'A voluptuous sex symbol.' Judge invokes Dolly Parton in overturning Texas 'drag ban'

08/26/26 11:22 PM

U.S. District Judge David Hittner on Tuesday cited Dolly Parton in his decision to strike down Senate Bill 12, a 2023 law that sought to restrict drag shows in Texas.

'Legacy of Literacy': Dolly Parton's impact in WNY

08/26/26 9:55 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The world continues to mourn the loss of Dolly Parton. "She was this genuine soul from the moment she was born to the moment she passed away," Executive Director of Read to Succeed Buffalo Anne Ryan said. As people remember her life and talent, Dolly Parton leaves behind a legacy that [...]

'The Emperor is a fan': Darth Vader backs San Diego Flock surveillance cams

08/21/26 9:16 PM

Darth Vader defends controversial Flock surveillance cameras at San Diego city meeting.

3 new storefronts coming to Walden Galleria

08/26/26 3:49 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Three new storefronts -- including two new additions to the food court -- are coming to the Walden Galleria, the mall announced Wednesday. Ruby Thai Kitchen is taking over the space that previously featured Subway and is scheduled to open in September. The restaurant features traditional Thai food such as Pad [...]

A City of Commerce council member wants to run for an illegal fourth term

08/26/26 1:00 PM

A City of Commerce City Council member is running for a fourth term despite a city law that appears to make that illegal.

After 15 years, a landmark South L.A. theater is set to reopen

08/24/26 10:00 AM

The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era of performance, events and Black culture in Leimert Park.

Arellano: Dolly Parton stood up for undocumented immigrants when few others would

08/26/26 6:06 PM

The singer never revealed why she included 'Deportee' in '9 to 5 and Odd Jobs.' It's one of the few times she so explicitly addressed politics, which she famously and repeatedly said wasn't her thing.

At least 63 Americans missing in Nepal-Tibet floods, officials say amid rescue op

08/27/26 7:58 AM

At least 273 people have been confirmed killed by the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday.

Bass hit brakes on new bike lanes near Forest Lawn. Raman is now slamming her for it

08/21/26 10:00 AM

Mayor Bass paused a traffic safety plan on Forest Lawn Drive after community pushback. Safety advocates and Councilmember Raman say a fatal crash shows that was a bad decision.

Bass, Raman spar over policing, homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary

08/20/26 3:53 AM

The showdown in Sherman Oaks was the first face-to-face debate since Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman emerged as the top vote-getters in the June 2 mayoral primary.