- + A former CSU Northridge director was gunned down at L.A. Live. Two have been arrested—In November, a former CSU Northridge director was gunned down as he ate dinner. Sidney Barrett Morris was also the nephew of a Motown singer.
- + Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald's: Who's raising prices in California to pay higher wages—Fast-food chains are or planning to hike the cost of menu items because they're required to pay their employees $20 an hour starting Monday.
- + Former top LAPD official accused of tracking woman with AirTag alleges cronyism by ex-chief—One-time LAPD assistant chief Al Labrada has filed a claim alleging mistreatment by ex-chief Michel Moore over handling of allegations against Labrada...
- + Column: What if Bruce's Beach was just the start? Why more stolen land is about be returned—Santa Monica is exploring what to compensate the descendants of Silas White, a Black businessman whose land was seized by eminent domain before he cou...
- + Ohtani says he's cooperating with investigators. Yasiel Puig offers a cautionary tale—Shohei Ohtani is not the first Dodger to get caught up in a sports betting scandal. What happened with Yasiel Puig offers a cautionary tale.
- + Men arrested in O.C. kidnapping case had criminal record. What did they do with the victim?—The two men charged with kidnapping Tony Lam from outside his Midway City home were former parolees with one serving nearly two decades behind bars fo...
- + Look to the skies tonight for another SpaceX rocket launch—Ten days after a SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base lighted up social media, the company plans to launch another rocket.
- + Easter weekend storm dousing plans in L.A.: When will it rain? What's been canceled?—It's shaping up to be a wet Easter weekend in Southern California. Here is a timeline of what to expect.
- + An advocacy group for California cities supported Prop. 1. Now some members are leaving—Three Orange County cities, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Orange, vote to withdraw from the California League of Cities after it backed Proposit...
- + Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds—Much of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture. A new study shows 46% of the water that is diverted is used to grow hay to feed cattle.
- + Orange County convicted killer who ditched halfway house is rearrested in Mexico—Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, was busted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials in Rosarito on Wednesday after crossing the border int...
- + California legislators push law change after ruling against family in Nazi looted art case—California lawmakers will introduce a bill to strengthen state law in favor of Holocaust survivors and others seeking to recover looted artwork and ot...
- + Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels? —The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future, but it's letting urban utilities ignore appropriate 'water budgets' for a de...
- + The mysterious life — and questionable claims — of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter—Now that Ippei Mizuhara is under a microscope following allegations he stole millions of dollars from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling deb...
- + San Francisco just canceled its 420 fest. Marijuana fans thought it had gotten too commercial anyway—This year's 420 festival at San Francisco's Hippie Hill was canceled by organizers. Some cannabis advocates say it needs to get back to its activist r...
- + There will be no Hippie Hill 420 festival. Some San Francisco weed gurus say, so what? —This year's 420 festival at San Francisco's Hippie Hill was canceled by organizers. Some cannabis advocates say it needs to get back to its activist r...
- + When Martin Luther King Jr. came to L.A., only one white politician was willing to greet him—The moment between King and L.A. County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn remains important in the minds of many Black residents. It is now memorialized with a ...
- + What the Supreme Court's abortion pill case could mean for California—The high court is weighing a case that could rewrite the rules of care in more than two-thirds of U.S. abortions, limiting access to a popular drug ev...
- + Graffiti tower debate shows Los Angeles' contradictory relationship with street culture—Graffiti in Los Angeles is a contentious subject. Artists and academics say focusing on the crime is missing the point.
- + Inside the Sean 'Diddy' Combs' raids: Emptied safes, dismantled electronics, gun-toting feds—Legal experts said investigators would likely seek authorization to 'search for videos or photographs on any devices connected to the target.'
- + Inside the raids at Diddy's homes: Emptied safes, dismantled electronics, many questions—Legal experts said investigators would likely seek authorization to "search for videos or photographs on any devices connected to the target ... anywh...
- + Sherri Papini, who faked being kidnapped, still owes $300,000 and prosecutors aim to collect—The U.S. attorney's office filed for a writ of garnishment on March 22 worth more than $340,000 against Papini and her divorce lawyers.
- + Former Trump lawyer John Eastman should lose his license, judge rules—The judge's recommendation to yank the Trump advisor's license to practice law in California will go to the state Supreme Court, which has the power t...
- + 2 bodies pulled from underwater wreckage of collapsed Baltimore bridge—The National Transportation Safety Board recovered the ship's data recorder and will construct a timeline of events leading up to the crash.
- + Berkeley halts landmark natural gas ban after legal fight—The California Restaurant Assn. and Berkeley have agreed to a settlement halting enforcement of the city's ban on natural gas appliances after a lengt...
- + Civic groups launch campaign to double L.A. County's quarter-cent homelessness sales tax—Civic groups are gathering signatures to place a measure on the ballot that would double L.A. County's homelessness sales tax to one-half cent.
- + Will killing thousands of invasive owls save threatened ones? That's the government's plan—The federal government has proposed a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls to save another owl species that inhabits California. Foes say it's a reckless...
- + Starvation has decimated gray whales off the Pacific Coast. Can the giants ever recover? —Researchers suspect that starvation may have killed half off all gray whales off the Pacific Coast of North America. What happened to their food sourc...
- + Betty Yee officially enters the 2026 California governor's race—Former state Controller Betty Yee launched her campaign for California governor, joining a field of Democrats vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2...
- + Sacramento council votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city for transgender people—The resolution is largely symbolic in California, which has already codified several transgender rights.
- + Endangered desert pupfish delays Colorado River conservation plans for Imperial Valley—Concerns about the endangered desert pupfish delay Colorado River conservation plans in Imperial Valley
- + Who is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter with Dodgers? They call him 'Will the Thrill'—Will Ireton is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter for the Dodgers since the firing of Ippei Mizuhara amid a gambling scandal. He's been with the team sin...
- + Easter plans in jeopardy? SoCal storm bringing rain, snow, possible mudslides—Another storm will bring more rain to most of Southern California this weekend, with officials warning of a moderate risk of significant flooding.
- + Judge skeptical of Hunter Biden's effort to dismiss tax case as politically motivated—The president's son has asked a federal judge to dismiss a nine-count indictment for alleged tax-related violations on millions of dollars of income.
- + Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in sprawling City Hall corruption case—During the trial, federal prosecutors portrayed Chan as a central figure in a series of schemes involving bribes from downtown real estate developers.
- + L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price accused of 21 violations of city ethics laws—The accusations come nearly a year after the district attorney's office filed criminal charges against Price.
- + Where is Diddy? Sean Combs remains in U.S. amid widening sex trafficking probe, sources say—Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in the United States and vows to fight sex trafficking allegations, sources close to the music legend said.
- + L.A. Times reporters attacked by Minnesota troopers will settle lawsuit for $1.2 million—The journalists sued the Minnesota State Patrol in 2021 after being cornered and attacked by officers while covering a protest of George Floyd's slayi...
- + A beloved Beverly Hills burger joint mysteriously closed 27 years ago. What happened?—A real-life "Peach Pit" in Beverly Hills served devotees burgers for years, until it closed suddenly in 1997. Now, the family behind Jeremiah P. Throc...
- + Need help with missed mortgage payments in California? Apply soon: Money is running out—California officials say they expect the mortgage relief program for homeowners suffering pandemic-related financial hardships will soon exhaust its f...
- + A controversial AIDS charity seeks to acquire a Skid Row housing portfolio. State officials want to stop it—The Hollywood-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation is in line to acquire homeless housing developments owned by a failed Skid Row landlord. State housing ...
- + 'Humbling, and a bit worrying': Scientists fail to fully explain record global heat—Blistering global temperatures have one NASA scientist warning: 'We could be in uncharted territory.' Others aren't so sure.
- + How the saga of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter unfolded — and why it's not over—Shohei Ohtani and his team allege that ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from the Dodgers star's bank account to cover millions in gambling debt. Un...
- + The LAPD trains foreign police. Does that enable human rights violations?—Five United Arab Emirates officers graduate from L.A.'s Police Academy, raising new questions about LAPD ties to overseas law enforcement, including I...
- + Column: She can't stand Trump or Biden. Don't tell this 'double-hater' she's crazy voting for someone else—Most of those known as 'double haters' will come around to support one of the two major party presidential nominees. But some, like Victoria Thompson,...
- + UC Berkeley parents hired private security, fearing for their kids—Frustrated with security concerns, some parents paid for private security at UC Berkeley. The university is not happy.
- + A man who went into a Wells Fargo and said he had explosives is shot by officer, police say—The Fullerton Police Department said the suspect claimed to have an 'explosive device' and the Orange County sheriff's bomb squad responded to the sce...
- + Woman gives birth on sidewalk outside Exposition Park—An unidentified woman gave birth Monday night on a sidewalk outside Exposition Park in Los Angeles, according to authorities and video from the scene.
- + Party girls, karaoke, extortion in Koreatown: Trial exposes dark world—Prosecutors painted Daekun Cho as a gangster who for years extorted monthly protection fees from karaoke bar owners and doumi drivers.
- + This California congressional race is currently divided by one vote—Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has secured a spot in the runoff, but the second-place finisher could still change.
- + Feeling lucky? California Powerball, Mega Millions climb to nearly $2 billion in combined prizes—The Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots have been unclaimed for months, generating buzz around potential billions in winnings.
- + Man arrested in Kern County after reportedly picking up and chewing severed human leg—After a fatal train crash in Wasco, Kern County, construction workers saw a man carrying a severed leg and biting it.
- + Drug-testing kits to be offered to patrons in California bars this summer—The drug-testing kits will allow patrons to test their drinks for date-rape drugs such as Rohypnol, also known as 'roofies.'
- + RFK Jr. names California tech lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential choice—Kennedy, a long shot presidential candidate, announced his decision in Oakland, where Shanahan, 38, grew up.
- + New Occidental College president bullish on liberal arts, champion of equity and inclusion—Occidental College names as its president Tom Stritikus, a champion of liberal arts education, diversity and inclusion who led a Colorado public colle...
- + L.A. County settles PACE loan lawsuits; affected homeowners to receive millions—Under a $12-million settlement, L.A. County agreed to resolve allegations its PACE lending program saddled borrowers with loans they couldn't afford.
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sweeping sex-trafficking inquiry: What the feds have, need to prove—Legal experts say it could take time to build a criminal case against the hip-hop mogul but note that civil lawsuits against him could offer investiga...
- + Shohei Ohtani leaves unanswered questions after blaming his interpreter in gambling scandal—Shohei Ohtani's statement blames his interpreter for wiring huge sums from his bank account to a bookmaking operation but leaves questions unanswered.
- + Why was 2023 such a deadly year in Los Angeles County jails? It depends on whom you ask—The inmate population is down, but the death rate in Los Angeles County jails is the highest it's been in at least 15 years. Why?
- + Biden, at risk with young voters, is racing to shift marijuana policy—As President Biden seeks support from young people, his administration is banking on cannabis policy as a potential draw.
- + Yes, beavers can help stop wildfires. And more places in California are embracing them—Beavers create unburned islands where plants and animals can shelter from megafires, research has confirmed. A movement is afoot to reintroduce the ro...
- + Lawsuits, political backlash: Dodger Stadium gondola faces more roadblocks—Amid a lawsuit and backlash, pressure builds on developers of the proposed gondola to Dodger Stadium, who hope to build before the 2028 Olympics.
- + Adults with autism faced 'torture' at this L.A. group home. Their moms want justice—Video taken by a caregiver at a San Fernando Valley group home shows an autistic man being punched and forced to do jumping jacks.
- + Boy was told to run in P.E. class as temperatures soared. Heart defect, heat cited in his death—The Riverside County coroner released findings on the August death of Yahushua Robinson, 12. A Senate bill would create rules for California schools o...
- + Coroner cites heart defect, extreme heat in boy's death during P.E.—The Riverside County coroner released findings on the August death of Yahushua Robinson, 12. A Senate bill would create rules for California schools o...
- + Trader Joe's raises price of bananas. But this is about more than just 4 pennies—The price change from 19 cents to 23 cents per individual banana "still represents a tremendous everyday value," a Trader Joe's representative said.
- + That's bananas. Trader Joe's raises price of popular fruit for first time in two decades—The price change from 19 cents to 23 cents per individual banana "still represents a tremendous everyday value," a Trader Joe's representative said.
- + California extends deadline for students seeking state financial aid amid FAFSA turmoil—The deadline for Cal Grants and other state aid programs will be pushed back from April 2 to May 2 under legislation that takes effect immediately.
- + Feds take California prison agency to court for requiring Sikh guards to shave beards—Since 2022, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has banned most guards from having facial hair, including Sikhs and Muslims.
- + Jill Biden's swing through Southern California: Fundraisers, protesters and a stop at SoulCycle—The first lady swung through Southern California, championing the Biden administration's work for women and LGBTQ people. Protesters over the Mideast ...
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A., Miami homes raided in sex-trafficking inquiry, sources say—Agents search Sean Combs' Holmby Hills and Miami mansions as part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking allegations, law enforcement sources said.
- + Feds raid Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A., Miami homes in sex-trafficking inquiry, sources say—Agents search Sean Combs' Holmby Hills and Miami mansions as part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking allegations, law enforcement sources said.
- + Victims of California mountain lion attack were brothers, avid outdoorsmen—Taylen Brooks, 21, was killed by a Northern California mountain lion. Wyatt Brooks, 18, was severely wounded but was expected to survive, officials sa...
- + Judge dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog on free-speech grounds—The court found that X Corp.'s lawsuit was about punishing the watchdog group's speech for criticizing the social media platform.
