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Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Pasadena's white peacock Sugar, beaten by mail carrier, is relocated to private California ranch

The Pasadena Humane Society cared for the peacock for several weeks. The bird 'could be a little, well, aggressive' toward men, a resident said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Justice Department accuses UCLA law school of illegally using race in admissions

The Justice Department alleges the UCLA School of Law violated Title VI and the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling by favoring Black and Latino applicants in admissions. UCLA Law says its process is merit-based and complies with Proposition 209.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

California moves to limit utility profits and tap more power from homes

One of several bills signed this week is a law to advance the use of virtual power plants to make greater use of clean energy at home.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

'Super' El Niño could overwhelm L.A.'s aging Hyperion sewage treatment plant

On the shores of Playa del Rey sits L.A.'s last line of defense against sewage streaming into the Santa Monica Bay and a jacked El Niño this winter threatens to be more than a match for it.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

California's economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains

The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts California's economic growth will continue but with only meager jobs gains.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Fatal shooting aboard Culver CityBus, witness says; suspect at large

Multiple bullets were fired in the incident and a man in his 40s was killed, according to police, who said the suspected gunman was at large.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Mystery surrounds case of 2 men who disappeared, then were found in shallow desert graves

Two sets of human remains found in a remote area of Lancaster earlier this week have been linked to two missing persons reports.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Bodies recovered in remote California desert location identified as 2 missing men

Two sets of human remains found in a remote area of Lancaster earlier this week have been linked to two missing persons reports.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Copper theft, flooding and empty beds plague L.A. homeless housing, report finds

A new report on L.A.'s homeless services system finds fractured and inefficient data systems, and adds detail on other problems such as water damage, elevator outages and copper theft.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Newsom signs bills providing environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium project

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Voter ID proponents accuse California Democrats of lying about Trump's support for Prop. 39

Republicans respond after gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said during a debate Wednesday that President Trump put Proposition 39 on the ballot.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom veto

Newsom vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows he "doesn't care about tribes."

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Mother charged with murder in death of 4-month-old baby found in South L.A. dumpster

A woman was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 4-month-old baby, who was found dead in a dumpster earlier this week in South Los Angeles.

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Tragic accident or murder? Jury to decide fate of L.A. nurse in high-speed wreck that left six dead

Prosecutors say Nicole Linton was off her medication when she barreled into an intersection and left six dead. Defense lawyers say she is not criminally responsible.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Newsom vetoes bills to block federal immigration agents from state employment

Days after signing a package of bills to rebuff aspects of federal immigration enforcement in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed two bills from Los Angeles lawmakers that targeted public employment for federal agents.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Woman accused of intentionally killing puppy on Santa Ana street is arrested

Santa Ana Police arrested a woman Thursday who appeared to deliberately run over a 9-month-old puppy in a disturbing surveillance camera video.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Woman allegedly caught on video running over Blackey the puppy is arrested by Santa Ana police

Santa Ana Police arrested a woman Thursday who appeared to deliberately run over a 9-month-old puppy in a disturbing surveillance camera video.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

UC asks judge to dismiss DOJ antisemitism suit, calling it 'political coercion'

UC asked a federal judge to throw out the DOJ's Title VI lawsuit accusing UCLA of ignoring antisemitism, calling the case political coercion.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Trial begins for 'Scrubs' executive producer facing more than 20 sex assault charges

Eric Weinberg, who worked as a producer or screenwriter on more than 90 episodes of the beloved sitcom "Scrubs," has been charged with luring several women to his Los Angeles home and sexually abusing them.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

988 crisis line restores LGBTQ+ youth specialized support

Congress members from both parties pushed to get back a service removed by the administrator last year.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

AI image of deadly snake sent Santa Ana into panic. It's a new hoax headache for police

Almost from the beginning, some people questioned whether a Gaboon viper really could be slithering through the Orange County city of Santa Ana.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

Man who ambushed and killed newly engaged L.A. County deputy will spend life in prison

Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, was convicted earlier this year for the September 2023 killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Speed demons, beware: Speed cameras are coming to Los Angeles by Halloween

After a nearly five-month delay, 125 cameras are expected to be installed throughout the city to catch those driving over the speed limit. Fines will range from $50 to $500.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Speed demons beware: 125 speed cameras are coming to Los Angeles by Halloween

After a nearly five-month delay, 125 cameras are expected to be installed throughout the city to catch those driving over the speed limit. Fines will range from $50 to $500.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Hundreds attend vigil for Franklin High student who fell to his death on campus

Community members are expected to gather Thursday evening to mourn a Benjamin Franklin High School student who fell to his death Wednesday at the campus. Police are investigating the fatal fall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Vigil planned for Franklin High student who fell to his death on campus

Community members are expected to gather Thursday evening to mourn a Benjamin Franklin High School student who fell to his death Wednesday at the campus. Police are investigating the fatal fall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Vigil planned for Franklin High student who fell to death on campus

Community members are expected to gather Thursday evening to mourn a Benjamin Franklin High School student who fell to his death Wednesday at the campus. Police are investigating the fatal fall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Vigil planned for Franklin High student who fell to death from campus balcony

Community members are expected to gather Thursday evening to mourn a Benjamin Franklin High School student who fell to his death Wednesday at the campus. Police are investigating the fatal fall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Body of missing woman recovered after Catalina medical helicopter crash

Two people are dead and one remains missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed off Catalina Island.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

'We have people screaming for help': Details of medical chopper crash off Catalina emerge

Two people are dead and one remains missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed off Catalina Island.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

2 dead, 1 missing after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina. 'We have people screaming for help'

Two are dead and one remains missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed off Catalina Island.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

2 dead, 1 missing off of Catalina Island after medevac helicopter goes down in the water

Two are dead and one remains missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed off Catalina Island.

Regional - L.A. Times - 23 hours ago

A California river has dried up. Critics say the state should do more to protect its salmon

Portions of Northern California's Scott River have dried up. Critics say state regulators should do more to keep the river flowing for salmon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 2: Lets leaders fatten 'rainy day' fund, reduces likelihood of taxpayer rebates

Prop 2 guide: California Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow them to deposit more money into budget reserves, creating another option to avoid giving excess revenue back to taxpayers.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Exceptionally long heat wave hitting Southern California, could last until mid-October

Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave, which could last through mid-October, according to the National Weather Service.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Extra-long fall heat wave could last to mid-October: What to expect

Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave, which could last through mid-October, according to the National Weather Service.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Los Angeles County reported 69 rabid bats. What you need to know

Los Angeles recorded the highest number of rabid bats ever recorded. What to do when you encounter a rabid bat.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 26 race: Irwin vs. Gallucci

Democratic Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is facing off against Republican nonprofit leader Samuel Gallucci in the race for retiring Rep. Julia Brownley's Ventura County seat in Congress.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A: Binding arbitration

Measure A would require binding arbitration if talks between county officials and unions representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other groups reach an impasse.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRT: Greater public insight into airport, harbor departments

Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRT would affect the city's departments of airports, harbor and water and power, which operate as self-funding businesses.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Voter guide to the 2026 California general election

California's general election takes place on Novemer 3. Learn about L.A.'s city and county races as well races for state office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 2 race

Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California

Prop 5 would make major changes to how recall elections are conducted in California, especially affecting the office of governor.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

How to vote in California's November 2026 general election

Voters have several ways to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Here's your guide for how to vote.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment SC: Board of education campaign finance rules

Los Angeles City Charter Amendment SC would clarify language in the city charter to make clear candidates for the LAUSD Board of Education face the same campaign finance rules as mayoral candidates.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Kim vs. Calvert

Republican Young Kim and Republican Ken Calvert are facing off to keep representing California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District. Here's what you need to know about the race.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment E: Jail alternatives

County voters are being asked to fill in gaps to implement previously approved ethics reforms and fix a goof that invalidated a jail alternatives proposal.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition TE: Exempting fire victims from the 'mansion tax'

