The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before infection. More

El Niño is typically associated with a higher chance of more rain in Southern California. But the powerful climate pattern could affect the Golden State in a number of ways. More

International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost. More

Surviving crews say they were bombed, and detained, by U.S. forces. The Pentagon denies any role in the sinking of the vessels. More

Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously. More

The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz. More

L.A.'s Armenian banquet halls host lavish parties with caviar, food trucks and two-foot skewers of khorovats that keep traditions of celebrating alive. More

The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, officials say. More

After seven game appearances, strong Sparks reserve Kate Martin has just four games left before the team has to convert her to a regular roster spot. More

Police rescued 31 neglected dogs from a hot, unventilated U-Haul truck near Temecula. The owner was arrested and faces 21 felony animal cruelty charges. More

Immigration raids have had widespread effects on industries in Southern California. But few business were hit as frequently as the region's car washes. More

Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November. More

Two suspects were arrested and face federal charges after breaching Camp Pendleton during a traffic stop. Their car was carrying pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. More

Spencer Pratt suggested that a "very suspicious" fire at his Pacific Palisades crystal office may be a politically motivated reprisal following his mayoral run. More

One woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will continue across the California coastline this weekend. More