- + GOP rallies were canceled in 2 California cities. A judge just OK'd a lawsuit over it—A judge ruled GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can move forward with their lawsuit against two California cities where rallies were can...
- + An L.A. teen died. Her mom blames bullying, high school's inaction—Shaylee Mejia, 16, died days after a fight at Manual Arts High School in South Los Angeles. Her mother says school officials failed to respond to dang...
- + Ready for more rain in SoCal? Rare late-season storm to hit during Easter weekend—A potentially significant storm could arrive in Southern California this weekend, a rarity for this time of the year, the National Weather Service say...
- + Andy Warhol 'Mao' screen print valued at $50,000 stolen from Orange Coast College—Orange Coast College authorities and the Costa Mesa Police Department are searching for the 'Mao' screen print, which was donated to the school in 202...
- + Andy Warhol 'Mao' screen print stolen from Orange Coast College—Orange Coast College authorities and the Costa Mesa Police Department are searching for the print, which was donated to the school in 2020.
- + In a time of rising campus antisemitism, USC gives highest honor to Holocaust survivors—President Carol Folt presented the gold University Medallion to victims of the Nazi regime who have taken part in preservation programs under the Shoa...
- + Nearly 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine found in carrot shipment at U.S.-Mexico border—A truck driver is arrested and his rig seized after U.S. border agents find almost 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of carrots.
- + Tuberculosis cases rising in California, and state officials are sounding the alarm—The number of tuberculosis cases in 2023 rose by 15% in California compared to the previous year. That's the highest year-over-year increase in 35 yea...
- + How the Menendez brothers case blazed a trail for the true crime genre—A new Fox Nation documentary looks back at the televised murder trials that forever changed the public's perception of the legal system.
- + Opinion: The future of Los Angeles housing can learn from Silver Lake, Fairfax and Crenshaw—As the affordability crisis spirals, L.A. should remember that our city used to build dense housing everywhere.
- + Opinion: The future of L.A. housing can learn from Silver Lake, Fairfax and Crenshaw—As the affordability crisis spirals, Los Angeles should remember that our city used to build dense housing everywhere.
- + NASA's attempt to bring home part of Mars is unprecedented. The mission's problems are not—Could JPL's ambitious Mars Sample Return mission use the long-troubled, massively over budget, but ultimately successful James Webb Space Telescope as...
- + Girl grabs deputy's gun, fatally shoots herself in lobby of L.A. County sheriff's station, officials say—A girl in her late teens died in the lobby of the L.A. County sheriff's station in City of Industry late Sunday.
- + Girl grabs deputy's gun, shoots herself in lobby of L.A. County sheriff's station, officials say—A girl in her late teens died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station late Sunday.
- + Teen grabs deputy's gun, shoots herself in lobby of L.A. County sheriff's station, officials say—A girl in her late teens died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station late Sunday.
- + A river rescue as hail pounds SoCal. Meanwhile, a significant late-season storm is brewing—A woman was rescued from the L.A. River as powerful bursts of hail hit areas including Santa Monica, downtown L.A., Pasadena, Monrovia and Covina.
- + A river rescue, pounding hail in SoCal. Meanwhile, a significant late-season storm is brewing—A woman was rescued from the L.A. River as powerful bursts of hail hit areas including Santa Monica, downtown L.A., Pasadena, Monrovia and Covina.
- + Geomagnetic storm severe enough to bring northern lights to California?—This is the third geomagnetic storm to reach G4 status during the current 11-year solar cycle, which began in 2019, officials said.
- + Ready to hit the road for spring break? Gas prices in L.A. County are now topping $5 a gallon—Higher crude oil prices and increased demand for fuel from spring break road trips have pumped up gas prices in California.
- + Man dies after being shot, slamming car into building in downtown L.A.—Officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving into a building near 9th Street and Stanford Avenue in the Fashion District, police said.
- + Call them super progressives: L.A.'s political left looks to expand its power at City Hall—Candidates on the left made crucial advances in the March 5 primary election for City Council, setting the stage for some hard-fought runoff campaigns...
- + Column: Trump claims Beverly Hills residents stink. I put it to the smell test—Donald Trump said that people from Beverly Hills 'don't smell so good.' On a field trip, I didn't find foul odors, but I did find folks worried about ...
- + The Klamath River's dams are being removed. Inside the effort to restore a scarred watershed—Reservoirs have been drained as the nation's largest dam removal effort advances on the Klamath River, and an effort to restore the watershed is takin...
- + RFK Jr. is about to name a running mate. Will he pick this California tech lawyer?—Nicole Shanahan rose from poverty to become a tech lawyer and marry one of the world's richest men. Is Robert Kennedy Jr. about to make her his runnin...
- + Mountain lion kills man, injures another in Northern California —The attack in El Dorado County is believed to be the first fatal incident involving a mountain lion in California in 20 years.
- + Passenger rail service through San Clemente set to resume Monday after emergency repairs—Passenger rail service between San Clemente and Oceanside is set to resume Monday after falling debris from a rain-soaked hillside shut down operation...
- + Who turned out the lights? Los Angeles-area landmarks go dark in observance of Earth Hour—Lighting at some local Los Angeles landmarks will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in observance of Earth Hour, an annual event promoted by the...
- + First Lady Jill Biden in Southern California for campaign fundraising —First Lady Jill Biden is attending events in Los Angeles and Rancho Mirage on a four-day visit.
- + Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run of homeless man near downtown Los Angeles —Police responded to a call about 2 a.m. of a man lying face down in the street near 8th and Alvarado streets in Westlake, west of downtown.
- + Gusty winds, rainy conditions to continue across Southern California through the weekend—Gusty winds and rainy conditions will continue across Southern California this weekend, with intermittent showers expected through Sunday morning.
- + 500 stitches later, injured brown pelican 'Blue' continues healing process—A 3-year-old brown pelican, found on the San Pedro Pier with cuts to the jaw and pouch, is improving and "eating with bravado," according to Internati...
- + Torrance police warn of planned youth 'takeover' at Del Amo Fashion Center on Saturday—Torrance police say they have become aware of a planned youth "takeover" at the Del Amo Fashion Center on Saturday and will beef up security at the ma...
- + Kate Middleton is helping her kids through cancer diagnosis. How to talk to your children—Kate Middleton emphasized the time she took to share her cancer diagnosis with her children. Here's how adults can speak to children about serious ill...
- + With Kate Middleton's cancer in the news, here's how to talk to your child about serious illnesses —Kate Middleton emphasized the time she took to share her cancer diagnosis with her children. Here's how adults can speak to children about serious ill...
- + Congressman in Prop. 47 overhaul initiative violated campaign finance law, former FEC chair says—The former chair of the FEC has filed a complaint against a California congressman, alleging he excessively used campaign funds to support a "tough on...
- + State Farm won't renew 72,000 insurance policies in California, worsening the state's insurance crisis—State Farm announced this week it will not renew 72,000 policies in California amid a tight insurance market.
- + 101 Freeway will see lane closures as wildlife crossing is built in Agoura Hills —Work on the $92-million bridge, which will be done at night over a month or more, will yield the largest wildlife crossing in the world.
- + California doubles State Water Project allocation thanks to February storms—The Department of Water Resources doubled its forecasted allocation from 15% to 30% due to strong winter storms, the agency announced Friday.
- + A federal judge orders a sweeping outside audit of L.A. homelessness programs—A judge calls for "complete and thorough transparency for each and every homelessness assistance program and initiative" funded or run by the city of ...
- + Two men arrested in connection with an Orange County kidnapping but victim still missing—Orange County sheriff's investigators are asking for the public's help to find a 61-year-old man who authorities say was kidnapped outside his home in...
- + What do Schwarzenegger, Fonda and Newsom have in common? They're fighting oil drilling—Ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Jane Fonda joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and environmentalists calling to uphold the state's oil drilling restricti...
- + Part of Palos Verdes Drive South damaged by landslide will close temporarily for repairs —Heavy rains in Southern California have sped up the landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes, affecting a major roadway
- + Lego asks Murrieta Police Department to stop using company's toy heads in mug shots —After the Murrieta Police Department used yellow Lego heads to hide the identities of suspects in a mug shot, the toy company has asked the department...
- + A food truck owner confronted a mugger in Long Beach. He didn't notice he was bleeding until later—Bryan Tecun serves hungry customers out of his birria truck in Long Beach.
- + LAPD officer kept shooting after suspect was down, but court says law protects her—A federal appellate court ruled the legal doctrine of qualified immunity protects officer Toni McBride in the fatal 2020 shooting of Daniel Hernandez.
- + Viral video shows person pointing a gun at a crowd of Pomona-area high school students—A now-viral video shows a male pulling a gun on students at Diamond Ranch High School in Diamond Bar on Thursday.
- + Viral video shows a person pointing a gun at a crowd of Pomona high school students—A now-viral video shows a male pulling a gun on students at Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona on Thursday.
- + Beverly Hills mansion where Menendez brothers murdered their parents sells for $17 million—The luxurious and infamous Beverly Hills home where Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents sold this week for $17 million.
- + Orange County man convicted of killing mother as a teen walks away from halfway house—Ike Souzer fatally stabbed his mother outside their Garden Grove home when he was 13 years old, according to police.
- + Golfers sue city of L.A., calling out failure to stop black market in tee times—A prominent Korean American golf club asked L.A. officials to stop the black market in tee times. Now it is suing the city over its inaction and filed...
- + More rain hits L.A., California this weekend, while the Sierra again braces for heavy snow—Another large, wet weather system is moving into California on Friday, expected to bring rain and winds and more heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada.
- + More rain coming to California this weekend, while the Sierra again braces for heavy snow—Another large, wet weather system is moving into California on Friday, expected to bring rain and winds and more heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada.
- + Rebecca Grossman 'naive,' not conniving, with jailhouse calls; judge won't reprimand her —A judge also agreed to delay the Hidden Hills woman's sentencing for her double-murder conviction by an additional two months, setting a date of June ...
- + Santa Monica killed a Black entrepreneur's dream in 1960. Now it wants to make amends—The Ebony Beach Club never saw the light of day, but the city of Santa Monica wants to make things right.
- + Stray bullet kills vendor and father of 2 who was a fixture in Long Beach neighborhood —Yener Ramirez was a longtime vendor in the Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach. He probably never crossed paths with the gunmen before, police say.
- + Man taken into custody dies after allegedly assaulting a San Bernardino County deputy—San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives investigate the death of a Rancho Cucamonga man taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a deputy.
- + Millennials gave birth to 'Generation Alpha.' Are these kids already doomed?—Children born from 2010 to 2024 are part of "Generation Alpha," the demographic successor to Gen Z. They are already being called "feral," illiterate...
- + After massive sewage spill, feds order fixes at L.A. water plant to improve resilience—Following a massive sewage spill in 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered improvements at the Hyperion water treatment plant in Playa ...
- + Newsom administration delays landmark workplace heat safety rules over cost concerns—Cal/OSHA has voted to adopt new heat illness prevention standards for indoor workers, despite the objections of state finance officials.
- + L.A. leaders launch program to help unhoused people navigate court system—L.A. leaders announced the official launch of Community Outreach Court, which aims to streamline court services for unhoused people and boost access t...
- + LAPD searching for leads in suspected sex worker slayings, including that of trans woman—LAPD homicide detectives continued their search for leads in two fatal shootings this week of women who police say were engaged in sex work along the ...
- + Husband of 'Selling Sunset' star arrested again, allegedly violated emergency restraining order—Christian Richard Dumontet is accused of going back to the home where he had allegedly hit the couple's 2-year-old child with a heavy object.
- + Family of 15-year-old with autism fatally shot by deputies files claim against San Bernardino County—The family of Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff deputies, filed a wrongful death claim against the county.
- + Man killed when he's ejected from motorcycle, thrown into path of Metro A Line train—A man was killed in Long Beach when he was ejected from his motorcycle and thrown into the path of a moving train, police said.
- + Is Shohei Ohtani a theft victim? Is he in trouble? Legal experts say probes underway—One thing is clear in the sports betting scandal involving Dodgers superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani: He's now in the middle of a federal investigation.
- + MS-13 leader, one of FBI's most wanted fugitives, arrested at California-Mexico border—FBI Most Wanted Narco-terrorist who rose from LA streets to run MS-13 apprehended quietly in San Diego area
- + Sorrow for Jackie and Shadow, but two new baby eagles in Orange County—La'i was spotted near the Santa Ana River nesting with an adult companion and two eaglets, according to Peter Sharpe of the Institute for Wildlife Stu...
- + Muslim civil rights group demands apology after being forced to pray, break fast outside San Bruno City Hall —A Muslim advocacy and civil rights organization sent a complaint letter to the San Bruno mayor after Muslim constituents were not allowed to pray and ...
- + Another rainstorm is heading to Southern California this weekend—Southern Californians can expect to see another bout of rain and cooler temperatures this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
- + Column: Even at 90 and with deteriorating eyesight, Willie Brown's political vision remains unmatched—Former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who just turned 90, has cemented himself as one of the most influential politicians in C...
- + It's coyote pup season. Here are some precautions for pet owners—It's coyote pup season and coyote parents are on high alert, so should be hikers and their furry companions. Experts share what precautions outdoor en...
- + California investigation faults L.A. hospital over power outage that caused evacuation—A power outage that forced patients to be evacuated at a Boyle Heights hospital after the massive storm Hilary was the result of lapses in maintaining...
- + Why the spread of organic farms may prompt growers to use more pesticide, not less—When conventional farms are bordered by organic crops, conventional growers use more pesticide to keep insects at bay, study says.
- + Is Shohei Ohtani another Pete Rose? Dodgers star may be in legal trouble if he paid gambling debt—Major League Baseball has had gambling issues, from the 1919 Black Sox scandal to Pete Rose's ban from the game in 1989. Will Dodger Shohei Ohtani be ...
