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Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

L.A. City Council president moves to delay full Olympic wage boost for tourism workers

L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson has introduced a motion that would phase in the increase over a longer period of time — delaying the full $30 hourly minimum wage until 2030.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

4,000 gallons of oil, contaminated wastewater spill in Monterey County

Private cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene at the San Ardo Oil Field, which was 'contained to the immediate area,' according to reports from field operator Aera Energy.

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Pet owners find 'grisly' scene inside San Marcos crematory. Owner arrested, accused of grand theft

The owner of Angel Paw Pet Crematory was arrested under suspicion of collecting fees from clients, keeping pets in freezers and distributing the wrong ashes, according to investigators.

Regional - L.A. Times - 16 hours ago

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Regional - L.A. Times - 16 hours ago

FEMA rejects meeting with Newsom during low-profile push for L.A. fire funding

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Regional - L.A. Times - 17 hours ago

Woman convicted of killing retired nurse to get cash for child's cheerleading camp

A mother of two was found guilty of killing a retired nurse in a Rolling Hills Estate mall parking lot as part of a robbery to pay for her daughter's cheerleading trip to Florida.

Regional - L.A. Times - 18 hours ago

Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.'s urban landscape, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, known for ebullient cultural buildings like Disney Hall who helped invigorate the field of architecture at a moribund time, has died at 96.

Regional - L.A. Times - 20 hours ago

Two people killed, another injured in Pacific Coast Highway crash

Two people were killed and another person was injured in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday evening, according to authorities.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'A bit like poker': California's wet winter brings La Niña, El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Arellano: A Latino mom, daughter debate Trump: "ICE … would've netted Grandma"

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Robert Docter, L.A. schools leader who opposed spanking, fought for integration, dies at 97

Robert L. Docter, former L.A. school board president, supported integration through busing in the 1970s, which cost him reelection in the San Fernando Valley.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.'s unspeakable loss

To help the public process the January wildfires, artist Evan Hall created a memorial made of salvaged chimneys from destroyed homes.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Arellano: Trump has this Latino mother and daughter divided. But the silent treatment won't do

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions

State agencies say they will join forces to crack down on child labor violations after an investigation reveals breakdowns in enforcement.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor

Republican Jon Slavet, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, announced Thursday that he was joining the crowded field of candidates running for governor next year to replace termed-out Gov.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for 'Mortal Kombat' and decades of villain roles, dies at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor and martial artist known for his roles in the "Mortal Kombat" films, "License to Kill and "The Man in the High Castle," died Thursday at age 75.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website

California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Hate crimes in L.A. County 'continue at record levels,' new report finds

The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for all newborns over objections from health officials

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for newborns over objections from health officials

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officials

A CDC advisory panel met Thursday to debate changing the recommended birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Trump administration adopts plan to pump more water in California over state objections

The federal government plans to pump more water to Central Valley farmlands from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, possibly reducing available water for millions of people.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests

Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

In Altadena bear country, homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound unwanted tenant

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

This 550-pound unwanted tenant is the new face of Altadena's bear invasion

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

SoCal 70-year-old filmed himself killing a homeless man. But his case ends in a mistrial

Craig Sumner Elliot was charged with involuntary manslaughter after he recorded himself fatally shooting a homeless man. The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in his trial this week.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Federal investigation of Democratic consultants in Sacramento nets guilty plea

Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges tied to a federal investigation of Democratic political operatives.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Fireworks explosion kills teen in South Los Angeles, officials say

A 17-year-old boy died in an explosion triggered by fireworks Wednesday evening in South Los Angeles, according to authorities.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'Kissing Club' at private L.A. school leads to bullying and sexual assault, lawsuit says

Parents are suing Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth: 'Just because you send your kids to a prestigious private school [doesn't mean] they will necessarily be safe there.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'Kissing Club' at private L.A. school leads to bullying and sexual assault, lawsuit claims

Parents are suing Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth: 'Just because you send your kids to a prestigious private school [doesn't mean] they will necessarily be safe there.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Los Angeles says so long to coal

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas

Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

L.A. hip-hop influencer lured rape victims to vacant Pacific Palisades home, police say

