Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY

Landslides of rock and mud closed roads in California as heavy rains kicked off a series of storms that will usher in the new year

The Tuesday mayoral primary in Los Angeles could signal a shift for a city known nationally as a progressive trendsetter.

A man stabbed three people at Encino Hospital Medical Center in California Friday before barricading himself in the facility. He was later arrested.

Authorities say a barrel carrying human remains was discovered in Lake Mead amid a drought that’s caused water levels to hit historic lows.

Fellicia Miller and her son overcame a tragic death. Now they’re moving into a new, fully-furnished home, thanks to former NFL player Warrick Dunn.

The University of California, Los Angeles switched to all-remote learning Tuesday after an apparent manifesto with threats was sent to faculty.

Brian Laundrie wrote in a notebook found with his remains that he killed fiancee Gabby Petito, the FBI said Friday.

Parents of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, said she loved skateboarding and dreamed of becoming a U.S. citizen.