Some Palisades fire victims are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in Measure ULA taxes when selling damaged or destroyed homes. In November, voters will decide whether they deserve a tax exemption with Proposition TE.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: A rematch between Luna and Villanueva

Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 4 race

Seven candidates are vying for Seat 4 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court judge elections: Every competitive race

Los Angeles County voters face four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, deciding who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 6 race

Four candidates are vying for Seat 6 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they will oversee some 200,000 students and an annual budget around $10 billion. Here is your voter guide.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 1: Borrowing money for low-income and veteran housing

Prop 1 guide: Lawmakers are asking voters to let the state borrow $11.25 billion to build and maintain housing low- and middle-income residents can afford.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Measure FD: Hiking Fire Department sales tax

Supporters say Los Angeles Measure FD will ensure adequate funding for the L.A. City Fire Department; opponents say it will boost sales taxes to 10.75% and cost $86 per person.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PL: Streamlining Planning Department processes

Charter Amendment PL is a bit confusing, but at its core it contains five proposals that would streamline and speed up certain L.A. City Planning Department processes, such as reviews and appeals.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Gaspar vs. Worth Girvan

Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan oppose each other to represent the southwest San Fernando Valley, after Bob Blumenfield, who held the city council seat since 2013, is termed out.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks

Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRK would double the amount of money set aside for L.A.'s park system over 10 years. City leaders would need to find a way to pay for those increases later on.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment LA: Restructuring public works administration

Los Angeles City Charter Amendment LA looks to change the way the city manages its budget and administers public works to more efficiently deliver basic city services such as repairing streets and sidewalks.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment EE: City Council meetings, ethics and elections

An amendment to the L.A. City Charter would reduce the amount the City Council meets from three times a week to once, among other changes to ethics commissions and campaign finance penalties.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 9 race: Ugarte vs. Mazariegos

Former deputy chief of staff to sitting Councilmember Curren Price, Jose Ugarte, is challenging local labor organizer Estuardo Mazariegos in a South L.A. district.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy

After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice, in the race to become city attorney, a position that defends L.A. from lawsuits and prosecutes misdemeanors.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California lieutenant governor race: Ma vs. Romero

California's low-profile lieutenant governor race pits Democratic Treasurer Fiona Ma against former Democratic Senate leader Gloria Romero, who's running as a Republican.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 27 race: Whitesides vs. Gibbs

Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending

Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 45: Faster CEQA review for housing and infrastructure

Prop 45 seeks to overhaul the law often blamed for delaying construction and driving up its cost: the California Environmental Quality Act.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes

Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Bass vs. Raman

Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce reelection challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman, setting up a generational contest between two Democrats with sharply different political coalitions.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 42: Tax ban on retirement, personal savings

Prop 42 would ban new taxes on various forms of personal savings and certain retroactive taxes and also could block a proposed billionaire tax.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 2: Lets leaders fatten 'rainy day' fund instead of taxpayer rebates

Prop 2 guide: California Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow them to deposit more money into budget reserves, creating another option to avoid giving excess revenue back to taxpayers.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California insurance commissioner race: Allen vs. Kim

State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is facing off against former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim in the race for California insurance commissioner.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent

Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education, healthcare and other services.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax

Prop 41 would require audits for new state special taxes and prohibit certain new state taxes. It also could nullify the billionaire tax.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 40: California's billionaire tax proposal

Prop 40, which would tax the assets of California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, has divided Democratic politicians, labor unions and other groups.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California state schools superintendent race: Barrera vs. Shaw

Although the race for state superintendent of public instruction is nonpartisan, Sonja Shaw aligns closely with Trump Republicans, while Richard Barrera aligns with liberal Democrats.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 38: Immunology and immunotherapy research funding

Prop 38 aims to fund immunotherapy research to prevent and cure diseases through bonds. An opponent says it is a debt-financed model that prioritizes a few diseases.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 39: Stricter voter ID requirements

Prop 39 brings the national debate around U.S. election integrity home to California by proposing stricter new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements for state elections.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California