- + Walk of Shame? Some say Hollywood Boulevard renovation could signal a new era—Plans are underway to revamp 3.6 miles of Hollywood Boulevard, eliminating two traffic lanes, adding bike lanes and widening sidewalks for dining.
- + Metro bus hits cars and the Ritz-Carlton as hijacker fights driver for control—Police say a passenger used an airsoft gun to force a bus driver on a wild ride through downtown L.A. that ended with the bus crashing into the Ritz-C...
- + U.S., California sue Apple, alleging company monopolized smartphone market—The Justice Department's long-gestating lawsuit takes aim at Apple's biggest cash cow. California is one of 16 states to join in.
- + Newsom and Democrats announce a plan to reduce the enormous budget deficit. How? TBD—Facing a shortfall of at least $38 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders said they have agreed to $12 billion to $18 billion in cuts but ...
- + How getting 'jacked up' by police helped shape the LAPD's chief watchdog—Erroll Southers, an FBI agent turned USC professor, speaks about his stewardship of the civilian agency charged with oversight of the Los Angeles Poli...
- + LAUSD's new student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books—L.A. school officials say their new app lets students and parents find in one place anything they need related to school and their specific learning p...
- + LAUSD's new student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books —L.A. school officials say their new app lets students and parents, in one place, find anything they need related to school and their specific learning...
- + How do you help homebound, hungry seniors? These services deliver free meals—Low-income seniors who struggle to leave the house face hunger and health issues.
- + Border security could sway some California Democrats — and control of Congress—Since Trump got Republicans to bail on a bipartisan border deal, some Democrats have grown more outspoken in favor of stricter immigration policies an...
- + Despite some progress, state's high-speed rail is $100 billion short and many years from reality—California's high-speed rail is a decade off-schedule and is expected to cost $100 billion more than initially planned.
- + Children on Skid Row: Four migrant families form a tenuous community—Arriving from Texas, the four migrant families from Central and South America, with children as young as 2, spent 90 days in the Union Rescue Mission ...
- + Column: I know who Trump should pick for VP — and she's right here in O.C.—The person Trump should choose is on no one's radar except mine. It's such a perfect choice that I'm loath to even write out my thoughts lest they man...
- + UC regents debate stricter control of views on Israel and other topics on campus websites—University of California regents delayed action on a controversial proposal to control political opinion, such as criticism of Israel, from campus web...
- + Trans man beaten and arrested by sheriff's deputy asks judge to be declared innocent—More than a year after he was accused of biting a deputy who beat him in a 7-Eleven parking lot in Whittier, a court declared Emmett Brock factually i...
- + Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom's overhaul of the California mental health system—After a close race, Gov. Gavin Newsom's Proposition 1 overhaul of California's mental health system narrowly passed in the 2024 primary election.
- + New initiative seeks to crack down on violent gun crime in Southern California—Operation Safe Cities was born out of frustration with violent criminals carrying out brazen robberies with firearms and will focus on bringing harshe...
- + MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, with $137 million going to California nonprofits—Philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott distributed $640 million this week to more than 350 community groups nationwide, 76 of which serve Cali...
- + Correctional officer charged with sex abuse of 15-year-old at Ventura County youth facility—A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officer was charged with nine counts related to sexual abuse of a minor under his care, the ...
- + Husband of 'Selling Sunset's' Christine Quinn arrested; son, 2, struck during alleged assault—The husband of former 'Selling Sunset' star Christine Quinn has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
- + Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gambling —Representatives of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani accused his interpreter of engaging in a 'massive theft' of the ballplayer's funds to place bets wi...
- + Two Californians sue Hermès, claiming Birkin handbags are offered only to repeat customers—A class-action lawsuit in San Francisco accuses Hermès of requiring customers to purchase other luxury items before gaining access to a Birkin handbag...
- + The National Park Service will only take plastic at its parks. Three visitors are suing to use cash—The National Park Service adopted a policy last year of accepting only credit and debit cards. A California woman is among those suing.
- + Who will be L.A.'s next police chief? City hires headhunter firm to lead search—Los Angeles officials have hired a Northern California-based headhunting firm to identify and vet candidates to be the next chief of police.
- + 34 home burglaries in 35 days: Is Irvine still one of the safest cities in U.S.?—Police announce that 34 burglaries took place over 35 days in Irvine, which has claimed for 18 years to be the safest city of its size in the country.
- + Biden administration revs up plans to transition from gas-powered vehicles to EVs—A U.S. EPA rule would require car manufacturers to increase sales of electric vehicles while cutting carbon emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles.
- + Dodgers' Lux: Grounder goes through Jake Cronenworth's glove to key L.A.'s win over Padres—A sloppy opener in South Korea took a bizarre turn when a ground ball went through the mitt of Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth, giving the Dodge...
- + Mother of Navy vet killed by L.A. police as he held a metal bar will receive $24 million—The hefty settlement approved by the L.A. City Council marks the final chapter in a shooting the county district attorney's office previously deemed l...
- + 3-year-old, left in truck, runs over another toddler. Tragedy highlights a known risk, group says—A driver left his truck running with a 3-year-old in a carseat in the back, police say, and the child climbed behind the wheel. The truck struck a 2-y...
- + Office tower planned for Hollywood gets new design and billion-dollar price tag—Hollywood real estate developer doubles down on plans for "the Star," a proposed office tower on Sunset Boulevard, designed by Norman Foster, with a $...
- + Crackdown on Airbnb and other short-term rentals likely coming to unincorporated L.A. County—The ordinance, five years in the making, would prohibit hosts to list second homes, accessory dwelling units or investment properties in unincorporate...
- + Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley's fanciest wineries?—Among the Napa Valley luminaries whose county records have been subpoenaed in a secretive federal probe are the owners of Hall Wines, Caymus Vineyards...
- + Column: More than 30 states have elected female governors. Will California finally join them?—A state that fancies itself a progressive path-breaker and bastion of open-minded opportunity has never elected a woman to Sacramento's top job. That ...
- + Column: Ysabel Jurado made history in the primary. Can she do it against Kevin de León?—Political newcomer Jurado is in first place in the primary over De León and a well-funded Assembly member, Miguel Santiago, with only a few votes left...
- + AI a job killer? In California it's complicated—While the tech industry has been roiled by layoffs, the greater focus on AI could lead to new jobs in the future.
- + L.A. looks at eliminating up to 2,000 vacant positions as the city's budget outlook worsens—Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez voiced alarm at the proposal, saying the council needs to look at cutting police staffing and overtime costs
- + Lego heads? California police department posts mug shots but without real faces—The Murrieta Police Department announced it would swap in yellow bricks to obscure suspects' identities on social media. Critics say: Not so clever.
- + Court upholds state plan to require more water in California rivers—California regulators adopted a plan to keep more water in tributaries of the San Joaquin River to help struggling fish. A court has upheld that decis...
- + America's four most polluted national parks are in California, study finds—Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks topped the list of national parks with the unhealthiest air in the country, followed by Joshua Tree National P...
- + Why are Taiwan's 7-Elevens so much better than ours?—In the U.S., 7-Eleven means Slurpees and Big Gulps; in Taiwan, the convenience chain is far more crucial to daily life. Want to buy an airline ticket ...
- + Surcharge for alternatives to dairy milk stirs up lawsuit against Starbucks—Three California women are suing Starbucks, alleging it unfairly charges more to those who request nondairy milks in their drinks because they can't s...
- + Early voting has expanded significantly, but turnout growth hasn't kept pace, study finds—Nearly every state has added some form of early voting over the last 20 years. What hasn't followed, though, is a dramatic increase in voter turnout, ...
- + A Southern California pastor hired hit men to kill a man dating his daughter, police say—Riverside police arrested a pastor in an alleged murder-for-hire plot, accusing him of paying $40,000 to have the man dating his daughter killed.
- + Is your smart device safe from hackers? New FCC program will label cybersecure technology —Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their pri...
- + The first over-the-counter birth control pill becomes available. Where is it sold?—Health experts say the over-the-counter birth control pill gives contraception options to people who live in rural or remote areas.
- + Burglars reportedly hit Paul Pierce's L.A. home, make off with $100,000, luxury watches—Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce reportedly had more than $100,000 in cash, luxury watches and a safe stolen from his Woodland Hills home.
- + L.A. smash-and-grab trio who targeted Prada, Versace and Gucci charged by AG after LAPD probe—Accused of stealing more than $300,000 worth of merchandise between December 2022 and last month, the three face decades in prison if convicted.
- + Child-rape suspect living under a pseudonym in L.A. for 15 years is found dead—Christian Basham, thought to have jumped to his death off a bridge in Washington state, was working as Mark Clemens at the downtown complex where his ...
- + Lightning bolts by the hundreds, 'constant' thunder: Rare thunderstorms hit SoCal Monday—Coastal Southern California, which rarely sees lightning, recorded several hundred bolts Monday in a string of unusual thunderstorms that also brought...
- + Realtor rules just changed dramatically. Here's what buyers and sellers can expect—A landmark agreement is going to shake up how real estate deals are done. Here's how the new rules will affect sellers, buyers and brokers.
- + Rep. Katie Porter says she regrets calling the California Senate primary 'rigged'—In a podcast appearance, Rep. Katie Porter said she regretted calling the Senate primary rigged while also decrying the flow of dark money in the race...
- + Trader Joe's recalls cashews potentially contaminated with salmonella —The recall applies to certain batches of Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews, which were sold in California and 15 other sta...
- + With night vision goggles and AR-style rifles, 2 men went to the Mojave and shot up wild burros—Two men who used short-barreled rifles to kill three wild burros in the Mojave Desert in 2021 pleaded guilty on Monday to federal charges, prosecutors...
- + A woman was killed walking on the freeway. The CHP is looking for the driver who hit her—Police still don't know why the woman was walking on the freeway before she was struck.
- + California communities are banning syringe programs. Now the state is fighting back in court—Giving clean syringes to people who inject drugs has been found to curb the spread of disease. But syringe programs are being banned in many Californi...
- + 'I am angry': Golfers demand that L.A. officials stop booming black market in tee times—Members of the all-volunteer golf advisory committee asked why the city has not stopped brokers from buying up tee times and charging up to $40.
- + What will shift to zero-emission trucks cost? $1 trillion for charging alone, study says—The study, sponsored by the freight truck industry, adds to concerns over government mandates. But government officials say the move away from fossil...
- + After violent protest, controversial pro-Israeli speaker comes back to UC Berkeley—Pro-Israeli groups at UC Berkeley rescheduled a controversial speaker to Monday after the same event was canceled amid violent protests last month.
- + Opinion: How measles reemerged as a threat in California and elsewhere—Marin County and other areas with too-low vaccination rates have shown that vaccine skepticism can be reversed.
- + Murder defendant slips restraints in court, stabs his lawyer with pen. All good, attorney says—As a Contra Costa County jury watched, an Oakland man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend attacks his lawyer with a pen and tries to attack a prosecu...
- + Two Republicans will face off to replace Kevin McCarthy in California's Central Valley—Two Republicans — Assemblymember Vince Fong and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux — will face off in May to represent the San Joaquin Valley in Con...
- + A little girl's family wants to know who slaughtered her pet goat. Shasta District Fair officials won't say—Nearly two years after he was seized, and a year-long battle in federal court, Shasta County fair officials still won't say what happened to Cedar the...
- + The end of Skid Row's cheap hotels? L.A. leaders want to replace last-resort homeless housing—For more than 100 years, single-room occupancy hotels have housed thousands of people in Skid Row. Now, L.A. leaders are saying their time has passed....
- + Shocked by Oakland's decline, a resident seeks to revive one block at a time—One Oakland resident brought together nonprofit organizations, local government and residents to restore their block. She thinks it can be a model.
- + Amazon claims its packages are recyclable. Much of the plastic ends up in landfills—A new report from CalPIRG reveals that that almost no Amazon packaging gets recycled. Instead, it ends up in a landfill.
- + UC stirs furious debate over what high school math skills are needed to succeed in college—The University of California is weighing what kind of data science classes could count as math for admission, sparking debate over equity and access.
- + College financial aid extension in the works for California students hurt by FAFSA mess—State officials hope to help students whose college dreams are endangered by glitches and delays affecting the federal financial aid application, or F...
- + How large fires are altering the face of California's Mojave Desert —Last year's York fire has sparked discussion about how to deal with conflagrations in the Mojave National Preserve.
- + The gray whale die-off on West Coast is over, NOAA declares —Between 2018 and 2023, hundreds of gray whale carcasses washed up along the West Coast. A food shortage led to the phenomenon, which is over, scientis...
- + See that weird streak of light across Southern California? Rocket—Earthlings from Southern California to Phoenix were treated to a spectacular, albeit brief, show as night fell and the light illuminated the sky.
- + She sold his Encino home out from under him for $1.5 million. Then he killed himself—Caroline Herrling pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Among her victims was Robert Tascon.
- + DA accuses Rebecca Grossman of 'illegal conduct' from jail, her legal team of jury tampering—In a motion filed Monday, prosecutors say the convicted murderer used jailhouse phones to direct her family to release evidence that had been sealed a...
- + Two years after child's body found in suitcase, mother arrested in California—Dejaune L. Anderson was arrested two years after her son's body was found by a man hunting mushrooms in Indiana.
- + Firearm restrictions on defendants awaiting trial are constitutional, 9th Circuit rules—Court restrictions barring two pretrial criminal defendants from possessing guns were constitutional, a federal court ruled Monday.
- + O.C. man who killed his wife and made it look like an accident gets 15 years to life—A San Clemente fertility doctor was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison after fatally strangling his wife and making it look like she fell d...
