- + Holiday crackdown nets at least 117 retail theft suspects across California—At least 117 people were arrested throughout California in connection with the theft of nearly $40,000 in merchandise, according to authorities.
- + Severed leg washes ashore in Palos Verdes Peninsula, prompting search—The limb was found in the 800 block of Paseo Del Mar, the same spot where a capsized boat belonging to two fishermen washed up earlier this week.
- + Firefighters knock down blaze at landmark Morrison Hotel in downtown L.A.—The fire was categorized as a major emergency incident, with at least 17 fire companies on the scene, the L.A. Fire Department said.
- + Firefighters battle blaze at landmark Morrison Hotel in downtown L.A.—The fire was categorized as a major emergency incident, with at least 17 fire companies on the scene, the L.A. Fire Department said.
- + Drones with thermal imaging cameras locate elderly man lost in Malibu—The elderly man with dementia was located in a field of thick brush off the side of a roadway about a quarter-mile from his home.
- + Times investigation: Shocking murders, lingering doubts in a California mountain town—A shocking series of murders stunned the rural California mountain town of Placerville in the 1980s. Authorities were under intense pressure to solve ...
- + Mega Millions jackpot climbs to more than $1 billion for Friday's drawing—The odds of winning Friday's Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million, according to lottery organizers.
- + He planned to propose to his girlfriend on New Year's Eve. But he died trying to save the ring in a Christmas Day fire—Authorities believe the man, who went back into the home to try to save an engagement ring, became disoriented from smoke after he was able to wake up...
- + Healthcare is Newsom's biggest unfinished project. Trump complicates the task—As Gov. Gavin Newsom enters the second half of his final term, healthcare emerges as his most ambitious but glaringly incomplete initiative for Califo...
- + George McKenna and Jackie Goldberg, lions of LAUSD, retire after fiery careers—McKenna achieved fame as high school principal, but worked tirelessly long after. Despite her sometimes polarizing persona, Goldberg became a pragmati...
- + Before Scopes, Clarence Darrow fought another battle. He was accused of bribing a jury—The anticipated Trial of the Century never happened. It was Darrow himself who went on trial. The accusation: bribery.
- + Opinion: California ruled with great jobs and boom times. What happened?—California's economic strengths are undermined by its weaknesses in manufacturing and private sector, high-wage job growth. And Democrats aren't helpi...
- + Case of trans woman found dead in Hollywood leaves family seeking answers—Emily Garcia and another person were found dead in a truck. Police say the evidence suggests an overdose, but her family has doubts and the case remai...
- + Coast Guard calls off search for two boaters missing off Palos Verdes—Authorities suspended the search for two fishermen who disappeared near San Pedro.
- + Mass, carols and ramen mark Christmas Day in L.A. County jail—About 200 men, some from the neighboring Twin Towers lockup, attended this year's Christmas Mass at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A., celebrated by...
- + After a Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again—Powerful waves are expected to batter California again following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.
- + After Christmas lull, towering waves will wallop California coast again—Powerful waves are expected to batter Northern California, again, following a flurry of earlier storms that destroyed a portion of a historic pier.
- + Editorial: Immigrants are California's lifeblood. They need support now more than ever—Immigrants are California's lifeblood. With the mass deportation on the horizon, it's more important than ever to support immigrants and recognize the...
- + O.C. man stole Legos from an Albertsons, killed woman during high-speed pursuit, prosecutors allege—A Lego theft suspect led Orange County authorities on a high-speed chase. It ended in a fatal crash that killed a bystander.
- + Ex-boyfriend accused of stabbing 17-year-old Azusa cheerleader to death—The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Tuesday against the ex-boyfriend of a 17-year-old girl who was fatally stabbe...
- + Opinion: Is Donald Trump a NIMBY or a YIMBY? The president-elect's housing views are a puzzle—The president-elect's housing policy is hard to predict, but California could be disproportionately affected by his proposal to open up federal land t...
- + Multiple L.A. sheriff's deputies relieved of duty as feds probe beating of trans teacher—At least eight L.A. County Sheriff's Department members have been sidelined amid a federal inquiry into an alleged coverup of a beating of a trans man...
- + In-N-Out owner says Oakland restaurant was closed for safety of customers and staff —In-N-Out owner says Oakland restaurant was 'absolutely dangerous' and police response for emergency calls was 'alarming,' which lead to its closure.
- + Large sections of Downey, Norwalk lose power on Christmas Eve due to transformer failure—A Christmas Eve power outage in the Downey and Norwalk areas left around 35,000 customers without power. Southern California Edison said a transformer...
- + Southern California high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting two underage students—A Southern California high school teacher was charged with committing sex acts with two underage students, according to authorities.
- + Former Riverside County sheriff's deputy accused of attempting sex with a minor dies by suicide—Former Riverside County Sheriff's deputy Anthony Russo, 52, was found dead inside his Arrowbear Lake home Friday, the San Bernardino County Coroner's ...
- + Former Riverside County sheriff's deputy accused of attempting sex with a minor commits suicide—Former Riverside County Sheriff's deputy Anthony Russo, 52, was found dead inside his Arrowbear Lake home Friday, the San Bernardino County Coroner's ...
- + Ho Ho Ho L.A. Here is what's open on Christmas Day —While most businesses are closed for Christmas, movie theaters, theme parks, restaurants and an ice skating rink will still be open to help you celebr...
- + Ho Ho Ho L.A. Here is what's open in Christmas Day —While most businesses are closed for Christmas, movie theaters, theme parks, restaurants and an ice skating rink will still be open to help you celebr...
- + Movies, ice skating and theme parks: Here's what's open on Christmas Day—While most businesses are closed for Christmas, movie theaters, theme parks, restaurants and an ice skating rink will still be open to help you celebr...
- + O.C. judge tied to healthcare fraud scheme with convicted doctor, records show—Israel Claustro is facing accusations that he was tied to a long-running conspiracy with a Pasadena doctor, according to federal court records. His at...
- + What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season—As friends and family visit, so too do their viruses. What's trending and where? And how can you protect yourself? The Times speaks with Peter Chin-Ho...
- + Biden commuted the death sentences of two California killers. Here's what we know about them—Two San Fernando Valley men, who were sentenced to death over a decade ago for killing five people, have had their sentences commuted to life in priso...
- + L.A. Christmas holiday forecast: Wet and cloudy gives way to crisp sunny skies—A weakening cold front will zip through Los Angeles County on Christmas Eve, bringing a light smattering of rain in the afternoon, but clearing out by...
- + Need to take the bus or rail on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve? L.A. Metro offers free rides—All Metro bus and rail services will be free Tuesday starting from 4 a.m. through 3 a.m. Christmas Day. Micro rides and Metro bikes will also be avail...
- + L.A. Metro offering free rides on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve—All Metro bus and rail services will be free Tuesday starting from 4 a.m. through 3 a.m. Christmas morning. Micro rides and Metro bikes will also be a...
- + A kayak flips over during a duck-hunting trip and a boy dives in to save his brother. Both are missing—Two teenage brothers who were duck-hunting on an Oroville lake have been missing for more than a week after one brother's kayak flipped and the other ...
- + He was an unarmed cop in England. Now he leads the commission that reviews LAPD shootings—Before he became executive director of the L.A. Police Commission, Django Sibley was a beat cop in Hull, Britain. Like most of his colleagues, he didn...
- + As a cop in England, he was unarmed. Now he's in charge of reviewing shootings by LAPD—Before he became the new executive director of the Los Angeles Police Commission, the all-civilian panel that oversees LAPD, Django Sibley was a beat ...
- + How the high-speed rail project trains workers and provides thousands of jobs in the Central Valley—The Central Valley Training Center opened in 2020 to offer a pathway to a trade for regional residents to learn and one day work for the high-speed ra...
- + Column: Why California should go back to free college tuition—Before the 1970s, California offered free tuition at all public colleges. It enabled kids like me from struggling households to become the first in th...
- + Here's how a 40-year law on Social Security impacts retirement in 2025—A 1983 law raised the age at which Americans nearing retirement can claim their full Social Security benefits
- + Social Security's full retirement age will jump in 2025. When can you collect your full benefits? —The age Americans can claim their full Social Security benefits is increasing by two months next year.
- + 3.2 million passengers expected at LAX this holiday season; still less than pre-pandemic —The airport expected a peak of roughly 215,000 passengers each day this past weekend, and again on Dec. 27 and Dec. 30.
- + Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, section of pier collapses—A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported mis...
- + Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, pier partially collapses—A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported mis...
- + One man dead and another missing as California reels from storm's crushing waves—A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported mis...
- + Trial of former D.A. advisor on hold after appeals court steps in—The trial of Diana Teran, an advisor to former L.A. County D.A. George Gascón, is on hold as an appeals court reviews the case, which involves allegat...
- + Governor helps secure $250 million to help fix the Tijuana River sewage crisis—The outflow of untreated sewage into California's coastal waters has created environmental, health and economic problems for residents living on both ...
- + Judge holds off on ordering shutdown of L.A. County's juvenile hall—Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will remain open until at least early January after a judge delayed a decision on ordering the troubled facility to close a...
- + Part of Santa Cruz pier collapses as coastal city gets pounded by high surf—City officials closed the Santa Cruz Wharf to the public after part of the structure collapsed Monday.
- + Teenage cheerleader stabbed to death in Azusa days before Christmas. Police arrest her ex-boyfriend—A 18-year-old suspect, who was an acquaintance of the victim, is in custody, Azusa police officials said.
- + 'Durable' solution or flawed fix? New California water delivery plan stirs debate—The Biden administration released new rules for California's water delivery systems. Environmental and farming groups have concerns, and Trump has ple...
- + Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing—The Christmas Eve drawing is at 8 p.m. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302 million, according to lottery organizers.
- + California sues former owner of troubled affordable-housing development in Chinatown—California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is seeking a receiver to manage the assets of Chinese Committee on Aging Housing Corp. after years of complaints at th...
- + Column: University of California was a beacon of opportunity. What went wrong and how to fix it—My husband's family came to California in large part because of its promising college system. Now we're one of many praying for a single acceptance. W...
- + California is growing again: Golden State's population rebounds to near pre-pandemic level—California's population grew by almost a quarter of a million in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Experts say the figures represent an impor...
- + "Most people my age just kind of scribble." Signatures were a sticking point for young California voters this year—In California, voters younger than 25 made up 10% of the November electorate, but had nearly 3 in 10 of the ballots set aside for signature problems, ...
- + Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding? Check these maps—Some sections of Northern California's coast are considered vulnerable to tsunamis. Here's where those locations are and how to best prepare.
- + Preservation group sues Whittier over plan to raze more than 100 trees—The lawsuit marks the latest flashpoint in a heated battle over more than 80 ficus trees slated to be ripped out in an effort to revitalize a commerci...
- + L.A. city officials use disappearing Google Chats. The city attorney is investigating—Critics say the auto-deleting of messages allows officials to skirt the California Public Records Act and the city's own document retention policies.
- + Cops lie to suspects during interrogations. Should detectives stick to the truth?—California law enforcement is in the midst of a culture war, as experts inside and outside the system question a commonly used police interrogation me...
- + Two injured in crash of small plane on Carson golf course—Two people in a small plane were injured Sunday when their aircraft crash-landed on a golf course in Carson, according to authorities.
- + Santa, a.k.a. the IRS, might be dropping $1,400 into your stocking this year—Whether you were naughty or nice, if you never received your stimulus check in 2021, you are eligible for the Christmas cash infusion.
- + Santa, aka the IRS, might be dropping $1,400 into your stocking this year—Whether you were naughty or nice, if you never received your stimulus check in 2021, you are eligible for the Christmas cash infusion.
- + Imprisoned Bay Area killer convicted of the 1986 murders of two Fremont women—An imprisoned Bay Area killer has been found guilty of the 1986 murders of two young Northern California women after a DNA match, authorities said.
- + Imprisoned Bay Area killer convicted of the 1986 murder of two Fremont women—An imprisoned Bay Area killer has been found guilty of the 1986 murder of two young Northern California women after a DNA match connected him to the c...
- + Fitness influencer dies three months after being shot during attempted robbery—Miguel Angel Aguilar, the founder and CEO of Self Made Training, had been hospitalized in critical condition following the Sept. 13 shooting.
- + Visitors to Riverside's annual Festival of Lights warned about parking scam—City officials are warning people about fake QR codes posted by scammers at parking pay stations.
- + Possible rain, high surf forecast for Los Angeles region this holiday week—Although there's a chance of rain beginning late morning on Christmas Eve, forecasters said it will likely be short-lived.
- + Abcarian: Trump's deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy—Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussio...
- + Inside China's alleged spy scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond—Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the count...
- + Inside China's alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond—Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the count...
- + Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat—Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, wants to rescind Gov. Gavin Newsom's open call for a constitutional convention on gun safety.
- + Column: Newsom is acting more like a governor should. Will that boost his White House prospects? —With Donald Trump's victory and California's center-right shift on election day, the Democrat has begun popping up more in the red reaches of the stat...
- + Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they're missing—The next great free speech battle will be over artificial intelligence, which deserves as much constitutional deference as older communications techno...
- + After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more —Owners of the San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant, a top-grossing restaurant that once sprawled across a wooden pier in the Port of Los Angeles, have...
- + Blake Lively accuses director, co-star of 'It Ends With Us' of sexual harassment, smear campaign—Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her and seeking to damage her reputation after she spoke out about a 'hostile work environme...
- + Blake Lively accuses director, co-star of 'It Ends with Us' of sexual harassment, smear campaign—The actor accused Justin Baldoni of sexually harassing her and seeking to smear her reputation after she spoke out about a "hostile work environment" ...
- + California man arrested on suspicion of beheading 1-year-old son, authorities say—Deputies were responding to a family disturbance call when they made the 'gruesome' discovery. The 28-year-old was booked into a Sacramento jail.
- + TSA officers stunned by 'extremely concerning' discovery in woman's carry-on at LAX—A woman flying from Los Angeles to Pennsylvania wound up on the TSA's naughty list after an officer discovered a trove of almost 90 forbidden items in...
- + 'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises—The Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base houses vulnerable young desert tortoises until they're hardy enough to withstand predators and drought. The end...
- + The time for excuses is over. L.A.'s MacArthur Park needs a champion now—MacArthur Park needs someone to say, 'not on my watch.' It's unacceptable that severely incapacitated people stagger about like ghosts, their bodies t...
- + MacArthur Park needs a champion and defender -- right now—MacArthur Park needs someone to say 'not on my watch.' It's unacceptible that severely incapacitated people stagger about like ghosts, their bodies tw...
- + Southern California men indicted in alleged $22-million crypto fraud case—Two 23-year-old Southern California men have been indicted on charges of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency, accordin...
- + Southern California men indicted in alleged $22 million crypto fraud case—Two 23-year-old Southern California men have been indicted on charges of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency, accordin...
- + Plans to transform an iconic San Francisco highway into a park ignite recall furor —San Francisco residents voted to permanently close the Upper Great Highway to cars and turn it into a park. That sparked a recall effort against a loc...
- + Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?—The relationship between Arcadia Councilmember Eileen Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun deepens questions around what Wang knew about an alleged plot to pus...
- + Military helicopter catches fire, makes emergency landing at Camp Pendleton—A U.S. Marine Corps helicopter's engine caught fire midflight Friday afternoon, prompting the aircraft to make an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton.
- + Social media influencer sued for wrongful death in Malibu Fourth of July crash—Summer Wheaton, the social media influencer who describes herself as a "wellness advocate," attended a Fourth of July party at the famed restaurant No...
- + California e-bike voucher program flooded with almost 100,000 applications in just 45 minutes—The California Air Resources Board said vouchers for its E-Bike Incentive Project are temporarily unavailable after applicants flooded the agency with...
- + They were locked up 17 years ago for a murder. L.A.'s new district attorney is setting them free—Lombardo Palacios and Charlotte Pleytez were convicted of a 2007 gang-related murder. They maintained their innocence, and on Friday, L.A.'s new D.A. ...
- + Video of jailer appearing to slam inmate into wall sparks calls for DOJ investigation—The request comes after the L.A. district attorney declined to prosecute the deputies involved.
- + Tom Girardi to surrender to federal prison for medical evaluation, judge rules—Defense attorneys argued that Tom Girardi's dementia and ongoing cognitive decline warranted keeping the disgraced and disbarred attorney out of priso...
