UC Berkeley student dies after frat house drowning incident. Hazing not involved, authorities say

Cleanup efforts are underway in a remote wooded area of Ventura County after approximately 420 gallons of crude oil spilled into a waterway. Officials reported that crews are racing against an impending storm to contain the spill.

L.A. County has confirmed its first flu death of the season, raising concerns among health experts about a potentially severe flu season ahead. With the holiday season approaching, health officials are emphasizing the importance of annual flu vaccinations for everyone over six months old.

Attorney General Rob Bonta has spent nearly half a million dollars on legal fees after being approached by the Department of Justice, as explained by his political consultant.

Beachgoers and amateur sleuths in Hermosa Beach, California, have been investigating the source of mysterious bubbles appearing in the ocean. Despite various theories, the actual cause turned out to be less exciting than the speculations.

Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson died of a cocaine overdose in August, one month after being arrested for a drunken altercation with Long Beach police, according to an autopsy report.

Authorities reopened USC's student union following a false bomb threat that prompted an evacuation. The incident was handled swiftly, ensuring the safety of students and staff.

L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced an investigation into allegations of fraud related to a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. These claims were initially revealed by a Los Angeles Times investigation, suggesting that some plaintiffs may have submitted fraudulent claims in the lawsuit.

California is considering new regulations aimed at improving the identification and response to hazardous methane leaks and underground fires at landfills across the state.