Clintnlord, whose real name is Clinton Adams, used a vacant Pacific Palisades home in the burn area to lure women he raped, police say.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Camp Pendleton Marine dies in training mishap involving tactical vehicle

A Camp Pendleton Marine died during training on Wednesday. The death marks the latest in a series of training incidents at the sprawling base.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

ShakeAlert sends false alarm about magnitude 5.9 earthquake in California, Nevada

The ShakeAlert system that warns about imminent shaking arriving from earthquakes sent a false alarm across California on Thursday morning for a magnitude 5.9 temblor that did not happen.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan

Democrats on Capitol Hill are moving early to shape an affordability-focused agenda ahead of the midterms, including a proposal to address rising housing costs.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Steep, twisty and adored by thrill-seekers: L.A. roadway 'The Snake' reopens after 6 years

"The Snake" portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Expected loss of federal funds could push thousands of L.A. County households into homelessness

Local officials say more than 14,500 L.A. County households in subsidized, permanent housing could be forced into homelessness, mostly because of federal cuts.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

'The snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years

"The Snake" portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

'The Snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years

"The Snake" portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Protest at synagogue in Koreatown ends in arrests, hate accusations

Protesters objected to a keynote speaker from Elbit Systems, an Israel-based defense firm that makes unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare technology and munitions.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal: What to expect and how to play it safe

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers on Wednesday to stay out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal under the pull of the super Cold Moon

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Palisades High to reopen campus with portable classrooms one year after fire

Students will return to the Palisades High campus — using temporary buildings on the baseball field — as a $266-million reconstruction project proceeds.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Here's why San Francisco's legendary albino alligator 'Claude' died at age 30

Claude, a rare albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died this week at 30. Late Wednesday, officials revealed why the "iconic swamp king" perished.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Here's why San Francisco's legendary albino alligator Claude died at just 30

Claude, a rare albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died this week. Officials revealed why the "iconic swamp king" perished.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Support for school vouchers sets Republican apart at gubernatorial forum on schools

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco stood out as the only supporter of school vouchers during a gubernatorial candidate forum Wednesday focused on education.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Search warrants are served on Imperial Valley farming magnate whose wife was found slain

Detectives served warrants on the El Centro home of Mike Abatti, as well as multiple structures and properties associated with Abatti's family and their business operations, authorities said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Imperial Valley farm tycoon's properties searched after wife found slain

Detectives served warrants on the El Centro home of Mike Abatti, as well as multiple structures and properties associated with Abatti's family and their business operations, authorities said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled. Check your fridge for these brands

Shredded cheeses sold in stores such as Target, Walmart and Aldi have been recalled in 31 states, including California, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet crashes near Death Valley, pilot survives

The plane was an F-16 fighter jet assigned to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, an aerial acrobatic demonstration team.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Fight between father and son ends with both dead in Lake Balboa home

The shooting occurred in the 17000 block of Valerio Street after police received reports of a male suffering from a mental illness and an adult son fighting his father, said Los Angeles Police Capt. Michael Bland.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

L.A. hip-hop influencer charged with multiple rapes, police seeking more victims

Social media influencer Clintnlord has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of assault with intent to commit a felony.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

California leaders launch online portal where 'federal agent misconduct' can be reported

California officials launched an online portal Wednesday where residents can report potentially illegal activity by federal agents or military officers working in the state.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Former sheriff's deputy killed after police chase, accused of stabbing 11-year-old son to death

A former Sacramento County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot and killed Tuesday after he allegedly killed his 11-year-old son and led authorities on a freeway chase, according to officials.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Matthew Perry's 'Dr. P' faces sentencing for supplying actor with ketamine before death

Salvador Plasencia, who authorities said repeatedly sold and injected Matthew Perry with the drug ketamine in the weeks leading up to the actor's death in 2023, faces sentencing before a federal judge Wednesday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Matthew Perry's 'Dr. P' sentenced to prison for supplying actor with ketamine before death

Salvador Plasencia, who authorities said repeatedly sold and injected Matthew Perry with the drug ketamine in the weeks leading up to the actor's death in 2023, appeared before a federal judge Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles to learn his fate after pleading guilty earlier this year.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