- + Port of Los Angeles worker dies after becoming trapped under a forklift—A worker at the Los Angeles Port died Monday morning after becoming trapped under a forklift. The person was declared dead at the scene.
- + Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward—A federal judge in San Francisco dismisses several of the claims against Apple but denies the company's motion to dismiss the case entirely.
- + How was Hollywood exec's daughter-in-law killed? Headless body gives few clues—The wife of a prominent Hollywood agent's son could have been shot, suffocated, poisoned, beheaded. Without more evidence, it's impossible to determi...
- + A sign of the times: Tearing down an emptying O.C. office complex to build a warehouse—A perfectly good office complex is being demolished to make way for a warehouse-distribution center in Santa Ana.
- + California women's prison known as 'rape club' needs outside oversight, judge rules—The federal judge orders the appointment of a special master to implement reforms and other judicial orders at the Federal Correctional Institution in...
- + Too much poop, trash and trampling of habitats shuts down Big Sur's only free camping site—Overuse and abuse by visitors lead Coastal Commission to ban campers from San Carpoforo Beach, the only free camping site in Big Sur, for two years.
- + 'Instability' over Southern California driving chance for afternoon thunderstorms, showers—Thunderstorms could bring gusty winds, brief heavy showers, dry lightning and hail across Southern California this afternoon and evening.
- + California speeds plans to empty San Quentin's death row —California prison officials announced they will move the last 457 condemned prisoners out of San Quentin's death row by summer. They will be transferr...
- + Alan G. Sieroty, former state senator who helped create the Coastal Commission, dies at 93 —Sieroty, of Beverly Hills, served as a state Assembly member and senator, championing disability rights and efforts to protect California's coast.
- + A Central Valley politician was charged with voter fraud. Right-wing conspiracies took over—After the arrest of former Lodi City Councilman Shakir Khan, San Joaquin County election officials have struggled to regain voters' trust.
- + Man is killed and woman and four children injured in crash on 10 Freeway—A man was killed, and five — a woman, 29, and four children ranging in age from 3 months to 10 years — were injured in University Park, officials said...
- + Walking to the airport? LAX construction spurs lengthy traffic delays, misery among fliers—Construction delays led to heavy congestion at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.
- + Photos: Los Angeles Marathon —Over 25,000 runners competed this year in Sunday's L.A. Marathon. Check out The Times' photographers view of the race.
- + Massive brawl breaks out near Pike Outlets in Long Beach—Two people were arrested and a teenager was shot after a massive brawl broke out outside the Pike Outlets in Long Beach on Saturday.
- + High-speed chase ends with woman driving into ocean, swimming; Boston terriers rescued from car—Dramatic video shows one of two dogs that were rescued from a car that a woman drove straight into the ocean after a police pursuit to Venice Beach.
- + L.A. County deputy shoots, kills man in East L.A.; 'replica' gun found—The L.A. County Sheriff's Department said deputies were confronted by a man with a handgun. A 'replica' gun was found at the scene, the department sai...
- + Arizona and Nevada make up 3% of the U.S. population — and are vital to picking a president—As Biden trails Trump in polls of Arizona and Nevada — states he won in 2020 — voters in the Western battlegrounds speak out on the candidates' Novemb...
- + Van Nuys apartment building damaged in explosion, no injuries reported—The Los Angeles Fire Department was alerted at 5:38 p.m. Saturday to the blast in the 7300 block of Woodman Avenue, according to Connor Thompson, an L...
- + Good Samaritan stabbed to death while trying to quell altercation between his neighbors—A man trying to rescue a neighbor from a violent assault in a Westminster apartment complex was stabbed to death, authorities said.
- + Brokers are buying up precious tee times at L.A. city golf courses. Golfers are desperate and outraged—The confirmation of long-held suspicions has roiled the L.A. golf world, with players clamoring for the city to crack down.
- + Councilman caught peeing on door outside a bar resigns—A Crescenta Valley council member was caught urinating outside a bar, then got into a fight. A video of the incident went viral.
- + California unlikely to meet landmark goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions—California is unlikely to meet its landmark greenhouse gas reduction goals unless it can increase emission reductions threefold, according to a new st...
- + Sophisticated 'burglary tourists' fly from South America to rob wealthy homes, LAPD says—Crews of thieves who travel from Chile and other South American nations for the purpose of stealing jewels and luxury goods are not new in Los Angeles...
- + One far-right leader ousted. Another barely hangs on. Is Shasta rejecting MAGA politics? —Supervisor Patrick Jones, who has led the far-right charge in Shasta County, has lost his re-election bid. The March primary results could signal a sh...
- + Winner of the $1.765-billion Powerball — the second-largest jackpot ever — has been revealed—The identity of the $1.765-billion Powerball winner has been revealed, according to a California Lottery news release.
- + A United Airlines plane external panel discovered missing after Oregon flight—A section of a United Airlines-operated Boeing 737-8 aircraft was discovered missing upon inspection Friday afternoon in Southern Oregon, adding to a ...
- + Larry H. Parker, auto accident and personal injury attorney, dies at 75—Larry H. Parker's face was on billboards along L.A.'s streets and freeways, but what solidified the Long Beach attorney and his firm in people's minds...
- + Animal welfare activists pressure City Council to make changes amid shelter crisis—Activists and city officials say there is an overcrowding crisis at shelters, where animals are living in "deplorable" conditions.
- + 'DROP on steroids.' L.A. city workers double dip by retiring and getting hired at DWP, union alleges—The union representing LADWP workers accuses the city attorney of letting city employees "double dip." The city attorney's office says it isn't "unlaw...
- + Meet the beekeeper who calmed tennis star Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells—Beekeeper swoops in to remove a swarm of bees — and calm the world's No. 2-ranked tennis player — during a quarterfinal match at Indian Wells.
- + From Homeboy Industries to the Italian Renaissance: Fabian Debora wants you to see the light—Fabian Debora went from gang life to having his own art show. His latest paintings are inspired by Italian artist Caravaggio in a series titled 'Cara ...
- + Satellite photos show California turning green and snowy after winter storms—NASA photos show the state replenished by rain and snow from winter storms. The state is entirely out of the drought and snowpack levels are near norm...
- + Cara Delevingne's Studio City home engulfed by massive fire: 'Cherish what you have'—Cara Delevingne thanked L.A. firefighters for knocking down a greater alarm structure fire at her Studio City home that collapsed the roof.
- + Doors will reopen at beloved Café Tropical this weekend—The Cuban institution in Silver Lake will reopen on Saturday under new ownership.
- + 2 Orange school board conservatives ousted by recalls with LGBTQ+ policies at the center—Two Orange school board members who pushed for parent-notification policies opposed by many LGBTQ+ advocates lose their seats in recall election.
- + California's home insurer of last resort sees enrollment surge, raising concerns over its finances—California's property insurer experiences enrollment surge, raising questions about its financial stability.
- + 2 tons of meth found during drug investigation in Riverside County—The discovery of more than 4,000 pounds of meth followed the probe into the sale and transportation of it in Riverside and L.A. counties, a department...
- + Cold storm dumps snow on Southern California mountains, threatens severe thunderstorms—Snow Valley and Bear Mountain resorts in San Bernardino County had about a foot of fresh snow early Friday, with a few more inches expected to fall by...
- + Realtors agree to change commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers—The National Assn. of Realtors said it will make changes to its commission rules in a deal that could reduce costs for consumers.
- + The challenge: Trek from Carson City to Canada. You could make $5,000—People will soon be able to trek from the Carson City through the mountains to the Pacific Crest Trail before completing the 1,600-mile journey to Can...
- + Medieval Times union efforts collapse as American Guild of Variety Artists pulls support—A movement to organize a union among show performers and stable hands at Medieval Times' Buena Park castle is "dead in the water."
- + Mystery surrounds sudden increase in steelhead trout deaths near California water pumps—Environmentalists are calling for federal intervention after 4,000 threatened fish were killed by pumps operated by the State Water Project and the Ce...
- + Column: Polls get it right most of the time. Here's what to be wary of—Polls get things right most of the time, but problems crop up, generating headlines. How to tell the good from the bad, and how L.A. Times polls did t...
- + This Cal State immigration clinic provides free legal advice. It might come to a 'full stop'—The CSU Immigration Legal Services Project helps immigrant students, staff, faculty and their families at all 23 campuses. Gavin Newsom's budget propo...
- + Investors bought a historic Echo Park home. Sisters who have lived there since childhood are fighting to stay—The home was one of the first in Echo Park. Lupe Breard and her sister have lived there for decades. But since their mom died, the family estate and a...
- + L.A.'s Oaxacan community rallies after wildfire devastates a region of Mexico famed for its mezcal—A deadly wildfire that devastated rural Oaxaca has struck an emotional chord in Los Angeles, home to the largest Indigenous Oaxacan community outside ...
- + Opinion: Apocalypse now, but not in Santa Monica —Why pro-choice, anti-gun, environmentally conscious, true blue Santa Monicans aren't making good on their threats to exit the U.S.
- + Uncle who bludgeoned two nephews to death found guilty of murder—Deyun Shin, 52, was convicted on two counts of murder with a special circumstance for using a deadly weapon in the bludgeoning death of his nephews An...
- + 'Bee invasion': Swarm halts a quarterfinal tennis match at Indian Wells—The 2024 BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was interrupted Thursday by a swarm of bees.
- + LAPD arrest man suspected of assaulting two children in Santa Monica and Venice—A homeless man suspected of punching two kids in Santa Monica and Venice is under arrest, according to the Los Angeles Police Deparment.
- + She posted fliers about her missing dog. Then her nightmare began—Pasadena woman says the person she believes may have stolen her dog is now stalking outside her home and refusing to return the pet.
- + Billionaire L.A. family claims racism at elite Westside country club —The son of a onetime Bel-Air billionaire is suing Hillcrest Country Club, a venerable organization created for those once banned from other elite L.A....
- + 13 charged in Mexican Mafia collection racket in L.A. County jails—The case offers yet another illustration of how the Mexican Mafia controls and extracts money from inmates held at the nation's largest jail complex.
- + Devastating bodycam video shows the moment deputies opened fire on 15-year-old with autism—Law enforcement responded five times this year to the Apple Valley home of a 15-year-old with autism who was fatally shot by deputies over the weekend...
- + Paid protester company looking to hire 7-foot, 300-pound 'giants' for 'intimidation factor'—A Beverly Hills-based company that's hired to supply people for protests, as well as more benign corporate events, is looking to hire more bodies. Ver...
- + Santa Ana winds whip into Southern California, downing trees and knocking out power—Strong Santa Ana winds hitting Southern California have toppled trees and knocked out power across the region. Some gusts have been recorded over 80 m...
- + Santa Ana winds whip into Southern California, with 70-80 mph gusts recorded—Strong Santa Ana winds hitting Southern California today have already brought gusts over 80 mph in some areas. Winds are expected to peak about 11 a....
- + New rooms, tours, activities: Queen Mary is royal again, Long Beach says. But at a whopping cost—In 2017, it looked as if $23 million in repairs were needed just to keep the Queen Mary from capsizing. Long Beach has now spent much more than that.
- + Father convicted of murdering his 4 children and their grandmother in their Lancaster home—A Lancaster man was convicted this week of the brutal murders of his four children and his mother-in-law in 2021.
- + Column: Northern California is losing its political dominance, and Adam Schiff's victory proves it—Any regional advantage has apparently been wiped away by the nationalization of politics, the everywhere reach of social media and, especially, the st...
- + Why did the 'King of Collectibles' cast doubt on their million-dollar LeBron James card?—Two L.A. sports card collectors owned a rare LeBron James card they hoped to sell for big bucks — until an auctioneer dubbed the "King of Collectibles...
- + Haunted by legacy of police misconduct, Oakland grapples for answers to street crime surge —With brazen street crime and retail thefts shifting to wealthier parts of the city, Oaklanders debate how to tackle the issue considering a legacy of ...
- + Presence of parasite that's deadly for dogs now confirmed in California: Signs to watch for—A parasite that sickened 10 dogs and killed another in Southern California was found in the Colorado River in Blythe, its first known presence in the ...
- + Column: Cal-Mex is having a moment in New York. But how does it taste?—Californians nostalgic for Mexican food have tried to replicate what they're missing in New York, to middling results. Now, the city is having a Cal-M...
- + How cryptocurrency executives helped decide the California Senate primary —The cryptocurrency sector is back in the political arena, deploying its cash reserves in the 2024 election cycle, including California's U.S. Senate r...
- + 16 SWAT team members injured in explosion at FBI training facility in Irvine—Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department SWAT team were injured Wednesday afternoon in an explosion at an FBI training facility in Ir...
- + The plane lost power and was crashing. Lucky for a Santa Rosa family, the plane had a parachute —A small plane's parachute softened the crash after the aircraft, with three occupants, lost engine power.
- + Teen escapes 6-day hostage situation where she was raped, police say. Suspected captor free on bail—San Bernardino Police have arrested a man suspected of holding a 17-year-old hostage and raping her at his Big Bear area home.
- + Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin —Gov. Gavin Newsom should have learned this four years ago: You don't try to sell voters on more government spending in a primary election.
- + The L.A. Marathon is Sunday. Here are the road closures to avoid—The 26.2-mile course begins at Dodger Stadium and passes through communities including Echo Park, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Br...
- + Cleanup in Lane 5: Toilet paper spill blocks traffic in Santa Clarita—Commuters on I-5 found themselves blocked up in Santa Clarita. The culprit? Toilet paper.
- + 10,000 bees ground a CHP helicopter. A beekeeper comes to the rescue —Almost 10,000 bees swarmed a California Highway Patrol helicopter last week, leaving officers scrambling for how to safely respond.
