Possible Arson Destroys Beloved El Compadre Market in Sun Valley, Investigation Underway
SUN VALLEY, LOS ANGELES — A beloved neighborhood market and restaurant in Sun Valley was heavily damaged after a fire…
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Two Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom at The Huntington, Filling Gardens With Their Famous Rotten Smell
SAN MARINO, California — Two of the world’s rarest and most unusual plants are putting on a spectacular show at…
Southern California Faces Extreme Heat Watch as Thunderstorms and Humidity Linger
LOS ANGELES — Southern California residents are experiencing an unusual mix of summer weather as monsoonal moisture brings increased humidity,…
Shirtless Man Arrested After Vandalizing Waymo Self-Driving Car in East Hollywood
LOS ANGELES — A shirtless man was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly vandalizing a Waymo self-driving vehicle in the middle…
Three Oakland Men to Stand Trial in Murder of Fitness Influencer Miguel Aguilar
LOS ANGELES — Three Oakland men will stand trial in connection with the fatal attempted robbery of Los Angeles fitness…
10-Foot Alligator Removed From Florida 7-Eleven After Shocking Surprise Visit
VENICE, Florida — Customers and employees at a Florida 7-Eleven received an unexpected surprise when a 10-foot alligator wandered onto…
Kansas Parents Arrested After Allegedly Leaving 6 Children in Hot Car While Eating at Wingstop
SALINA, Kansas — Two Kansas parents were arrested after authorities say they left six children, including two 7-month-old infants, inside…
Man Lost More Than $400K After Dating App Meetup, Prosecutors Say Woman Spent Money on Casinos and Luxury Car
Montgomery County, Maryland — A Maryland jury has convicted a woman accused of defrauding a man she met through a…
Trader Joe’s Reportedly Set to Open Third Philadelphia Store at Long-Vacant Waterfront Property
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Trader Joe’s could soon expand its footprint in Philadelphia, with reports indicating that the popular grocery chain…
Florida Man Allegedly Confessed to Filling Ex-Girlfriend’s Backpack With Human Waste in Revenge Attack, Police Say
Coral Springs, Florida — A 20-year-old Florida man is facing multiple domestic violence charges after police say he assaulted his…