California strongly objects to Trump's plan to pump more Delta water south

The Trump administration plans to send more water to Central Valley farmlands. California is objecting, saying that poses multiple threats.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Stunt bike influencer takes followers 'behind the tent zipper' in L.A. encampments

Derrek Miranda, a social media influencer with nearly 300,000 followers, is pursuing his passion for 'understanding the playground' of L.A. by documenting the homelessness crisis.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

California strongly objects to Trump's plan to pump more delta water south

The Trump administration plans to send more water to Central Valley farmlands. California is objecting, saying that poses multiple threats.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

The Palisades fire was a body blow to this karate teacher. His new dojo helps kids heal

Sensei Gerry Blanck has resumed karate lessons after his home and his dojo in Pacific Palisades burned. Students and parents see it as a refuge.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Unintended competitors: Why L.A. preschools are closing as transitional kindergarten thrives

L.A.'s private preschools are closing in areas where transitional kindergarten is thriving, disrupting an already fraught child-care system.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it

With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Simi Valley doctor and wife were fatally shot in their garage by his son, police say

A Simi Valley couple were gunned down in their garage by their own son who then fled to Chino, set his car on fire and fatally shot himself, police said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Two L.A. city sanitation workers shot in apparent murder-suicide in Atwater Village

Officers found a suspected victim, 35, and the suspected shooter, 30, suffering from shotgun wounds at the Glendale Water Reclamation Plant.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kellogg over ultra-processed foods. What that means

In a move reminiscent of legal battles against large tobacco companies in the 1990s, one city is suing household brands for their ultra-processed food products.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Manhattan Beach Middle School students reportedly involved in brutal assault on Hermosa man

Students at Manhattan Beach Middle School reportedly were involved in a violent assault of a Hermosa Beach man that sent the 57-year-old victim to a hospital.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Manhattan Beach Middle School students involved in brutal assault on Hermosa man

Students at Manhattan Beach Middle School reportedly were involved in a violent assault that sent a 57-year-old Hermosa Beach man to a hospital.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

L.A. City Council votes against proposal to ban police use of 'less-lethal' launchers

An ordinance that would have restricted the LAPD from using weapons that launch hard foam projectiles and tear gas was defeated 8 to 4, with three councilmembers absent.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby: New gorilla is part of L.A. Zoo great ape population explosion

The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed the birth of a new baby gorilla, part of a recent baby boom of great apes that includes three chimpanzees and an orangutan.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Gang-scarred Stockton fed up after mass killing at child's birthday party: 'No one will forget'

Known gang members and two local rappers attended a children's birthday party that left four people dead in Stockton, including three children. Sheriff officials say they're exploring all possible motives.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Ventura County sanctuary kept a lion-tiger hybrid and other exotic animals without permits, D.A. says

An animal sanctuary in Ventura County was fined more than $50,000 for keeping a lion-tiger hybrid and other exotic animals without permits, according to the district attorney's office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Effort to ban ICE agents from wearing masks moves forward in L.A. County

L.A. County supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that would ban ICE agents and other law enforcement officers from hiding their identities with face coverings while on duty.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

L.A. County supervisors vote to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

L.A. County supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that would ban ICE agents and other law enforcement officers from hiding their identities with face coverings while on duty.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Robert Silverstein, who fought City Hall over Hollywood development and won, dies at 57

The Pasadena-based lawyer battled the city over Hollywood redevelopment, a Target shopping center and a pair of skyscrapers planned next to Capitol Records.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Arson suspect accused of tossing firebomb at downtown federal building

Jose F. Jovel was taken into custody after an incident around 8 a.m., where an individual tossed a Molotov cocktail-style firebomb at the front of a federal building in L.A.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

K-town man charged with tossing firebombs into L.A. federal building, targeting immigration agents

Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, was arrested Monday on suspicion of tossing two improvised explosive devices into the building toward federal security officers at about 8:20 a.m. There was charring and burning where the first device landed, according to an affadavit, but no one was injured.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

K-Town man charged with tossing firebombs into L.A. federal building, targeting immigration agents

Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, was arrested Monday on suspicion of tossing two improvised explosive devices into the building toward federal security officers about 8:20 a.m. There was charring and burning where the first device landed, according to an affidavit, but no one was injured.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Arson suspect accused of tossing firebomb at downtown L.A. federal building

Jose F. Jovel was taken into custody after an incident around 8 a.m., where an individual tossed a Molotov cocktail-style firebomb at the front of a federal building in L.A.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

His students suddenly started getting A's. Did a Google AI tool go too far?