- + Former L.A. deputy mayor goes on trial a second time in bribery and racketeering case—A lawyer for Raymond Chan said his client did not receive Las Vegas trips, casino chips or other bribes that were provided to former L.A. Councilmembe...
- + S.F. State employee who oversaw sexual misconduct and discrimination cases alleges retaliation—A former San Francisco State employee claims that a campus president and CSU official tried to interfere with an investigation into harassment complai...
- + This is where some Airbnb hosts have been spying on you, and why it will stop—Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras in its listings worldwide beginning next month, reversing a longstanding policy that allowed homeowner peep-...
- + Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down security line at San Francisco International Airport—More than two dozen protesters linked arms and blocked the entrance to the airport's G gates, calling for a cease-fire in in the Israel-Hamas war.
- + Santa Ana winds will whip across California, with power outages and downed trees likely—Orange County and the Inland Empire could see gusts up to 100 mph when Santa Ana winds peak in the region Thursday.
- + Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles, but no freeway driving — for now —Waymo launches driverless car service in Los Angeles, taking the robot to America's car culture capital. Critics say the cars are unsafe and will only...
- + Landslide damages homes, forces evacuations in Sherman Oaks—At least one home was red-tagged and deemed unsafe following the landslide, the cause of which has not yet been determined.
- + 11% of high school seniors report using delta-8 THC, advertised as 'legal' form of cannabis—More than 11% of high school seniors said in a national survey that they had used delta-8 THC, a psychoactive compound that is derived from hemp, in t...
- + 'We're throwing the book at criminals': O.C. aims anti-crime campaign at surrounding areas—Using bumper stickers, billboards and advertisements on public buses, Orange County prosecutors this month launched a public safety campaign aimed at...
- + A beauty store employee tried to stop shoplifters. Now, she's fighting for her life—The assistant manager at a beauty store in Commerce is fighting for her life after she was knocked unconscious following an attack by shoplifters.
- + Some who are mentally ill remain in L.A. County jails after charges are dropped, report says—Disability Rights California said in its investigation that hundreds of people with serious mental illnesses under conservatorships remained in jail f...
- + EPA orders Watts metal recycler to prevent water pollution—Federal regulators are requiring S&W Atlas Metal & Iron, one of Los Angeles' oldest metal recyclers, to upgrade its stormwater treatment syste...
- + Momentum is building to require California high schoolers to learn how to manage money—The financial literacy class would teach public school students how to read a pay stub, balance a checking account, use credit cards wisely, save for ...
- + California eases new water saving regulations for local agencies after pushback—California water regulators have eased requirements for urban water suppliers to meet conservation goals under proposed regulations.
- + Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that seniors 65 and older get a second dose of the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccination.
- + Tenant rights lawyer Ysabel Jurado will face Councilmember Kevin de León in runoff—First-time candidate Ysabel Jurado led the field of eight candidates, ahead of Councilmember Kevin de León, in the race to represent an Eastside distr...
- + Tenant rights lawyer Ysabel Jurado pulls ahead of Councilmember Kevin de León in L.A. election—Jurado, running to unseat Councilmember Kevin de León, was in first place and likely heading to a Nov. 5 runoff election, the latest election results ...
- + L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman wins reelection as Ethan Weaver concedes—Deputy city attorney Ethan Weaver, one of Nithya Raman's opponents, said Thursday that he called her to congratulate her on her victory.
- + L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman pulls past 50%, on verge of outright primary win—The latest results from the March 5 election showed Raman above 50% for the first time, greatly raising her chances of avoiding a runoff in November.
- + Big Bear bald eagles' three eggs probably won't hatch: 'Makes my heart hurt'—Jackie and Shadow have drawn record viewership recently to their live webcam. But some fans are in mourning as it has become clear the eggs are not vi...
- + Chainsaw-wielding man surrenders after hours-long standoff in Mission Hills, police say—A chainsaw-wielding man surrendered after a hours-long standoff with Los Angeles police Tuesday afternoon in Mission Hills, according to authorities.
- + Search continues for nurse swept away by San Gabriel River—The search continues for a 59-year-old nurse who was swept away by the San Gabriel River while hiking near the Heaton Flats Trail in the Angeles Natio...
- + Scott Peterson in court as LA Innocence Project pushes for DNA testing and missing reports—The LA Innocence Project is backing Scott Peterson's effort to exonerate the convicted killer who faces life in prison for the killing of his pregnant...
- + California schools could ban Flamin' Hot Cheetos under new bill—Proposed legislation aims to ban from public schools snacks and sodas that contain artificial dyes. The list includes Cheetos, Takis, Doritos and Froo...
- + Fatal shooting of autistic teen raises concerns about police response to people with mental health issues—Ryan Gainer's death has heightened concerns from activists about law enforcement's use of force against people suffering from mental health issues and...
- + Opposition concedes that Newsom likely to eke out a win on Proposition 1 in California—Despite the confidence he projected about Proposition 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom's ballot measure on California's mental health services is leading narrowly...
- + Good thing that Kobe Bryant is getting three statues. The first one has typos—The statue outside Crypto.com Arena that immortalizes Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after his 81-point game in 2006 misspelled the names of two players an...
- + Rents are finally falling in Los Angeles. But it's still not enough for many—Rents are down 2.5% year over year in Los Angeles County, according to Apartment List. Northern California has seen prices mostly rise while Southern ...
- + Border shooting in San Diego County: Marksman killed man assaulting migrants, feds say—Federal officials say a man was fatally shot by a border patrol marksman March 3 in San Diego County because he was threatening migrants with a gun.
- + Authorities charge 18-year-old woman in fatal San Pedro bar shooting—The L.A. County district attorney's office charged Estrella Rojas with murder in the death of Tyrone Tyars, and attempted murder for allegedly shootin...
- + Hundreds of people exposed to measles at California hospital, officials say—As many as 300 people were exposed to a child with measles at UC Davis Medical Center, according to health officials in Sacramento and El Dorado count...
- + She's 12. She runs an under-3-hour marathon. And she's prepping for the 2028 Olympics —Evan Kim is a 5-foot-tall tween who wants to be an elementary school teacher — and the fastest 12-year-old marathoner ever.
- + Fake blood and gunfire? A California lawmaker wants to create rules for shooter drills—State Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward has introduced a bill in an effort to standardize active-shooter drills in California schools.
- + Kamala Harris, in San Francisco, outlines 'profound' stakes of election, raises her own profile —Vice President Kamala Harris returned to San Francisco to collect some campaign cash and make the case for democracy being at stake in the 2024 electi...
- + Warden is ousted as FBI raids California women's prison known as the 'rape club'—FBI agents raided a federal women's prison in California plagued by sexual abuse, and a newly hired warden was ousted amid claims of retaliation again...
- + Column: Is that graffiti or art? How L.A. draws the lines—Los Angeles graffiti — in the form of a tagged-up, unfinished skyscraper downtown — has recently made national news. But we're also the mural capital ...
- + As water rates climb, many are struggling to pay for an essential service—With water rates rising, many are struggling to pay. A Senate bill would establish a permanent program to help low-income customers who are falling be...
- + Is Donald Trump a new King David? Ask California's right-wing Sons of Liberty—The ultraconservative 1776 Sons of Liberty want Donald Trump reelected. The grassroots group says he will save the nation from Joe Biden, migrants, gu...
- + California bill would give families more information after police killings—The legislation is meant to stop officers from questioning relatives of people killed by police before revealing that their loved one is dead.
- + After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with 'forever chemicals'—A new bill could ban the sale of menstrual products in California that contain potentially toxic chemicals known as PFAS. Gov. Newsom vetoed a similar...
- + Feds won't reimburse California $300 million for homeless housing amid COVID. Congress wants answers—A letter by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) asks FEMA to reconsider and pay out the funding to cities that are already strapped for cash.
- + L.A. County probation officer accused of sex with jailed youth—An L.A. County probation officer was arrested late last week after an investigation revealed she allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a min...
- + 5-month-old critical after car plows into pole; police arrest driver on suspicion of felony DUI—Los Angeles police arrested the driver of a vehicle that crashed in Hyde Park early Sunday, injuring himself and three others in the car, including tw...
- + Disneyland plan for long-term major development in Anaheim clears crucial hurdle—The Anaheim Planning Commission voted Monday night to approve the DisneylandForward project, which would clear the path for major park development.
- + Disney seeking OK on major development, more flexibility for future projects in Anaheim—The Anaheim Planning Commission will vote Monday night on the DisneylandForward project, which would clear the path for major park development.
- + Violent protest at UC Berkeley triggers federal investigation into alleged discrimination —The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation of UC Berkeley for alleged discrimination involving shared ancestry.
- + Are you apartment hunting in L.A.? Tell us about your experience—Recently, rents have been declining in parts of Southern California. We want to hear from you if you've recently signed a lease or are apartment hunti...
- + Wolverines vanished from California a century ago. Is it time to bring them back?—Proposed legislation seeks to reintroduce wolverines to California, which lacks a permanent population of the protected animals.
- + Disney slams proxy fight rival Nelson Peltz in political-style ad—Disney is stepping up its campaign against Nelson Peltz, warning shareholders that it would be 'destructive' to add the activist investor to the compa...
- + Did O.C. oil spill come from natural seepage or drilling? Cause under investigation—Coast Guard officials have not determined what caused an oil sheen that appeared off the coast of Huntington Beach last week, officials said Monday af...
- + A mudslide sent a 149-year-old piano out a window and into the muck. Its journey isn't over—A 149-year-old piano was recovered after being heavily damaged during a mudslide in the Beverly Crest neighborhood. Now it's on display in Malibu.
- + Multiple landslides in Malibu, surrounding areas close Pacific Coast Highway—Caltrans reported multiple slides across the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu and it does not have a timeline for when they will be cleared.
- + Burrowing owl faces 'death by a thousand cuts,' advocates say—Advocates say the decline of the burrowing owl in California has accelerated. They want the state to add the bird to the endangered or threatened list...
- + Photos: The day the presses stopped running | A farewell to the Los Angeles Times Olympic plant—The March 11 edition of the Los Angeles Times print edition will be its last at the Los Angeles Times Olympic printing plant in Los Angeles.
- + Column: You can relax, Gavin: Biden showed he's not a doddering old man—Joe Biden's forceful State of the Union speech should quell doubts about his fitness to run for reelection. No one is more happy than California Gov. ...
- + In Kern County, an abandoned church gets a second life as housing for former foster youths —In a novel bid to generate more affordable housing, Kern County is converting empty churches and blighted strip malls into apartment units for former ...
- + More parents are delaying their kids' vaccines, and it's alarming pediatricians—More parents are choosing to delay childhood vaccinations, such as the MMR vaccine. Doctors worry toddlers remain vulnerable as measles spreads.
- + Deputy kills 15-year-old wielding a 'bladed' garden tool, officials say—A 15-year-old Apple Valley youth was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy during an altercation with family members.
- + 1,000 Gaza protesters rally in Hollywood ahead of Oscars, blocking traffic—Hundreds of protesters converged on Hollywood ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre to call for an immediate cease-fire in the Isr...
- + 'Path to 218 runs through California': State races pivotal in fight to control the House—California's importance in any strategy to win control of the House in the November 2024 election is one of the few things Republicans and Democrats a...
- + Storied presses print L.A. Times for the last time as production moves to Riverside—The Los Angeles Times will soon outsource the printing of the newspaper, moving from the Olympic plant, once a crown jewel in a vast media empire.
- + Column: California isn't sending a Black woman to the Senate. But Barbara Lee won anyway—The longtime Oakland lawmaker was defeated in the primary by Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey, disappointing a close-knit California sisterhood. But all i...
- + Column: Cereal for dinner? It's one way to beat supermarket inflation—Strategies for coping with inflation and rising grocery prices? Coupons, bargain bins, rationing and 'cereal for dinner'
- + Noxious fumes, contaminated runoff: No easy solution for Chiquita Canyon Landfill woes—Calls are growing for the closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, yet experts say that shutting the facility down won't solve the problem.
- + A school bus, donated dresses, Alicia Keys' hairstylist: Two LAUSD students go to Oscars—It's a quest for a dress that these students could have never imagined. Thanks to a corps of community volunteers and donors they are ready for their ...
- + Man in critical condition after being shot by police in South Los Angeles—Los Angeles police shot a man who allegedly pointed a weapon at officers. He was hospitalized in critical condition.
- + 5 firefighters hospitalized after blaze at unpermitted cannabis operation in downtown L.A.—A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said there was concern that the firefighters had a reaction to burning chemicals inside the building south ...
- + A bird's eye view of proposed Bay Area utopian community—California Forever, a group proposing a utopian Bay Area community, released an aerial map of project's potential boundaries in Solano County.
- + Coast Guard still probing cause of oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach—The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday continued to investigate the cause of an oil sheen off Huntington Beach not far from site of a 2021 spill.
- + L.A.'s infamous Cecil Hotel up for sale after transformation to house homeless people—The notorious Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, which was converted in recent years into permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless, ha...
- + He had a badge, his car had emergency lights, he pulled people over — but he wasn't a cop, authorities say—Steven Sawhill, 70, of Canyon Lake, was arrested after he allegedly used a fake badge and a white Ford Crown Victoria sedan to pull over drivers in Ri...
- + New parking restrictions could make it harder to hike at this popular L.A. spot—The Los Angeles City Council voted to create new parking restrictions west of Runyon Canyon after residents complained about limited street space.
- + San Francisco ties welfare to drug-screening, boosts police powers in stunning tough-on-crime shift —In a bid to address the city's drug crisis — and the crime and homelessness that come with it — San Francisco voters shifted right in Tuesday's primar...
