A restaurant in Los Angeles has served customers through the U.S. prohibition, early Hollywood glamor, and into the 2000s. And this year, the family-owned business is celebrating its 100th anniversary. NTD learned about the shop’s history and story from the current owner and family members.

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has been named the leading cause of death among teenagers and adults. A bill that would have given drug dealers a chance to change their ways was voted down in a committee hearing.

Latina fashion designer Johana Hernandez debuted her spring collection during Fashion Week. A-listers came to view her designs and show support for her charitable contributions.  

It’s back to school for the students Friday after being off three days from school due to the strike by the SEIU Local 99 service workers union. 

All Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) schools closed March 21 as the district’s two unions kicked off a three-day strike demanding more pay and benefits. Members of SEIU Local 99, the union representing the district’s 30,000 non-teaching staff—including cafeteria workers, bus drivers, custodians and special education assistants—said in a March 21 press conference that […]

In Los Angeles, athletes didn’t let rain get in the way of participating in the LA Marathon. Let’s hear what some of the winners said to NTD.

A California man has broken the Guinness record for the most visits to Disneyland Park. NTD spoke with the World Guinness Record holder to hear more about his accomplishment.

President Joe Biden visited Monterey Park to introduce an executive order regarding gun restrictions and to meet with the victim’s families of the tragedy that occurred in January. A gun expert spoke on why the order may not be helpful. 

Yelp crowned Artelice Patisserie the best pastry shop in California last year. NTD spoke with the co-owner brothers to hear what makes their pastries the best.

After a newborn baby was found abandoned in a bathroom trash can in a Fullerton, California gas station on March 9, a woman was arrested the next day a half mile away from the station, according to police. Venissa Maldonado, 25, of Fullerton, was taken into custody Friday for attempted murder and felony child abuse […]

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was invited to attend a forum to address fundamental issues facing our country. Audience members speak on what they think and feel about the forum.

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his state’s continued population growth as a sign of people fleeing states that are governed by “leftists,” like California. “Over the last four years, we’ve witnessed a great American exodus from states governed by leftist politicians imposing leftist ideologies and delivering poor results,” DeSantis said in a speech at […]

Riverside District Attorney Mike Hestrin is taking steps to prosecute those responsible for deaths caused by fentanyl. He hopes to bring justice to families who have lost loved ones due to fentanyl. Parents hope to bring attention to this crisis by speaking out. 

A Spanish tradition of horse dancing came to Los Angeles. One lucky participant also got the opportunity to walk away with their own Spanish purebred horse.

The Supreme Court heard a case involving Google and a federal law that protects internet companies from liability for content posted by its users. One plaintiff is a mother who lost her daughter during the 2015 ISIS terror attacks in Paris, France. Beatriz Gonzalez, the mother, speaks about the case.  

More than 91,000 encounters at a single sector of the border since last October. Border Patrol in Yuma, Arizona, processes around 400 to 600 illegal immigrants each day. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee traveled to the border city this week for an on-site hearing. NTD was on the ground in Yuma to examine the […]

The Los Angeles County Fire department search and rescue team returned home from the earthquake disaster site in Turkey.  

The LA Galaxy soccer team unveiled their new jersey in downtown LA. Fans were able to see and hear from their favorite players.

For the third straight year, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports hit record levels of contraband animal products from one main country. NTD spoke to a CBP agriculture Specialist to hear more.

A non-profit organization spearheaded by Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is coming under scrutiny. The films, which are being shown in public schools, contain content that some say is inappropriate for young children. A government watchdog organization spoke about it. Siebel Newsom’s non-profit was contacted for a comment, but didn’t hear back by […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Feb. 13 intended to protect the state’s water supplies from climate change and the risk of prolonged drought, despite the state’s wettest three-week period on record in late December and early January. The state has seen an unseasonably dry February and could see a return to warm and dry […]

The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has surpassed over 33,000 with hundreds left stranded and homeless. In California, a local Orange County restaurant owner decided to use her famous restaurant drink to help.

A regional urban search and rescue team held their week-long training course this week. Where they demonstrated their skills and tools they use to help rescue those in need when a natural or manmade disaster strikes.

Los Angeles Dodgers player Mookie Betts and his family hosted a bowling tournament event this week. It was to benefit his 50-50 Foundation, a charity to help children in the community who are in need. NTD heard more from the sports star and their fans at the big event.

