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Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.

This week's hearings are the latest in a long legal road for the brothers, who were convicted of the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

Temperatures are expected to be 10 to 15 degrees hotter than normal across the region, prompting public health warnings.

The comedian reflects on the darkness and joy in her comedy after being Emmy nominated for the fourth time.

A red flag warning has been issued for mountainous areas of Southern California, including in L.A., Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.

Some City Council members had questions about fire safety but agreed to draft new rules on single staircases to space for apartments in mid-sized buildings.

City leaders approved military equipment policy that allows the Police Department to buy military equipment, including drones.

An immigration attorney who represented an ICE-detained Orange County father of three military sons is the latest Democrat to challenge Republican Rep. Young Kim in a district that could be drawn redder by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s gerrymander.

Crowley filed the claim Wednesday alleging she was defamed and retaliated against after speaking up about the department's operating budget.

State legislators have until Sept. 12 to pass education bills, including measures to reduce antisemitism, increase teacher salaries, and make it easier for students to access financial aid and online courses.

Recent federal escalations recall chilling L.A. immigration history.

Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.