- + Starbucks baristas in L.A. and other cities go on strike over elusive contract—Baristas at hundreds of Starbucks in California and elsewhere in the U.S. plan to strike in the days before Christmas as plans to negotiate a contract...
- + With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?—As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are top of mind for many publ...
- + Tensions brew over trans athletes at Riverside high school, as conservative protests grow—As controversy brews over the rights of transgender athletes, some are calling on the Riverside Unified School District to defy California's anti-disc...
- + UC resolves federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias —The University of California has resolved nine federal civil rights complaints of antisemitism and bias against Muslim, Arab and pro-Palestinian stude...
- + 'Leave bright and early': Southern Californians brace for crowded airports, freeways during holiday travel—Because Christmas and New Year's days both land in the middle of the week, the weekends before the holidays are expected to be the busiest times to tr...
- + 'Leave bright and early:' Southern Californians brace for crowded airports, freeways during holiday travel—Because Christmas and New Year's days both land in the middle of the week, the weekends before the holidays are expected to be the busiest times to tr...
- + You're not crazy. We're in a drought and it's pouring rain—The world is getting wetter and drier at the same time, thanks to climate change. We need to act now before the problem spirals out of control.
- + Mother and daughter attacked, robbed over parking space dispute at Citadel Outlets—The brawl unfolded outside the busy outlet shopping center in Commerce.
- + San Diego man forced friend to help hide wife's body in freezer, autopsy report says—A man suspected of placing his wife's body in a freezer at their home allegedly forced a friend at gunpoint to help conceal the death, an autopsy repo...
- + How to revive California's downtowns? This Assembly member is looking for answers—Los Angeles was one of nine stops on Matt Haney's tour of the state's downtowns. From Sacramento to San Diego, he's in search of a prescription for Ca...
- + Battle over luxury Verdugo Mountains housing development spills into court—For a year and a half, the activist group No Canyon Hills has protested a 300-acre development coming to the Verdugo Mountains. Now the developer is s...
- + LAPD investigates scores of bomb threats a year. Was one sent by the deputy mayor?—Authorities have said Brian Williams, a top deputy to Mayor Karen Bass, is suspected of sending an anonymous threat about a bomb inside City Hall in O...
- + Postal Service worker accused of swiping cash, coins and $281,000 worth of checks from the mail—A U.S. Postal Service worker from Compton was arrested on suspicion of swiping more than 20 checks from the mail and depositing $281,000 into various ...
- + How parents tackle the truth behind Santa without ruining the Christmas magic—Deciding how to tell kids the truth behind Santa isn't easy for parents. Here's what experts say about how and when to tell them without ruining the C...
- + A parent's checklist: When it's time to have a serious talk about Santa—Deciding how to tell kids the truth behind Santa isn't easy for parents. Here's what experts say about how and when to tell them without ruining the C...
- + California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis—California regulators voted to continue imposing workplace rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an incurable disease that has been kill...
- + Is a 1976 drainage plan to blame for 2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide? Homeowners' lawsuit says yes—New court filings allege that officials prioritized natural beauty over drainage standards when planning the Rolling Hills Estates neighborhood, parts...
- + Landmark government report calls for national mobilization to curb groundwater depletion —In a new report, scientists say the U.S. is facing serious challenges as groundwater is depleted in many areas. They call for a national effort to saf...
- + Aliso Canyon likely to stay open for years under closure plan; residents outraged—California's Public Utilities Commission voted for a plan that could eventually shutter the Aliso Canyon gas storage site but some residents want swif...
- + CPUC OKs plan that could close Aliso Canyon — eventually. Residents want immediate action—California's Public Utilities Commission voted for a plan that could eventually shutter the Aliso Canyon gas storage site but some residents want swif...
- + Bay Area family of four found dead in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say—Four family members whose bodies were found inside their Bay Area apartment this week died in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.
- + CPUC approves $723 million in ratepayer costs to extend life of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant—The plant was scheduled to begin shutting down in November, but its lifespan was extended in a last-minute legislative deal struck by Gov. Gavin Newso...
- + Police nab arson suspect in string of fires in Sherman Oaks—The LAPD arrested a suspect in a series of fires that broke out in Sherman Oaks over three days in October.
- + Dozens of people get sick after L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event; health officials investigating—More than 80 people became ill after eating raw oysters at the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event earlier this month. County health officials are i...
- + 'Messy' atmospheric storms in California could slam holiday travel: What to expect—A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holida...
- + 'It's going to be pretty messy.' Atmospheric storms in California could complicate holiday travel—A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holida...
- + Starting next year you could be fined for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk in L.A.—If you park within 20 feet of a crosswalk in the city of Los Angeles next year you could be fined $93.
- + Chinese government planted agent in SoCal with mission to influence local government, feds allege—Yaoning 'Mike' Sun of Chino Hills is charged with acting as an illegal agent of a foreign power and conspiring to advance China-friendly policies in l...
- + L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm—A woman claims that Dr. Hal Danzer artificially inseminated her with sperm that did not belong to her husband.
- + FBI investigates passenger's death on L.A.-docked Royal Caribbean cruise ship—A witness told a local news station the passenger became unruly before his death aboard the cruise ship.
- + California man linked to Madison school shooter may have plotted own attack—A Southern California man who was in contact with the Madison, Wis., school shooter allegedly was plotting to attack a government building, according ...
- + Danny Masterson, former 'That '70s Show' star, seeks to overturn rape convictions—Danny Masterson's attorneys are seeking to overturn his conviction of raping two women — alleging in a new filing that the "That '70s Show" star did n...
- + Danny Masterson, former 'That 70's Show' star, seeks to overturn rape convictions—Danny Masterson's attorneys are seeking to overturn his conviction of raping two women — alleging in a new filing that the "That '70s Show" star did n...
- + 'I can't deal with life sober': Response to the MacArthur Park drug epidemic just isn't enough—Various public and nonprofit teams are targeting drug use in MacArthur Park, but it's not enough, yet, to solve the public health crisis.
- + After 29 years in prison, a teenage murderer gets a new start in life from a stranger—Released after just under 30 years in prison for a murder he committed at 16, Nicholas Nabors was bogged down in transitional housing until a voluntee...
- + Can California change a dark culture at Chowchilla women's prison? —Efforts to reform life inside the walls of the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla are making headway. But most female prisoners have ex...
- + Women's prisons are rife with trauma. Can California set a new course at Chowchilla? —Efforts to reform life inside the walls of the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla are making headway. But most female prisoners have ex...
- + LAUSD principals say demands are too high, hours too long. They are joining the Teamsters —LAUSD principals and other middle managers muscle up and vote to affiliate with Teamsters amid concerns that district is demanding too much.
- + Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirty—In legal and illicit markets, weed products turn up with hidden health threats. The similarities are no shock, said industry leaders.
- + On Big Bear's slopes, a new ski lift opens. Is a link between resorts next?—The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing a plan to connect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit with lifts, a proposal that's met with caution and support.
- + Tom Girardi's sentencing delayed as judge weighs prison or medical facility—The defense team has argued that keeping Girardi out of prison is more efficient, humane and cost-effective and that he should remain in the locked me...
- + California squirrels are now apparently hunting and eating other rodents—A UC Davis study found a population of Bay Area ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, suggesting the species may be more flexible in its diet tha...
- + Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren't so toxic after all. But you should still toss them, group says—A study warning consumers to toss out their black plastic spatula immediately had a math error but experts are still urging against the toxic products...
- + Search your stash: 538 cannabis pesticide tests show what's in your weed—A Times analysis of products tested, along with other data, suggests more than half of cannabis smoking products contain chemicals not monitored by au...
- + Suspect fleeing police hits and kills driver in Orange County, authorities say—A woman died in La Palma after a man crashed into her car while fleeing police Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
- + California earthquake warning app is now available on more devices. Here's how to get it—California's free earthquake early warning app, MyShake, is now available for Mac computers and Chromebooks — a major expansion of access for the warn...
- + County will pay $7.5 million settlement to girls sexually abused by sheriff's deputy—The $7.5-million settlement comes months after Sean Essex was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
- + O.C. diocese will pay $3.5 million to settle sexual abuse allegations against former school leader —The Diocese of Orange has agreed to pay $3.5 million to a man who alleges he was sexually abused by a former administrator at Mater Dei High in the 19...
- + L.A. sheriff's deputy pleads guilty to beating transgender man who flipped him off—Joseph Benza III, 36, was charged late Tuesday with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law for what prosecutors alleged was a 2022 assa...
- + More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu—Los Angeles County health officials have identified three more cats with presumptive H5N1; the source of the virus has not yet determined, but experts...
- + After four years, investigators determine motive behind Aguanga mass killings—Authorities said the mass shooting carried out in 2020 left two men and five women dead. Riverside County Sheriff investigators now say they have a mo...
- + Alameda County family sues Amazon One Medical over father's death—During a video appointment with Amazon One Medical, Philip Tong was told to buy an inhaler. He died at a hospital hours later.
- + It cost $1.7 million to have the LAPD work — and wear Dodgers caps — at World Series parade—The Los Angeles police and fire departments' expenses for working during the Dodgers' World Series parade totaled $2,028,805.19. The Dodgers are reimb...
- + Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris' defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?—Donald Trump's victory, and especially his winning the popular vote, has caused Black women to rethink their approach to politics. For some, the solut...
- + Summer X Games are leaving Southern California, headed to Sacramento—The sports competition has called Southern California home since 2021 and first landed in Los Angeles in 2003.
- + FBI agents search home of L.A. deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat—The FBI searched the home of Deputy Mayor Brian Williams while looking into a bomb threat he 'allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year,' sai...
- + Attorney for Diddy accusers alleges Jay-Z's team tried to turn his clients against him—The legal fight between Jay-Z and Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing clients who allege they were sexually assaulted by Sean "Diddy"' Com...
- + U.S. EPA approves California rule banning the sale of new gas cars by 2035—Under the Clean Air Act, California can adopt more stringent vehicle emission requirements than the federal government, but must obtain a waiver from ...
- + U.S. EPA approves two California emission rules, including EV mandate—Under the Clean Air Act, California can adopt more stringent vehicle emission requirements than the federal government, but must obtain a waiver from ...
- + The feds closed Mt. Baldy to hiking until December 2025. Rebellion is brewing—The U.S. Forest Service has closed all trails to Mt. Baldy's peak until December 2025 to help the ecosystem recover from a fire. Hikers are defying th...
- + Did sheriff's officials conspire to set up whistleblowing lieutenant? —The investigation of Lt. Garrido led to criminal accusations against a captain.
- + What do recent Supreme Court actions mean for California auto emission standards?—California policymakers and environmentalists view recent Supreme Court actions as a small victory for clean air, but worry about future legal challen...
- + San Diego politicians want to block Trump deportations. The sheriff refuses, sparking immigration battle—San Diego supervisors voted to restrict law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration officials, but Sheriff Kelly Martinez said she would no...
- + Three dead girls and a man on death row. Did lies put him there?—Forty years ago, Michael Anthony Cox was convicted of the murders of three girls in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Years later, the two main witnesses a...
- + Column: Citrus in December is a SoCal tradition. Enjoy your harvest while you can—There are two trees that I need to kill. When I get rid of them, that's it. I can't plant replacements. I live in a quarantine zone.
- + Abcarian: The latest evidence that putting RFK Jr. in charge of public health would be a disaster—An advisor to Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the government to withdraw approval of the polio va...
- + High-speed rail financial crisis could get worse under Trump —The potential loss of federal support would pose one more setback for the project, which has struggled to identify tens of billions of needed funds an...
- + L.A. County launches investigation into death of baby left in care of 11-year-old —Despite receiving several reports over the spring about the baby's mother disappearing for days at a time and leaving her children without food, DCFS ...
- + Santa Ana winds fuel brush fire in Jurupa Valley, challenge crews fighting Franklin fire—Fierce winds returned to SoCal on Tuesday, prompting a red flag warning for swaths of L.A. and Ventura counties and fanning the flames of a Jurupa Val...
- + Red flag warning issued as strong winds return, pose challenge for crews fighting Franklin fire—Wide swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a red flag warning until 6 p.m. Wednesday as Santa Ana winds whip back up, posing a challeng...
- + 'This is not a funeral': California votes for Harris in somber electoral college ceremony as Trump presidency looms—California's 54 electors cast the state's votes for Democrat Kamala Harris, who lost the presidency to Republican Donald Trump.
- + L.A. County gives probation chief emergency powers in effort to avoid Los Padrinos closure—Some members of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors oppose closing Los Padrinos juvenile hall in Downey despite state oversight officials ordering it...
- + Menendez brothers aren't a package deal, could face separate fates, D.A. says —L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman says he will not consider Erik and Lyle Menendez a package deal when it comes to making a decision on possible ...
- + Women victimized in 'rape club' at California prison get record $116-million settlement—At California federal prison dubbed the 'rape club,' feds agree to pay $116 million to 103 women held there to settle sexual abuse lawsuits
- + Judge grants Rep. Katie Porter a five-year restraining order against ex-boyfriend—An Orange County judge barred a former boyfriend of Rep. Katie Porter from contacting her or her children for the next five years.
- + That text from the post office could be a scam. How to avoid 'smishing' fraud—Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how you can avoid ...
- + Hannah Kobayashi speaks out for first time since returning to U.S. from Mexico—Hannah Kobayashi, who disappeared after missing her connecting flight at LAX, says she didn't learn of the media coverage until she returned from Mexi...
- + Jury convicts man of second-degree murder for fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco —Nima Momeni, a tech entrepreneur, killed Bob Lee over an argument over drugs and sexual assault.
- + Newport Beach police called him a killer. So why has he been set free?—Police arrested their suspect in a cold case killing, but have not presented their evidence for charges to be filed.
- + SoCal stargazers, mark your calendars for top astronomical events of 2025—Next year's events that are visible to Californians include a rare peek at Mercury; Venus and Jupiter cozying up; and a total lunar eclipse.
- + State agency fines L.A. more than $560,000 for dog attack at Harbor animal shelter —The city failed to protect and train staffers and also failed "to evaluate and correct overcrowding at their animal shelter, which resulted in animal ...
- + Los Angeles County files suit 'to stop the awful stench' at Chiquita Canyon landfill —For nearly two years, trash has been smoldering in a long-dormant portion of Chiquita Canyon due to the rare chemical reaction.
- + Judge orders California Bible college to cease operations after state hearing —A state investigation was launched into the private Christian Bible school, Olivet University, in 2022 by the Bureau of Private and Post-Secondary Edu...
- + Judge in Hunter Biden case sued over underage drinking party, alleged beating—The injured guest filed the suit against U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi and his wife, Laura Scarsi, alleging that they were negligent in allowing tee...
- + A low-down town in the California desert loves its flagpole — formerly the world's tallest—In the California desert, a literally low-down town rallies behind the former world's tallest flagpole
- + Notorious 'sweethearts' killer dies in prison. Here's what cracked the 1980 cold case—For more than two decades, the slayings of two UC Davis students stumped law enforcement, until DNA evidence finally led investigators to the 'sweethe...
- + Drone sightings in New Jersey and even California: What is really going on?—Federal officials said over the weekend that the multiple drone sightings over New Jersey and other states are "in fact, manned aircraft being misiden...
- + Newsom hires former Harris political aide as fourth chief of staff —Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the departure of Dana Williamson, his chief of staff the last two years, and tapped Nathan Barankin, a former Kamala Harri...
- + Southern California doctor sentenced to prison in multimillion-dollar hospice fraud scheme—Dr. Victor Contreras, 69, of Santa Paula, accused of falsifying millions of dollars of Medicare claims for hospice care, is sentenced to two years in ...
- + Ex-wife accused of hiring hit man to kill Woodland Hills doctor for financial gain—The ex-wife of a Woodland Hills doctor — who recently wept at his memorial — hired a hit man to ambush and murder him for financial gain, prosecutors ...
- + A masked man shot a SoCal doctor from behind, officials say. Ex-wife charged with hiring hitman—The ex-wife of a Woodland Hills doctor — who recently wept at his memorial — hired a hitman to ambush and murder him for financial gain, prosecutors s...