Natural disasters can happen at any time, which means people need to prepare ahead of time. Los Angeles county’s Emergency Management department talks about how to best prepare for earthquakes and other disasters.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to immediately investigate the recent spike in natural gas prices in the state and establish whether they may be linked to market manipulation or anti-competitive behavior, among other things. In a Feb. 6th letter (pdf) to Willie Phillips, the chair of the FERC, the federal agency responsible for regulating […]

Law enforcement agencies made several arrests in a week-long operation targeting human trafficking. The multi-agency operation included federal, state, and local efforts.

Hundreds gathered at Plaza Square Park in Orange, California, to mourn friend, husband, and Deputy Public Defender Elliot Blair, who was found dead in Mexico while celebrating his first wedding anniversary Jan. 14. The glowing sticks in their hands gently illuminated the darkness in blue—Blair’s favorite color—as if reminiscing about the nights he and wife […]

Californian children under five will soon be eligible for free books mailed to their homes each month.

A press conference was held in Riverside County on Jan. 26 to announce a collaborative public outreach program to address the current fentanyl crisis. So far, the “Drugs in Disguise” campaign has had over 90 presentations and reached nearly 12,000 students and community members.

The sale of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in California has risen by more than 100 percent in two years, with the state making up 40 percent of U.S. sales of such vehicles in 2022 and roughly 19 percent of all cars sold in California. According to data from the California Energy Commission, 18.8 percent of all […]

Lab-grown meat could be coming to some restaurants as early as this year. A Berkeley based food technology company has obtained the green light from the FDA.

As work continues on the world’s largest wildlife corridor in Los Angeles County, a recent study found that some wildlife may be fearful of using the bridges.

The Los Angeles Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its oldest animals. Jewel, an Asian elephant, was euthanized due to declining health.

Betty White—the “First Lady of Television”—was remembered at the Hollywood Museum on Jan. 19. The event celebrated what would have been her 101st birthday.

In what should have been a happy mile-stone getaway vacation in Mexico for a newly married couple, ended up turning into a tragedy. Elliot Blair, an Orange County public defender, was found dead on his one year anniversary vacation.

One company examined how much time drivers spend during traffic delays globally in 2022. Out of the United States top 25 cities listed, some California cities made it onto the list.

As many people are putting the pandemic behind them, a holistic health approach to life is being a new trend. In a Los Angeles neighborhood, businesses are putting big money into making it into a one stop shop.

A California deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday, the second such fatality in two weeks, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. Darnell Calhoun, 30, leaves behind a pregnant wife and a grieving community still reeling from the Dec. 29 killing of Deputy Isaiah Cordero during a traffic stop, Sheriff Chad […]

NEW ORLEANS—Flag-waving admirers lined the sidewalk outside the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Wednesday to greet the oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor as he marked his upcoming 105th birthday. “It feels great,” Joseph Eskenazi of Redondo Beach, California, told reporters after posing for pictures with his […]

As storms rage on in California, the death toll continues to rise and many residents have been asked to evacuate, but despite the orders some locals refused to leave their homes.

San Diego is joining other lawsuits filed nationwide against Southwest Airlines for flight cancellations during the holidays and this new lawsuit is focusing specifically on the airline’s inability to provide services.

Arson arrests have steadily increased in the past four years, while significantly fewer acres were burned in California last year. California’s Fire Agency says it’s unclear whether the arson arrests played a part in the reduction, but arson arrests do prevent potential future fires.

Christmas is just around the corner, and in a coastal city in southern California, there is an annual tradition of having a Christmas lights parade on boats. Let’s take a look at how this boat parade began and how it transforms the seaside into a festive celebration.

Riverside County law enforcement seized 40 pounds (18.5 kg) of fentanyl for the month of December. The deadly drug was discovered through an illegal shipment through the US Postal Service.  

Christmas is this weekend, and people are gearing up to travel and spend time with family and friends, according to AAA’s forecast, Southern California may see the busiest holiday-related travel in history.

Long Beach announced an annual membership program for the Queen Mary on the same day limited tours began. It is to help fund the ship’s ongoing renovations.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Twinkling lights and sparkling decorations are what people recognize the Christmas holiday for. In Hollywood, there are certain colors shoppers are buying regardless of the high inflation prices.

