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WATCH: ‘Penguin under your car?’ sign proves effective
A sign reminding drivers to check under their cars for penguins proved its worth at a South African beach known for its penguin population.
WATCH: Principal who stopped potential mass shooting crowned prom king
Principal Kirk Moore was already being hailed as a hero after authorities said he stopped a mass shooting at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma. Now he's being hailed as prom king.
WATCH: 8 children fatally shot in Louisiana domestic violence incident: Police
A gunman killed eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said, describing the incident as a "domestic disturbance."
Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
WATCH: Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in family’s backyard
A hot air balloon with 13 people on board safely made an emergency landing in a Southern California family's backyard.
Rain hits Southern California this week. When will it fall?
Slippery conditions and gusty winds are on their way to the Southland this week, with more precipitation expected to the north.
Apr 18, 2026
WATCH: Infant rescued in alleged abduction attempt
Lopez: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood
Frustrated by lack of city attention, an L.A. homeowner hired her housekeeper to help clean the neighborhood.
WATCH: 'Oldchellas' spread cheer
Seniors are sharing their advice at the Coachella music festival, calling themselves the “Oldchellas.” They are armed with wisdom as they hold up inspirational signs for festivalgoers.
California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco
California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco.
Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union
Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.
WATCH: The internet’s favorite monkey continues capturing hearts
Punch the monkey’s fame is growing. Juju Chang traveled to the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan to see for herself why the world went bananas for the tiny macaque and his heartwarming backstory.
Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services
Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.
Apr 20, 2026