- + Salaries of $500,000 and up are 'a dime a dozen' in this California region, report says—An ADP report found a significant number of Americans in every major city earn at least $500,000. San Francisco has the highest concentration of hefty...
- + California's wild weather: Brush fires, flooding — even a tornado. More storms on the way—After a major wildfire in Malibu and a tornado in the Bay Area, forecasters are warning of more high winds and storms coming soon across California.
- + Lamborghini fleeing CHP crashes into multiple cars, flips over and catches fire in Tarzana—The SUV crashed into multiple vehicles before landing upside down and catching fire.
- + Magnitude 2.8 earthquake jolts Southern California—A magnitude 2.8 earthquake jolted the Los Angeles area Monday morning, sending weak shaking from its epicenter in Alhambra.
- + No college degree? No worries. Newsom unveils plan for well-paying jobs without one —Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan Monday to create more well-paying career pathways for Californians who may not have a college degree.
- + Orange County GOP pushes back on 'false claims of voter fraud'—A local party leader said he feared the false claims could dampen Republican participation in future elections if they weren't forcefully addressed.
- + Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California air pollution case —Supreme Court dismisses a red-state constitutional claim that targeted California's power to fight air pollution.
- + $1 million, no convictions: New L.A. D.A. to fire Gascón's police shootings prosecutor—Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said he intends to terminate the services of Lawrence Middleton, the special prosecutor his predecessor ...
- + Housing tracker: A slowdown in the Southern California market for homes and rentals—Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
- + Trump said he would revoke birthright citizenship. It hasn't worked in the past—The U.S. is one of more than 30 countries with unrestricted birthright citizenship. Trump said in a recent interview that he plans to revoke the right...
- + Mark Murphy, veteran Orange County politician, dies at 67—Mark Murphy, three-time mayor of Orange, has died. Nicknamed "Mr. Orange," Murphy was among the city's fiercest boosters.
- + 'Time is running out.' University unions rush to organize before the Trump White House—A flurry of labor organizing is unfolding at California universities as campus union leaders predict a less labor-friendly environment.
- + In the dust of the Coachella Valley, residents push for a park along the shrinking Salton Sea—In this sweltering desert where residents have limited access to parks, community advocates are calling for the Salton Sea to once more become a vibra...
- + El Segundo still stinks. Why can't L.A. fix the problem three years after huge sewage spill?—Three years after a raw sewage spill, residents living near L.A.'s Hyperion wastewater plant say they are still dealing with foul odors and health iss...
- + El Segundo still stinks. Why can't L.A. fix the problem two years after huge sewage spill?—Three years after a raw sewage spill, residents living near L.A.'s Hyperion wastewater plant say they are still dealing with foul odors and health iss...
- + Years after massive sewage spill, El Segundo still stinks. Why can't L.A. fix the problem?—Three years after a raw sewage spill, residents living near L.A.'s Hyperion wastewater plant say they are still dealing with foul odors and health iss...
- + Couple who survived Franklin and Woolsey fires have no plans to leave Malibu home—The couple has been moved by outpouring support from friends and family after they were forced to leave their home after the Franklin fire broke out.
- + Three dogs, believed to be 'XL bullies,' fatally attack owner in San Diego park—Three large dogs fatally attacked their owner at Mesa Viking Neighborhood Park in Mira Mesa, officials said. A second person who tried to help was inj...
- + Trump taps Devin Nunes, two other Californians for administration posts—President-elect Donald Trump has selected three Californians for posts in his next administration.
- + Driver rescued after SUV found in ocean off Orange County shore—Newport Beach police arrived at 5:30 Saturday morning to find a black Jeep submerged in the waves. One person was rescued and taken to a hospital.
- + Kid makes family more than $1 million after Freddie Freeman grand slam ball he caught sells—Bidding for Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam ball that a 10-year-old boy caught didn't heat up until the final moments, with the auc...
- + Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam baseball sells at auction for $1.56 million—Bidding for Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam ball didn't heat up until the final moments, with the auction ending at $1.56 million.
- + Editorial: Another year, another broken promise to curb air pollution from L.A. ports—Southern California air quality officials have again failed to adopt rules to clean pollution at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach, backing down in the...
- + Patrick Soon-Shiong's controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times: 'Bias meter,' opinion upheaval and a call for growth—Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong on his plans to shake up the newspaper and build for the future.
- + Column: How organized labor boosted California Democrats — by not talking like Democrats—The California Labor Federation shunned partisanship in favor of a campaign focusing on hard work and noting the lack of congressional accomplishment....
- + Column: Kamala Harris should run for governor — but only if she wants to solve California's problems—She couldn't see it as merely a consolation prize after losing the presidential election, or view it as a stepping stone back to the White House, writ...
- + Column: Kamala Harris should run for governor -- but only if she wants to solve California's problems—She couldn't see it as merely a consolation prize after losing the presidential election, or view it as a stepping stone back to the White House, writ...
- + Actor Jamie Foxx requires stitches on his face after a glass was thrown at him during birthday dinner in Beverly Hills—The actor was celebrating his birthday at the Beverly Hills restaurant when someone at another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth
- + Tornado rips through Santa Cruz County while 80-mph winds uproot trees in San Francisco—More than 1 million people in the Bay Area were under the brief tornado warning, which was lifted by 6:15 a.m.
- + A first-ever tornado warning was issued for San Francisco County early Saturday as powerful winds swept through region—More than 1 million people in the Bay Area were under the brief tornado warning, which was lifted by 6:15 a.m.
- + Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after a fall—Pelosi thanked the staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the hospital in Luxembourg, where she was also treated, for their excellent care and...
- + San Francisco police gave FBI a tip about suspect's identity in CEO's killing—San Francisco police provided Luigi Mangione's name to the FBI on the same day the NYPD released images showing the face of the suspected shooter.
- + L.A. to boost pay for nonprofits at its homeless shelters —The City Council increased its provides to nonprofit groups that deliver homeless services, in an attempt to keep them from pulling out of more than a...
- + Jay-Z accuser admits inconsistencies, but stands by her rape allegation. 'True Justice is coming,' mogul says—Jay-Z is seeking to have a lawsuit accusing him of rape dismissed after the accuser recently admitted there are several inconsistencies in her recolle...
- + Firefighters make progress containing Malibu wildfire but Santa Ana winds are expected next week—All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in Malibu on Friday as cooler temperatures, rising humidity and slower winds helped firefighters reach 32%...
- + PCH reopens, evacuation orders lifted in Malibu as better weather helps fight against fire—All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in Malibu on Friday as cooler temperatures, rising humidity and slower winds helped firefighters reach 32%...
- + PCH reopens, evacuation orders lifted in Malibu as improving weather aids fight against Franklin fire—All mandatory evacuation orders were lifted in Malibu on Friday as cooler temperatures, rising humidity and slower winds helped firefighters reach 32%...
- + 'Why are you messing with me for smoking fentanyl?' The tough task of policing MacArthur Park—How can police deal with gangs, organized retail theft, addiction and untreated mental illness in MacArthur Park? The Rampart Division captain says th...
- + How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes—Recent wildfires in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains have made way for non-native plant growth, setting the stage for increasingly frequent blaze...
- + Commentary: Even in L.A. County's solidly middle-class towns, home prices are soaring out of reach—One Alhambra family tried an extreme fix: finding a home in Ontario and commuting three hours to keep their jobs and maintain school ties.
- + Simi Valley teen charged with possessing child pornography, using a minor for sex acts—A Simi Valley teenager faces almost two dozen felony charges for allegedly using a minor for sex acts and possessing over 600 images depicting sexual ...
- + L.A. man arrested for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, a Metro bus driver, in the face—Police responded to a call in the 1600 block of North Vermont Avenue at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 16, where a 56-year-old woman was found bleeding from a guns...
- + Ex-Assad official charged in California for 'flying carpet' torture at Syrian prison—Samir Ousman Sheikh allegedly ordered inmates to a wing of a Syrian prison where they were then tortured with a device known as the 'flying carpet.'
- + Ventura County man who beat 4-year-old daughter into a coma sentenced to life in prison —Tekquan Alexander, 28, of Thousand Oaks was sentenced to life in prison after beating and torturing his 4-year-old in 2021.
- + California couple killed in Mexican town plagued by violence were visiting for the holidays—The couple were traveling through the Mexican state of Michoacán when they were shot to death on a rural road.
- + A rescue crew tried to untangle a humpback in Newport Beach. The whale has not been spotted since—Whale watchers noticed a rope wrapped around the mammal's fin recently while the whale was breaching the surface.
- + Showdown looms after judge sets hearing to close troubled L.A. juvenile hall —A judge's order Friday could force county officials to move roughly 260 youths at Los Padrinos to lower-security camps, home confinement or possibly t...
- + L.A. County girls' soccer coach had hundreds of images of child porn, prosecutors say—Prosecutors say they found over 600 images from the suspect's electronic devices.
- + Co-founder of California white supremacist group to be freed—Robert Paul Rundo, co-founder of Rise Above Movement, an extremist group that brawled at political rallies in California, will be released after sente...
- + California Rep. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after an injury in Europe—Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was injured while on a congressional trip to Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
- + Dick Van Dyke rescued by neighbors in Malibu fire, reunited with lost cat—Actor Dick Van Dyke was among thousands of Malibu residents forced to flee their homes because of the Franklin fire.
- + After Los Angeles County bought a skyscraper, a fight over whether to tear down its historic headquarters—With the ink dry on the County of Los Angeles' $200-million purchase of the Gas Company Tower office building downtown, a fight is brewing over what t...
- + L.A. wants to ban using nitrous oxide to get high. But challenges loom—The Los Angeles City Council is considering cracking down on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide — known as laughing gas — used in culinary, industrial ...
- + After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office 'a winner'—London Breed lost her reelection bid after six years as San Francisco mayor. After tackling a series of crises, including entrenched homelessness, the...
- + How an 836-pound 'cursed' emerald traveled the Americas, ruining lives and bankrupting men—For two decades, the 836-pound Bahia Emerald has wreaked havoc on the lives of smugglers, schemers and dreamers. Now, it is heading home to Brazil.
- + A tiny California town's election ended in a tie. How would it break it?—In Humboldt County's tiny Blue Lake, nervous residents gathered to watch as the winner of a City Council seat was determined in an unusual way.
- + Blue Lake's City Council election ended in a tie. How would the town break it?—In Humboldt County's tiny Blue Lake, nervous residents gathered to watch as the winner of a City Council seat was determined in an unusual way.
- + With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year—By this time of year, Southern California has usually had some measurable rainfall and Santa Ana winds have typically died down. This year, neither is...
- + Could Southern California's high fire threat linger into the new year? —By this time of year, Southern California has usually had some measurable rainfall and Santa Ana winds have typically died down. This year, neither is...
- + L.A. promised $30 million to people wronged by gang curfews. Why has only half been spent?—The City of Los Angeles agreed to pay $30 million to thousands of people affected by gang injunctions. But court records show around half of the money...
- + Venice homeless housing development continues in limbo as councilmember declares the project dead—Approval of a 120-unit affordable housing development in Venice by the California Coastal Commission this week did not lead to clarity on whether it w...
- + Prosecutors say rapper Lil Durk may be linked to second killing as judge orders him jailed in L.A. case—Federal prosecutors said Thursday that Durk Devontay Banks — the Grammy winner known as Lil Durk — may be linked to a second murder in Chicago and acc...
- + Troy Masters, LGBTQ+ advocate and media trailblazer, dies suddenly at 63 —Troy Masters, the publisher of LGBTQ+ news outlet the Los Angeles Blade and a pillar of queer media, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at age 63.
- + DMV apologizes for license plate that mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Owner's son calls it misunderstanding —The California Department of Motor Vehicles issues an apology over a license plate that says "LOL" in reference to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
- + DMV apologizes for license plate that mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel —The California Department of Motor Vehicles issues an apology over a license plate that says "LOL" in reference to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
- + Teenager dies from severe injuries in house fire in Riverside County —A 14-year-old boy died days after being saved by firefighters from a burning house in Riverside.
- + Ex-wife, 4 others conspired to kill Woodland Hills doctor outside his practice, police say—Ahang Kelk was arrested in connection with the death of Hamid Mirshojae, who was shot in the back of the head as he walked to his car after work on Au...
- + A mountain lion spotted in Griffith Park spurred hope. He is now believed dead—Angelenos were reminded of famed urban puma P-22 when a mountain lion was spotted in his old home in L.A. this year, and many worried for his safety.
- + California lawmaker questioned in sprawling cannabis corruption investigation—Newly unsealed documents suggest that state Sen. Susan Rubio was involved in a cannabis bribery scheme when she served on the Baldwin Park City Counci...
- + Overdraft fees would be slashed under new Biden administration rule. What you need to know—In one of its final actions under the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a long-awaited rule reining in fees banks ...
- + Suspect in Oroville school shooting sat in San Bernardino County jail weeks earlier but was released—The motive behind the shooting remains the center of an ongoing investigation.
- + Authorities raid 45-ton, $100-million marijuana stash in San Bernardino County—The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has seized more than 90,000 pounds of marijuana from a property in the Hesperia area.
- + Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy—The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that rattled a large swath of Northern California likely increased spawning activity in fish to protect their population.
- + Metropolitan Water District board member censured for racist remark—The board of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California censures member John Morris for making a racist remark about an Arab American empl...
- + The search for Hannah Kobayashi finally ends after a month of tragedy and uncertainty—The month-long search for Hannah Kobayashi appears to have come to a conclusion this week with her family saying they have found her safe.
- + Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens agrees to plead guilty to federal charges—As part of the plea deal with Justice Department special counsel David Weiss, California resident Alexander Smirnov will admit he fabricated the story...
- + As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California—Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war ...
- + The gambit to preserve a three-generation legacy of affordable rents in Cypress Park—When the matriarch died, investors eyed the Cypress Park rental she had owned since the 1970s. Then a local nonprofit stepped in to buy the property a...
- + Opinion: The killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive won't improve anyone's insurance. This would—Luigi Mangione was arrested in the slaying of Brian Thompson. To many, the crime highlighted anger over insurers' relative impunity in denying medical...
- + In leaked tape, probation official says L.A. County could defy order to close juvenile hall—A high-ranking L.A. County probation official said the department won't comply with a state oversight body's order to close troubled Los Padrinos Juve...
- + Cooler weather, gentler winds help crews get a handle on Franklin fire—Light winds, increasing humidity and a chance of rain are forecast to bring relief to the Los Angeles area, helping put a damper on the Franklin fire.
- + A chance of rain on the horizon for Los Angeles could help firefighters—Light winds, increasing humidity and a chance of rain are forecast to bring relief to the Los Angeles area, helping put a damper on the Franklin fire.
- + With winds dropping and a chance of rain on the horizon, fire danger ebbs in Los Angeles—Light winds, increasing humidity and a chance of rain are forecast to bring relief to the Los Angeles area, helping put a damper on the Franklin fire.
- + What it's like to sleep in prison: Moldy mattresses, bright lights, nonstop noise—The dangerous problem of sleep deprivation leads to a health and safety crisis in prisons and jails.
- + 'Pig butchering' crypto scheme costs San José man $170,000. Scammers wanted even more, prosecutors say—The suspects are believed to be part of a large organization operating outside the United States. Arrests are rare because scammers often disappear af...
- + Column: Amid Trump Latino gains, is it time to let Republicans into California Latino Legislative Caucus?—Over the phone, Lena Gonzalez's voice had the patient but proud tone of a lawyer charged with defending the damned.
- + Column: Is it time for California's Latino Legislative Caucus to let in Republicans?—Over the phone, Lena Gonzalez's voice had the patient but proud tone of a lawyer charged with defending the damned.
- + Man who punched an Asian American woman in the head pleads guilty to hate crime—A man punched an Asian American woman as she was on her way to work in Culver City. He shouted slurs at her, and his racist diatribe didn't stop there...
- + UCLA police chief, blasted for security lapses that led to protest violence, is out —UCLA Police Chief John Thomas, who was blasted for badly mismanaging campus security and failed to handle a mob attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment...
- + L.A. City Council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers in 2028—Workers struggling with higher expenses called the wage proposal a matter of survival. Business owners warned they would scale back operations or shut...
- + Fresno police investigate how a 2½-year-old had 'sufficient strength' to fatally shoot his mom—The boyfriend of the toddler's mother was the gun owner and he has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and criminal storage of a firearm.
