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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Marvel's Kevin Feige receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has been honored with the 2,785th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Thursday. Feige was joined by actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the stars of Marvel's latest film, "Deadpool & Wolverine."
Los Angeles Hospital Seeks Public Help to Identify Mystery Patient Found Near 7th and Kohler
The Los Angeles General Medical Center is reaching out to the public for assistance in a somewhat unusual and urgent request. The hospital is attempting to identify a male patient, known only as John Doe, who has been under their care since July 24. Hospital officials are hoping that through the help of the media and concerned citizens, they can locate the man's family or anyone who might know him. John Doe, believed to be roughly 50 years old, was found on the streets near 7th and Kohler Street and is described as having a large build, standing 5'9'' tall, and weighing approximately 276 lbs, as reported by the County of Los Angeles, California. With balding hair and brown eyes, his identity remains a mystery.
Person found dead in Modesto home that caught fire, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside a home in Modesto on Thursday morning after the city’s fire department extinguished a fire that spread from one home to another. The Modesto Fire Department said on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the incident occurred on Concord Avenue, about a half-mile northwest of Roosevelt Park. “First […]
Jimmy Lopez: Man accused of carrying airsoft gun shot at by police 'at least' 100 times, his family says
HEMET, Calif. - Family and friends gathered Friday in front of Hemet City Hall to demand justice for a man who was shot and killed by police outside a downtown bar on July 4. The family of Jimmy Lopez said he was unarmed when Hemet Police officers fired "at least 100 rounds" at Lopez, killing him.
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