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CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for all newborns over objections from health officials
A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.
Trump administration adopts plan to pump more water in California over state objections
The federal government plans to pump more water to Central Valley farmlands from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, possibly reducing available water for millions of people.
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. Prosecutors went back to a grand jury in Virginia after a judge’s ruling [...]
Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests
Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.
This 550-pound unwanted tenant is the new face of Altadena's bear invasion
The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.
Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say
A 17-year-old boy died in an explosion triggered by fireworks Wednesday evening in South Los Angeles, according to authorities.
WATCH: Newly released images show inside of Jeffrey Epstein's private island estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released more than 150 still images and over a dozen short videos of the Virgin Islands estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
WATCH: Cortina's Olympic village ready for athletes ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Cortina's Olympic village is ready to house 1,400 athletes in mobile homes built from recyclable materials during the 2026 Winter Games, set to be staged in northern Italy.
'The Snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years
'The Snake' portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.
Expected loss of federal funds could push thousands of L.A. County households into homelessness
Local officials say more than 14,500 L.A. County households in subsidized, permanent housing could be forced into homelessness, mostly because of federal cuts.
WATCH: Suspect arrested in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case, sources say
Investigators have been working to crack the case for almost five years.
WATCH: On the front lines with Ukraine's drone hunters
Ukrainian military drone interceptors are battling Russia in the skies.
Dec 6, 2025