- + Fresno woman is fatally shot when her toddler gets hold of unattended gun, police say—The tensile strength necessary to pull the trigger of a 9-millimeter Kel-Tec firearm is roughly 5½ to 6½ pounds.
- + Chinese citizen allegedly photographed Vandenberg base with drone, says it was 'probably not a good idea'—The drone pilot allegedly hacked his drone so it could enter no-fly zones. Authorities identified him as Yinpiao Zhou, a Chinese citizen and a lawful ...
- + One of last survivors of Pearl Harbor attack dies at 100 —Bob Fernandez, who served aboard the USS Curtiss during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died. He was among the dwindling number of service members who...
- + 'It is unacceptable': L.A. County hate crimes reached an all-time high last year—A report from Los Angeles County's Commission on Human Relations cites 1,350 hate crimes — an increase of 45% from the year before.
- + California Sen. Alex Padilla urges Biden administration to protect immigrants before Trump takes office—Padilla and other Latino senators sent President Biden a letter asking him to redesignate eligible countries for Temporary Protected Status and speed ...
- + Hannah Kobayashi, who was reported missing after landing at LAX, found safe, family says—Hannah Kobayashi, the Maui woman deemed "voluntarily missing" by the Los Angeles Police Department after she vanished last month and crossed the borde...
- + Satellite photos show Franklin fire threatening Malibu neighborhoods—Photos from space show the fire in Malibu and the efforts to contain it. The fire was 7% contained as of Wednesday morning.
- + 'You'll be dead by the end of the day': Duo arrested in killing of Woodland Hills doctor had troubled pasts—Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, has a long criminal history dating back to her high school days. A second person, Evan Hardman, 41, was also arrested in the...
- + Fire crews brace for wind shift as they try to halt Franklin fire in Malibu's tough terrain—Firefighters struggled overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes.
- + Wind-driven fire in Malibu continues to threaten homes as firefighters struggle to contain it—Firefighters struggled overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes.
- + Firefighters struggle to contain wind-driven fire in Malibu threatening homes—Firefighters struggled overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes.
- + Firefighters continue to battle wind-driven fire in Malibu threatening homes—Firefighters struggled overnight to gain control over a dangerous fire that burned homes in Malibu and forced thousands from their homes.
- + Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps—Some sections of California's coast are considered vulnerable to tsunamis. Find out where those locations are and how to best prepare.
- + Trump names California Republican Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post—President-elect Donald Trump named Harmeet Dhillon to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.
- + Abcarian: This is why Donald Trump just doubled down on mass deportation of millions of immigrants—The president-elect reiterated his promise to deport millions of immigrants who are in the country without authorization. His rationale for the policy...
- + Column: California produced a female House speaker and vice president. So why are women losing ground?—Even as women have reached near-parity in Sacramento, the ranks of female House members from California are shrinking. For the first time in decades, ...
- + After reducing deficit, Newsom proposals bring extra costs to California—Tax revenues have exceeded estimates in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom's costly new proposals and other programs could swallow up any extra budget ...
- + California courts sued over failure to ensure transcripts in millions of hearings—Amid a shortage of certified court reporters, two legal aid groups say courts in L.A. County and other jurisdictions are not maintaining verbatim reco...
- + Monarch butterflies proposed for threatened species status —Federal wildlife officials on Tuesday proposed protecting the striking long-distance migrators under the Endangered Species Act after dramatic populat...
- + Luigi Mangione went 'radio silent,' was reported missing in San Francisco. Then CEO was killed—Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, suffered chronic back pain and was reported missing in San Francisco before ...
- + Jahnay Bryan has been missing in L.A. for 2 months. Why don't police have an update?—Two months is far too long for a young Black woman to be missing without any word of progress on solving her case, said former State Sen. Steven Bradf...
- + Franklin fire destroys at least 7 structures as gusty winds fan flames through Malibu—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + LAPD helicopter training accident leaves 2 officers injured—Two officers sustained minor injuries after a helicopter training session ended in an emergency landing around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of Doo...
- + Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece—Guilfoyle, a San Francisco native, was previously married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- + Through a window, Pepperdine students watch Malibu fire engulf campus—The students huddling in Pepperdine University's library watched through the windows as flames crested the Santa Monica Mountains.
- + Fire made a run at this celebrity-studded Malibu enclave. Some neighbors stood their ground—Two residents fought to save their home in the Serra Retreat area of Malibu as the Franklin fire encroached.
- + Malibu is a magnet for destructive fires. But this time, it might have caught a break—Malibu is one of the most fire-prone parts of Southern California, often in the path of Santa Ana winds that drive blazes marching to the Pacific Ocea...
- + Fanned by gusting winds, the Franklin fire burns a destructive path through Malibu—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Scott Schmerelson emerges from close reelection race to become L.A. board president—Schmerelson, 73, takes the helm as he begins his third and final term representing District 3, which covers the west San Fernando Valley.
- + California water agency votes to spend $141 million on Delta tunnel project—Gov. Gavin Newsom is promoting a $20-billion plan for a water tunnel. The Metropolitan Water District's board voted to spend $141 million for initial ...
- + Mayor and LAPD chief tout double-digit drop in homicides compared with last year—City and police leaders announced double-digit declines in homicides compared with 2023, including a halving of gang-related slayings, but the recent ...
- + L.A. City Council votes to boost housing development, while leaving out single-family-home zones—L.A. City Council asks city attorney to draft an ordinance to boost housing development in existing multifamily areas while leaving single-family comm...
- + L.A. City Council approves 'mansion tax' spending plan and program guidelines—L.A.'s tax on the sale of multimillion-dollar properties has collected about $480 million. It will be spent on affordable housing and tenant protectio...
- + Authorities probe whether presumptive bird flu case is connected to raw milk—More than a week after Marin County reported a presumptive bird flu case in a child, details are still murky.
- + Authorities probe whether Marin County bird flu victim drank recalled raw milk—More than a week after Marin County reported a presumptive bird flu case in a child, details are still murky.
- + Raging Malibu fire burned to the Pacific Ocean but spared some hillside homes—Malibu is used to fires, and much of the central area of the city — including Pepperdine University — was under an evacuation order.
- + Without Wi-Fi and cell service, this Malibu family fled the Franklin fire in darkness—James Perry and family were living in Topanga Canyon when the Woolsey fire tore through. They moved to Malibu, where the Franklin fire made them evacu...
- + Judge refers two Danny Masterson attorneys, P.I., for discipline over contact with jurors —A Los Angeles County judge said two of actor Danny Masterson's attorneys and a private investigator could face disciplinary investigations for their c...
- + Malibu endures cellphone, power outages as Franklin fire burns—Cellphone service was proving a challenge in Malibu, where the Franklin fire was burning.
- + 'It was insane': Malibu couple escapes flames with their 3 goats and potbellied pig—For this couple, fleeing the fire meant taking the essentials: Important documents. Bags of clothes. Three goats. A potbellied pig.
- + Photos: Franklin fire explodes in Malibu—The Franklin fire in Malibu Canyon continues to grow, crossing Pacific Coast Highway and spreading to more than 1,800 acres Tuesday, burning in the hi...
- + Malibu fire fueled by 'extraordinary, extreme' winds. How long will dangerous conditions last?—The Franklin fire burning in Malibu is being fueled by a combination of dangerous winds, dry conditions and low humidity.
- + Franklin fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters in Malibu—The evacuation order for the Franklin fire includes much of central Malibu, affecting about 6,000 homes.
- + 'I think I'm in shock': Malibu councilman watches from a distance as fire surrounds home—From a hotel room, Silverstein watched the Ring cameras stationed around his home as the fire gradually encircled his property through the night.
- + Once strongly liberal, Pico-Robertson surged for Trump in 2024. Why?—Citing public safety and Biden's approach to the Israel-Palestinian situation, many in the Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson voted for Trump in th...
- + It's hard to admit you voted for Trump in 'the Mexican Beverly Hills'—In final tallies of the 2024 presidential election, Downey and other largely Latino working-class cities in Southeast L.A. County saw big shifts in su...
- + 'Zero progress': Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages—States that rely on the Colorado River are at an impasse in talks on rules to address water shortages. California, Arizona and Nevada are at odds with...
- + Former Commerce, Baldwin Park officials plead guilty in sprawling cannabis bribery scheme—Two more former Southern California officials have admitted to participating in a cannabis corruption ring.
- + Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling—If Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run for California governor, she would seismically reshape the race and cause ripple effects on down-ballot...
- + In Arcadia and Temple City, Asian American voters fueled gains for Trump—While Arcadia and Temple City remained solidly blue, many voters expressed despair about crime and the economy as reasons to give Donald Trump another...
- + Jay-Z pulled into Combs sex scandal after weeks of ugly backstage legal maneuvering —The public naming of Jay-Z as the mysterious celebrity accused in an anonymous civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean "Diddy" Combs came...
- + A day without Mexicans in Mammoth? Locals mull how to get a message to Trump—Like many California resort towns, Mammoth Lakes is reliant on undocumented workers. Locals say the economy will grind to a halt if the town gets swep...
- + Opinion: Why California's Latino voters are shifting toward Trump and Republicans—Proposition 187 and battles over illegal immigration are rapidly ceasing to define a Latino electorate that is increasingly U.S.-born and concerned ab...
- + Wildfire explodes in Malibu, damaging homes and spurring mass evacuations—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Wildfire explodes in Malibu, spurring mass evacuations and 'shelter-in-place' at Pepperdine University—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Most of Malibu ordered to evacuate as Franklin fire leaps in size—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Most of Malibu's residents ordered to evacuate as Franklin fire leaps in size—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Malibu's Franklin fire jumps to 850 acres, triggers evacuations; Pepperdine students shelter in place—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Malibu's Franklin fire triggers evacuations, spreads rapidly; Pepperdine students shelter in place—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Franklin fire in Malibu triggers evacuations, spreads rapidly in early morning hours—A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
- + Teen stabbed in head and back at Verdugo Hills High, another in abdomen, source says—Two students were stabbed Monday at Verdugo Hills High in Tujunga. Both were hospitalized, and a suspect was detained.
- + Teen stabbed in head, back in attack at Verdugo Hills High, source says—Two students were stabbed on campus Monday at Verdugo Hills High in Tujunga. Both were hospitalized, and a suspect was detained.
- + Two students stabbed at high school in Tujunga; one assailant was 14, source says—Two students were stabbed on campus Monday at Verdugo Hills High in Tujunga. Both were hospitalized, and a suspect was detained.
- + Shaking felt across Central California following magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Nevada —A magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck in a remote area of Nevada on Monday afternoon sent shaking throughout Central California, including the Sacram...
- + Impersonators are claiming laptops at Apple stores before real owners can pick them up—The crime, reported to several media outlets in Southern California, occurs when consumers order Apple laptops online but find that when they arrive a...
- + Raising Cane's backtracks on plan to turn Norms into a chicken joint—The historic Norms on La Cienega Boulevard will not be changed into a fast-food chicken joint, according to the building's owner.
- + Proposed California law would require warning labels on social media—Assembly Bill 56 would require social media platforms to warn users about the platform's potential mental health risks to young people.
- + Suspect in CEO killing is charged with murder. Records show he had California ties—A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder and multiple other counts in the death of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare.
- + 'He is no hero.' Suspect in CEO killing had California ties, faces charges—According to public records, Luigi Mangione spent time at Stanford University in 2019 and once worked for Santa Monica-based TrueCar, a digital market...
- + Man questioned in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show—According to public records, Luigi Mangione spent time at Stanford University in 2019 and once worked for Santa Monica-based TrueCar, a digital market...
- + Man questioned in killing UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show—According to public records, Luigi Mangione spent time at Stanford University in 2019 and once worked for Santa Monica-based TrueCar, a digital market...
- + Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO had ties to Santa Monica and Stanford, records show—According to public records, Luigi Mangione spent time at Stanford University in 2019 and once worked for Santa Monica-based TrueCar, a digital market...
- + Here's how you can get California to help pay for your e-bike this Christmas—Eligible Californians can apply for up to $2,000 for the purchase of an e-bike, thanks for a state incentive program.
- + Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds—More than 350,000 customers from Kern to San Diego counties could lose power amid the planned safety shutoffs.
- + Cold case Newport Beach murder solved after 41 years, police say—Police say they reopened the case of Ronald Gaskey's killing in recent years and arrested a suspect nearly 41 years later.
- + New interviews crack 41-year-old cold case murder in Newport Beach, police say—Police say they reopened the case of Ronald Gaskey's killing in recent years and arrested a suspect nearly 41 years later.
- + Schiff opposes a preemptive pardon from Biden as Trump again threatens sending him to jail—'Honestly, they should go to jail,' Trump said of elected officials who led the Jan. 6 investigation in a Sunday interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press....
- + Will Trump move to prosecute incoming California Sen. Schiff for investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot?—'Honestly, they should go to jail,' Trump said of elected officials who led the investigation in a Sunday interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press.'
- + Unexpected visits are turning Orange County into a humpback whale hangout—For the last two months, Orange County waters have served as Southern California's own humpback hangout. The whales have been following massive school...
- + 'You don't know what's next.' International students scramble ahead of Trump inauguration—USC is among several colleges that have issued advisories to international students ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, tell...
- + Fertilized soil may be a major source of smog near Salton Sea, researchers say—A new study finds fertilized soil is a major driver of smog-forming pollution near the Salton Sea.
- + Rare 'particularly dangerous' fire warning issued for Southern California —The National Weather Service office issued a rare 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning for the coming days in Los Angeles and Ventura c...
- + SoCal fire warning at acute level: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' Here's what it means—The National Weather Service office issued a rare 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning for the coming days in Los Angeles and Ventura c...
- + A California labor union helped oust a Democrat from the state Capitol. His replacement wants to curb union power.—Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman lost reelection to the state Senate as a labor union spent big to oppose him and helped Republican Steven Choi win.
- + Jay-Z denies anonymous court accusation that he raped girl in 2000—Hip-hop megastar Jay-Z has denied accusations in a lawsuit that he and Sean "Diddy" Combs raped a 13-year-old girl more than two decades ago.
- + Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday—The National Weather Service issued warnings of critical wildfire weather in portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Inland Empire...
- + Editorial: Los Angeles can find a fairer way to raise the rent—The city's rent control law needs to do more to prevent price shocks for tenants during periods of high inflation while ensuring landlords can recoup ...
- + Trump's first term brought world-changing vaccine. His second could bring retreat—Some are sounding the alarm regarding Trump's public health picks, concerned that the nominees' vaccine skepticism could jeopardize the nation's abili...
- + Column: How the words of Ronald Reagan's speechwriter live on today in Trump's rhetoric—In a new book, author Ken Khachigian writes about his behind-the-scenes experiences as a speechwriter and confidant to Presidents Reagan and Nixon.
- + This Latino Republican flipped a deep-blue California Assembly district. How? —This Latino Republican flipped a heavily Democratic state Assembly district. How?
- + A trade war under Trump would bring major losses for California agriculture, experts warn—California farms export billions of dollars' worth of crops to other nations. Trump's tariff plans could trigger retaliation, harming the industry.
- + Laphonza Butler, 1st LGBTQ+ Black U.S. senator, exits office as Democrats question identity politics—Butler, appointed to the U.S. Senate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the death of Dianne Feinstein, leaves office after 14 months as Rep. Adam B...
- + In three months, 26 foods have been recalled. Why you shouldn't worry—There have been 26 food recalls between September and November. Experts explain why recalls aren't all bad and how consumers can protect themselves.
- + 10 injured when motorcycle officer crashes into crowd at Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade—Ten people, including one officer, were injured when a police motorcycle crashed into a crowd at an annual holiday parade in Palm Springs on Saturday ...
- + Long Beach police release video of officers fatally shooting a man on church steps—Long Beach police released footage Saturday of officers' November shooting of a man who was reported to have a gun outside an Atlantic Avenue church.
- + Mother of slain 9-year-old Compton boy pleads for answers from dad charged with his murder—Princeton was fatally shot on the night of Nov. 30 in the backyard of his grandfather's home in Rancho Dominguez.
- + As mass deportations loom, ICE eyeing new detention facility in California—ICE is eyeing new detention centers in California and three other states as Trump calls for mass deportations.