The iconic Queen Mary is pleased to announce it will welcome visitors back onboard. To celebrate the reopening, some lucky guests will get a free guided tour on the ship, but unfortunately, for those who didn’t get on the list this time, spots are already sold out.

HORNBROOK, Calif.—Tribal, state, and federal officials on Thursday cheered a plan for the largest dam removal in U.S. history along the Klamath River near the California–Oregon line as a major step toward restoring a once-thriving watershed that tribal communities have long relied on. “Clean water, healthy forests, and fertile land made the Klamath River Basin […]

This week, the widow of a slain El Monte police officer filed a $25 million lawsuit against the people and groups that she says are responsible for her husband’s death. She explained to NTD why she decided to file.

Riverside County police held a press conference regarding a triple homicide. Mychelle Blandin spoke for the first time regarding the tragic events that lead to her parents and her older sister’s death.

After nearly three weeks of strike, University of California (UC) officials on Nov. 29 struck a tentative deal with postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers that includes some of the highest pay and cost-of-living increases in history, according to union leaders. About 48,000 academic workers launched the biggest academic strike in U.S. history across all 10 […]

The wife of a slain Los Angeles police officer is suing the district attorney. She says he did not abide by state laws and allowed her husband’s killer to be on the street when he should have been in jail.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is on a book tour after releasing his new book. One of his first stops to promote it was in Simi Valley, California.

Pets often bring joy and smiles to people’s daily life. And one organization says our furry friends may be able to do even more than that—they can help people cope with stress. NTD heard more from the organization and a pet handler on the benefits of animal therapy.

LOS ANGELES—Citing the need for further investigation, authorities released a 22-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer after the SUV he was driving veered into the wrong lane and crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run, injuring 25 of them. Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, […]

Twenty-five recruits from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department were injured in an accident Wednesday morning. Most sustained minor to moderate injuries, but some are in critical condition.

A memorial service was held to honor El Monte Police Department Chief Ben Lowry. The event attendees shared what Chief Ben Lowry and the police department meant to them.  

Police in the City of El Monte suffered another loss in late October of one of their key members. NTD went to find out how the police department and community are dealing with the loss. 

California is no stranger to different natural disasters—from earthquakes to floods, droughts, wildfires, and the latest tornados—which makes it a perfect place to have the Natural Disasters Expo. NTD went to find out what experts are bringing to the table to help with all kinds of natural disasters.

A Southern California County has been experiencing a huge backlog of cases since pandemic restrictions were put in place. In an unprecedented move, the Riverside County Courts have started dismissing these cases.

A Mexican restaurant in downtown Los Angeles is getting ready for its 100th birthday next year.

Dia De Los Muertos is a two-day celebration in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away, but in a downtown LA marketplace, this celebration has been going on for nine days.

While space, for most people, can be experienced only with their feet on the ground, a rare few get to feel what it’s like beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. One company is offering that feeling of weightlessness to customers.

The mother responsible for getting hospitals to mandate cheap drug testing for a highly lethal drug talked about what spurred her to action. NTD spoke to her, as well as the doctor who helped advocate for Tyler’s Law.

Nica Yusay started selling her own extra purses as a side project during the pandemic. After she turned it into a business, she would sell $10,000 of pre-owned luxury bags per month in the beginning. Now she turns over $200,000 every month.

Most people seem to be shopping and buying things online now. But those next-day deliveries require a lot of land for warehouses, and that means some people have to give up theirs.

A church in Los Angeles County came together to celebrate law enforcement. NTD went to hear what participants had to say.

Medical professionals, detransitioners, and community members held a rally to raise awareness on gender-affirming care after a national meeting was held last week on children’s medical care. 

A sandcastle contest held its 60th anniversary in Orange County California, with contestants ranging from the first-timers to advanced castle crafters.

Despite the battle for the largest sheriff’s department heating up, the two running candidates did not face each other at an Asian Pacific Islander community forum recently.

While Americans enjoy religious freedom, many people around the world don’t have that right. At an event in Southern California, NTD heard from religious freedom advocates from around the world. They came to speak about its importance and said Americans need to work to keep that right to that freedom.

A breakfast was given in Irvine, California, where attendees ranged from mayors to an ex-member from one of the most known mafia families in New York. NTD went to learn more. 

