Record Heat Prompts Brush Fire Fears
As inland temperatures were expected to hit triple digits on Mother's Day, it was a good idea to take Mom to the beach after Sunday brunch. Temperature readings at 1 p.m. reached 102 at Woodland Hills,...
View ArticleiPod Source of Skateboarder Fight
Skateboarders fighting over an iPod turned on a man who tried to fend off the teens with a screwdriver, sending him to the hospital with critical injuries, police and a witness said on Sunday. The...
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View Article2013 Amgen Tour Draws Massive Crowds in Escondido
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California kicked off in downtown Escondido on Sunday, drawing a massive crowd of cheering spectators. The multi-city, eight-day professional cycling event began with a 103-mile...
View ArticleSuspicious Vest Bought by NJ Thrift Shop Was Movie Prop
A suspicious vest with wires and a switch that was found earlier this week among items a northern New Jersey thrift shop purchased from a California storage locker originally belonged to a movie...
View ArticleTimeline: OJ Simpson Legal History
A look at the former NFL star's legal timeline, including his 1995 acquittal in the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, and the 2007 Las Vegas hotel room raid that led to armed robbery and...
View ArticlePhilly Abortion Doc Guilty of Murder, 233 Other Crimes
Former Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies authorities said were born alive before having their necks cut with...
View ArticleDodgers Win, Take Series Against Marlins
Look out, rest of the MLB, the Dodgers may still be sitting in last place of the NL West but their run to the World Series has begun! Okay fans, I guess we can tone down the enthusiasm a bit, but I do...
View ArticleWATCH: Departing Space Station Astronaut Covers "Space Oddity"
Commander Chris Hadfield gave new meaning to the song "Space Oddity" when he bid farewell to the International Space Station with his own music video rendition of the David Bowie classic. The Canadian...
View ArticleLong Beach Streets Reopen After Ammonia Leak Investigation
A hazardous materials team responded Monday morning to a report of an ammonia leak at a Long Beach storage facility, prompting the closure of nearby streets and freeway ramps during the investigation....
View ArticleTips to Keep Pets Cool as Temps Climb
As triple-digit temperatures bake Southern California this week, many pets are at increased risk of heatstroke and death. Dogs with flat faces are the most susceptible to heat-related injury. And while...
View ArticleBack Under the Hood: NBC4’s Auto Shop Investigation
A four-month undercover investigation reveals what insiders say are new tricks and tactics used to cheat unsuspecting customers at the nation’s largest truck repair chain. An NBC4 investigation seven...
View ArticlePower Outage Hits Montebello
A large power outage in Montebello shut off lights -- and air conditioning units -- at homes and schools throughout the city on one of the hottest days of the year, officials said Monday. Workers have...
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Wayward Bear Tranquilized in La Cañada Flintridge
A bear caught roaming through backyards in La Cañada Flintridge Monday afternoon has been sedated and is on her way back to the wild, according to animal control officials. The bruin was spotted about...
View ArticleDodgers Face Baseball Behemoth in Nationals' Harper
As the Dodgers start a three game series against the Washington Nationals Monday night in Los Angeles, let’s take a look at one of the opposition’s star players: Bryce Harper. Some call him a baseball...
View ArticleTips for Safely Exercising in the Heat
With record heat expected to again blanket the Southland Wednesday, health experts are urging Angelenos to take extra precautions while exercising in the sweltering temperatures. Staying hydrated,...
View ArticleNew Orleans Authorities Discuss Mother's Day Shooting
New Orleans authorities are holding a news conference on Sunday's shootings at a local Mother's Day parade. The shootings wounded 19 people injured, the Times-Picayune reported, and on Monday three of...
View ArticleFire in Castaic Shuts Lanes of 5 Fwy
Traffic was snarled along the Golden State Freeway on Monday as firefighters battled a 25-acre brush fire in Castaic. The fire, which started before 4 p.m., broke out in brush off the northbound side...
View ArticleTexting Poses Bigger Risk to Teens than Drinking
Texting while driving has become a more deadly trend than drunken driving among teenagers, accounting for more than 3,000 collision deaths last year, according to federal studies. Injuries caused by...
View ArticleCrews Mop Up Hot Spots From Freeway-Closing Fire
A brush fire erupted amid sweltering temperatures in Fontana Monday afternoon, forcing the closure of a portion of the 15 Freeway, authorities said. Dubbed the "Lytle Fire," the blaze was reported...
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