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Walt Disney Co. has agreed to settle a wage theft lawsuit for $233 million, ending a five-year dispute over pay for tens of thousands of Anaheim theme park employees. Randy Renick, an attorney representing the workers in the proposed class-action lawsuit, said …

Melanie Washington, who selflessly worked to become a mentor and inspiration to people in prisons and juvenile halls despite the tragedy in her life, has died.  She was 69. Melanie Washington (Photo courtesy of her son Mason Washington) Washington died …

A Baldwin Park priest’s unexplainable recovery from an Achilles tear in 2017 has led to the canonization of a new saint. Last month, Pope Francis recognized by decree that the recovery of the Rev. Juan Manuel Gutierrez was the result …

The ex-wife of a beloved Woodland Hills doctor was charged with murder Monday, Dec. 16, with prosecutors accusing her of hiring two men to beat him with baseball bats in May and to fatally shoot him in August, authorities said. …

A second lawsuit was filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court against the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, alleging that Castaic residents have been sickened by noxious fumes and odors emanating from the site. The suit brought …

By MIKE SCHNEIDER The U.S. Census Bureau is changing how it counts immigrants in annual estimates by including more people who were admitted for humanitarian, and often temporary, reasons. Related Articles National News | US to require passenger vehicles to …

By SAMY MAGDY After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Related Articles World News | France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead …

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swept onto Capitol Hill late Monday,, as the anti-vaccine health guru from the famous political family reintroduced himself to senators, this time as President-elect Donald …

As New Year’s Eves go, Megan Roubian Young admits 2024 won’t be too romantic. “Usually, somebody on the street starts counting down. We join in, give each other a kiss and then we get in our pods and go to …

EL SEGUNDO — The Chargers acknowledged the obvious in the minutes and hours after their clunker of a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. They didn’t play well offensively or defensively. They didn’t play up …

Four people were killed and a four-year-old child critically injured in a solo vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway near Colton on Sunday, Dec. 15. The crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. eastbound on the 10, just east of Riverside Avenue. …

  Western Air Express founders, from left: Byron L. Graves, Major C.C. Moseley, Lep M. Holly, and Harris M. Hanshue. (Courtesy of Glendale Public Library Collection) A 1941 postcard compares the size of a Douglas M-2 biplane, foreground, with Western’s …

By Daniela Sirtori | Bloomberg Starbucks is boosting paid parental leave for in-store workers, part of management’s plan to boost employee morale and improve performance. Starting in March, birth parents will receive 18 weeks of paid leave at 100% of …

This week’s Daily News boys basketball rankings. DAILY NEWS BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 10 (Records through Sunday, Dec. 15) 1. Harvard-Westlake (9-1) The Wolverines traveled to Salt Lake City last week and came home with a win and a loss, defeating …

DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. Related Articles National News | TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency …

After taking at least a decent nibble out of the Big Apple, the Kings strolled to the Steel City for Tuesday’s engagement with Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. They earned four of a possible six points during their jaunt …

WHICH KIDS’ SNOWBOARD BOOTS ARE BEST? Snowboarding is among those wonderful sports and activities where all ages and skill levels are welcome to take to it and foster their curiosity. Young children especially, with the right equipment, can learn quickly …

Michael Merschel | (TNS) American Heart Association News When you hear a favorite holiday tune, you might not immediately connect it with CPR. Related Articles Health | Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road …

They may not care much about education, but give teacher union leaders in the city of Orange, California, credit for speed and political ingenuity.  Shortly after a successful March recall campaign in which leaders of the Orange Unified Education Association …

By Mae Anderson | The Associated Press After the busy Black Friday holiday weekend, Kristen Tarnol, owner of Emerald Forest Gifts in Studio City, California, is already asking her supplier to send more fuzzy alpaca scarves and warm slippers that …

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a business-backed appeal that could make it easier to challenge federal regulations, acting in a dispute related to California’s nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions. The justices last Friday agreed to hear …

The Rams had themselves a nice little weekend, without having to get out of bed. After Thursday’s 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams were able to sit at home and watch as the Green Bay Packers defeated …

On the internet, it’s easy to find a short clip of Billie Eilish hearing herself on the radio for the very first time in December 2015. The song is “Ocean Eyes,” the station is KCRW-FM, and Eilish, then 13, or …

A restaurant in Beaumont topped DoorDash’s list of favorite delivery spots for Italian food in 2024. Domenico’s Italian Kitchen serves favorites such as spaghetti, lasagna, meatball sandwiches and pizza in its dining room as well as for takeout and delivery. …

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James said he was feeling “pretty good” after returning to the Lakers for their home win over the Memphis Grizzlies following a week-long absence. And the benefits of his time off were evident, too. But the …

Which anti-fatigue kitchen mat is best? Whether you find kitchen chores relaxing or dread them, standing on your feet long enough to cook every meal or wash every dish can take a toll on your body. An anti-fatigue kitchen mat is …

By HALELUYA HADERO At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, but the company rejected many safety recommendations out of concern the proposed changes might reduce …

Here’s some free advice for politicians: Be sure to get the basics right when begging for attention on social media. Over the weekend, California’s Yale-educated Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is considering a run for governor, posted on X something …

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration, but the season can be especially grueling for the millions of people who work in retail stores, staff airline …

Buena Park businessman David Montemayor was running for his life when he jumped out of the moving car. He was also running to keep his wife and three young children safe from the gang members who had kidnapped him at …

By DEVNA BOSE Bells are ringing. Snow is glistening. But you’re bummed out. You could be suffering from a case of the holiday blues, which experts say is not uncommon. Related Articles Things To Do | How B.A. Van Sise’s …

Inside a sprawling former home decor emporium in Studio City, The Last Bookstore opened its newest outpost on Dec. 14. The massive space features 10,000 square feet of interconnected rooms of raw exposed brick and a 7,000 square foot parking …

By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly every detail about the religious group Lisa Webb’s family belonged to was hidden from the outside world. Its followers met in homes rather than churches. Its leadership structure was hard to discern, …

Two of New York City’s highest profile criminal defendants have one thing in common: Their lawyers are married. Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who was retained Saturday by accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione, is married to Marc Agnifilo, who is representing Sean …

One of two men charged with murder in the shooting death of a doctor after he left his medical practice in Woodland Hills, in what authorities believe may be a murder for hire, is set to be arraigned Monday in …

“I’m a big believer in tariffs,” President-elect Donald Trump said this week, not for the first time. “I think they’re beautiful.” Trump claims the heavy tariffs he plans to impose during his second term are “going to make us rich,” …

By GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February. Scholz won …

By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants, Palestinian health officials said Monday, as often-stalled ceasefire …

By DAVE COLLINS and BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — More suspected drone sightings in the eastern U.S. led to a temporary airspace shutdown at an Air Force base in Ohio and arrests near Boston’s Logan International Airport, …

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Three people, including a child, are dead and seven others injured after a shooting Monday at a Christian school in Wisconsin, the police chief says. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says the suspect shooter is also …