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WATCH: Train operator appears to fall asleep at controls
Video appears to show a San Francisco commuter train operator falling asleep at the controls while the train traveled up to 50 mph, throwing passengers back and forth.
WATCH: Funnel cloud of ash forms next to spewing lava in Hawaii
A swirling ash "tornado" formed next to jets of lava on Sunday as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is once again shooting lava more than 1,000 feet into the air.
Why did national parks look so normal during this shutdown?
At some national parks such as Joshua Tree and Death Valley, it's been hard to tell the federal government is shut down.
USC interim president is 'optimistic' despite unprecedented financial crisis
The private university, long known for its wealth, has eliminated nearly 1,000 positions and introduced an array of other cuts to close a deficit of more than $200 million.
Northern lights make rare Los Angeles appearance amid major geomagnetic storm
Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern nights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues.
In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%
The vote by the L.A. City Council will help set rents for decades to come for tenants who live in units built before 1978 — nearly half the city's residents.
Nov 12, 2025
WATCH: Northern lights dazzle in US skies
Trump wants oil drilling off the coast of California. But does anyone else?
An oil trade group said drilling off Southern California was of interest. But the environmental pushback would be considerable.
Poll shows rising concern about healthcare in California
Californians are overwhelmingly concerned about the costs of healthcare, and most want better access to mental health services, according to a new poll.
Tense air traffic control audio captures jets' near-miss during LAX takeoff
Two passenger planes nearly collided while leaving LAX on Halloween. An air traffic controller says one pilot 'turned to the south on their own' in front of another plane.
WATCH: Chinese Hongqi bridge collapses months after opening
Video posted to social media shows part of a recently opened bridge collapsing in southwestern China on Tuesday. Authorities said there were no reports of any casualties.
WATCH: Transportation secretary warns Thanksgiving travelers about continued shutdown
Ahead of the upcoming holiday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicts "more disruption" if the government shutdown continues past this week.
Husband finds his wife's body on their property a week after she vanished
A husband found his wife's body more than a week after she was reported missing in San Bernardino County, according to authorities.