- + Victim in Ventura County axe killing was suspect's 15-year-old brother—Family members said the victim of an axe murder in Newbury Park was the brother of suspect Zuberi Sharp, arrested after running naked through a footba...
- + Possible H5N1 bird flu case in Marin County child; source of infection unknown—A second California child has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in Marin County; confirmation is needed from the CDC.
- + California to roll out the nation's first Southeast Asian school curriculum —For decades, the history of Southeast Asian refugees have been sidelined in U.S. history. California's first state-legislated Southeast Asian model cu...
- + L.A.'s mountain lions become more nocturnal to avoid people. Does it come at a cost? —A new study found mountain lions in the L.A. area are shifting to a later schedule to avoid people, a hopeful coexistence strategy that may have downs...
- + One of the last Pearl Harbor survivors recalls that infamous day—Bob Fernandez was a sailor assigned to the USS Curtiss on Dec. 7, 1941. "I wish that they never would have come"
- + A bright spot for Democrats as voters shifted right: Flipping 3 House seats in California—Democrats flipped Republican-held congressional seats in Orange County, the Central Valley and northern L.A. County, helping lead the party in narrowi...
- + No one is on the fence about the 'obscenity' in Griffith Park: chain-link trail barriers —Griffth Park is a hiker's paradise crossed by popular, twisty trails. But some of the regulars are furious about a couple of new fences that block sho...
- + Women once held in California 'rape club' prison reach historic settlement to protect inmates—Nearly 500 female inmates who joined a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin will be provided protections fo...
- + Wildfire season isn't over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger—An unusual warm weekend followed by dry conditions and gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to bring elevated fire danger to Los Angeles and Ventura coun...
- + Police looking for suspects in fatal shooting during Mid-City robbery—One person is in custody and another person dead after a robbery occurred in Mid-City Friday, police said.
- + L.A. firefighter who went missing after Long Beach dive identified, but he hasn't been found—Authorities searching for missing LAFD firefighter Connor Lees, who went diving in Long Beach, have transitioned their operations from search and resc...
- + Search for missing L.A. firefighter off the coast turns into recovery mission—Authorities searching for a missing diver in Long Beach have transitioned their operations from search and rescue to recovery.
- + USDA says it will start testing milk for H5N1 bird flu virus nationwide—The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it will sample the nation's milk supply to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
- + Alleged white supremacist with six strikes charged with murder in pursuit crash death—The Orange County district attorney's office says the suspect drove through a red light and crashed into a BMW X3, killing a 25-year-old woman who was...
- + A city council race was tied so this California city drew straws to decide who won—Three people ran this year for two open seats on the city council: Tim Reed won one of them with 5,870 votes. But Mathew Pratton and Bonnie Rodriguez ...
- + Gunman targeted casinos, South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island for robbery victims, feds say—One of two men who targeted victims in parking lots, including at the Hustler Casino and South Coast Plaza, was arrested. The other man remains at lar...
- + Suspect arrested in string of violent parking lot robberies in L.A. and Orange counties—One of two men who targeted victims in parking lots, including at the Hustler Casino and South Coast Plaza, was arrested. The other man remains at lar...
- + Another California fentanyl dealer heads to prison for murder after buyer's overdose—The 23-year-old was sentenced to 20 years to life this week after a jury convicted him of murder in a fentanyl overdose death.
- + His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He's being investigated in the killing of a minor with an axe—The 24-year-old man, identified in sheriff radio communications and booking records as Zuberi Sharp, was being investigated for a death Thursday at a ...
- + His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He's being investigated in the killing of a minor with an ax—The 24-year-old man, identified in sheriff radio communications and booking records as Zuberi Sharp, was being investigated for a death Thursday at a ...
- + His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He's being investigated for killing a minor with an ax. —The 24-year-old man, identified in sheriff radio communications and booking records as Zuberi Sharp, was being investigated for a death Thursday at a ...
- + Naked man tied to nearby homicide arrested with ax on Ventura County high school football field—The 24-year-old man, whose name was not released, was being investigated for a death Thursday at a house in the 400 block of Jeanne Court.
- + Measles exposure reported at LAX, Orange County children's hospital. Who is at risk?—Health officials warned Thursday that people who were at Los Angeles International Airport and Children's Hospital of Orange County in recent days may...
- + Measles case reported at LAX, Orange County children's hospital. Who is at risk?—Health officials warned Thursday that people who were at Los Angeles International Airport and Children's Hospital of Orange County in recent days may...
- + Cornell grad Jahnay Bryan vanished in L.A., loved ones say, and search has stalled—Jahnay Bryan had a bright future before she mysteriously disappeared in Los Angeles this fall. Her family is frustrated by the lack of progress on the...
- + The California tsunami danger is real. The 7.0 earthquake is wake-up call to prepare—A tsunami warning was issued across Northern California on Thursday morning following a magnitude 7 earthquake. It's a reminder to prepare and know ho...
- + He lost his business in a massive freeway fire a year ago. At 70, he's starting over—Just over a year ago, a massive fire erupted underneath the Santa Monica Freeway in downtown Los Angeles that caused millions of dollars in damage to ...
- + Patt Morrison: The future of the West L.A. VA campus is uncertain. This is its history—The controversy over the West Los Angeles VA campus is a classic L.A. fight -- one over land. And this happens to be some of the juiciest land in the ...
- + Their dusty ol' swap meet near Joshua Tree has closed. Residents are heartbroken—The swap meet in Yucca Valley was a beloved place to find treasures at bargain prices. It closed after the family that owns the property was sued unde...
- + Los Angeles OB-GYN accused of offering to be a 'sugar daddy' and pay patient for sex—A Los Angeles obstetrician-gynecologist has been accused by state regulators of sexually harassing a patient, including by offering to pay her for sex...
- + Former SoCal candidate is accused of registering cartoon cats to vote. It's 'plausible,' he says—Bruce Boyer is facing four felony counts of perjury after prosecutors allege he tried to register fake cats to vote using his Ventura County address.
- + Newsom touts California efforts on fentanyl at the border. Will it matter to Trump?—Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the border Thursday to promote a new port of entry at Otay Mesa and tout the state's ongoing efforts to crack down on illici...
- + California voters wanted stricter penalties for crime. Can reformers find a new message?—Progressive district attorneys and advocates who claimed the mantle of criminal justice reform were routed on election day in California. But despite ...
- + As sailor killed at Pearl Harbor is buried in California, memories of heroic acts large and small—Fireman Second Class William Kubinec, who died when the USS West Virginia sank at Pearl Harbor in 1941, was identified in 2019 by the Defense POW/MIA ...
- + Column: In 2024, books by and about Southern California Latinas shined—I was excited to see so many voices, new and familiar, dominate the 2024 nonfiction releases, showing that Latinas have played important roles in the ...
- + L.A. County probation chief plans to quit as juvenile hall closure looms—Guillermo Viera Rosa's unexpected departure caps a 20-month stint during which he failed to reform the troubled agency.
- + Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled—Coastal areas in Northern California began evacuating residents after a 7.0 earthquake off Humboldt County's coast prompted a tsunami warning. Luckily...
- + Why massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled—Coastal areas in Northern California began evacuating residents after a 7.0 earthquake off Humboldt County's coast prompted a tsunami warning. Luckily...
- + Santa Clara County hospitals illegally dumped fentanyl, human tissue, patient data, prosecutors say—Three hospitals run by Santa Clara County illegally dumped hazardous waste, including human tissue and fentanyl, over the last year, the local distric...
- + Departing L.A. Councilmember Paul Krekorian will be city liaison for Olympics—The veteran city lawmaker will serve as the primary liaison between Mayor Karen Bass' office and LA28, the group organizing and paying for the Games.
- + 'It's insane.' How rattled Northern Californians weathered 7.0 earthquake and tsunami warning—Centered under the Pacific Ocean about 70 miles southwest of Eureka, the strong quake frayed nerves across most of California's North Coast.
- + Officials piece together what happened in Cybertruck crash in California that killed 3 college students—Federal investigators are still piecing together how a Tesla Cybertruck crash killed three college students in Northern California last month.
- + Federal officials launch probe into Cybertruck crash in California that killed 3 college students—Federal investigators are still piecing together how a Tesla Cybertruck crash killed three college students in Northern California last month.
- + New tactic to close Aliso Canyon gas storage facility: Switch more neighbors to electric appliances —State lawmakers implored community members to hasten Aliso Canyon's closure by consuming less gas and turning to electric appliances.
- + 7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled—The earthquake occurred at 10:44 a.m. with an epicenter under the Pacific Ocean, about 70 miles southwest of Eureka and 110 miles northwest of Mendoci...
- + Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say—The Scripps Research Institute finding counters prevailing thought that the virus would require multiple mutations before it poses a threat to public ...
- + Search is on for L.A. firefighter missing after dive off Long Beach shore—An off-duty Los Angeles City Firefighter in his 20s is missing after a party of four went free diving off Pier J in Long Beach on Wednesday evening. A...
- + Rescue operation underway for missing diver off Long Beach shore—A man in his 20s is missing after a party of four went free diving off Pier J in Long Beach on Wednesday evening. Authorities are conducting rescue ef...
- + California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position—The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Adminis...
- + L.A. 'missing women' cases go viral online, even as the facts get complicated—In the same week, Chanel Banks and Hannah Kobayashi were reported missing. Banks was found in Texas, while authorities say Kobayashi is "voluntarily m...
- + Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)—Every year, Americans chop down hundreds of thousands of Christmas trees in national forests. Officials say it helps reduce wildfire risk.
- + A 'flying' electric ferry could get visitors across Lake Tahoe in 30 minutes—Fly Tahoe and Sweden-based Candela are working to build this type of electric vessel in the U.S., which would get a boost above the water via hydrofoi...
- + Southwest cuts cabin service short to reduce risk of injuries, airline says—Southwest will begin landing procedures earlier in its flights to reduce injury risks. Some experts believe climate change is causing a rise in turbul...
- + Opinion: Can California fix the disconnect between public education and the modern workforce?—The state's efforts toward providing career pathways in schools can be an example for Democrats, who could reimagine education to win back working cla...
- + Jury awards $3 million to ex-SWAT sergeant who alleged 'mafia' culture in LAPD unit—A lawsuit by former SWAT officer Timothy Colomey accused leaders of the LAPD tactical unit of working to conceal unlawful killings and retaliating aga...
- + Massive lottery jackpot is set to expire. Mystery player was part of an incredibly rare draw—Somewhere out there is an oblivious multimillionaire, and they bought their winning ticket as part of an incredibly rare Mega Millions draw.
- + A car plunged off a 1,000-foot cliff near Malibu. Where are the occupants?—Two remain missing from white Cadillac Escalade that left Deer Creek Road early Sunday about 2 miles from Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Cali...
- + Northern California gunman planned 'child executions' at Christian school, authorities say—Butte County authorities have identified the gunman, now dead, who staged an attack Wednesday on an elementary school that left two kindergartners cri...
- + NorCal school shooter ID'd, was motivated by religious issues, authorities say—Butte County authorities have identified the gunman who staged an attack Wednesday on an elementary school that left two kindergartners critically wou...
- + Gunman took Uber to Northern California school, met with staff, then shot 2 students—Two young boys were critically wounded in a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Oroville that may have been religiously motivated, officials ...
- + 2 kindergartners in 'extremely critical' condition after Northern California school shooting—Two young boys were critically wounded in a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Oroville that may have been religiously motivated, officials ...
- + 2 kindergartners in 'extremely critical' condition after Northern California school shooting—Two young boys were critically wounded in a shooting at a Christian elementary school in Oroville that may have been religiously motivated, officials ...
- + Gunman dead, 2 students wounded in school shooting in Northern California—The shooting took place at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, roughly 70 miles north of Sacramento, the Sheriff's Office announced.
- + Ahead of second Trump term, California vows 'ironclad' abortion access—California has the nation's strongest abortion protections, but as Trump prepares to take the White House again, Democratic lawmakers say not enough h...
- + Fearing loss of federal funds, L.A. reverses course, approves Van Nuys Airport lease—The vote delivered a major defeat to Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla, who opposed the lease and represents the district that includes th...
- + British band in California robbed at gunpoint one day into West Coast tour—The band played the first show of its tour in San Francisco on Monday and made the drive to Sacramento. But members stopped first at a Vallejo gas sta...
- + British band welcomed to California with armed robbery one day into West Coast tour—The band played the first show of its tour in San Francisco on Monday and made the drive to Sacramento. But members stopped first at a Vallejo gas sta...
- + Jordan Addison pleads not guilty to DUI charges after being found asleep in Rolls-Royce near LAX—Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has pleaded not guilty to two drunk-driving charges stemming from his July arrest when the CHP found him asleep behind...
- + Newly elected L.A. school board members vow to defend vulnerable students, staff against Trump —New Los Angeles school board members vow to protect students and staff who are immigrants or LGBTQ+ under a new Trump administration.
- + California bill calls for certification for stonecutting shops amid worker deaths from silicosis—California has seen a rise in countertop cutters falling ill with silicosis, an incurable and deadly disease. A new bill aims to improve worker safety...
- + All raw milk from Fresno dairy farm will be cleared from store shelves; cows have bird flu—State health officials secured a voluntary recall of all remaining Raw Farm milk and cream products. The products are infected with live bird flu viru...
- + California bans food 'sell by' dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?—A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as 'sell by,' 'best if used by' and 'use by.' Here's what they mean.
- + California bans food 'Sell by' dates. Will it save you money without getting you sick?—A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as 'Sell by,' 'Best if used by' and 'Use by.' Here's what they mean.
- + California bans "Sell by" dates: What you need to know about food labels—A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as "Sell by," "Best if used by" and "Use by." Here's what they mean.
- + Mystery in Laurel Canyon: Questions cloud death of William de Rothschild—A man found dead after a fire at his Los Angeles home was said to have been part of the Rothschild banking family, but The Times has found no evidence...
- + School janitor spent 5 years in prison on false charges of child sexual abuse. Now he's suing—A school janitor was imprisoned, accused of molesting children. Now exonerated, he's suing over a case he says was rife with lies and underhanded tact...
- + Politicians on L.A.'s Eastside vow to kill warehouse planned near grade school —Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez won city council approval of an interim control ordinance that would temporarily prohibit development of any warehous...
- + Democrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race—Democrat Adam Gray has narrowly defeated Republican Rep. John Duarte in the race for California's 13th Congressional District.
- + DUI suspect in crash that killed two girls in Rialto pleads not guilty—A man suspected of drunk driving is facing criminal charges in a three-car crash that killed two girls. That intersection has been the site of 32 coll...
- + Federal judge in Hunter Biden's tax case denounces president's pardon—The blunt criticism of a sitting president from a federal judge adds to the condemnation by both Republicans and Democrats of President Biden's pardon...
- + Federal judge denounces President Biden's pardon, saying he misrepresented son's criminal case—The judge who presided over Hunter Biden's federal tax case in Los Angeles criticized President Biden on Tuesday for pardoning his son this week, sayi...
- + Newsom and Schiff sharply criticize president for pardoning Hunter Biden —Two of California's most prominent Democrats said they were 'disappointed' by President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter after saying he woul...
- + He gave himself a royal name, D'Habsburg XVII, and orchestrated a multimillion-dollar con—Sylvein William Maximilian D'Habsburg XVII, of West Hills, agreed to plead guilty to running a $5.9-million Ponzi scheme that targeted churchgoing sen...
- + Orange County domestic dispute ends in deadly police chase—Police arrested Huntington Beach resident Timothy Bradford Cole, 43, after his Dodge Ram smashed into a white BMW at the intersection of Ellis Avenue ...
- + Former Apple employees charged in alleged scheme to steal charity matching funds—A group of six former Apple employees are charged in an alleged charity matching donation scheme, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office sa...
- + The Point Reyes tule elk will finally roam free, Park Service announces—Fencing that prevented tule elk in Point Reyes National Seashore from competing for food with nearby cattle will be removed, the National Park Service...
- + Toddler dies in 'gun-related accident' involving his 7-year-old brother in Rancho Cucamonga—A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot in a gun-related accident involving his 7-year-old brother at a Rancho Cucamonga shopping mall, authorities say.
