with third-degree grand larceny [...]

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Feb 20, 2026

WATCH: Reese's heir accuses Hershey of cutting corners

Brad Reese explains why he believes ingredient changes undermine his grandfather's original creation.

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Feb 20, 2026

Celebrities express grief over death of Eric Dane, pride in his 'heroic' battle against ALS

News of the death of Eric Dane was met with an outpouring of grief by celebrities, who expressed their deep admiration for his mischievous on-screen charisma and his advocacy efforts during his battle against ALS.

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Feb 20, 2026

After a Super Bowl sex trafficking crackdown, NorCal authorities gear up for the World Cup

Santa Clara County law enforcement is preparing to combat sex trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Super Bowl crackdown netted dozens of traffickers and victims.

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Feb 20, 2026

Why Irvine police are sounding the alarm on 'senior assassin,' a popular high school tradition

The game 'senior assassin,' in which high school students shoot one another with water guns, can be risky if the water guns look real, police said.

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Feb 19, 2026

Fourth measles case confirmed in L.A. County; person visited LAX, restaurants while infectious

The L.A. County Department of Public Health has confirmed its fourth measles case of the year. The infected individual flew into LAX and visited a few San Gabriel Valley fast food restaurants.

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Feb 19, 2026

SoCal company accused of starting 680-acre wildfire pays $2.5 million

A business owner was operating an excavator on Aug. 25, 2021, to assess the viability of developing a commercial property in Fontana when the steel treads of the excavator ignited dry vegetation in a rocky area, sparking what would become the South fire.

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Feb 19, 2026

WATCH: Sports car slams into school bus in Florida

No serious injuries were reported after a Jaguar crashed into the back of a school bus in Florida. Fortunately, there were no children on the bus at the time.