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Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia October 13, 2026

The closure comes after the park shut down X2, which had been the source of several lawsuits after riders complained of injuries.

Hailey Branson-Potts, Fedor Zarkhin

Owner says beloved husky is found hanged in Lynwood; investigation underway October 13, 2026

A neighbor showed him a disturbing video circulating online of a dog that had been hanged in a Lynwood alley less than a mile from Filiberto Reyes' home. It was Ruso, he said.

Iris Kwok, Ruben Vives

L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment, BMW for CEO living in Hawaii October 13, 2026

An L.A.-based nonprofit paid $6,500 a month for a beachside apartment for its CEO to use when she visited the area from Hawaii, where she resides.

Audrey McGlinchy

L.A. makes it a crime for cannabis and tobacco retailers to sell nitrous oxide October 13, 2026

L.A. is banning the sale of nitrous oxide at stores selling cannabis and tobacco products, and setting criminal penalties for violations.

Melissa Gomez

Former police officers, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide in upscale California neighborhood October 13, 2026

The shooting took place Saturday evening in unincorporated Marin County, officials said.

Iris Kwok

Record-breaking hurricane activity in Pacific Ocean is battering the California coast October 12, 2026

A record-breaking season of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean is battering the Southern California coastline.

Hannah Fry

Historic Black church in South L.A. burns for a third time October 12, 2026

A historic Black church in South Los Angeles has burned for the third time.

Hailey Branson-Potts

L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has strong opinions. But they often change October 12, 2026

'One day she's yes, the other day she's no,' Councilmember Heather Hutt said of L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, who endorsed Mayor Karen Bass' reelection campaign and then ran against her.

David Zahniser

What it will take for the Griffith Park merry-go-round to finally spin again October 12, 2026

Plans are underway to make the landmark carousel operational again, with help from theme park designers. But the project, expected to take years and cost millions, won't be easy.

Todd Martens

Here are the threats that remain from storm Rachel and the weather whiplash that comes next October 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasters project the worst of storm Rachel has passed for Southern California — but the coast must withstand two more potentially damaging high tides.

Noah Haggerty

Studios are unveiling their biggest dramas and independent features months ahead of awards season, hoping to capture the attention of critics, film festivals, and Academy…