- + Man smuggled weapons to North Korea after coming to California as student, feds say—Federal authorities arrested 41-year-old Shenghua Wen at his Ontario home, accusing him of violating sanctions law by exporting shipping containers fu...
- + Schiff to be sworn in Monday as California's next U.S. senator—Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff will be sworn in as California's next U.S. senator on Monday, replacing Sen. Laphonza Butler, officials said.
- + Murderer escapes custody in Central California; search underway—Officials are searching for a man convicted of murder who escaped Monday during prison transport in Kern County.
- + Cruise ship passenger, 72, falling overboard near San Francisco—It wasn't immediately clear what led to the incident. The U.S. Coast Guard was called in to help find the passenger, but has since called off the sear...
- + Cruise ship passenger, 72, suspected of falling overboard near San Francisco—It wasn't immediately clear what led to the incident. The U.S. Coast Guard was called in to help find the passenger, but has since called off the sear...
- + Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 in baseball cards. Ex-interpreter still owes him $16 million—Shohei Ohtani will get $325,000 worth of baseball cards that former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara fraudulently bought with the Dodgers star's money, acco...
- + Shohei Ohtani to recoup $325,000 worth of baseball cards ex-interpreter bought with his money—Shohei Ohtani will get $325,000 worth of baseball cards that former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara fraudulently bought with the Dodgers star's money, acco...
- + Now pardoned, Hunter Biden looks at future: Writing? Podcasting? 'Healing,' says friend—Hunter Biden now has expansive immunity for 11 years of conduct. In his next act, the Malibu resident wants to help 'those who are still sick and suff...
- + Commentary: Christmas is coming, and California is still counting ballots. Is that a problem?—Los Angeles County gave voters until Dec. 1 to fix ballots that lacked a signature matching the rolls. The state has the nation's last uncalled congre...
- + Search underway for person missing two days after car plunged off Ventura County cliff—Authorities launched a search for a missing person Monday afternoon after learning that a car tumbled down a steep cliff near Point Mugu two days earl...
- + Nathan Hochman sworn in by Arnold Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.—Nathan Hochman became L.A. County district attorney on Tuesday and immediately began undoing many of the progressive policies of predecessor George Ga...
- + Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Arnold Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.—Nathan Hochman will become L.A. County district attorney on Tuesday, after promising to undo many of the progressive policies of predecessor George Ga...
- + Nathan Hochman to be sworn in by Schwarzenegger as Los Angeles County D.A.—Nathan Hochman will become L.A. County district attorney on Tuesday, after promising to undo many of the progressive policies of predecessor George Ga...
- + Sen.-elect Adam Schiff doesn't want to talk about Trump. He wants to talk about the economy—Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff doesn't want to talk about President-elect Donald Trump. He wants to talk about fixing the intractable economic problems tha...
- + How the trail of Hannah Kobayashi led to Mexico and new revelations about her path—The mystery over Hannah Kobayashi, the woman from Hawaii listed as missing, took a turn when police said video showed her entering Mexico and no evide...
- + How the Hannah Kobayashi case unfolded, as weeks of searching led to Mexico and new revelations—The mystery over Hannah Kobayashi, the woman from Hawaii listed as missing, took a turn when police said video showed her entering Mexico and no evide...
- + In special session, California lawmakers try to balance taking on Trump with problems like cost of living—The California Legislature commenced a special session called by Gov. Newsom mean to "Trump proof" the state, but some leaders urged focus on economic...
- + DOJ investigates fatal police shooting of man armed with fake gun in Santa Ana—Santa Ana police responded to reports of a man loading a rifle near Broadway and 2nd streets at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Two officers shot him multiple times...
- + Head of troubled L.A. Animal Services steps down amid high euthanasia rates, overcrowding—Staycee Dains, head of L.A. Animal Services, had been on leave since August. Officials declined to explain why, leading to uncertainty about leadershi...
- + California sets initial State Water Project allocation at 5% following hot, dry stretch—California's Department of Water Resources set its initial water allocation for the State Water Project at 5% — a level that could change in the comin...
- + Hannah Kobayashi crossed into Mexico alone, police say; chief urges her to message her family —Hannah Kobayashi went missing Nov. 8 after flying from Hawaii to L.A. Her connecting flight at LAX would have taken her to New York, where she planned...
- + Police believe Hannah Kobayashi is in Mexico. No evidence of foul play, sources say—Hannah Kobayashi went missing Nov. 8 after flying from Hawaii to L.A. Her connecting flight at LAX would have taken her to New York, where she planned...
- + Vanished Hawaii woman 'intentionally' missed connecting flight, LAPD chief says. Her family disagrees—Hannah Kobayashi went missing Nov. 8 after flying from Hawaii to L.A. Her connecting flight at LAX would have taken her to New York, where she planned...
- + Dolores Madrigal, lead plaintiff in landmark sterilization case, dies at 90—Madrigal vs. Quilligan continues to be taught in universities and retold in academic books as a cautionary tale, its plaintiffs hailed as reproductive...
- + Cyber Monday tips for avoiding scams, pressure tactics and porch pirates—Cyber Monday is the second-most popular day for holiday shopping, so consumers should be aware of scammers looking to take advantage of them.
- + 9-year-old boy shot at grandparent's Compton home, father arrested—Los Angeles County Sheriff detectives arrested the 9-year-old boy's father two days after the fatal shooting, meanwhile the family is seeking help fro...
- + 'One of the most difficult seasons' ends for transgender player, San José State volleyball team—The Colorado State women's volleyball team was willing to play San José State, which has a transgender player, in the Mountain West Conference tournam...
- + Newsom wants $25 million to fight the Trump litigation he sees coming—Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked lawmakers to approve $25 million for California's anticipated legal battles with the incoming Trump White House.
- + L.A. County left a baby in the care of her 11-year-old brother. Now, she's dead—Despite receiving multiple reports this spring about a family with an absent mother and gnawing hunger, DCFS never opened a case.
- + L.A. County left a baby in the care of her 11-year-brother. Now, she's dead—Despite receiving multiple reports this spring about a family with an absent mother and gnawing hunger, DCFS never opened a case.
- + Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art park—State-ordered environmental testing has uncovered elevated levels of radiation at a popular spot for hikers and dog walkers in the Bay Area.
- + Confiscation. Calls home. Sealed pouches. Why schools struggle to ban cellphones—Gov. Newsom and state educators hosted a summit on how to get teens off cellphones ahead of a statewide ban and LAUSD restrictions that start next yea...
- + President Biden pardons his son, claiming Hunter Biden was unfairly prosecuted —President Biden on Sunday pardoned his son Hunter, who was convicted of a gun charge in Delaware and pleaded guilty to tax charges in Los Angeles.
- + Sunday marks the 92nd anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade—First called the Santa Claus Lane Parade, the event has been held every year except 1942 through 1944 during World War II and in 2020 due to the COVID...
- + Thanksgiving rebound traffic expected to keep things busy at LAX and on Southern California highways—Commercial flight tracking sites showed only moderate flight delays Sunday in Los Angeles, unlike at some other airports.
- + La Habra house fire kills man, two family dogs—The fire Saturday morning killed a man, whose wife and children were out of the country, and two of their dogs. A third dog was taken to an animal hos...
- + Fresno County woman dies after being bitten by rabid bat in her classroom—Leah Seneng, 60, died after being bitten by a rabid bat inside her classroom at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos in Merced County, according to publi...
- + California biofuel project aims to cut wildfire risk, but at what cost? —Critics question why South Stockton should shoulder the burden of increased air pollution so that others in the state can breathe less wildfire smoke.
- + Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative—California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a mo...
- + Hit-and-run crash leaves 1 dead, 6 injured, and vehicle overturned on edge of Chinatown—An 18-year-old man died after the car he was in was struck by a vehicle on Cesar Chavez Avenue, police said.
- + Chinatown hit-and-run crash leaves one dead, six injured and car flipped over on sidewalk—An 18-year-old man died after the vehicle he was in was struck by a car heading west on Cesar Chavez Avenue, police said.
- + Detective accused of giving Nazi-like salute resigns from South Pasadena Police Department—Mark Lillienfeld was previously barred from rehire at the Sheriff's Department over the 2023 training incident.
- + Patt Morrison: Why the U.S. needed to apologize for its 'Indian school' policy—Nearly half a dozen such schools operated in California, taking Native American children from their families and purging them of everything that made ...
- + Three arrested on suspicion of illegally manufacturing guns in Ventura County—The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested two juveniles and a 45-year-old man on suspicion of manufacturing and possessing unregistered guns and au...
- + USC student among three young adults killed in Tesla crash in Piedmont—A USC student was one of three people killed in a Tesla Cybertruck crash early Wednesday in Piedmont, the university confirmed Saturday.
- + Two new wolf packs confirmed in California amid population boom —Two new wolf packs were confirmed by wildlife officials this month, and explosive population growth could be around the corner.
- + State suspends L.A. County sheriff's deputy's certification after drunken driving arrest—A 25-year sheriff's deputy was arrested in Long Beach on suspicion of driving drunk and injuring a passenger in his vehicle.
- + Malibu man allegedly fired at sheriff's deputies before arrest —A Malibu man fired toward sheriff's deputies, "narrowly missing one deputy," according to the Sheriff's Department. He was taken into custody Friday a...
- + Police responded to bomb threat at Arnold Schwarzenegger's home on Thanksgiving morning—No evidence of explosives were found
- + Evacuation warnings lifted in Riverside County, as wildfire is partially contained—A wildfire near Canyon Crest Drive in Riverside County has now spanned 254 acres as of Friday afternoon.
- + DUI suspect shot, killed by Southern California police on Thanksgiving Day—Officers from the Brea Police Department shot and killed a man after they responded to calls of a possible drunk driver on Thanksgiving Day.
- + Suspected DUI driver shot, killed by Southern California police on Thanksgiving Day—Officers from the Brea Police Department shot and killed a man after they responded to calls of a possible drunk driver on Thanksgiving Day.
- + Distribution of Raw Farm's products suspended amid bird flu concerns—As bird flu test results come back from agencies, the state's agriculture department instructs raw milk producer Raw Farm to withhold distribution of ...
- + Sales of Raw Farm's products suspended amid bird flu concerns—As contradictory and confusing bird flu test results come back from various county and state agencies, the state's agriculture department has instruct...
- + Appeals court extends stay of judge's order to build veterans housing—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a judge's order to build temporary housing on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' West Los Ange...
- + Appeals court extends stay of judges order to build veterans housing—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a judge's order to build temporary housing on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' West Los Ange...
- + Button batteries pose deadly risks to children. Doctors want them to be made safer—A growing list of medical associations are pushing for battery manufacturers to make a button or "coin cell" battery that will not lead to devastating...
- + State's first EV-charging roadway planned for UCLA ahead of Olympics —Nearly $20 million will go to electrify UCLA's bus fleet and install underground charging for buses along a route that stretches for less than a mile ...
- + Wildfire prompts evacuation warnings in Riverside County—Growing wildfire south of Highway 60 prompts evacuation warning.
- + Mammoth Mountain is inundated with snow — the most for the month of November in a decade-plus—In the first significant storm of the season, Mammoth Mountain saw nearly 50 inches of snow Nov. 23-26, according to the National Weather Service.
- + Member of prominent Rothschild family found dead after Laurel Canyon house fire, neighbors say—The elderly man's body was discovered after his home on Lookout Mountain Avenue burned Wednesday afternoon.
- + Nearly $3 million in psilocybin mushrooms seized in Riverside County—A Lake Elsinore man was arrested in connection with a 'large-scale' psilocybin operation, according to Riverside County officials.
- + Editorial: Even in trying times, we find plenty to be thankful for—Among the blessings we count: Los Angeles city and county reforms, a marine sanctuary off the California coast, money to alleviate homelessness and th...
- + Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County —Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has become a ...
- + Column: Volunteering where the views are heavenly, the cause is critical, and the sea lions are barking—For volunteers at a heavenly stretch of seashore between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur, the job is to grow the next generation of conservationists — a...
- + Walmart worker goes in for an extra shift and walks out a millionaire—Getting a last minute call to work on a day off has its unexpected perks when one woman wins $1 million on a scratcher.
- + Opinion: On homelessness, liberal California and the ultraconservative Supreme Court largely agree—The Grants Pass ruling clears the way for punitive measures against homeless people. Officials from San Diego to San Francisco are all too eager to ob...
- + State releases new plan to protect Joshua trees—A new conservation plan prepared by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is a landscape-level blueprint of what's needed to ensure the Joshu...
- + Inglewood Oil Field owner sues California for 'illegal' terminating of operations—The law "represents an illegal attempt to coerce an individual company to stop operation of its legal business," oil field owners say in their lawsuit...
- + Did you buy raw milk at one of these stores? Another recall issued for tainted California milk—California officials have announced another batch of raw milk from Raw Farm is contaminated with bird flu.
- + L.A. County grad, reported dead by college after football injury, is on life support—Alabama A&M University announced the death of football player Medrick Burnett Jr. on Wednesday morning only to retract the news that he had died. ...
- + Judge denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request to be released to his N.Y. apartment—A third attempt by Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys to get the hip-hop mogul released from prison on bail was denied by a judge.
- + Rep. Katie Porter obtains temporary restraining order against ex-boyfriend on harassment allegations—The House Democrat from Irvine accused Julian Willis in court filings of bombarding her with hundreds of messages that she described as 'persistent ab...
- + Men charged with stealing 1,200 pairs of Air Jordans from a train in the Mojave Desert—Thieves who stole more than 1,200 pairs of Air Jordans from a train in the Mojave Desert were foiled by a GPS tracker in the shipment, authorities sai...
- + Some diners at Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A—Customers who ate at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park on Nov. 13 to 22 should get a hepatitis A vaccine if they aren't already immunized, healt...
- + Newsom pardons 19 people, including co-founder of San Quentin podcast 'Ear Hustle'—The popular and critically-acclaimed podcast was previously a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, journalism's highest honor.
- + Longtime Camarillo Mayor Michael Morgan dies in car crash, and wife is severely injured—Six-time mayor of Camarillo and devoted community member Michael Morgan died in a car accident Tuesday, the city announced. His wife, Donna, was sever...
- + Questions follow massive recall of California raw milk after bird flu testing—The circumstances and positive testing of a raw milk sample in California don't make sense, say experts. Something is amiss.
- + Man who allegedly tried to set fire in Ventura charged in violent attacks weeks later—Efrain Troncoso, 22, is facing 10 felony counts, including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and attempted robbery.
- + Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race—The 45th District was among the country's most competitive races, critical to both parties as they battled to control the House of Representatives
- + Three killed in fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in California, officials say—Three people were killed and another was hospitalized after a Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Piedmont on Wednesday, according to authorities.
- + Man was missing for 25 years until someone saw his picture in the paper—A man who surfaced at a California hospital will be reunited with his family after having been reported missing since 1999.
- + Here's what the weather will be like in Southern California for Thanksgiving Day—Thanksgiving will kick off a stretch of clear and warm weather across Southern California, though winds will also slightly increase.
- + California voters shifted toward Trump. Should the governor's race be about fighting him? —California 2026 governor candidates rush to campaign on Trump including candidate Tony Thurmond and Rob Bonta, who has not declared but is considered ...
- + L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projects —Officials are emphasizing the grandeur of the Olympics as a global event and hoping the Trump administration funds public transit. More than $2 billio...
- + Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California—An unidentified Fresno County individual died of rabies despite treatment after probably being bitten by a bat, the first human case in the area in 3...
- + Alleged drunk driver charged with murder in hit-and-run deaths of sisters, ages 3 and 4—A man was charged with murder after prosecutors say he T-boned a vehicle in Rialto, killing two young sisters, while driving drunk.
- + Two newborns died on Skid Row. Officials want to prevent it from happening again—L.A. County plans to ramp up services for pregnant women living on the street after the deaths this month of two newborn babies in Skid Row.
- + Living on $600 a month? Seniors over income limit can struggle to afford Medi-Cal—In California, elderly or disabled people who make too much money to qualify for its Medicaid program can still access it if they pay a "share of cost...
- + Black Friday starts now: A guide to avoiding pressure tactics, online scams and porch pirates—Retailers have already launched their Black Friday deals in-store and online. As consumers are preparing to make their purchases, scammers and porch p...
- + Everything we know about Hannah Kobayashi, the woman who vanished after missing flight at LAX—The family of Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who disappeared two weeks ago after missing a flight at Los Angeles International Airport, hasn't giv...
