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This 550-pound unwanted tenant is the new face of Altadena's bear invasion
The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.
Tips for staying safe in the bitter cold temperatures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- As temperatures continue to drop, tips are being provided about what people should do if they plan on being outside during the cold temperatures, or what to do if you need assistance. "Layers. Layers is the key, you know you got to have the right amount of layers on, you don't [...]
Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say
A 17-year-old boy died in an explosion triggered by fireworks Wednesday evening in South Los Angeles, according to authorities.
Local effort to catch online predators in WNY has Cheektowaga Police investigating
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — An online effort to catch child predators in Western New York has gone viral on social media and has now led to an investigation with the Cheektowaga Police Department. It's often described as an amateur version of "To Catch a Predator," a reality show featuring sting operations and decoy actors used [...]
'Kissing Club' at private L.A. school leads to bullying and sexual assault, lawsuit claims
Parents are suing Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth: 'Just because you send your kids to a prestigious private school [doesn't mean] they will necessarily be safe there.'
Grant improves transportation access at Clarence Senior Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new grant is upgrading accessible transportation at the Clarence Senior Center, improving Rural Transit Service availability for residents of Clarence and Newstead. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Thursday that a $236,000 project funded the completed reconstruction of the center's parking lot and garage through the Community Development Block Grant. [...]
WATCH: FBI Director Kash Patel announces arrest in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Patel announced Thursday that authorities arrested a man in connection with the placement of two pipe bombs outside the HQs of the RNC and DNC the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
WATCH: Newly released images show inside of Jeffrey Epstein's private island estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released more than 150 still images and over a dozen short videos of the Virgin Islands estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
WATCH: Cortina's Olympic village ready for athletes ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Cortina's Olympic village is ready to house 1,400 athletes in mobile homes built from recyclable materials during the 2026 Winter Games, set to be staged in northern Italy.
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.19%, near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, slipping close to its low point so far this year
Riverside Academy closed Dec. 4 after malfunction fills school with smoke
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Riverside Academy (PS 208) is closed today after a water pump's mechanical malfunction at the school caused "a significant amount" of smoke to be released from the school's boiler system. According to Buffalo Public Schools, the district will be closing the school out of an abundance of caution as smoke odor [...]
'The Snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years
"The Snake" portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.
