Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite

Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.

The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.

Off-duty LAPD officer shot after suspect breaks into his private vehicle

An off-duty Los Angeles police officer was shot multiple times by a suspect who broke into this private vehicle at his apartment in Sherman Oaks.

29-year-old woman killed after man who jumped off building landed on top of her

A 29-year-old woman was killed just weeks before her birthday in a freak accident when a man who appeared to have jumped off of a building landed on top of her as she was walking below.

City of Los Angeles accused of moving the homeless in order to prepare for the Oscars

For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.

Teen driving Lamborghini in crash that killed woman pleads guilty; placed on house arrest

The 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini who was speeding at 106 mph when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a woman in West Los Angeles admitted to a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Friday.

Bail reduced for father of suspect in Kristin Smart's killing

Bail has been reduced for a man suspected of helping his son hide the body of California college student Kristin Smart, who went missing 25 years ago.

California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings

California lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates. However, the state still said indoor gatherings were “strongly discouraged” and advised limiting the numbers to 25% of a building’s capacity.

3 women charged with illegally obtaining over $1.2M in unemployment benefits in names of inmates

Three Inland Empire women were arrested and charged this week for illegally obtaining COVID-related unemployment benefits in names of prison inmates and scamming the California Employment Development Department out of a combined $1.2 million, federal prosecutors allege.

Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic

Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

The vocal Republican and former reality TV star, 71, is said to be "actively exploring" a run for governor of California, according to Axios, which cited three sources close to the situation.

Family sues after California man dies in taco eating contest

The son of a California man who choked to death during an amateur taco eating contest at a minor league baseball game is suing the event's organizers for negligence.

California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says

California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. 

Series of quakes strike South LA, rattle Southern California

A series of quakes struck the South Los Angeles area within a half-hour on Monday morning and were felt across Southern California, waking up many residents. 

Orange mass shooting suspect charged with 4 counts of murder; victims identified

Three adults and a 9-year-old boy are dead after a gunman opened fire at the Unified Homes office building in the city of Orange. Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez has been charged with four counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. The charges make him eligible for the death penalty.