- + Man charged with burglary and indecent exposure over break-in at Santa Monica apartment—Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Anthony Romero, 28, with one count of burglary and one count of indecent exposure and illegal entry on Tuesday.
- + Federal judge seeks audit of L.A. homelessness programs—A federal judge wants an independent accounting of homeless programs in Los Angeles — including Mayor Karen Bass' signature Inside Safe initiative. Th...
- + L.A. City Council votes to allow the demolition of a Jewish and labor movement landmark—The B'nai B'rith Lodge on South Union Avenue in Westlake served as a hub for the Jewish community and later as the heart of the labor movement in L.A.
- + Matthew McConaughey, wife Camila explain real reason behind move from Malibu to Texas—Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves, opened up about the Oscar winner's decision to leave California in 2014 to return to his home state of...
- + Will political protests disrupt the Academy Awards? The LAPD is prepared to prevent that —The LAPD expect that some protesters will try to disrupt Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood.
- + Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at security at Las Vegas airport. Here's how it works—TSA is unveiling a self-service security screening system at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
- + Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating—Coast Guard officials flew over the Orange County site early Friday and confirmed an oil sheen almost three miles offshore that they said was not from...
- + Opinion: Steve Garvey's strange win is a loss for California election reform. Here's the solution—Democrat Adam Schiff gamed the Senate primary by boosting the Republican and avoiding a closer race with Katie Porter. Ranked-choice voting would disc...
- + Man found shot to death near hiking trail in San Fernando Valley—A man was found shot to death near a hiking trail in a Tarzana neighborhood and L.A. police are investigating.
- + SoCal father of Marine killed in 2021 was arrested for protesting during State of the Union address—The Norco man, whose son was killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, was arrested for shouting repeatedly during Biden's State of the Unio...
- + What does the future of driverless taxi service in Los Angeles look like? It's already here—Waymo, the self-driving taxi company owned by Google's parent, Alphabet, gets the green light to expand its robotaxi service to Los Angeles County.
- + Widow, 96, in financial straits fell prey to fraud and murder-for-hire plot, police say—In addition to a woman, three men were arrested in what police said was a murder-for-hire plot targeting a 96-year-old Montecito widow in 2022.
- + 4 Chileans stole from homes across L.A. in a case of 'burglary tourism,' police say —A Chilean burglary crew was apprehended in Pacific Palisades, police say. The three men and one teen came to the U.S. on tourist visas, according to a...
- + California could get a new city very soon. Here's what that means—The results are still coming in for the presidential primary, but it's looking like California could get a new city soon, all thanks to voters.
- + After winter storms, California can expect a late start to the wildfire season —Forecasters are anticipating a late start to California's wildfire season, but they can't yet say whether it will be severe.
- + Column: How does California celebrate women's history month? With two male senators—California is poised to lose female representation in the U.S. Senate. Thankfully, there are plenty of politically powerful women in the Statehouse.
- + 'We can do better': Western states divided over long-term plans for Colorado River water—Two groups of states in the Colorado River Basin propose competing long-term plans for addressing chronic water shortages and adapting to climate chan...
- + Ex-undersheriff admits to having alleged deputy gang tattoo — then getting rid of it —Ex-Undersheriff Tim Murakami resisted subpoenas for years. On Thursday he admitted to having a Caveman tattoo.
- + Korean merchants have kept the Slauson swap meet alive for 40 years. Their final chapter is near—Many are approaching retirement, with the swap meet in decline as customers migrate to the internet. The long hours at their stalls paid for their chi...
- + Low-income workers can get huge tax refunds. This event helps them get the money—At free tax sites across Los Angeles, volunteer tax preparers help low-income workers file their taxes and access the earned income tax credit.
- + Column: The legacy — and disappointment — of Katie Porter's Orange County revolution—Sometimes, the big fish should stay in the small pond to defend the minnows from the sharks. And out of all the years Porter should've remained in pla...
- + Ex-probation chief's suit alleges L.A. County fired him for being a whistleblower—Ex- L.A. County probation chief Adolfo Gonzales claims in a lawsuit he was fired for reporting dire staffing shortages to the state. An attorney for t...
- + Beverly Hills school district expels 8th graders involved in fake nude scandal—The Beverly Hills Unified School District board approved stipulated expulsions Wednesday evening for five 8th-grade students at Beverly Vista Middle S...
- + United plane drops tire, smashing cars, as it departs SFO. Jet lands safely at LAX—A tire fell from a plane headed to Japan, forcing passengers to detour to Los Angeles International Airport.
- + State Bar charges L.A. lawyer in DWP scandal—The agency accused Michael Libman of colluding with lawyers representing the city "to structure, position, and settle a lawsuit against the City" in a...
- + Recent storms pushed California's yearly rainfall, snowpack even higher — and more could be coming—Wednesday's storm dumped even more rainfall across Southern California, pushing up yearly rain totals well above average.
- + Disney underpaid Southern California hotel maintenance workers, lawsuit alleges—Disney faces wage claims in a lawsuit brought by an assistant maintenance engineer who says the company underpaid him and more than 100 other workers.
- + George Gascón survived the primary. Can Nathan Hochman unseat him as D.A.?—Early returns suggest Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón will face former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman in a November runoff.
- + Sydney Opera House? A spherical armadillo? A's promise 'new type of baseball park' in Vegas—The Athletics unveil renderings of their future $1.5-billion stadium in Las Vegas. Some say it resembles the Sydney Opera House. A designer compares i...
- + Column: Katie Porter goes MAGA, claiming California's election was rigged. It wasn't—In falsely claiming California's primary was rigged, Katie Porter is emulating Donald Trump and recklessly undermining faith in our embattled election...
- + Hollywood producer of 'Blue Bloods' charged with drugging, sexually assaulting man he mentored—Laurence Andries has been charged with six felony counts. The accuser tells a TV station he went public because he's concerned there may be other vict...
- + $600, free video game: How EA Sports got players to opt in to 'College Football 25'—Electronic Arts Sports is releasing its NCAA football video game — 'College Football 25' — this summer for the first time in 11 years. Players opting ...
- + How EA Sports got players to opt in to 'College Football 25' for $600, free video game copy—Electronic Arts Sports is releasing its NCAA football video game — 'College Football 25' — this summer, after 11 years. Players opting in receive $600...
- + Six people arrested, accused of smuggling duck and goose intestines from China through L.A.—Six people were arrested Tuesday for allegedly smuggling illegal duck and goose organs from China through Los Angeles, according to a federal complain...
- + Photography program for East L.A. youth burglarized; $65,000 worth of equipment stolen—Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit that mentors female-identifying and nonbinary youth through photography training, lost $65,000 worth of camera and tech...
- + Huntington Beach votes to ban Pride flags at city buildings—Almost 60% of voters in the beachside city supported the amendment in the low-turnout election that saw less than a quarter of Huntington Beach reside...
- + Chino elementary school teacher arrested on suspicion of child abuse—Chino police responded to a call Monday just a little after 3 p.m. and detained Ray Anthony Crummitt at EJ Marshall Elementary School, where he taught...
- + Man dies after Fullerton police shoot him multiple times with 'less-lethal' beanbag rounds—Police fired multiple rounds at the man outside a Fullerton McDonald's.
- + Tesla Cybertruck offroading on California beach ends with a glitch—A Cybertruck drove over a sidewalk and past a sign stating 'no vehicles on beach or dunes' at Marina State Beach, then became stranded in the sand.
- + Police allege cyclist in 'national parks' shirt broke equipment that detects wildfires—A man has been seen repeatedly damaging wildfire detection equipment in Irvine. Police want to know who he is.
- + LAFD calls on city to end pilot program that sent health workers to 911 calls—A pilot program that sends mental health workers to 911 calls in the city may soon end.
- + Men cleared of murder after 2 decades; ex-detective with 'absolute belief' worked to free them—Judge sets man free for murder he didn't commit afters 23 years in prison, second man also factually innocent in killing
- + Native Americans and the movies: A long-forgotten history of Hollywood and my family—A writer researching his great-great-uncles, all three born on a Chickasaw reservation, discovers they were major moviemakers in the early days of Hol...
- + Are L.A.'s anti-camping laws failing? We went to 25 sites to find the truth—A leak purportedly exposed systemic failures of Los Angeles' anti-camping law, reigniting a debate on the City Council. The reality on the streets is ...
- + LAPD's 'less-lethal' projectile launchers are leading to deadly encounters, report finds—The LAPD used 40-millimeter launchers — which fire foam projectiles at more than 200 mph — in at least nine cases that involved firearms last year, a ...
- + $2-billion downtown L.A. mega-project gets boost from governor's office, hopes for approval in 2024—A $2-billion residential and commercial development in Skid Row near the Arts District received a boost from Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday as his offi...
- + What will Biden say on immigration? Border agent and 'Dreamers' expected at State of the Union—A Border Patrol agent from New York, an immigrant rights activist from Chicago and DACA recipients from California are among those expected at the pre...
- + La Cañada Flintridge must process 'builder's remedy' affordable-housing plan, court rules—After years of back-and-forth, a court tells the affluent city of single-family homes to process an application for a housing development with 80 mixe...
- + Pizza Hut workers in L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown go on 3-day strike, alleging wage theft—Although the number of striking workers is small, the wage-theft problem they are complaining about is large, labor advocates say.
- + Krekorian's office sent an email supporting a candidate. Did it cross a line?—Council President Paul Krekorian's office sent out an email supporting a candidate. Did it cross a line?
- + Did Anaheim violate Brown Act in Angel Stadium negotiations? Courts twice say no—For the second time in three years, a court cleared Anaheim of allegations it violated the state's open government laws in negotiating the Angel Stadi...
- + Deep sea coral habitat likely to get protection by closure of fisheries off NorCal coast—The Pacific Fishery Management Council will consider Thursday which sites to protect off Monterey Bay in order to restore and preserve deep-sea corals...
- + 'We f— them up ... Lmao': Northridge woman arrested in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol—Kayla Reifschneider, 27, of Northridge was arrested Wednesday and charged over her alleged role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
- + How Trump propelled Schiff to the general election — and likely a Senate seat—Trump's shadow over the 2024 election will remain through November, and only increase Adam Schiff 's chances of becoming California's newest U.S. sena...
- + Watch Big Bear bald eagle Shadow 'wing slap' as raven swoops. It's called being a good dad—Big Bear bald eagle Shadow executed a perfect 'wing slap' as a raven swooped in — placing a 6-foot-wide lid over the nest holding his and partner Jack...
- + Protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza abruptly ended Adam Schiff's victory party—Protesters calling for a cease fire in Gaza squash Senate primary victory speech by Democrat Schiff at a Hollywood gathering of his campaign staff and...
- + Lythgoe calls Abdul lawsuit 'worst form of character assassination' as another accuser surfaces—The same day Nigel Lythgoe's legal team responded to Paula Abdul's 'false, despicable' sexual assault lawsuit, another accuser came forward with alleg...
- + Column: Schiff cheapened himself with his cynical effort to help Garvey in Senate primary—Rep. Adam B. Schiff's clever and cynical ploy in California's Senate primary enabled him to avoid risk in the November runoff. But he subjected himsel...
- + Budget deal for NASA offers glimmer of hope for JPL's Mars Sample Return mission—With a final 2024 budget for NASA in place, the space agency has directed JPL not to cut any more staff working on the Mars Sample Return mission.
- + Column: 'You cannot get close to' Kevin de León at his surreal, high-security election party—I tried to walk in when a beefy, bespectacled guy with a sour face blocked me. It was De León's communications director, Pete Brown.
- + Outlaw biker clubs in Central California raided. Investigators seize 50 guns, explosive materials and drugs—Authorities in Modesto arrested four men and seized drugs, a stockpile of firearms and ammunition and material to make bombs as part of a months-long ...
- + Rain, snow hit SoCal, with chance for flooding, landslides, hail and even a tornado—Southern Californians are hit with rain and snow again, but isolated thunderstorms could bring chances of flash flooding, hail or a tornado.
- + After landslides, limited train service resumes along troubled Orange County rail line—Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner trains are rolling along a scenic rail line through San Clemente on a limited basis following landslides that disrupted ser...
- + Laura Friedman likely to face Republican in race for Schiff's former House seat—Republican Alex Balekian remains in second place in the race to represent the deep-blue L.A.-area congressional district.
- + Laura Friedman takes early lead in race for Schiff's former House seat—Early returns showed Republican Alex Balekian in second place in the L.A.-area congressional district race.
- + Column: A land of flaming liberalism? Senate results contradict California stereotype—By choosing Schiff, voters rejected the leftward swerve promised by more liberal alternatives. By advancing Garvey, they set up a conventional partisa...
- + UC applications rise for fall 2024, with gains in diversity and transfer applicants —University of California applications rose to 250,000 for fall, driven by a rebound in transfer applicants and gains in racial, ethnic and socioeconom...
- + Daylight saving time is coming Sunday. Get ready—A guide to daylight saving time: its U.S. origins, the pros and cons, and what lawmakers are trying to do about the semiannual clock changes.
- + LAPD warns homeowners about a simple trick burglars use to disable home security systems—There are a number of ways that residents can stay one step ahead of burglars trying to get into their homes.
- + Free COVID-19 tests are still available by mail — until Friday —The offer is ending just as COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations from health officials have been significantly relaxed, but testing continues to ...
- + Drug trafficker killed and buried 2 witnesses to silence them, feds allege. One was 6 months pregnant—Prosecutors say Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta killed two people to keep them from testifying at his trial. Their bodies were found buried in Washington s...