- + Polluted Tijuana River gets more attention, but anxious residents want more urgency—Gov. Gavin Newsom faces mounting pressure to declare a state of emergency over the Tijuana River pollution as officials seek Superfund status for the ...
- + His wives kept dying mysteriously. His secret poison: Insulin—An insulin overdose was nearly impossible to peg as a cause of death. In multiple cases, it was William Dale Archerd's choice of poison, police said.
- + This red California county had an election surprise in 2020. What happened this year?—Biden won in rural Inyo County in eastern California by 14 votes in 2020 after its voters supported Trump in 2016. This year, the Republican won by a ...
- + UCLA's fall class bucks trend of diversity decline at elite colleges after affirmative action ban—UCLA enrolled one of its largest and most diverse classes for fall 2024, including record levels of Black and Latino students, bucking a decline in un...
- + Ex-Sheriff's Department detective accused of giving Nazi-like salute during training lecture—Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Det. Mark Lillienfeld's training lecture sparked a complaint and 'Do Not Rehire' designation.
- + L.A. County gears up for Trump with millions in funding for immigrants, transgender residents—The left-leaning Board of Supervisors will funnel millions in funding to support immigrants and transgender residents during another Trump presidency.
- + Man tried to fly from LAX with 71 pounds of meth-soaked clothing, including cow onesie, officials say—Authorities say Raj Matharu of Northridge checked two bags before his Nov. 6 flight to Sydney.
- + They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They're a con, officials say—The seizure of more than 3,000 Gibson guitars through the L.A.-Long Beach port complex is the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record...
- + After tip from California workers, Justice officials say company owes big money to employees, state—A Kentucky-based construction company is facing criminal charges after California officials say it evaded $2.5 million in taxes and committed $40,000 ...
- + L.A. County supervisors approve plan to study homeless services overhaul—Los Angeles County supervisors gave qualified approval to a plan to study the creation of a county department to manage homeless services.
- + Bar Stella owner accused of firing bullets into walls, ceiling of his home above Silver Lake establishment—The owner of Bar Stella was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of shooting bullets into the walls and ceiling of his apartment above the establishm...
- + Maserati driver dies after police pursuit and gun battle with officers—The driver of a Maserati who was wielding and firing two handguns was shot multiple times by Los Angeles police on Tuesday, authorities said.
- + Warning issued for contaminated raw milk sold in L.A. County stores—Public health officials have announced that raw milk contaminated with the bird flu virus may have been sold at stores in Los Angeles County.
- + Animal rights activist wanted by FBI for Northern California bombings is captured in U.K.—Daniel Andreas San Diego, 46, wanted in connection with two animal rights-related bombings in Northern California 20 years ago, has been arrested in W...
- + Bird strike halts takeoff of Alaska Airlines jet at LAX, airline says —The aircraft headed to Everett, Wash., aborted its takeoff after striking a bird on the runway Tuesday morning at LAX.
- + L.A.'s notorious 405 Thanksgiving traffic jam is built on a myth. Here's what the data show—Caltrans data show that the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons before Thanksgiving are the worst times to drive on the 405. A Times analysis shows when ...
- + Norms, L.A.'s icon of coffee shop architecture, would give way to a fast-food chain. Some are outraged—If all goes according to plan, the iconic sawtooth "Norms" sign hanging above the La Cienega landmark will lose its letters. They'll be replaced by "C...
- + Man accused of killing four people and burning house with them inside in Lancaster—The four roommates were shot and killed while they were asleep in their home, according to homicide investigators.
- + Rapper charged with sexually assaulting women who sought him out as tattoo artist in Koreatown—Charles Wayne Wilkerson IV, a tattoo artist who goes by the rap name 'Franko Khalifa,' was charged with sexually assaulting two female clients, author...
- + Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it's business as usual in California dairy country—New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers...
- + Column: A thank you to the undocumented on the eve of Trump's deportation storm—I've spent my career trying to sway skeptics that people here illegally are no different from native-born citizens. That nearly all embody the immigra...
- + She won a seat in the California Legislature — by campaigning for abortion rights in Nevada—Maggy Krell, a former prosecutor from Sacramento, won a seat in the California Assembly by a landslide while campaigning for abortion rights in Nevada...
- + A radical reshaping of L.A. County's homeless services system is proposed—Two Los Angeles County Supervisors are proposing a radical overhaul of county homeless services by creating a new department that would take back hund...
- + Editorial: How L.A. got so many oddly shaped streets — and why it's finally doing something about them—California lawmakers and the City Council are undoing counterproductive policies requiring developers to widen roads in front of their projects.
- + Partners pitch 'exclusive' access to Mt. Waterman ski resort. The Forest Service has concerns—Partners seeking to buy the ski resort raised alarm bells among Forest Service officials when they announced plans for a club with special access to t...
- + Burglars, vandals hit LAUSD 171 times since August, 'reprehensible' acts against poor schools—LAUSD is facing a steady toll of burglaries and vandalism this school year. The break-ins come as the district debates bringing school police back ont...
- + Small plane takes a plunge, crashes into a tree; 2 injured—Two people were taken to a hospital because of moderate injuries after the emergency landing of a small plane in Orange County.
- + Record-setting, stress-inducing Thanksgiving as 6.6 million Californians hit the road—The heaviest traffic in Southern California during Thanksgiving week is expected Wednesday on northbound Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Bakersfi...
- + Bright purple $285,000 McLaren is seized, man arrested in alleged scheme to flip luxury cars—The McLaren, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, was one of a number of luxury vehicles stolen for resale, police say.
- + Sunny but expensive: Thousands more workers left California than arrived during a stretch last year. Here's where they went.—Thousands more workers left California for job opportunities in other states than moved into the state, according to a recent report. High housing co...
- + San José State volleyball player at center of transgender lawsuit can play, judge rules—The suit was filed on behalf of players who claimed it was unfair and physically unsafe for them to play against a purportedly transgender athlete.
- + Two toddlers killed in Rialto in crash blamed on suspected drunk driver —Police allege that a drunk driver ran a red light and caused a three-car collision in Rialto, killing two toddlers in one of the vehicles he struck.
- + Person of interest identified in possible L.A. road rage hit-and-run that killed teen bicyclist—Police have made no arrests in the fatal hit-and-run in Exposition Park, but have identified a person of interest.
- + Dad who flew to LAX to find missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi dies by suicide near airport—Ryan Kobayashi, who flew to Los Angeles looking for his daughter, Hannah, after she was reported missing, 'tragically took his own life,' according to...
- + Marriage, service, TikTok fame: How the Menendez brothers spent 34 years in prison—A look at the lives the Menendez brothers built inside prison as they served life sentences without parole for the murders of their parents.
- + Menendez brothers should be freed, two of their murdered parents' sisters tell court—Will Menendez brothers go free? A judge will soon make a decision on whether to hand down a new sentence in their case.
- + Menendez brothers to make first court appearance in bid for freedom —Will Menendez brothers go free? A judge will soon make a decision on whether to hand down a new sentence in their case.
- + 'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move out—While incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved into a collective basement space.
- + Why did California 'kill' its booming hemp-derived THC industry?—After banning hemp products that contain THC and other intoxicating compounds, California regulators are starting to crack down — catching some retail...
- + California farmers were big Trump backers. They may be on collision course over immigrant deportation—If Trump's plans for mass deportations penetrate California's heartland, it almost surely would decimate the workforce farmers rely on to plant and ha...
- + Are California farmers on a collision course with Trump deportation plans?—If Trump's plans for mass deportations penetrate California's heartland, it almost surely would decimate the workforce farmers rely on to plant and ha...
- + Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley—Groundwater pumping has been causing the land to sink at a record pace in California's San Joaquin Valley. New research suggests ways of addressing th...
- + Driver, passenger 'miraculously' escape dramatic SUV crash in Newport Beach, officials say—A driver and passenger 'miraculously' survived a serious single-vehicle crash in Orange County early Sunday, local officials said.
- + Police pursuit ends in crash that kills one woman, injures others—A suspect is in custody after leading Los Angeles police on a car chase that ended in the death of a driver in the San Fernando Valley.
- + Ventura County woman accused of running brothels disguised as beauty spas—Detectives began looking into Swan Spa in Thousand Oaks earlier this year after suspecting employees were selling sex services to customers.
- + Traveling in California ahead of Thanksgiving? Expect rain—An atmospheric river storm this week dumped record rain in Northern California before weakening as it moved down the coast into Southern California.
- + California lawmakers jet to Maui, Asia to discuss energy, transportation —A hand-selected group of California lawmakers travels — gratis — to Hawaii, Vietnam and Taiwan to discuss big-picture policy ideas.
- + Lawmakers jet set to Maui and Asia to discuss energy, transportation for California —This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their ...
- + Chuck Woolery, host of 'Love Connection' and other game shows, dies at 83—Chuck Woolery, the original host of 'Wheel of Fortune' and who later became a frequent presence on right-wing media, dies at his home in Texas.
- + Man arrested on suspicion of molesting girl at Pasadena bus stop—The 12-year-old girl was waiting for a bus to take her to school. The suspect is 'well known' to Pasadena police.
- + Police seek suspect in killing of Long Beach woman, 21, inside her home—Justice Lopez was approached by a male suspect who shot her before fleeing on foot, detectives said. The motive is not clear.
- + Adoptive parents arrested on suspicion of murder, torture in death of 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy—The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy were arrested after he was transported to a hospital and later died.
- + 16-year-old bicyclist struck, killed in possible road rage hit-and-run in Exposition Park, authorities say—The driver fled the scene after the killing, which took place in a parking lot of BMO Stadium in Exposition Park, investigators said.
- + Riverside County school district latest to be roiled by fight over trans athletes—The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, also claims that when the girls protested what they perceived as the unfairness of the situation by w...
- + Feds will teach LAUSD students how to stay safe online—The cyber security training program led by Homeland Security Investigations agents is part of a push to fight the sexual exploitation of children.
- + Two rounds of rain expected to hit Southern California: What to know—An atmospheric river storm that dumped record rain in Northern California is bringing some precipitation to Southern California.
- + Laura Richardson completes a political comeback, winning tight race to represent South L.A. in the California Capitol—Laura Richardson, a former Congress member, will represent Senate District 35 in the California Legislature after a costly and negative election.
- + Southern California school counselor charged with molesting 8 elementary students—David Lane Braff Jr., 42, of Thousand Oaks is accused of molesting eight students between the ages of 6 and 10 in a school office at McKevett Elementa...
- + Column: It's the season for scams, so here's a piece of advice: Never do business with strangers—Fraud is a year-round, multibillion-dollar enterprise, but the holiday season offers a wide-open window of opportunity as scammers fish with email, ph...
- + After years of limbo in L.A., 836-pound Bahia Emerald may return to Brazil—The 180,000-carat Bahia Emerald has long been held in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody, but a federal judge's ruling could clear the wa...
- + California infant dies from listeria amid outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products—A California infant has died from listeria amid an outbreak linked to certain ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that have been recalled.
- + California overdose death linked to opioid three times stronger than fentanyl, federal prosecutors say—Protonitazene, a synthetic opioid three times stronger than fentanyl, was connected to an overdose in Stevenson Ranch. Dealer knew his pills had kille...
- + Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes Malibu, L.A.'s Westside —The epicenter was about 4.6 miles north of Point Dume, in the mountains above Malibu's city limits. It's the seventh earthquake so far this year to ru...
- + 'It's Hollywood magic': Filming for a movie in a downtown L.A. high-rise building spurs 911 calls—The Los Angeles Police Department was flooded with calls Thursday night when people reported a high-rise on fire. Fire officials said it was part of f...
- + Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers say his New York home would be 'more restrictive' than jail—Combs' legal team told the judge that it was proposing conditions "far more restrictive" than Combs faces in jail.
- + LAUSD students approach pre-pandemic achievement levels, outpacing state—L.A. Unified makes gains and approaches pre-pandemic levels that, at the time, were considered inadequate. Graduation rate reaches record level.
- + A fateful night in Monterey: Drinking, conservative banter, sexual assault allegations involving Pete Hegseth —Revelations of an alleged sexual assault involving Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Defense secretary, at a meeting of Republican women in 2017 have set...
- + 'Why do we need to rush?' California's Lake County may have the nation's slowest elections department—Lake County elections officials are tired of the rush to count ballots, defending their history of being the last in California and possibly the natio...
- + Column: Electoral college system is a bad way to pick a president—Skelton: Before the presidential election slips into gloomy history, we pause to slam our moldy, undemocratic electoral college.
- + Man installing Christmas lights in Escondido dies after being electrocuted—A man installing Christmas lights in Escondido died when he was electrocuted by a power line, reported NBC.
- + California atmospheric river brings record rain, major mudslide risk—On Thursday, rain poured across the northern edge of the state, slowly moving south. Santa Rosa Airport saw 4.93 inches of rain, shattering its previo...
- + Reputed Mexican Mafia member wounded, another man killed in L.A. County shooting—Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies found two men shot outside a VFW hall in La Mirada. Eric Ortiz, 34, was killed. Juan Garcia, a member of the Mex...
- + Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in Sacramento—It's a huge jump toward gender equality in California's Capitol, where only men have served as governor and women made up one-quarter of state lawmake...
- + The Civic Center mall is nearly dead. The city is looking to revitalize it—Once bustling with city employees, the Civic Center mall has been made desolate by telecommuting options and online access to municipal departments.
- + Mayor Bass said she'd save L.A.'s shelter animals. More dogs and cats are dying —From January to September, 1,224 dogs were euthanized at L.A.'s six shelters — 72% more than in the same period a year earlier, a Times analysis found...
- + A grisly discovery in a burning Lancaster home: 19-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 4—Homicide investigators arrested a 19-year-old suspect after four people were found fatally shot inside a burning Lancaster home early Saturday.
- + Column: These young Latinos backed Derek Tran in a race where every vote is crucial—If Tran wins, Chispa will have succeeded outside its base for the first time, showing that O.C. is about to enter a new political era — despite MAGA's...
- + Highly contagious whooping cough rises in California to highest level in years—Whooping cough — highly contagious and potentially dangerous — has surged in California to levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- + Sun Valley residents endured a methane leak for years. Now L.A. will pay them $60 million—For years, Sun Valley and Pacoima residents were plagued by illness and didn't know why. It turns out the DWP had hidden a methane leak at the Valley ...
- + Newsom promotes his economic plans in conservative parts of California—The Democratic governor characterized California's economic might as "cold comfort" to regions that feel like they don't fully participate in the stat...
- + Want to sit in on the Menendez brothers' hearing? The lottery is Monday—Just 16 public seats are available for the hotly anticipated hearing of the Menendez brothers, who are hoping a judge will downgrade their charges fro...
- + Want to see the Menendez brothers' hearing? You'll have to enter the lottery—Just 16 public seats are available for the hotly anticipated hearing of the Menendez brothers, who are hoping a judge will downgrade their charges fro...
- + He led a darknet drug trafficking market dubbed 'rickandmortyshop.' Now he's going to prison—Jerrell Eugene Anderson, who federal authorities allege ran a darknet methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking ring from Santa Clarita, was sentenced t...
- + California voters approve measure aimed at restricting AIDS Healthcare Foundation spending—California voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from the California Apartment Assn. that sought to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare ...
- + Cartel leader's son-in-law faked death to enable 'life of luxury' in Riverside, feds say—Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa had reportedly been murdered by his father-in-law, the reputed Mexican drug lord known as El Mencho. But authorities...
- + California barber charged with sexually assaulting intoxicated men, his whereabouts unknown—A Bay Area barber has been charged with sexually assaulting at least two men, one of which involved a kidnapping, according to authorities.
- + 'Doomsday fish' washed ashore in California, but what does that mean? —A silvery 10-foot long creature, the oarfish has fueled fishermen's tales of sea serpents — and in some cultures has been a portent of natural disaste...
- + LAPD internal probe finds no truth to claims officers cheated on test to get promoted—The department investigated claims that an officer recorded questions from a sergeant's promotional exam using a pair of camera-equipped glasses.
- + Human skull and bones wash ashore in Palos Verdes Estates, investigation underway—The L.A. County Medical Examiner's office confirmed the bones were human but have not determined the identity of the person or cause of death.
