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A man with a knife and another one with a grin. Wendy's encounter goes viral October 29, 2026

A video of the encounter, which shows a Wendy's customer holding a knife while facing a grinning man, has gone viral online.

Iris Kwok

Investigators find Victoria's Secret wear, guns, cash and 9 suspected train bandits with cartel ties October 29, 2026

The department said that, during the operation, investigators arrested nine suspects from Sinaloa, Mexico, in connection with the ongoing investigation into organized train cargo thefts.

Ruben Vives

Nanny for Irvine family caught on camera punching and shaking baby, authorities say October 29, 2026

Prosecutors allege Iara Dossantos Bomfim used the online platform Care.com to advertise her child-care services and fled the U.S. to her native Brazil after the family that hired her found surveillance footage of her allegedly abusing the infant.

Suhauna Hussain

Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit October 29, 2026

California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill for allegedly mismanaging the operation, lawsuit says.

Andrew J. Campa

Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed as officials conclude case October 29, 2026

"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.

Richard Winton

Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion October 29, 2026

U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the administration's allegations were "not credible" and that the intervention it sought would violate a host of federal laws.

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia

Tack on another day of misery from high tides that have swamped Southern California coast October 28, 2026

Unusually high tides were expected to continue across Southern California's coastal areas through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Terry Castleman

Your last-minute voter guide to California's 2026 general election October 28, 2026

Everything you need to know about how to vote in the 2026 California general election, including how to register, where to vote and how to check the status of your ballot.

Karen Garcia

Los Angeles approves ban on oil production after years-long fight October 28, 2026

The City Council ordinance will halt new oil and gas drilling in L.A. and phase out production on existing oil wells over the next 20 years. It applies to some 600 active and 1,200 idle wells within city limits.

Hayley Smith

Arellano: The Dolores Huerta I'll remember October 28, 2026

People couldn't believe how approachable she was, how she never seemed to say no to an autograph, a photo request, a chance to hear the stories of others.

Gustavo Arellano

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the entertainment industry, offering new opportunities for film studios while raising concerns among actors, writers, and artists about creativity, employment,…