The Orange County Museum of Arts is reopening in Southern California.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has recently signed a bill into law that will now require California public school systems, community colleges, and the California State University System to provide free menstrual products to both women and men. However, the law is being met with backlash due to hidden inclusions. NTD spoke with a trustee of […]

A team of dedicated search and rescue volunteers are celebrating their 75th anniversary. NTD went to speak to several of the team members and hear why they get the call when first responders need help.

Real estate website listed two California cities at the top of a list of places that people want to move away from. That’s as fewer people are buying homes, but relocation is up.  

Locals at one California beach on the Central Coast volunteered over the weekend to clean up litter. We spoke to some volunteers to hear why they came out.

For many car enthusiasts, there’s nothing better than going fast and showing off your ride. But in Los Angeles, some drivers have taken an illegal spin on the hobby. NTD instead went to hear about the legal alternative at an evening speedway.

NTD went to find out more about a new Amazon convenience store that opened in a city in Los Angeles County.

This past weekend, the U.S. Sumo Open was held in Long Beach. NTD went to hear from some of this year’s winners. 

While most people who own a car do so just for transportation, a select few have another passion. NTD spoke to a car collector who has a flair for American tradition and memorabilia.

A new type of crime is increasing across cities in the Los Angeles area where the criminals are targeting the elderly.

Sumo wrestling: a niche yet iconic martial art unique to Japan is growing in popularity around the world. And there’s a tournament approaching on the West Coast.

The new school year has begun, and a senior from South Los Angeles is happy to start college at UC Berkeley—with the millions of dollars in scholarships he earned.

The world’s largest celebration of Korean culture and music returned to Los Angeles over the weekend. Fans attended the three-day event to enjoy the culture, music, food, and festivities

Late-night donuts might sound like nothing more than a snack before bed, but that’s not the case in Los Angeles. They’re the main focus of “street takeovers,” where people block off intersections to drive donuts in their cars. NTD talked to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department about what goes on there, and what’s being done […]

During the height of COVID lockdowns, people looked to the outdoors to get away. This is what has made the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden a hot tourist attraction. The garden, nestled away in the city of Arcadia, is home to a worldwide collection of trees, bushes, and flowers. It has a lot to offer, […]

When times are tight, giving gets a little bit harder, according to the head of a food bank in Orange County. NTD spoke to her about how they are weathering the recent spike in inflation.

A woman in Southern California marked a tragic anniversary over the weekend. Her husband, a human rights lawyer in China, has been missing for the past five years and is believed to be imprisoned by the Chinese regime. Now, the woman is once again calling for his release.

San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit system, or BART, has contracted a new station guard who has been patrolling the station in recent months. The guard’s name is Pacman, a Harris hawk. He’s been on the lookout for pigeons at El Cerrito del Norte Station. His mission is to keep pigeons under control in the […]

As summer scorches part of the country, some lives can be in danger from the high temperatures. NTD talked to a paramedic firefighter about the dangers of people, and even pets, stuck in hot environments.

San Bernardino is considering an idea where Elon Musk left off. After his Boring Company backed out of an idea to build a tunnel, the county’s transit authority is looking into making a miles-long stretch connecting to its new airport. NTD heard from one of the officials about why they’re pursuing an underground solution to […]

In Los Angeles, as residents face extreme drought and watering limitations, a local agency—Free Recycled Water—is providing a solution to maintaining healthy flora.

A Southern California utility company expanded its eligibility program for free, energy-efficient home appliances. NTD went to speak to one of the program’s leads to hear how and why the company is doing it.

While almost everything can be purchased conveniently online, including even pets, some things are better done the old-fashioned way. NTD went out to hear why, if you’re looking for a pet, animal shelters may be the better way to go.

Despite California legalizing marijuana, there are still plenty of people breaking the law in the drug’s sale. NTD heard from a local sheriff’s department about how illegal sellers are marketing the drug toward children.

No one likes sitting in heavy traffic, but for some Los Angeles commuters, it’s about to get worse. A bridge along one major freeway is shutting down for repairs. NTD visited the construction site to find out more about the project.

On Monday evening, candlelight lit up a consulate in Los Angeles. But it wasn’t to honor a country; it was to remember those who had fallen to its ruling party. NTD heard from victims of persecution, who are also believers of a peaceful meditation practice, known as Falun Gong.