- + 13-year-old boy takes family car, sparks police chase in South Pasadena. His parent got a ticket—A 13-year-old sped his parent's car through South Pasadena streets Tuesday morning, failing to pull over for a police siren before eventually stopping...
- + Can deputies be forced to show investigators their tattoos? Not yet, says appeals court—An appeals court has weighed in on whether L.A. County sheriff's deputies can be forced to show their tattoos to investigators.
- + Phillips 66 faces federal charges over alleged wastewater dumping at Carson refinery—A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Phillips 66 for allegedly dumping waste into Los Angeles County sewers.
- + Burning tree in South Los Angeles leads firefighters to a grim discovery—A person was found dead Thursday when firefighters were called to put out a tree fire behind an apartment building in South Los Angeles.
- + California bomb cyclone storm: When will rains hit L.A. area and how bad will it be? —The effects of the so-called bomb cyclone storm on Southern California will be less dramatic compared with the north, weather forecasters say.
- + Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring 'life-changing money' for Venice family—Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.
- + Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here's how to protect yourself—In the wake of the Mountain and Sandy fires, here are ways to avoid inhaling smoke particles that can cause heart and lung disease.
- + These L.A. tenants want to own their buildings. L.A. is collecting millions to help—"Social housing" could soon expand across L.A. with significant help from Measure ULA, also known as the "mansion tax." Prospective tenant-owners agre...
- + California teachers are cursing Donald Trump in the classroom. Is it their right?—Several SoCal teachers are facing discipline after anti-Trump outbursts that rattled school communities and generated fierce debate over teachers' rig...
- + Jan. 6 defendants, including some from California, eagerly await Trump pardons—A large number of Jan. 6 defendants are awaiting news from President-elect Donald Trump on whether and how he might make good on a promise to pardon t...
- + Former L.A. City Councilman Ridley-Thomas' ultimate campaign: To clear his name—The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of A...
- + Can Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie be San Francisco's change agent? —Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of...
- + Can mayor-elect Daniel Lurie be San Francisco's change agent? —Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of...
- + Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be the city's change agent? —Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of...
- + California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project—The Metropolitan Water District's board is set to vote in December on whether to spend $141.6 million for planning of the proposed Delta tunnel projec...
- + Nearly half of L.A.'s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller finds—Los Angeles city Controller Kenneth Mejia reported that the city failed to spend nearly half of the $1.3 billion budgeted for homelessness in 2023-24.
- + The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why—Most of the area burned by the Mountain fire was in sparsely populated areas, but when high winds helped the blaze leap across Highway 118, it began t...
- + Graphic details emerge in Monterey sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Cabinet pick —A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary, blocked her from leaving his room and sexually assaulted he...
- + O.C. sheriff's employee lived lavished lifestyle by stealing from her grandma. She now faces prison—For years, an Orange County Sheriff's Department employee was living large, spending lavishly on Santa Ana dinners, West Hollywood bars and a nightclu...
- + See the bomb cyclone approaching California from space—A bomb cyclone and corresponding atmospheric river are bringing precipitation to Northern California. See satellite photos and videos of the storm.
- + Nearly half of Muslim students at California universities say they have been harassed, survey finds—A new report from the Council on Islamic Relations said that close to half of Muslim students surveyed at dozens of California campuses felt harassed ...
- + Early outlook suggests $2-billion California deficit, warns of federal changes under Trump—The California Legislative Analysts' Office predicted a largely balanced budget outlook in the upcoming fiscal year, but warned about uncertainties.
- + California's rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?—The first major atmospheric river system is pummeling the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, supercharged by a bomb cyclone. But officials sti...
- + He found a girl's body in the snow in 1979. Nearly 50 years later, DNA shows he killed her—Lewis Randy Williamson found the body of 17-year-old Esther Gonzalez off of Highway 243 in Riverside County nearly 50 years ago. DNA now shows he was ...
- + Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages—Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado Rive...
- + Shoplifter injured by police dog gets nearly $1-million settlement from Northern California city—A woman injured by a police dog as she was being arrested for shoplifting in Northern California is getting a settlement of nearly $1 million.
- + Fire burned a quarter of avocado acreage in Ventura County. How one farmer hopes to rebuild—The Mountain Fire burned about a quarter of Ventura county's avocado harvest. The county is the number one producer of the fruit in the state.
- + California just set rules that trade short-term climate gain for long-term health and safety—California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not com...
- + Why did someone add a giant meth pipe to MacArthur Park's Prometheus statue?—The Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, but at his statue in MacArthur Park, he was using it t...
- + County audit finds lax accounting at L.A. homeless authority—An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has found lax accounting procedures. The LAHSA executive director says she knew of these probl...
- + Are you tracking your health with a device? Here's what could happen with the data—The use of wearable technology and medical apps increased after the pandemic, but new research suggests that laws offer little protection for consumer...
- + L.A. City Council committee approves sweeping housing rezoning plan—The L.A. City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved a housing rezoning plan Tuesday that largely exempts single-family neighbo...
- + Sir Lady Java, pioneering transgender performer and activist in L.A. nightclub scene, dies—Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist, died Saturday at 82 following a stroke, close friends said.
- + 'We can't give up on her': Couple turns to bloodhounds, animal psychics to find lost dog—A Rover dogsitter lost an El Sereno couple's French bulldog. Two months, a bloodhound and pet psychics later, Gabriella Sidhu is still holding out hop...
- + Editorial: California voters rejected an anti-slavery measure to end forced prison labor. Now what?—In rejecting Proposition 6, voters kept a constitutional provision outlawing slavery except "to punish crime." Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers still h...
- + The crops and their paychecks went up in flames: How the Mountain fire hammered farms and farmworkers—The agriculture community lost $7 million in fire damages. While some disaster relief programs help farmers recover from wildfires, farmworkers have n...
- + Trump takes a hard line on homelessness. Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass hopes to find common ground—Trump has promised to forcibly remove homeless people and place them in tent cities. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass does not believe aggressive tactics will be...
- + They pretended to be from church to kidnap and rob the elderly, police say; 2 arrested—Two people targeted older residents of South L.A., Boyle Heights and the MacArthur Park area, gaining their trust before turning on them, authorities ...
- + Federal review 'raises concerns' about care for Black pregnant patients at Cedars-Sinai—Investigators have found evidence that the Cedars-Sinai Health System may have ignored federal laws against discrimination, according to a 'letter of ...
- + Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why are its leaders rejecting state-funded housing? —More than 160 people have been arrested under Fresno's new camping ban. Meanwhile, local leaders have started blocking efforts to build homeless housi...
- + Founder of company that created LAUSD chatbot charged with fraud—Joanna Smith-Griffin allegedly lied to investors as chief executive of AllHere, creator of Los Angeles Unified School District's AI tool "Ed," since u...
- + How California school leaders think Trump's Linda McMahon could affect education—Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of 'school choice...
- + How California school leaders think Trump's Linda McMahon could impact education—Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of 'school choice...
- + L.A. 'sanctuary city' law won't prevent deportations. But 'we are hardening our defenses'—The law would not stop the federal government from carrying out mass deportations. But it signals that City Hall is standing with its immigrant popula...
- + Proposition 32 was just rejected. In blue California, why did the minimum-wage boost fail?—California's voters typically lean heavily to the left. So, why did a minimum-wage boost fail?
- + He was accused of an armored car heist. His tattoo helped put him away.—When a robber bent down to grab stolen money, his hoodie rode up to reveal a star tattoo on his lower back — a marking that became a major focus durin...
- + California's drug task force halts entry of an estimated $11.9 million in fentanyl, governor says—Last month, the California National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force seized 1.7 million fentanyl pills. This comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom double the ta...
- + Judge 'troubled' by Danny Masterson's attorneys tracking down jurors after rape trial—Attorneys working to appeal Danny Masterson's rape conviction approached jurors at their homes and workplaces despite a judge's order meant to limit i...
- + Just 314 votes separate candidates in one of nation's closest House races, with more ballots to go—Democrat Derek Tran is leading Republican Rep. Michelle Steel by 314 votes in one of the tightest House races in the nation.
- + L.A. sheriff's deputy avoids jail in shooting death of suicidal man —An L.A. County sheriff's deputy will avoid jail after pleading guilty to assault in the 2021 shooting of David Ordaz Jr. His family opposed the deal.
- + Editorial: How L.A. squanders millions that could be spent fixing its streets and sidewalks—The staggering backlog of basic maintenance is driving up Los Angeles' liability costs, leaving even less money to repair public infrastructure.
- + A Southern California pastor says a 'flawed' Trump was chosen to lead a sinful nation—Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's Newbury Park pastor claims he sees God's hand in Donald Trump's election victory.
- + A California MAGA pastor says a 'flawed' Trump was chosen to lead a sinful nation—In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's pastor sees God's hand in Trump's win
- + In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's pastor sees God's hand in Trump's win—In Thousand Oaks, Charlie Kirk's pastor sees God's hand in Trump's win
- + Housing tracker: Southland home price growth shows signs of slowing—Explore the latest prices for homes and rentals in and around Los Angeles.
- + Native Americans press Biden to designate three new national monuments in California —Some are looking to Biden to make the designations before the arrival of an administration that has advocated for opening public lands to oil drilling...
- + Citing 'God's Word,' Christian high school refuses to play team with transgender athlete—A Merced high school forfeited a girls volleyball game because the opponent included a trans athlete. A school official said the school believes gend...
- + Mystery L.A. celebrity says lawyer for accusers of Sean 'Diddy' Combs tried to extort a payout—An L.A. celebrity has sued a Texas lawyer representing Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers, alleging extortion. Attorney Tony Buzbee dismissed the suit as in...
- + How the second Trump administration could affect the housing market—President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a variety of policies that experts say could both worsen and improve the housing crisis. What actually happe...
- + How the second Trump administration could impact the housing market—President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a variety of policies that experts say could both worsen and improve the housing crisis. What actually happe...
- + News Analysis: If Democrats want to win back the American people, does California need to stand down?—As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presiden...
- + 'Dangerous people ... have taken control.' LAUSD declares itself an immigrant, LGBTQ+ sanctuary—LAUSD board members at Tuesday's meeting will consider resolutions on immigration sanctuary, LGBTQ+ protection and accelerating the teaching of curren...
- + LAUSD poised to declare immigrant sanctuary, affirm LGBTQ+ rights as it braces for Trump—LAUSD board members will consider resolutions on immigration sanctuary, LGBTQ+ protection and accelerating the teaching of current events at Tuesday's...
- + 2 riders taken to hospital after dangling for hours on stalled Knott's Berry Farm ride—Twenty-two thrill-seekers had their fun come to an abrupt halt when a Knott's Berry Farm ride left riders suspended for more than two hours.
- + An actor, her boyfriend and a multimillion-dollar fraud that ended in prison and death—A federal judge sentenced Anna Rene Moore to 90 months in prison, a harsher sentence than that requested by the government and a federal public defend...
- + Trump confirms deportation strategy will include national emergency declaration and military—President-elect Donald Trump said his plan to execute mass deportations of immigrants in the U.S. illegally will involve a national emergency declarat...
- + Search of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' cell uncovers witness-tampering plot, prosecutors allege—Evidence found in Sean "Diddy" Combs' jail cell suggests he has influenced a witness and is trying to blackmail others, prosecutors claim.
- + Southern California kids execute sting operation to catch a suspected predator—When deputies arrived, 20 minors were already at a Temecula park, filming William Vandenbush, 46. Police said he sent nude photos to a minor.
- + Check your fridge: Carrots from Bakersfield farm sicken dozens across U.S. —One person died in Los Angeles County amid a nationwide E. coli outbreak stemming from contaminated carrots grown in Bakersfield.
- + Woman sends cryptic message, misses flight from LAX then disappears, family says—A Hawaii woman traveling to New York has disappeared after missing a connecting flight at Los Angeles International Airport, according to her family a...
- + California's about to get its first big atmospheric river of the season. Here's where it's going—A strong atmospheric river storm is headed for Northern California this week, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, high winds and the potential for flo...
- + Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here's what to do—The products in your kitchen that are made of black plastic, such as a spatula, could contain high levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemical...
- + Commentary: Meet California's most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones—L.A. Unified deserves credit for maintaining education for fast learners. But schools across the state and country have been eliminating programs for ...
- + Has nuclear power entered a new era of acceptance amid global warming? —Public support for nuclear power is the highest its been in more than a decade as the nation struggles to reduce its reliance on planet-warming fossil...
- + Column: Voters sent a clear message to Newsom, Democrats: We're fed up—Newsom and Democrats need to do less preaching and more listening.
- + California's protections for transgender care could be tested under Trump—Donald Trump's return to the White House could undermine access to gender-affirming care in California, advocates and others say, despite vows by lawm...
- + Los Angeles rezoning plan won't spur enough new housing, report finds—A new plan to rezone Los Angeles for more growth won't lead to the construction of enough homes to meet its goals, an analysis from researchers at UCL...
- + 'All we could do was watch': Beekeeper mourns millions of bees killed in Mountain fire—Millions of bees are killed in Mountain fire
- + California retains No. 1 ranking for international student enrollment as concerns grow over Trump—A new report from Open Doors again ranked California as the top destination for international students. But concerns are growing over how foreigners a...
- + Car fleeing police slams into Culver City house, dragging 300 feet of guardrail—A car with four people in it slammed into a house in Culver City, smashing into the living room, after a high-speed police pursuit. One person was arr...
- + Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career, the presidential race and her future—After being appointed to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat, Laphonza Butler served for 13 months. Her next goal is getting up to speed on her...
- + Plane crashes at Pomona drag strip, jolting NHRA championship finals —Two people were critically injured Sunday when a single-engine plane crashed near the track during the National Hot Rod Assn. finals at the In-N-Out B...
- + Editorial: How California leaders can protect the environment from another Trump administration—Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environmental protection and climate chan...
- + Nevada just banned 'slavery and involuntary servitude' in prisons. Why didn't California?—California's Proposition 6 and Nevada's Question 4 sounded like similar prison reforms. But key differences may explain the diverging outcomes.
- + Magnitude 3.4 earthquake rattles Fontana—A magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit the Fontana area on Saturday.
- + Fire rips through Hollywood auto parts store—A massive fire destroyed a Hollywood automotive parts store Saturday afternoon.
- + Westside lawyer who represented hundreds of inmates hit with new state bar charges—The State Bar has accused Aaron Spolin, a Princeton-educated former McKinsey consultant, of using deceptive marketing and lies to sign up prisoners.
- + First U.S. case of mpox variant reported in San Mateo County—There is no evidence that the strain is spreading in California or the U.S., and the risk of contracting Clade I mpox in the U.S. remains low.
- + O.C. firefighter who feared he was paralyzed in freeway crash walks out of rehab—O.C. firefighter Andrew Brown, who was injured when his firetruck rolled over on the way home from the Airport fire, spent nearly two months at a Colo...
- + Three shot dead, home set afire in Antelope Valley —Three people are shot to death and a fourth is injured inside a Lancaster home that is then set on fire, authorities say.
- + Man arrested in connection with suspicious bag that prompted shutdown of Torrance courthouse—A Redondo Beach man was arrested Friday in connection with a suspicious bag that was left outside the Torrance courthouse this week, authorities said.
- + Commentary: When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together—Somis, a rural community in Ventura County, was used to close calls. This was different. My mother-in-law was lucky; some neighbors weren't.
- + Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds—The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from environmentalists.
- + California regulators propose plan that could close Aliso Canyon. Or is it just 'kicking the can'?—The California Public Utilities Commission unveiled a proposal that could potentially close the Aliso Canyon gas storage field in the coming years, bu...
- + Crypto 'godfather' of Bel-Air: Probe widens into L.A. deputies' alleged links to mogul—At least six L.A. County sheriff's deputies have been relieved of duty amid an investigation into their work for a 24-year-old cryptocurrency entrepre...
- + After high-profile clashes with Trump, Adam Schiff will soon have a new title: Freshman—Rep. Adam B. Schiff is accustomed to the limelight on Sunday talk shows and on the House floor. In the Senate, the Burbank Democrat will carry a new t...
- + Orange County man receives life sentence for hate-motivated murder—Samuel Woodward, then 21, was driven by 'pure hate and rage' over his victim's sexual orientation and religious beliefs, the judge says.
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