'Herd immunity': Pushing a coastal community to become fireproof after the Palisades fire

11/12/25 11:00 AM

Karen Martinez lost her home in the Palisades Fire. Now, she's trying to convince her entire neighborhood of Sunset Mesa to rebuild their homes as fire-proof in hopes of achieving herd immunity as a community.

2 Tennessee law enforcement officers injured in crash

11/15/25 4:27 AM

A police officer in the Maryville Police Department's motor unit was critically injured in a crash with a state trooper, officials said.

Aquil Basheer, 'visionary' L.A. trailblazer in gang intervention and violence reduction, dies

11/10/25 2:14 PM

A former Black Panther known as 'the Commander,' Basheer founded a violence prevention and gang intervention nonprofit in South L.A.

Arellano: Can opposing Trump's deportation machine help Catholic Church regain its moral mojo?

11/15/25 11:00 AM

When millions of European immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century only to be scorned by mainstream society, it was the Catholic Church that embraced them, taught that keeping the customs of one's native lands was not bad and created systems of mutual aid and education for the newcomers that didn't rely on the government.

As a century-old oil field winds down, what's next for Baldwin Hills? A sprawling park or housing?

11/09/25 11:00 AM

After a century of oil extraction in the Baldwin Hills, pressure is mounting to free the 1,000-acre oil field for a better use. But long-held plans for a park may now face competition from the need for housing.

Bennett back on top in Class AA football

11/15/25 4:04 AM

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bennett Tigers avenged an upset loss in last season's playoffs to win their fourth Section VI Class AA football championship in five years. Jack Eskridge returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown in the opening minutes and gained 170 yards (95 rushing, 75 receiving) with three touchdowns scored [...]

Buffalo Beyond the Box Office: Wicked

11/15/25 1:00 AM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On "Buffalo Beyond the Box Office," News 4 anchor Jordan Norkus and senior executive producer Natasha Yurek showcase theater and film projects across Western New York. This episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at "Wicked" during its run at Shea's Performing Arts Center. The Broadway musical blockbuster takes theatergoers to the wonderful [...]

Buffalo man accused of murdering stepdaughter in 2024

11/14/25 8:56 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder Friday morning in connection to the alleged murder of his stepdaughter, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said. Peter D. Brown, 38, is accused of strangling and murdering Kayshawnna M. Jordan, 20, on Aug. 4, 2024 on the 400 block [...]

California Supreme Court rejects free-speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes

11/10/25 11:00 AM

The California Supreme Court rejected a 1st Amendment challenge to a state law that protects the rights of gay and transgender people in nursing homes and forbids employees of those sites from using the wrong pronouns to address a resident or co-worker.

California's atmospheric river intensifies, bringing widespread flood risk. Here's what to expect

11/15/25 11:00 AM

The atmospheric river storm soaking Southern California is expected to peak Saturday, with officials warning of potential flooding and damaging landslides.