- + He protested in a clown suit outside a restaurateur's home. The owner pulled a gun on him—A man whose job is protesting publicly on behalf of paying customers, found himself staring down a gun while posting handbills outside the home of a r...
- + National Park Service closes Lake Manly to further boating—Lake Manly is disappearing once more. Years may pass before you'll get another chance to visit the oasis in Death Valley.
- + Risks ease for Colorado River reservoirs after wet winter, but long-term challenges loom—Federal officials say short-term risks have eased on the Colorado River, providing 'breathing room' for talks on long-term plans to adapt to climate c...
- + Column: In 2024, it's an election between authoritarianism and the uncommitted—Dante described the vestibule of hell as populated with those who couldn't choose a side in life. I call that election 2024.
- + Plant a tree, get $100 under new MWD program aimed at expanding SoCal's tree canopy—The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is offering residents up to $500 to plant trees and expand the urban canopy.
- + Newsom's Prop. 1 holds narrow lead in California primary—California voters in the primary election decide the fate of Proposition 1, which Gov. Gavin Newsom has championed to address mental health and homele...
- + Newsom's Prop 1 holds narrow lead in California primary—California voters in the primary election decide the fate of Proposition 1, which Gov. Gavin Newsom has championed to address mental health and homel...
- + Gascón, Hochman jump out to early leads in hotly contested L.A. County D.A. race—Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón — the so-called "godfather of progressive prosecutors" — is squaring off against an enormous field of cha...
- + Voters in car-centric L.A. approve Measure HLA to make room on streets for bikes, buses—Backers declare victory for Measure HLA, which will require car-loving Los Angeles to build hundreds of miles of bicycle and bus lanes.
- + Measure HLA, an effort to create hundreds of miles of bus and bike lanes, takes commanding lead—The citizen-sponsored ballot measure, aimed at making streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians, is opposed by firefighters.
- + Here's what results in key California House races look like so far—The state remains a battleground for several seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- + Schiff and Garvey are headed to November showdown for coveted California Senate seat—Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey advance to the general election in the contest to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
- + De León, Raman pull ahead; other L.A. City Council incumbents take big leads—The outcome will help determine the future of Los Angeles' handling of homelessness, policing and public safety, and efforts to make housing more affo...
- + 3 L.A. City Council incumbents open up wide leads; De León, Raman first in early returns —The outcome will help determine the future of Los Angeles' handling of homelessness, policing and public safety, and efforts to make housing more affo...
- + Hahn, Barger declare victory in L.A. County supervisors race; Mitchell holds big lead—Twelve candidates were competing in three races that could reshape the board, which has been all women since 2020, fundamentally altering its approach...
- + Three incumbent L.A. County supervisors have big leads, may avoid run-offs—Twelve candidates were competing in three races that could reshape the board, which has been all women since 2020, fundamentally altering its approach...
- + Three incumbent L.A. County supervisors have big leads in early returns—Twelve candidates were competing in three races that could reshape the board, which has been all women since 2020, fundamentally altering its approach...
- + LAUSD candidates hit by late controversies appear headed to runoffs in tight contests—One school board candidate had to explain antisemitic online posts. Another remained silent about an investigation. Both seem poised to make November ...
- + LAUSD candidates hit by late controversies appear likely to make runoffs in tight contests—One school board candidate had to explain antisemitic online posts. Another remained silent about an investigation. Both seem poised to make November ...
- + Ahsoka, Andor and the Mandalorian are coming to Disneyland's Star Tours—Ahsoka, Andor and the Mandalorian will be part of Disneyland's Star Tours attraction in April, bringing the Disney+ series characters to the theme par...
- + Fight that led to a fatal stabbing at Dave's Hot Chicken ends in an arrest at LAX, police say—A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder a day after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at a Dave's Hot Chicken in Long Beach, police said.
- + DUI suspect accused of killing 3 women coming home from baby shower—The man accused of killing three women in a crash in Pomona over the weekend has been charged with murder in connection with the collision, authoritie...
- + Man steals car then abandons vehicle with 2-year-old in backseat—The car's owner left his 2-year-old daughter in the backseat of the car while he ran an errand. An unidentified man jumped into the Kia Sorento and dr...
- + Will Gascón advance? Will Measure HLA pass? A quick look at the top L.A. County races—Dist. Atty. George Gascón's bid for reelection, against 11 challengers, is the most contentious big race in L.A. County in the 2024 primary election.
- + Schiff to face Garvey for California's Senate seat, Prop. 1 takes an early lead —The Super Tuesday primary will decide the finalists in a closely watched Senate race as well as the outcome of a measure to overhaul California's ment...
- + Man faces felony charges after allegedly hitting Terrell Owens with car in Calabasas—An arrest warrant for Wonzur Ratcliff has been issued after he allegedly hit ex-NFL star Terrell Owens with a car following a basketball court argumen...
- + High-speed crash ends in flames, killing 2 in Altadena—A speeding car crashes and rolls, killing 2 in Altadena.
- + Man hospitalized after being shot with an arrow in Echo Park—There was no description of who shot the arrow at the victim or what led to the incident.
- + Lake Elsinore reaches new depths thanks to recent storms—Lake Elsinore at its deepest point is now several feet deeper than it had been. Officials say that's good for business, though challenges remain.
- + California man first in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases—Michael Hart is the first person to be charged in the U.S. with smuggling potent greenhouse gases that are commonly used as refrigerants, federal pros...
- + Top LAPD oversight official may leave one troubled police department for another—LAPD inspector general Mark Smith is a finalist for a job overseeing court-ordered reforms at the police department in Portland, Ore.
- + Jewish woman says camera caught neighbor drawing swastika on her seltzer—Leah Grossman said she had been in disputes with her homeowners association but never expected one of its members to be seen on video marking up her g...
- + After losing a world champion boxer's pension records, California finally admits error—A state agency in charge of the little-known retirement plan for professional fighters voted Monday to pay one who was repeatedly told he didn't quali...
- + Column: Most Californians haven't voted yet. Blame the gamification of elections—No longer is it just "vote for the best person." Our most basic civic duty has become complicated and tiring. The Senate primary is but one example.
- + Column: Most Californians haven't voted yet. This is why I'm one of them —The gamifiication of elections has made our most basic civic duty complicated and tiring. No longer is it just "vote for the best person for the job."
- + Forget election night answers: Results may take far longer in many close races—The comparatively slow vote counts during California elections are a feature of a working democratic system, not a bug.
- + Mass shooting shook this small California town. Reward is offered to nab trio of gunmen—Eleven people were shot, four fatally, while they were celebrating a birthday in the frontyard of a residence in Monterey County's King City.
- + Teachers union drops support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity—UTLA acts after revelations that school board candidate Kahllid Al-Alim engaged in social media activity including reposting or liking antisemitic and...
- + Toddler was shot as she rode in car's back seat. Santa Ana man now under arrest—Angel Castillo was arrested and charged in the shooting of a toddler in Santa Ana. Police suspect his target was a male passenger.
- + Elon Musk responds after Tesla Cybertruck crashes into Beverly Hills Hotel sign—Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, the truck's manufacturer, joked that the valet at the hotel probably didn't expect the truck to have so much power.
- + New IRS Direct File program now available in California—The new online system, aimed at low- and moderate-income taxpayers, offers more help than the IRS' Free File program. It has launched in California an...
- + Hurry! More than 100 rescued bunnies need homes before they multiply —Volunteers are looking for homes for more than 100 rabbits rescued from a Granada Hills home, but experts caution that adopting bunnies is not easy.
- + 30 tons of Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings recalled for possible contamination—Cross steamed chicken soup dumplings off your Trader Joe's grocery list, the product has been recalled.
- + 'Gun battle' involving U.S. border agents kills one in San Diego County near Mexico border —One person was killed near the U.S.-Mexico border in what one border agent called an exchange of gunfire between U.S. border agents and a robbery crew...
- + A rookie at age 75? Former Dodgers surprised Steve Garvey took so long to enter politics—Steve Garvey expressed interest in politics during his playing days with the Dodgers. Several decades later, he is a 75-year-old rookie in the U.S. Se...
- + Monster blizzard shatters California 'snow drought' with up to 10 feet of new snow—The statewide snowpack by Monday had swelled to 104% of normal for the date, with a snow water equivalent of 24.4 inches. Snowpack was about 94% of it...
- + California begins digging out from monster blizzard as shuttered highways reopen—The massive storm shuttered Highway 395 from Southern California to Mammoth Mountain and Interstate 80 to the northern Lake Tahoe area for much of the...
- + Two seriously injured after Tesla flies off freeway overpass in Los Feliz, bursts into flames —Two people in the Tesla were able to get out of the vehicle after it flew off the freeway overpass.
- + Ojai becomes 2nd U.S. city to ban 'horrible, indiscriminate killing devices': glue traps—Ojai is following in West Hollywood's footsteps in prohibiting the sale and use of glue traps, which are meant for rodents but often ensnare other for...
- + Opinion: Don't gut L.A.'s best shot at building affordable housing—The city put forth ambitious programs to meet California mandates for affordable housing — and then weakened them by exempting single-family neighborh...
- + Porter, Schiff and Lee make final Senate pitch across California, with Garvey nowhere to be seen—With just days to go before polls close on Tuesday, the three leading Democrats hopscotched around the state, hoping that their final pitches connect ...
- + After years of rapid growth, California's almond industry struggles amid low prices—A large California almond business has filed for bankruptcy. Low prices are hitting the almond industry after years of rapid growth.
- + Quiet quitting. RTO. Coffee badging. What this new vocabulary says about your workplace—Phrases such as "Great Resignation," "quiet quitting" and "coffee badging" have taken the internet by storm. But the terms also show workers trying to...
- + Voting last minute in the California primary election? Here's your guide—The California primary election March 5 features the U.S. Senate, L.A. County district attorney and several other competitive races. Here's what to kn...
- + Column: Stop the nonsense. Moving up the California primary was a dumb idea. Push it back—California's early primary election needs to change. March 5 is too late to influence presidential races -- and way too soon for non-presidential cont...
- + Monterey County mass shooting: Suspects still at large after 4 killed at King City party—A woman and three men were fatally shot Sunday night in King City, police said. The suspects are still at large.
- + 3 women killed by suspected DUI driver, police say. They reportedly had just left a baby shower—Police arrested Victor Siharath late Saturday night after responding to a two-vehicle traffic collision.
- + 'Bring a shovel': Yosemite partly reopens after blizzard brings as much as 45 inches of snow—Yosemite Valley — the most popular part of Yosemite National Park — received about 25 inches of snow. Winds hit 50 to 60 miles per hour.
- + Blizzard hits California mountains with heavy snow and high winds, shutting down ski areas—Major ski areas were closed from Lake Tahoe to Mammoth as a blizzard hit California's Sierra Nevada with heavy snow and high winds.
- + Unhoused man accused of trying to steal a Waymo self-driving car in downtown L.A.—The man entered and tried to operate a Waymo vehicle that had stopped to let out a passenger Saturday night, an LAPD detective said.
- + Scattered showers continue across Southern California on Sunday, with more rain expected—Southern California got a dash of rain during the last three days, with more rain expected Tuesday night.
- + Scandal over AI-generated nudes at Beverly Hills middle school exposes gaps in law—Beverly Vista Middle School has taken disciplinary action against the kids who created the fake nude images. But California law gives the police littl...
- + Opinion: Will 'all that glitters' turn L.A.'s last solidly Black city white? —Inglewood wants to believe that SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park represent Black uplift, not just gentrification. But history is against it.
- + Threatened in their homeland, feral Mexican parrots thrive on L.A.'s exotic landscaping—Why do feral Mexican parrots thrive in L.A. but struggle to survive in their native land?
- + Katie Porter could be a major threat to Adam Schiff in November. But she's running out of time—Katie Porter faces multiple headwinds to advancing in the March 5 primary, including low turnout and millions of dollars being spent to boost Republic...
- + Steve Garvey has barely campaigned for Senate in California. He's surging anyway—The Republican candidate has benefited from his fame as a former Dodgers and Padres star and from an advertising blitz funded by his Democratic oppone...
- + Two rare tornadoes touch down in Central California as storms pummel state—The back-to-back tornadoes formed in Kings and Madera counties as moisture in the area from an intense winter storm brought ideal conditions for such ...
- + Thousands of protesters march in downtown Los Angeles calling for cease-fire in Gaza—The march and rally were part of pro-Palestinian demonstrations held across the country and around the world on Saturday.
- + San Francisco Art Institute is sold to a new nonprofit — along with the Diego Rivera mural inside—The nonprofit, backed by Laurene Powell Jobs, said it plans to keep the 93,000-square-foot campus as an art institute.
- + Police investigating online threats against Riverside high school—While the threats have not been substantiated, police are working with the school administration and district to investigate.
- + Porter attacks Schiff for taking 'dirty money.' His response? 'I gave that money to you'—Rep. Katie Porter has prided herself on not taking money from corporate political action committees. In the past Rep. Adam B. Schiff has. What does it...
- + L.A. Metro to offer free bus and train rides on primary election day—L.A. Metro is offering free bus and train rides to help voters get to the polls for Tuesday's California primary election.
- + Photos: Blizzard hammers Sierra, closing resorts and creating travel nightmares—Photos of a blizzard that is burying the Sierra Nevada in California in blankets of snow.
- + Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?—Another winter storm hit Southern California this weekend, but it is expected to be milder than previous rain events.
- + California monster blizzard batters Tahoe, Mammoth, Sierra amid avalanche warnings—The California snowstorm cut off Mammoth Mountain from SoCal again Sunday and paralyzed Interstate 80. A blizzard warning was extended for Mammoth unt...
