A 58-year-old registered nurse accused of helping a heartbroken man end his life pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge.

A documentary on public shaming whose executive producers include Monica Lewinsky has been acquired by HBO Max, the streaming service announced Monday.

Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, was euthanized Saturday after breaking his left front ankle not quite halfway through the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th horse death at the track since Dec. 26.

A 33rd horse has died at Santa Anita racetrack since December 26, officials said Sunday.

Two firefighters and two civilians suffered minor injuries Saturday after an electric explosion at the Old World Village’s Oktoberfest celebration in Huntington Beach, California, authorities said. About 15-20 minutes before the explosions, someone called the fire department after lights at the event began flickering. A four-person crew responded, Huntington Beach Fire Department Chief Jeff Lopez said, and went to investigate...

A group of animal-rights advocates upset about the deaths of dozens of steeds at Santa Anita Race Track lost a round in court when a judge denied their request to be allowed to protest in the parking lot, walkways and gate areas of the venue that do not require a ticket.

Disneyland’s economic impact has jumped by 50% since 2013, according to a Cal State Fullerton study.

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

Two lawsuits were filed against Allergan Wednesday related to its line of Biocell textured breast implants, which are the subject of a worldwide recall, alleging a failure to warn of cancer risks.

Two gang members are facing potential life prison terms for the murder of a 19-year-old Marine from Camp Pendleton, who was found shot inside his car in South Los Angeles.

The Long Beach Police Department was holding a news conference to announce an arrest made regarding a violent threat targeting a hotel.

A 21-year-old sheriff’s deputy was struck by gunfire Wednesday when he and other deputies were ambushed outside the Lancaster sheriff’s station, prompting a lockdown of the station and a massive search for the shooter.

Garden Grove Unified School District officials Monday condemned a video that made the rounds on social media showing members of the Pacifica High School boys’ water polo team making a Nazi salute and singing a propaganda song.

Researchers found 69 genes that increase the risk for autism spectrum disorder. Sixteen of those genes were not previously suspected to be associated with a risk for autism.

An attorney told a Los Angeles federal jury Tuesday that Katy Perry’s megahit “Dark Horse” and album “Prism” earned a total of $41 million and it was up to the panel to award fair compensation in damages to a Christian hip-hop artist for what was determined to be copyright infringement.

A Coachella woman suspected of dumping seven newborn puppies in a trash bin was ordered Wednesday to stand trial. A judge ruled that enough evidence was presented at Deborah Sue Culwell’s preliminary hearing to proceed to trial on seven felony charges of animal cruelty and seven misdemeanor charges of animal abandonment.

A judge said Wednesday she is inclined to allow lawyers for Usher to ask further questions in a deposition about the sexual history of one of three plaintiffs who sued the singer, alleging he is responsible for their herpes diagnosis.

A judge Tuesday extended by five years a stay-away order Channing Tatum obtained on behalf of himself, his estranged wife and their 6-year-old daughter against a woman accused of breaking into their Hollywood home and staying there for more than a week in June.

A private funeral service was held Monday for Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found dead in his hotel room earlier this month in Southlake, Texas.