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Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum
Councilmember Nithya Raman defended her use of the term genocide, saying she relied on international experts. Asked if she thinks the term is appropr…
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'Most wanted' fugitive has SoCal ties, is right-hand man to a criminal kingpin, FBI alleges
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, who goes by several aliases. from California h…
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California couple accused of killing their son-in-law in parking lot
An elderly couple shot and killed their son-in-law over the weekend in a Northern California parking lot, according to police. from California http…
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California donors have funded both sides of Democrats' primary battles
In divisive races such as the Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in Michigan and Minnesota, California donors have given large amounts to both prog…
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Across California's IVF insurance divide, many are priced out of parenthood
Landmark legislation requiring large employers to cover infertility treatments went into effect at the beginning of the year. It's changed lives …
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Newsom signs bill that seeks to help abused dogs and cats avoid long shelter stays
Legislation signed Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would remove barriers to adopting neglected animals whose owners face criminal cases. fro…
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A baby was found by a dumpster in the rain more than a year ago. Police just arrested the mom
Authorities said the baby was next to the dumpster, breathing and crying, with the umbilical cord still attached. The baby was left uncovered while i…
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Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack
A heroic French bulldog sacrificed itself to save a California couple during a bear attack earlier this month. Its owners were seriously injured. f…
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Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California. from California https://ift.tt…
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Lopez: All those undecided L.A. voters may actually know what they want — someone to win them over
We need both candidates to be bolder, more creative, more convincing, and to tell us things we haven't heard before. from California https://if…
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Tax the rich? California voters are divided, according to new poll
September LA Times/Berkeley poll on statewide propositions from California https://ift.tt/bX2pHwU
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Troubled LAX People Mover delayed again — and it might not be the last time
The contractor of the LAX Automated People Mover, LINXS, believes the train could open in early January. from California https://ift.tt/AyDRkrU
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'The mom was screaming.' Teen boy crossing street with sister dies in L.A. crash
Two siblings crossing the street in Hyde Park were hit by a car Tuesday night. One of the victims, a teenage boy, has reportedly died. from Califor…
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Lopez: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive
A new book by Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory & Healthy Aging Program, contains profound insights into aging, memory loss and …
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D.A. calls Justin Bieber's surprise MacArthur Park gig a 'testament to ... progress'
An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. L.A. C…
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Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the 'Speed Freak' killer duo who terrorized California, dies
Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the Speed Freak Killers duo who murdered multiple women in the Central Valley in the 1980s, has died at 60. from Ca…
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Two killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said. from California https…
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California declares statewide emergency ahead of epic El Niño storms
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter. from California https://ift.tt/8R5ECTU
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Father of 3 disappeared amid violent waves. How a single bone unraveled the case
In 1999, father of three Johnathan Raxa went missing after his fishing ship crashed. A washed-up bone helped to find him almost three decades later. …
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Raman says she's running for L.A. mayor because the city is 'really, really struggling'
In an interview with The Times, Councilmember Nithya Raman addressed topics including homelessness, how her stance on the LAPD has changed over time,…
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Person with measles rode Amtrak through six California counties, officials say
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger who traveled across the U.S., including a stop at Los Angeles U…
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A conservative win: UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rules
A judge barred UC from enforcing part of its anti-harassment policy against members of a conservative education group whose member may use names and …
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California health clinics accuse influential union and its leader of racketeering in civil lawsuit
The California Primary Care Assn. filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday accusing SEIU United Healthcare Workers West and its president, Dave Regan,…
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UCLA chancellor faces faculty outcry over 9/11 statement, a test of academic freedom
Over 50 UCLA law faculty and 200 professors nationwide urge Chancellor Julio Frenk to retract his statement about a campus 9/11 symposium amid a grow…
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California GOP official apologizes for saying dead people voted. But he hasn't stopped sleuthing
Marin County Republicans' chairman took to a county meeting to retract his earlier accusations of election fraud from California https://ift.tt…
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L.A. homeless services fraud suspect spent millions on club, luxury trips, feds charge
Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested at least two people employed at Los Angeles-area homeless nonprofits as part of a sweeping crackdown target…
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Prompted by new California and U.S. laws, two new lawsuits demand return of Nazi-looted art
Two lawsuits were filed this week in California demanding prominent museums relinquish artwork seized by Nazi officials. from California https://if…
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D.A. decides whether Nick Reiner will face death penalty if convicted of killing parents
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced his decision Tuesday on whether Nick Reiner will face the death penalty if he is convicted fo…
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He was fatally stabbed in a Beverly Hills alley. His family says portrayal of him was all wrong
More than 100 people attended the funeral of Vanik Voskanyan, 40, who was stabbed in Beverly Hills. Family pushed back on reports that characterized …
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O.C. e-bike buyback nets hundreds of vehicles, drawing big crowds and some controversy
Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer said the event, modeled after gun buyback programs, was a success. But it's unclear if the program will ma…
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L.A. County lacked coordinated plan, processes to guide recovery after 2025 fires, report finds
A review noted outdated or absent plans for recovery after the Eaton and Palisades fires. But county employees still found ways to assist survivors. …
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High school football coach arrested after discovery of cellphone recording in locker room
Jeffrey Pribble, 48, was arrested at Tracy High School in San Joaquin County, and the school district has placed him on leave pending the results of …
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'Cognitive stunting' and the potential threat generative AI poses for children's brains
As LAUSD starts moratorium, there's not much data on what AI does to kids. The little information that is available doesn't look good from …
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In a macho culture dominated by localism, they're fostering inclusivity for LGBTQ+ surfers
Local surf enthusiasts Glen Walsh and Dream Team Surf's Shelly Guidera are creating a safe space at SoCal beaches. from California https://ift.…
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California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
As California closes state prisons, rural towns like Susanville and Blythe struggle with lost jobs, shrinking populations and uncertain economic futu…
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Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. arrested on suspicion of DUI at Universal Studios
Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a multi-vehicle collision at a Universal Studios Hollywood parking lot on Sept. …
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Lopez: Abandoned properties, fire hazards. Are L.A. mayor candidates part of the fix, or the problem?