- + Ex-Dodger Steve Garvey's remarkable rise to the top of poll in California U.S. Senate race—Since entering the race, Republican Steve Garvey has gone from polling in single digits to now leading the race for United States Senate days before t...
- + Councilwoman Nithya Raman's reelection is a crucial test for L.A.'s progressive movement —Councilmember Nithya Raman is facing off against two opponents in a race that has seen a deluge of outside spending for her opponent, prosecutor Ethan...
- + Undecided in the L.A. D.A.'s race? Here's where candidates stand on key issues—Polls suggest nearly two-thirds of L.A. County voters are undecided in the Los Angeles County district attorney's primary. From the death penalty to s...
- + Opinion: How did a Moroccan pirate queen become the 'Spirit of California'?—The degradation of two powerful, independent Muslim women — one historical, one fictional — echoes 500 years later in the name of our state.
- + Waymo is cleared to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles, sparking new protests—The California Public Utilities Commission on Friday gave the green light for Waymo to expand its driverless taxi service into Los Angeles and San Mat...
- + Fliers with 'hate propaganda,' conspiracy theories dumped on driveways in Fresno—Police are investigating after plastic bags filled with fliers containing hate messages and conspiracy theories were thrown onto residential driveways...
- + L.A. County sheriff's deputy found not guilty of perjury in 'sloppy' 2019 gun case —A sheriff's deputy was acquitted of perjury more than two years after prosecutors charged him with lying in court when video evidence contradicted his...
- + With blizzard pounding Tahoe area, even some ski resorts are urging people to stay away—Local officials and law enforcement are urging people to stay off the road and not travel during what could be a life-threatening blizzard.
- + What Hollywood streets are closing for the Oscars and when?—Know which routes across Hollywood to avoid and when to avoid them as the Oscars approach.
- + Nearly half of San Francisco drug users are visitors, fueling debate on aid to poor and addicted —Nearly half of San Francisco drug users are not native. That led to speculation from the mayor that abuse of low-income grants was driving substance a...
- + Bay Area high school journalists say their principal illegally interfered, censored them—Mountain View High students have sued the principal and district over intimidation and illegally interference in reporting on a sexual harassment stor...
- + O.C. plastic surgeon 'Dr. Laguna' settles lawsuit with patients for $6 million—Dr. Arian Mowlavi has reached a $6-million settlement with three dozen former patients, according to court records.
- + After killing his nephews, he fled the L.A. area for China. Was it revenge or a psychotic break?—There is no dispute Deyun Shi bludgeoned his teenage relatives in 2016, but his attorneys argue during his trial that he was suffering from mental ill...
- + Body of homicide victim found in Nevada desert 40 years ago identified as California man—The body of a homicide victim found in the Nevada desert 40 years ago was identified as a California man, authorities announced this week.
- + Disputed campaign mailer causes stir in City Council District 10 race—The Los Angeles City Council is cracking down on fraudulent campaign materials after a political mailer with disputed origins arrived on voters' doors...
- + FAA investigates after Karol G's private plane makes emergency landing in Van Nuys —Karol G's private plane made an emergency landing at the Van Nuys Airport on Thursday night after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit.
- + Lottery jackpots surpass $1 billion, as Californians have 3 ways to become a millionaire (or not)—Despite extremely long odds, people continue to line up for lottery tickets. They can dream big as the total jackpots for three lottery games hits $1 ...
- + Two deaths force closure of Miracle Hot Springs along Kern River—Miracle Hot Springs along the Kern River will be closed indefinitely after the second death there in less than two years, U.S. Forest Service official...
- + Venerable Echo Park church dome at risk of collapse—When Pastor Frank Wulf thinks about his congregation being unable to worship in their home of 100 years, he is reminded of the Old Testament scripture...
- + Weddings at this iconic glass chapel cost $6K. But there's not enough cash to save it.—Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is hoping a fundraising effort can help save the now-closed property, which was in need of significant restora...
- + Opinion: California got rid of partisan primaries. Here's why other states should too—Partisan primaries in mostly safe districts are pushing Congress and our national politics to the extremes. Abolishing them is a feasible and effectiv...
- + Cursory deputy gang probes at Lakewood, Industry stations criticized in watchdog report—The latest watchdog report comes as another deputy gang-related lawsuit hits the L.A. Sheriff's Department.
- + Column: Sore losers are trying to recall Newsom, again. They're robbing voters of their voice—Republicans involved in the 2021 Newsom recall effort are trying again. The seventh attempt to end his governorship is a waste of time and potentially...
- + The cost of Prop. 1: Newsom's plan to transform California's mental health system—If Proposition 1 is approved by California voters, the bond to build more mental health facilities could cost $14 billion in debt and interest payment...
- + Republicans struggle to win elections in L.A. County. Can Barger pull off a three-peat?—Redistricting has made Kathryn Barger's supervisorial district less conservative. She's challenged by veteran Democratic Assemblymember Chris Holden a...
- + Nithya Raman, Kevin De León got more homeless people off the street. Will that sway voters?—Raman and De León aren't viewed as friends or allies. But both are in tough reelection campaigns and touting progress on homelessness in their distric...
- + Do vegetarians smell different than meat-eaters? A strange encounter led me to find out —Running along the trails that whipsaw through the oak forests of the Palo Alto hills, I was hit with a musky, skunky smell that made the hair on my ne...
- + California is letting billions of gallons of stormwater wash out to sea each year, report finds—When it comes to stormwater capture, California stands out for "untapped potential," according to the Pacific Institute.
- + Schiff and Garvey lead in Senate race, well positioned for runoff, poll shows—A poll co-sponsored by the L.A. Times shows the Democratic congressman and the former Dodger strongly positioned to be the two candidates in the gener...
- + Released after two years of locked psychiatric care: A battle few families can fight—After two years in a locked psychiatric facility, John Maurer has moved into a board and care home, a step forward that couldn't have happened without...
- + As Chevy Camaro thefts skyrocket more than 1,000% in L.A., police unlock a secret of car thieves—LAPD investigators believe a 16-year-old suspect used a hand-held device to create cloned ignition keys to steal muscle cars.
- + California lawmakers come back with bill targeting 'buyers' of child sex trafficking —Republican Sen. Shannon Grove has introduced legislation to lengthen prison terms for those who purchase or engage in child prostitution.
- + Man who shot three, killing one, at El Cajon dental office may have been disgruntled patient—Mohammed Abdulkareem, 29, was arrested. When found, he was armed with a loaded handgun and several loaded magazines, police said. The gun was legally ...
- + Yosemite closes due to monster blizzard, 'life threatening' conditions in California mountains —Yosemite National Park said it was closing through at least noon Sunday because of an epic blizzard bearing down on the Sierra Nevada.
- + Blizzard babies? Pip watch has begun for bald eagles Jackie and Shadow as storm rolls in—Fans who track the lives of the Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow via a 24-hour live webcam are now maintaining a vigil known as pip watch.
- + The upside of California's epic blizzard: Snowpack and water supplies should be in good shape —California's third snow survey of the season measured statewide snowpack at 80% of normal for the date, and much more snow is on the way.
- + Ex-NFL player alleges sexual abuse by Colton High trainer who was coach's daughter—Shareece Wright is one of nine plaintiffs who allege they were sexually abused by a female athletic trainer while they were playing for her dad's Colt...
- + Newsom's office calls allegations about Panera Bread franchisee 'absurd,' says company is not exempt from law—Gov. Gavin Newsom's office called a Bloomberg News story that alleged he exempted bakeries from the state's fast food wage law to benefit a political ...
- + 'Go back to China': Sawtelle woman caught in racist rant over unleashed dog—A feud over an unleashed dog in Los Angeles' Westside leads to a racially charged argument that was caught in a viral video.
- + Looking for a ride to soccer practice? California teens can now use their own Uber accounts—California teens can now grab a solo Uber ride to their desired destination with a new product launched by the company statewide on Thursday.
- + LAPD slams 'highly inaccurate' audit that questioned millions spent on helicopters—Two months after an audit raised questions about the LAPD's helicopter program, the agency defended its nearly round-the-clock flights above the city.
- + A new storm is coming to Southern California this weekend. How much will it rain where you are? —Another storm is coming to the Los Angeles area, and is expected to drop up to three-fourths of an inch of rain on most of Los Angeles, the weather se...
- + Man who sought to spark 'race war' pleads guilty to firebombing O.C. Planned Parenthood clinic—Tibet Ergul, 22, was the final defendant to plead guilty in connection with a 2022 attack on a clinic in Costa Mesa. According to court records, he ex...
- + Two of Steve Garvey's former teammates just endorsed ... not Steve Garvey for U.S. Senate—Dusty Baker and Dave Stewart are among five former major leaguers listed as endorsers in an announcement issued by Rep. Barbara Lee's office Wednesday...
- + High avalanche danger, winds topping 100 mph as blizzard slams Tahoe, Mammoth, Sierra Nevada —A treacherous, life-threatening blizzard hitting Lake Tahoe and Mammoth is expected to peak Friday night into Saturday. Yosemite National Park was ord...
- + Forget California exodus. New Jersey residents lead an influx back into the Golden State—Most U.S. states saw an influx of Californians amid a Golden State exodus but in 2022 more people from New Jersey, Illinois and Nebraska moved to Cali...
- + Times investigation spurs complaints seeking federal probe of Kevin McCarthy PAC spending at luxury resort—A Times investigation previously found that three committees controlled by the former House speaker spent about $240,000 at Terranea Resort in Rancho ...
- + Your money is no good here: Free museum day returns to Los Angeles on March 23—The one-day free-admission event features more than 30 museums across Southern California and covers a gamut of artistic interests.
- + California effort to confront implicit bias among doctors faces 1st Amendment challenge—The litigation is part of a national crusade by right-leaning advocacy and legal groups against DEI initiatives in healthcare.
- + Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks assailed as outsider in bid for North Coast Assembly seat —A surprisingly tense election for California's North Coast Assembly seat pits longtime local leaders against state Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks....
- + How a showdown between Central Valley Democrats could help the GOP keep control of Congress—Melissa Hurtado and Rudy Salas' fight for a chance to unseat Republican Rep. David Valadao has gotten fierce. Is it possible neither will survive Cali...
- + How mega-spending and alleged scandals could influence LAUSD school board elections—Outside groups continue to flood Los Angeles Board of Education races with spending to win influence over the direction of the nation's second-largest...
- + Berkeley public schools hit with complaint alleging 'severe and persistent' antisemitic bullying—The Berkeley complaint claims antisemitism pervades public schools that teach students as young as second grade.
- + California effort to crack down on legacy and donor admissions could hit USC, Stanford—A new California legislative effort to ban state financial aid to colleges and universities that give admissions preferences to children of alumni and...
- + LAPD arrests woman who allegedly tried to kidnap 4-year-old boy from Target store in Koreatown—The suspect allegedly carried the boy out of the Koreatown Target store before she was confronted by his parents.
- + UC Berkeley closed People's Park. The cost is in the millions and rising —The multimillion-dollar cost for UC Berkeley of walling off People's Park will grow with bills from outside agencies and continued security to keep pe...
- + A magnet for taggers and parachutists, a moribund L.A. high-rise is now racking up arrests—Police arrested two people Wednesday outside a now famous high-rise that has lured taggers to cover its 27 floors in graffiti.
- + El Camino Real Charter High students walk out over alleged antisemitism on campus—Students at El Camino Real Charter High School staged a walkout Tuesday to protest antisemitic incidents on the Woodland Hills campus.
- + Video shows burglar vandalizing East Hollywood restaurant, causing $80,000 in damage—Surveillance video shows a man vandalizing El Zarape and spray-painting the Mexican restaurant's walls. The owner says the burglar stole a safe with $...
- + Billy clubs? Butterfly knives? Legal shift on 2nd Amendment affects more than just guns—A Supreme Court ruling that struck down restrictions on firearms is now being used to challenge long-standing state bans on blades, blunt instruments ...
- + Shape Your L.A., our Los Angeles County civic engagement tool, is now available in Spanish—Our L.A. County civic engagement tool has up-to-date information on local officials as well as how to make a request to fix a pothole or get a block p...
- + Construction begins on barrier wall to protect threatened Orange County train tracks —Construction has begun on a barrier wall below a landslide in San Clemente that has halted passenger train movement between Orange and San Diego count...
- + LADWP and Edison rates are rising. What you can do to lower your bill—L.A. County residents are seeing an increase in their electric bills. Providers offer tips on how to reduce energy use and offer payment plans.
- + Severe blizzard warning for Mammoth, Tahoe: 'Not the time to gamble with ... your family's lives'—A rare blizzard warning is issued for the Sierra Nevada, including Mammoth and around Lake Tahoe. Roads could be treacherous Thursday through Sunday, ...
- + Orange County welcomes even the most last-minute leap day weddings—Orange County loves love and wants couples who are looking to take the matrimonial leap to stop by the courthouse Thursday.
- + A tent encampment rises outside Ojai's stately City Hall. Its residents might break your heart—Longtime residents of bucolic Ojai, priced out of their homes, are finding community at a tent encampment taking shape at City Hall.
- + Judge: LAPD officers fired over COVID vaccine dispute won't get jobs back—A group of Los Angeles police officers who were fired for challenging the city's COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate cannot get their jobs back, ...
- + California libraries may lose free passes to state parks as budget deficit mounts—A program that allowed Californians to check out free passes to state parks at their local library is in jeopardy as the state contends with a budget ...
- + She got 25 years to life for tossing son four floors. Court says probation should be considered—Sonia Hermosillo threw her infant from the top of a parking structure. An appeals court said mental illness was not properly considered at sentencing.
- + Undocumented immigrants in California could have a new path to homeownership —New legislation could help undocumented immigrants become eligible for a loan program to purchase a home.
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