A woman in Southern California reportedly became a victim of a tow truck scam, forcing her to pay thousands of dollars to retrieve her vehicle.

Shocking body camera footage has emerged from Azusa, Southern California, showing police officers discovering the body of 37-year-old Eric Valencia in the back seat of a patrol car parked outside the police station.

Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez, a Southern California mother, has been missing for two weeks after visiting Tijuana for a day and failing to return as planned on March 15.

The University of Southern California has settled a lawsuit with Sony over allegations that the college sports powerhouse used chart-topping songs by artists like Beyoncé and Harry Styles in its Instagram and TikTok posts without obtaining proper licenses.

A Southern California town that previously rejected In-N-Out Burger is seeing the famous fast-food chain make a second attempt to establish a presence there.

Police have arrested a man's ex-girlfriend and three other suspects across California, Georgia, and Alabama in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot that led to his death in an 'unusual' case.

The Dodgers are back in Southern California to play the Angels in the Freeway Series, signaling the start of their regular baseball season with opening day approaching.

A 92-year-old millionaire developer was found dead in his Southern California beach home, leading to the arrest of a bizarrely dressed suspect after an hours-long SWAT standoff.

Owners of a Southern California towing company have been arrested in connection with a $6 million fraud scheme. The arrests follow an investigation into alleged illicit financial activities.

An early-season heatwave has sent temperatures soaring into the 90s in Southern California, bringing record-breaking conditions to the region and other western US states.

Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is emerging as one of Southern California’s most compelling spring and summer travel plays — thanks in part to its deep…

Hundreds of properties in a Southern California county are set to be auctioned, with bids starting as low as $100, offering a unique opportunity for buyers.

A former Southern California real estate agent is questioning why people are still paying 5% commission on home sales, calling the $45,000 cost for an MLS listing 'crazy'.

captionTK Kristi Valentini I grew up in Orange County and never considered living in any other state besides California. After getting married, though, we couldn't afford the kind of house we wanted…

Southern California band Sublime has partnered with Atlantic Records and is set to release their first new full-length album with frontman Jakob Nowell, son of the late original singer Bradley Nowell, this year, followed by a tour.

Berkshire Hathaway's utility subsidiary, PacifiCorp, is set to pay a $575 million settlement to the U.S. government for wildfire-related claims.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were like high school sweethearts Tuesday night ... we got shots of them making out during a pizza date in L.A. Check out the pics ... the couple got shelter from the Southern California rain inside a pizzeria…

New research from the University of Southern California indicates that even monthly alcohol consumption can triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis in individuals with metabolic fatty liver disease.

Researchers are warning of a prolonged marine heatwave off southern California due to record high ocean temperatures. These high-pressure conditions could disrupt marine life and ecosystems.

Don Hansen, a pioneering surfer and shaper who founded the iconic Hansen Surfboards, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving a significant legacy in Southern California's surf culture.

The FBI has announced arrests in a significant hospice care fraud operation in Southern California, with taxpayer losses estimated to exceed $50 million.

The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled a California gubernatorial debate, citing the absence of candidates of color among the participants, a decision that has drawn criticism.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. has announced a dividend of $0.3125 per share.

Nine suspects were arrested in Southern California after authorities recovered $7 million in stolen cargo and $1 million in cash as part of a major cargo theft bust.

Two decades ago, five wealthy women living in Southern California jumped at the chance to have their lavish lifestyles filmed and shared with the world. And it’s safe to say the juice has been...

To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, KABC and the University of Southern California may find themselves really paying for who gets a chance at the microphone in their March 24 California gubernatorial…

Trump’s executive order opens the door for Sable Offshore’s production in Southern California.

Weather officials are warning that an upcoming heatwave is expected to shatter temperature records across Southern California and the US Southwest, with Los Angeles specifically bracing for record March heat.

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office website.

A young mother drowned after being swept away by swift waters while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.

Hollywood could really use a spa day. Here are the industry elite’s favorite wellness centers, whether nestled in historic hotels or in luxury rehabs

Hundreds of tax-defaulted homes in Southern California are being put up for auction, with details provided on how to register for the event.

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake occurred offshore near Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California, on Sunday night. The tremor was widely felt across Los Angeles and Orange Counties, with no reported injuries or damage.