Prop 4 would repeal California's 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates seeking office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to Proposition 37: Loans for middle-income homeowners

If passed by voters, Proposition 37 would create a down payment loan program for middle-income homebuyers. The state's housing finance agency would loan up to 17% of a home sale price.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks

The race for California's open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has not held elected office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California attorney general race: Bonta vs. Gates

Incumbent California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta faces former Huntington Beach City Atty. Michael Gates, a Republican who finished second in the primary.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California secretary of state race: Weber vs. Wagner

California voters will decide whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will take the office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California controller race: Incumbent Cohen vs. challenger Morgan

Incumbent California Controller Malia Cohen faces San Diego Republican challenger Herb Morgan, who promises more aggressive oversight.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

New bill in Congress seeks to investigate toxic dump off California coast

The bill was prompted by Los Angeles Times reporting that revealed as many as half a million barrels of toxic waste had been dumped into the ocean off the coast of Southern California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 47 race: Min vs. Le Roux

Democratic incumbent Dave Min and Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux face off for the 47th Congressional District seat.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo

California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 48 race: Von Wilpert vs. Desmond

Democrat Marni von Wilpert will face Republican Jim Desmond to represent California's newly redrawn 48th Congressional District.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

4 rescued, 1 missing after medevac helicopter crashes off Catalina Island

Multiple agencies were responding to the crash, and a search-and-rescue mission was underway, according to L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Investigation underway after student dies in fall from balcony at Highland Park high school

The student, who authorities have not yet named, was pronounced dead after falling from a fourth-story balcony.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Gas prices, AI data centers and Trump's long shadow: Top takeaways from the governor's race debate

The two candidates to become California's next governor painted vastly different portraits of the state they want to lead during a televised CNN debate Wednesday night though they both agreed the state faces tremendous challenges.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor

Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Lopez: The California I grew up in was full of ambition and possibility. Is the dream still alive?

From the next governor I'd like to see more of the striving, imagination and sense of collective purpose that made California great.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

$7.5-billion mini-NIH plan goes to California voters under bill signed by Newsom

California voters will decide whether to create a $7.5 billion state scientific research arm similar to the National Institutes of Health. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that puts the issue before voters in March 2028.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

L.A. suburb lifts ban, will allow its Little Leaguers back on city fields

A day after The Times reported on the dispute, Santa Fe Springs said it was reinstating its previous agreement with the Metropolitan Little League, allowing children to return to city baseball fields.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

L.A. suburb reverses Little League lockout after field-use dispute

A day after The Times reported on the dispute, Santa Fe Springs said it was reinstating its previous agreement with the Metropolitan Little League, allowing children to return to city baseball fields.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Commentary: Live chat: Times columnists analyze the CNN California governor debate

Follow along as Times columnists Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak and Gustavo Arellano chat about the California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

L.A. asks 2028 Olympics organizers to buy insurance in case disaster cancels the Games

L.A. city officials have asked the 2028 Olympic organizers to obtain $650 million in insurance to cover potential losses if a disaster interrupts or cancels the Games.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Santa Ana Police search for woman who appears to deliberately run over puppy in disturbing video

Santa Ana Police shared a disturbing surveillance camera video on Wednesday in hopes of identifying a woman who appears to deliberately run over and kill a 9-month-old puppy.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

In-N-Out forces Northern California high school football team to delete photos shot at restaurant

In-N-Out demanded that the Lincoln High School football team take down content from a viral photo shoot featuring players at their beloved local burger joint.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Shallow graves yield two bodies in remote California desert. Police search for more victims

What began as a missing persons investigation turned into a homicide probe as investigators announced Tuesday they'd found two bodies at the Antelope Valley property near 50th Street East and East Avenue F.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

'USC is not afraid to change.' New provost vows to rebuild lost trust in higher education

USC has named David Madigan, a statistician and former Northeastern University provost, to succeed Andrew Guzman as its chief academic officer, the most senior academic hire under President Beong-Soo Kim.