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.