Snowbird destinations from Palm Springs to southern Florida are feeling the impact as Canadians remain hesitant about traveling to the US. Sarah Gray/Business Insider New data from Longwoods International shows Canadians are still hesitant about traveling to the US. Major snowbird destinations from Palm Springs, California, to southern Florida are feeling the impact. Canadians are opting for Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean instead, or for domestic travel. Canadian travellers are still unhappy with President Donald Trump, and that's affecting the 2026 outlook of visitors to the US from Canada. In 2025, there was a noticeable travel chill from the US's northern neighbor, following President Donald Trump's quips about the "51st state" and the levying of hefty tariffs. A January survey of more than 1,000 Canadian prospective travelers found that they remain hesitant to travel to the US and would rather support domestic tourism, according to Longwoods International, a tourism industry market research company. According to Longwoods International, 55% of surveyed Canadian travelers report that they intend to travel to the US within the next 12 months, which remains mostly unchanged from 54% reported in October 2025. Among those who intend to make the trip, only 9% say they have already made bookings. In 2025, 4 million fewer Canadian travelers visited the US than the previous year, marking a 22% drop, according to the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office. Seventy-three percent of Canadian respondents to the latest survey, who said they changed their 2026 travel plans to avoid the US, cited economic policies and tariffs. Other factors are also at work. More than 40% of respondents told Longwoods International that they strongly or somewhat disagree that the US is a place that values international travelers, welcomes travelers with diverse backgrounds, is a safe place to visit, and feels welcoming in general, and the number of Canadians who agree that the US feels safe to visit has been declining over the past year. Popular destinations for Canadian snowbirds, such as southern California and Florida, have been trying to woo them back. But it appears that those attempts have fallen flat as Trump continues to threaten Canada with tariffs and recently threatened to delay the opening of a bridge Canada paid for. In 2025, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom began trying to convince Canadians with targeted video campaigns that California welcomes them. Recently, heart-shaped banners featuring the Canadian flag also popped up in Palm Springs, which, according to the Los Angeles Times, is feeling a chill this winter from fewer Canadian tourists. "Sure, you-know-who is trying to stir things up back in DC, but don't let that ruin your beach plans," Newsom said in a campaign video. "California is the ultimate playground — over 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset." According to Visit California, the number of Canadian visitors to the state still fell by over 18% in 2025 compared to the year prior, slipping to 1.4 million. In 2024, Visit California showed that 1.7 million Canadians visited the state and spent around $3.7 billion. Even Disney, the happiest place on earth, is feeling the impact as international travelers skip the US. In the Walt Disney Company's first-quarter earnings report earlier in February, the company said it is facing "international visitation headwinds" at its US parks, including Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California. Visit Florida lists Canada as the state's top source of international visitors, with around 3.4 million travelers from Canada to the state in 2024. In 2025, the state saw a 15% year-over-year drop, according to Visit Florida, with only 2.9 million visitors from Canada. Canadian airlines Air Transat and WestJet are also suspending all or some flights from Canada to the US this summer. "We saw a notable decline in transborder travel demand throughout 2025," Julia Kaiser, media relations advisor for WestJet, told Global News earlier in February. "As a result, we made timely decisions to modify our network to stay aligned with where Canadians want to go." The slowdown in trips to the US doesn't mean that Canadians are no longer traveling. Longwoods International said that 45% of Canadian travelers who changed their plans for a US trip now say they would substitute it with a domestic trip, while about a quarter of prospective travelers are looking toward Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. As of February 17, China also opened up visa-free entry for all Canadian citizens, allowing up to 30 days of travel for business, tourism, family visits, or transit. Read the original article on Business Insider

A winter storm is blanketing California with 'very heavy' snow, leading to an avalanche warning for the Sierra Nevadas, while southern California experiences heavy rain and flooding.

The remains of a woman who went missing more than 45 years ago have been identified after being discovered in a remote ravine in Southern California.

A woman in Southern California was scammed out of thousands of dollars by a tow truck driver following a car crash.

A notorious hitman, who was reportedly tied to a Southern California murder plot, has been found dead in his cell.

A woman killed her 'abusive' boyfriend and buried him under a staircase after he complained about her cooking. Eric Mercado was reported missing in 2014, and it took eight years for police in southern California to uncover what happened.

The University of Southern California (USC) canceled the California gubernatorial debate after Xavier Becerra alleged election rigging, claiming that candidates of color were excluded from the lineup.

A second deadly rattlesnake bite has been reported on a Southern California trail, prompting warnings and information for the public on how to stay safe.

The University of Southern California (USC) has become the latest institution to join a growing 'megatrend' in higher education, a move expected to significantly alter its acceptance rate.

Police in Southern California successfully rescued a kidnapped girl, and a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Now that the Dodgers are done with the Arizona portion of spring training, they are back home in Southern California for another decades-long tradition — the Freeway Series against the Angels.

A former university police officer in Southern California, a father of three, has admitted to possessing over 600 child pornography files.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has ordered a Texas oil and gas company to resume operations at facilities off Southern California, damaged in a 2015 oil spill, to boost national supplies, citing the Defense Production Act.

Southern California is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius, breaking daily records in several cities. Authorities have issued warnings about the effects of the extreme heat.

Disneyland is responding to an alarming situation. Multiple employees of the Southern California resort were hospitalized after they were exposed to a strange smell that prompted dizziness and...

Dangerous Santa Ana winds are forecast to impact Southern California through the weekend, with a timeline provided for the weather event.

A crew of Chilean nationals was filmed during a $3 million jewelry store heist in Simi Valley, California, flashing peace signs while wearing the stolen loot, leading to their arrests.

A pair of bald eagles in Southern California has laid new eggs, a month after their previous clutch was lost due to an attack by crows.

Residents in a Southern California city are demanding that local police cease allowing federal immigration agents to train at a publicly owned firing range.

Miley Cyrus just turned Malibu into a full-blown "Hannah Montana" time capsule. The singer was photographed cruising along the Southern California coast Saturday with a camera crew in tow, rocking the iconic platinum blonde wig, oversized shades…

Southern California Edison announced it will reduce executive bonuses after its equipment was identified as the likely cause of a fire that devastated Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb.