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Person dies in Death Valley 128 degree heat
A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday, baking parts of the West with dangerous temperatures that caused the death of a motorcyclist in Death Valley.
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Wildfire north of Los Angeles forces evacuations
Authorities evacuated at least 1,200 people Saturday as a wildfire in Los Angeles County spread over thousands of acres near a major highway and threatened nearby structures, officials said.
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Prominent Bay Area political couple die in crash in San Diego County
Two prominent Bay Area political figures died Friday night when the pickup they were in collided with a car in rural San Diego County. Bob Redell reports.
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Dolphins caught playing through bioluminescent waves near boat off Newport Beach
Seaward adventurers were already awestruck by the bioluminescence billowing around their motor boat when dolphins joined in on the fun, causing their jaws to drop even further.
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Hurricane Hilary weakens to Category 1 as Mexico and California brace for ‘catastrophic' impact
Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico’s Baja California on Saturday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center predicted “catastrophic and life-threatening flooding” for the peninsula and for the southwestern United States
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SpaceX rocket to launch Friday morning in California. Here's how to watch
A SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites is scheduled to launch just after midnight in California. Here’s how to watch.
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California vet tech starts his own ambulance business to help pets in emergencies
Albert Sanchez started Veterinary Ambulance of Southern California in 2021 after witnessing pets not having reliable and affordable transportation in emergency situations.
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Drone battles ‘huge spike' of mosquitoes in Southern California
Southern California is seeing a spike in the region’s mosquito population following winter’s heavy rains, and drone technology is being used to combat the potential spread of disease.
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First Black PhD Student of Biokinesiology at USC Makes History
He was the first Black student to earn a master’s degree in biokinesiology at USC. Ted Chen reports May 8, 2023.
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Video Shows Man Saving Baby From Out-of-Control Stroller Rolling Into Traffic
Surveillance video that leaves your heart in your throat was getting shared widely across social media after it showed wind blowing a stroller down a high desert driveway and right toward a busy Hesperia road. Thankfully a good Samaritan comes to the rescue.
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‘If I Wasn't There': Man Who Saved Baby From Rolling Into Traffic Speaks Out
The hero who rescued the baby spoke to NBCLA. Tony Shin reports May 3, 2023.
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Small Plane Crashes in Big Bear, Killing 3 Aboard
A small aircraft crashed in a vacant lot in Big Bear, leaving three people aboard dead, officials said.
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Velella Velella, Jellyfish-Like Creatures, Washing Up on SoCal Shores
They’re blue and purple, they can sting and they’re washing up on the shores of Southern California. Experts say Velella velella have become a common sight on SoCal beaches due to recent storms.
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Dick Van Dyke, 97, Involved in Minor Crash in Malibu
Dick Van Dyke, the 97-year-old award-winning actor and comedian, was involved in a very minor crash in Malibu, authorities confirmed to NBC News.
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In-N-Out Debuts Mini Versions of Classics for a Good Cause
A new In-N-Out truck is bringing mini versions of its classics, like an adorable Double-Double, to Southern California, all in the name of a good cause.
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Disney Diehards Rejoice: The Famed Dole Whip Is Coming to a Freezer Section Near You
A Disneyland theme park tropical favorite treat will soon be in the frozen foods section at a grocery store near you, Dole foods just announced.
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Mother, Boyfriend Found Guilty in Torture-Murder of 10-Year-Old Anthony Avalos
A judge is set to announce the verdict Tuesday in the trial of a Lancaster woman and her boyfriend who are charged with torturing and murdering her 10-year-old son in 2018.
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‘There Goes My Hero.' Dave Grohl Hauls Big BBQ Smoker to LA Shelter to Feed People Amid Storm
Foo Fighters music legend — and just all around good guy — Dave Grohl took the opportunity last week to haul his barbecue smoker down to a Los Angeles shelter to help give out meals to hundreds of people in the middle of an unrelenting storm.
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Orange County Man Loves Disneyland More Than You, and He Set a Record to Prove It
There are a lot of people who love Disneyland, and try to visit as many days out of the year as possible, but one Orange County man took it a step further, setting a Guinness World Record.
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Mario Time! Super Nintendo World's Grand Opening is Today
Super Nintendo World, the first Nintendo themed world in the U.S., is finally open to the public Friday Feb. 17. Eager fans braved chilly temperatures to see all the immersive world has to offer, including merchandise, Mario-themed food, and more.