'Housewives' star Erika Girardi settles $25-million lawsuit over money from husband's firm

05/22/26 11:15 PM

Erika Girardi, a pop star who appeared on the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," faced a lawsuit that alleged she should have known her husband, Tom Girardi, was supporting her singing career with money diverted from his now-defunct law firm.

'I see it in my nightmares.' Mom of boys killed in Westlake crosswalk testifies in civil case

05/20/26 2:08 AM

A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.

19 Legionella bacteria infections linked to Kaiser Bay Area hospital

05/18/26 10:00 AM

The 19 infections were linked to Kaiser's medical center in Santa Clara. Most of those who fell sick are recovering at home, Kaiser said in a statement last week.

A night of fear, confusion as thousands flee their homes in O.C. amid chemical crisis

05/23/26 5:05 AM

It was a night of anxiety and questions as people across a wide swath of central Orange County fled their homes due to the risk of a chemical explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace firm.

A paranormal circus experience comes to Western New York

05/23/26 3:14 AM

The Walden Galleria hosted the Paranormal Cirque Specter on Friday, bringing audiences traditional circus acts with a darker twist. Located just outside the mall, the show combines typical circus entertainment, including acrobats and illusionists, with elements of horror and paranormal creatures. The show's host Steve Copeland said he is excited to bring the experience to [...]

Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US

05/22/26 1:52 PM

The administration has issued a directive requiring most temporary visa holders living in the U.S. to return to their home country to finish their green card application.

After the fire, outside investors were the bogeymen of Altadena. Now some are embraced

05/21/26 10:00 AM

After the Eaton fire, a movement arose to counter the threat to Altadena's working-class character by investment capital. Now, some investors are welcomed for building what the community needs.

AI has invaded the L.A. mayor's race. Some fear it's just the beginning

05/18/26 10:00 AM

Some see fan-generated election campaign videos as a harbinger of how artificial intelligence could reshape political messaging across the country.

Appeals court rejects Mahmoud Khalil's request for rehearing in detention case

05/22/26 4:32 PM

The decision means Khalil must pursue his constitutional claims through the immigration appeals process after a final removal order. 

Arellano: Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt need Latinos, not Trump

05/21/26 10:00 AM

With less than two weeks before the primary election, Steve Hilton is leading in the polls for governor, and Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is making the city's progressive class sweat.