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Amid rising costs, California and L.A. initiatives aim to tax the ultra-rich
The focus on the state's richest residents comes amid a growing affordability crisis in California, home to the nation's most expensive housing market and highest income tax.
Honduran father died in ICE custody in California. His family wants an investigation
Luis Beltrán Yanez-Cruz, 68, died on Jan. 6 at 1:18 a.m. at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio after being held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility.
Fifth person arrested in murders connected to cult-like Inland Empire group
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Tennessee this week in connection with the killing of a missing member of a "cult-like" religious group in the Inland Empire, authorities said.
WATCH: Teen who turns passion into helping others
A teen is turning his passion and drive for helping others, into a longterm mission.
ICE 'wrongfully detained' L.A. County D.A.'s office employee, Hochman says
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said one of his employees was 'wrongfully detained' by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, according to an internal e-mail obtained by The Times.
WATCH: More than 9,000 deaths from flu, pediatric cases nearly double during flu season
Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the CDC.
Jan 17, 2026
WATCH: NASA inches closer to lunar return
WATCH: New year, new dating trends: Tips for those searching for love in the new year
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with matchmaker and dating expert Maria Avgitidis about the newest trends in dating for the year, including authenticity in online dating and joining social clubs.
Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction
Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and two companies including SoCalGas on Friday, saying their mistakes contributed to the deadly and destructive toll of last year's Eaton wildfire.
WATCH: Why is social media flooded with memories from 2016?
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with journalist and former Vogue editor Leah Faye Cooper on why social media is ablaze with photos of what the world was like 10 years ago.
WATCH: Massive fire erupts at Virginia plant
A massive fire erupted at a Virginia plant on Thursday night, spreading to wooded areas nearby.
WATCH: María Corina Machado speaks after giving her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump
After giving President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal on Thursday, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said Friday she was "absolutely grateful" to Trump.
Man lying in Van Nuys parking lot killed by semi-truck, authorities say
A 55-year-old man who had been lying down in a Van Nuys parking lot was killed by a semi-truck bearing the Jon's Marketplace logo Thursday, police said.
Dec 8, 2025
Today in Bills stadium history: Dec. 8
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