Fires in Studio City and Larchmont followed years of unanswered complaints. from California https://ift.tt/HG2lfdA
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UCLA chancellor rebukes law school event featuring 9/11 'mastermind' attorney
After a UCLA law school symposium on 9/11 that featured an attorney who represented 9/11 "mastermind" Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, UCLA Chancell…
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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on juvenile riders who had 'ghost gun,' authorities say
Two young people riding in an autonomous vehicle were arrested in San Francisco after authorities allegedly found them in possession of an illegal &q…
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VA homeless housing in West L.A. estimated to cost a record $1.25 million per unit
Twenty-four housing units costing $1.25 million each are included in the rehab of a historic building on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West…
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This week's record-setting humidity and heat almost broke L.A. How much longer will it last?
California's brutal summer of high heat and muggy air continues Thursday, but forecasters say relief may be around the corner. from California …
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Arellano: Your patron saints for the 2026 election
This campaign season contains all sorts of scenarios screaming for holy intervention. We should pray extra hard to these saints for the next two mont…
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What happened to L.A.'s 'perfect' Mediterranean weather? Humidity challenges a birthright
It's been hot in SoCal, but at least it's a dry heat. Wait. It's not dry — at all. Locals' favorite summertime cliche has been brutal…
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'Some of the most miserably humid air on record' is possible this week
Forecasters say unusually humid conditions will persist into the week as will dangerous rip currents at the beach. from California https://ift.tt/6…
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Two killed in plane crash at corporate airfield in San Diego
Authorities say two people are dead in a plane crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego. from California https://ift.tt/O6JyYZF
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Intense heat, oppressive humidity approach as Tropical Storm Marie's dangerous surf lingers
Intense heat and high humidity will hit Southern California this week as dangerous high surf and coastal flooding from Tropical Storm Marie continue …
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Union workers at Labor Day rally sound alarm over automation, job losses, affordability
Union members in Wilmington marched in solidarity and celebration Monday, but worry about future jobs and the cost of living, all as politicians cour…
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Judge slams county's 'obvious conflict of interest' in suit seeking use-of-force records
The Civilian Oversight Commission for the Sheriff's Department is fighting with county officials to obtain records related to three use-of-force …
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Hurricane Marie won't hit SoCal, but we're not in the clear yet. What to know
Hurricane Marie will remain well off the coast of Southern California, but the storm's effects still bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms, al…
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Hurricane Marie brings dangerous ocean conditions, soggy weather to SoCal
Forecasters expect some rainfall and slick roads over the next several days. from California https://ift.tt/NifTvsx
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Low-income patients at UCLA Health scramble to find new doctors as contract ends
Thousands of low-income patients, some desperately ill, are scrambling to find new doctors as they lose access to UCLA Health physicians after an eig…
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LAPD internal affairs file spills more details on unit in racist recordings scandal
An inquiry into the case's effect on LAPD recruitment efforts is ongoing, but an internal investigation sheds new light on the unit at the center…
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Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says
Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning…
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Christian podcaster arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly threatening President Trump
Los Angeles-based podcaster arrested for threatening to kill President Trump at his home Thursday morning. from California https://ift.tt/Jq0Qukd
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Bullets, blood and ostrich feathers: Why are they killing Mike Matson's beloved desert birds?
Two shootings have killed four ostriches on a Mojave Desert ranch owned by Mike Matson, an elected official in Newberry Springs. from California ht…
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One less barrier for farmers who want to cover fields with solar panels
Converting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. from California https://…
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Sweeping climate and energy legislation goes to Newsom's desk
New laws aim to rework California's climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other measures.…
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Bodyguards, celebrities, tourists: Rapper Lil Durk's 'very L.A.' murder-for-hire trial
Durk Banks' trial, playing out in a downtown federal courthouse, has drawn rappers like Ye and Machine Gun Kelly, along with swarms of fans. Bank…
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Community colleges would be able to award far more bachelor's degrees if Newsom approves
A pair of bills on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would make it easier for California community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees. from Califo…
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