Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton has strengthened rapidly into a major hurricane on a path toward the state. https://abc7.com/post/what-know-hurricane-milton-moves-floridas-gulf-coast/15403669/

Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April, up from the current $2 per ticket. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/mega-millions-changes-tickets-will-climb-5-officials-promise-bigger-prizes-better-odds/15402470/

At least one person was injured after an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU, exploded at a residential property in Long Beach. A surveillance camera across the street captured the moment of the blast. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/explosion-home-long-beach-leaves-1-injured/15401486/

An investigation is underway after two UCLA students said they were drugged while attending several parties near campus, police announced. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/investigation-underway-after-2-ucla-students-reported-being-drugged-attending-parties-campus/15403096/

Eyewitness News has learned Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler was robbed of his expensive watch at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/los-angeles-dodgers-starting-pitcher-walker-buehler-robbed-watch-santa-anita-park-arcadia/15403129/

#Bear sightings are not unusual in the city of #Monrovia but two residents said their most recent encounter with a bear was different. ???????? #southerncalifornia #shortsfeed #shortsvideo #shortsviral #animals #bears

According to the latest available data from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in Monrovia, this year, there have been 53 calls about bears -- including sightings -- through mid-September. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/bear-squeezes-homes-crawl-space-monrovia-city-sees-more-50-calls-bears/15402520/

At least one person was injured after an accessory dwelling unit, also known as an ADU, exploded at a residential property in Long Beach on Monday. #longbeach #shortsfeed #shortsvideo #shortsviral #explosion

In November, California voters will decide if local governments should be given the power to expand rent control if they wanted to. This is Prop 33 explained. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/what-is-prop-33-know-california-rent-control-measure-means-renters-landlords/15402594/

The term “Los Doyers” has been around since the ‘70s and it’s been bringing together Latino Los Angeles Dodgers fans for years. For many – the term symbolizes community – or comunidad. READ MORE: https://abc7.com/post/do-people-call-dodgers-los-doyers-heres-history-term-uniting-generations-latino-fans/15402085/

The Nova Music Festival started off magically but with the dawn came the mass slaughter of nearly 400 revelers, and dozens carted away back to Gaza. https://abc7.com/post/israelis-scarred-battling-multiple-fronts-mark-year-hamas-oct-7-attack/15399987/

Florida is bracing for its second hurricane in less than two weeks. Hurricane Milton is shaping up to be one of the strongest ever recorded off the Gulf of Mexico. MORE: https://abc7.com/post/hurricane-milton-category-5-storm-florida/15399908/

At one point, the protesters stormed Carnegie Hall and blocked many of the doors. Some students said the only way they could leave the building was to climb out of a window. MORE: https://abc7.com/post/hundreds-rally-pomona-college-claremont-anniversary-oct-7-attack/15401485/

A dog is going viral after bringing freeway traffic to a complete stop in Long Beach. The dog was eventually captured and placed in the back of a cruiser. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/post/runaway-dog-shuts-down-91-freeway-long-beach/15394384/

Hundreds of people gathered for a rally on the Pomona College campus in Claremont Monday, one year after the deadly Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/post/hundreds-rally-pomona-college-claremont-anniversary-oct-7-attack/15401485/

A woman who was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted while walking near the Venice Canals has filed a $5 million claim against the city of Los Angeles. https://abc7.com/post/woman-was-assaulted-venice-canals-files-claim-city-la/15401405/

Disgraced former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar is expected to surrender to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons Monday to begin his 13-year prison sentence for accepting bribes from downtown developers and cheating on his taxes. https://abc7.com/post/disgraced-former-la-city-councilman-jose-huizar-due-to-begin-prison-sentence/15401128/

At least one person was injured in an explosion at a residential property in Long Beach Monday morning. MORE: https://abc7.la/4eVtAAu

A store clerk was attacked by a group of about 50 people trying to rob a #7Eleven store in #Anaheim. Several members, mostly men can be seen ransacking the store, climbing on counters, pushing shelves and throwing merchandise. The robbery follows a series of separate #flashmob style #robberies targeting 7-Eleven stores across #SouthernCalifornia. #shorts

For the first time in 30 years, the Menendez brothers are speaking out amid renewed interest in the infamous murder case that captured the world's attention. MORE: https://abc7.com/new-audio-adds-twist-to-menendez-brothers-case/15400575/