Google's Lens tool on Chromebooks can mean it easier for students to cheat with one click, prompting teachers to question how they can maintain academic integrity.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

California's environmental board approved hazardous waste plan that critics say could weaken protections

A California environmental board approved a state plan outlining strategies to safely reduce hazardous waste — despite sharp criticism from environmental groups who say several proposals could invite deregulation.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

San Bernardino: The mass shooting that helped Trump redefine America's immigration debate

A decade ago, 14 people were gunned down in San Bernardino. Survivors and family of the victims are still processing what happened, and the national impact.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Arellano: Trump's message to 'nice' Americans: You're all illegal now

If you dare show decency to people without papers, you want to 'destroy everything that America stands for,' and 'you won't be here for long!' per the president. Not even your passport or your birth certificate will save you.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

The VA gives a peek into its plan for Trump's Center for Warrior Independence in West LA

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicated in a notice to developers that it will shift away from housing-only plans to carry out President Trump's order for a Center for Warrior Independence on its West Los Angeles campus, and will "seed" the project with a key historical building.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

If elected, this City Council candidate says he will live in a trailer at MacArthur Park

Raul Claros, a 45-year-old community organizer hoping to unseat Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, said he will use the trailer as his home and office, taking meetings there, until the park is "cleared out and cleaned up."

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Chabria: Amid national sorrow, Trump stops pretending it's about the 'worst of the worst'

After the shooting of two National Guard members, the push by Trump and America First Republicans to blame crime on brown and Black immigrants has reached a critical point.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

State lawmakers targeted a Santa Barbara development. Then came the fallout

In a highly unusual situation, a housing project in Santa Barbara must undergo reviews after a state bill included language apparently targeting the development.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Double homicide in Simi Valley is linked to charred body found in Chino, police say

Though a suspect has not been identified in the slayings of a Simi Valley couple, police have linked the incident to a burning car and charred body found in Chino.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Slayings of Simi Valley doctor and his wife linked to charred body found in Chino, police say

Though a suspect has not been identified in the slayings of a Simi Valley couple, police have linked the incident to a burning car and charred body found in Chino.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Inside the Stockton banquet hall where kids were slaughtered, parents return to a scene of horror

In an act that left this gritty San Joaquin Valley city in a state of numb fear, a gunman or gunmen had crashed their child's birthday party Saturday night. On Sunday, the family confronted a scene of horror when they returned.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Before-and-after images from space: Tule fog smothers a huge swath of California

Tule fog has blanketed the Central Valley for more than a week. Before-and-after satellite images show the extent of the phenomenon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Flying without a Real ID or passport? It'll cost you $45 soon

Airline travelers without a Real ID will pay a $45 fee to pass through security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

L.A. County offering cash back for shopping local through new gift card program

L.A. County is offering gift cards for local small businesses affected by the January firestorm.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

'A personal embarrassment': Why fire agencies keep failing to put out blazes that later turn disastrous

Firefighters knew the charred skeleton of a tractor was still smoking when they left the valley floor in Ventura County last year, but didn't think it posed any danger.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Southern California is in for a windy week. Here's where the Santa Anas will be strongest

Two rounds of Santa Ana winds are forecast to hit the Los Angeles area this week, bringing the potential for downed trees and isolated power outages.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

EV sticker shock: Solo drivers using California carpool lanes face hefty fines

As an EV perk comes to an end, solo drivers must exit the HOV lane or face a fine.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Despite court wins, immigrants stay detained as ICE seeks to deport them

Immigration attorneys described an escalating trend of cases in which someone who won protection from deportation has remained indefinitely detained.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

L.A. County supervisors are set to ban masks worn by ICE agents. Can they win a battle with Trump?

Supervisors will vote on an ordinance banning law enforcement officers from hiding their identities with masks. It is sure to face legal challenges.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'

63-year-old Kenneth Johnson was paid a visit by a fuzzy bear. Now he wants it to go away.