Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

Even as Mayor Karen Bass' signature homelessness initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.

Barabak: For more than 30 years day in, day out he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Jack Kavanagh's website, Rough and Tumble, has a worldwide audience despite or perhaps because of its lack of flash, commentary and snark. It's a well-respected compendium of politics and policy.

Chabria: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

It was another 'quiet, piggy' week in an administration that is increasingly openly hostile to women in power.

Kadin Savikataaq has been missing for a year and a half. Her family is still searching

On Aug. 19, 2024, 20-year-old Kadin Savikataaq went out for the night and never returned. The truck she'd been driving was discovered submerged in Hudson Bay, but a year and a half later, Kadin is still missing. RCMP say she likely drowned, but her family doesn't agree. They say they'll never stop looking for her.

Ban on rescue dogs from countries at risk of spreading rabies to remain, CFIA says

The federal government says a ban on the import of rescue dogs into Canada will remain in place until further notice due to rabies concerns. Animal advocacy groups say the restrictions which were brought in more than three years ago and originally meant to be temporary are preventing healthy animals from legitimate international rescues from finding homes in Canada.

Injectable peptides touted as new fountain of youth. But the science isn't there

Crocodile dung. Tapeworms. Raw meat facials. Yes, at some point in history these wildly popular and wildly unproven treatments were how people tried to stay young. Right now, plenty of influencers will tell you that injectable peptides are the answer. But the scientists? Not so much.

Private collection of centuries-old Roman sculptures on display in Montreal

In the 19th century, Italian prince, banker and collector Alessandro Torlonia, gathered 623 ancient Roman sculptures. After being shown at the Louvre in Paris, the Torlonia Collection has touched down in Montreal, where it will remain on view at the Museum of Fine Arts until July 19.

After 53 Years, This New Jersey Town’s Fight to Secede Is Over. Kind of.

South Seaside Park on the Jersey Shore has just succeeded in leaving Berkeley Township and joining its neighbor, Seaside Park, but there are still more challenges ahead.

Uber and Trial Lawyers Spar Over New Yorkers’ Auto Insurance Premiums

A powerful lawyers’ association is opposing a bill that would cap damages, but the ride-share company has spent millions lobbying state lawmakers to lower rates, some of the highest in the country.

‘The Two of Them Looked at Each Other and Burst Into Laughter ’

Learning a memory trick at a bus stop, a lost neighborhood recalled and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

U.S. rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, U.S. officials say

The airman was the second ‌member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran ​said on Friday ⁠was brought down by ⁠its air defences.

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., runner-up in Hockeyville contest; Taber, Alta., wins

Taber, Alta., has won this year’s Kraft Hockeyville contest, with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., finishing runner-up.

Canada falls to Sweden 9-6 in final of men’s curling worlds

Canada’s Matt Dunstone fell 9-6 to Sweden in Saturday’s final of the 2026 World Men’s Curling Championship. Canada has not won the men’s world title since 2017.

Trump administration arrests relatives of dead Iranian general in Los Angeles

The Trump administration announced the arrests of two Los Angeles-based relatives of Qassem Suleimani, the Iranian general killed in a 2020 drone strike. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the mother and daughter had their U.S. legal status revoked.

Man convicted of murdering his girlfriend four years ago at El Segundo hotel. Her body was never found

Luis Gomes Akay was found guilty Friday of murdering his girlfriend Anna Laura Costa Porsborg four years ago in an El Segundo hotel room.

Tom Valenti, Who Made Lamb Shanks a Showstopper, Dies at 67

At Ouest, on the Upper West Side, and other Manhattan restaurants, he served robust dishes in a style he called “haute cuisine with the grandma gene.”

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

Newsom's salmon strategy faces backlash as California pulls funding from a tribal partnership to restore endangered Chinook to the McCloud River.

CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits.

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Riverside County Springs fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds up to 50 mph on Friday, did not grow overnight.

German celebrity Collien Fernandes says husband spread sexual deepfakes of her for years

Collien Fernandes says her husband spread pornographic deepfakes of her for around a decade. Multiple experts and online commenters are now calling the actress a "digital Pelicot" after she spoke out about what she has called her "virtual rape," generating protests and a push for change in Germany.

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

In California, only 16% of school-age kids on Medi-Cal received first-time eye exams between 2022 and 2024.

Five people critically injured in apartment building fire in London, Ont.

Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.

Virginia Giuffre's family 'strongly' urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during visit to U.S.

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United States later this month, saying the trip coincides with the anniversary of her death.

Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110

Burdett "Burd" Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.

Are These Crumbling New York City Housing Projects Worth Saving?

The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.

Parks Canada reintroducing at-risk species of fish in Banff National Park

Parks Canada staff in its Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay field unit will add westslope cutthroat trout to Margaret Lake and other locations this spring.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks about 'incredible' views of Earth in live video call from deep space

The virtual event featured Hansen speaking live from aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, approximately three days into the 10-day lunar flyby mission.

2 dead following shooting in Brampton, Ont., schoolyard, police say

Two people are dead after a shooting in a Brampton elementary schoolyard late Friday, according to Peel police.

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

While other appointees have been forced out by judges, Bill Essayli has been allowed to lead the L.A. office under the title of 'first assistant U.S. attorney.'

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

A significant number of mail-in ballots arrived too late to be counted in California's Nov. 4 special election for Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's successful measure to reconfigure the state's congressional districts, according to state data.

Arellano: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

I'm the beneficiary of birthright citizenship three times over.

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

House Democrats will hold informal hearings in California on midterm election security, following multiple threats of intervention in state-run voting by the Trump administration.

When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know

If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact every holiday, gets a little more intense, we're here to tell you that you're correct.

California election experts sound alarm as rate of rejected ballots quadruples

A significant number of mail-in ballots arrived too late to be counted in California's Nov. 4 special election for Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's successful measure to reconfigure the state's congressional districts, according to state data.

Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say

As the health authority in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for official bilingual status for its southernmost health facilities to improve access for English speakers, residents say bigger accessibility issues stem from a policy change implemented last year that created a barrier to accessing health care in Ontario.

How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

How climate change is threatening the flavour and future of India's prized Darjeeling tea

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.

It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.

How the war in the Middle East is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada

The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.

Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for 'champagne of teas' is going flat as drought dulls its flavour

An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.

Fight Escalates Over Plan to Demolish and Rebuild N.Y.C. Public Housing

The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.

She Wanted Her Hair Done for a Special Day. She Left the Salon in Tears.

A Black woman is pushing for changes in the hair industry after claiming in a lawsuit that she and her 7-year-old were turned away from an Ulta Beauty salon in Manhattan because of their hair texture.

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

Will California's public universities be forced to submit students' race and GPA data to Trump? After California sued alongside 16 other Democratic-led states, a federal judge has issued an order on the matter.

Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California

The fire was burning in a populated but not densely so unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.

Pip pip hooray! One of Jackie and Shadow's chicks is starting to break out of its shell

One of the Big Bear bald eagle couple's eggs started to hatch, known as a "pip." The event marks a joyous turnaround after the raptors lost their first clutch to ravens.

Pip pip hooray! Jackie and Shadow's chicks are breaking out of their shells

One of the Big Bear bald eagle couple's eggs started to hatch, known as a "pip." The event marks a joyous turnaround after the raptors lost their first clutch to ravens. A pip on the second egg was spotted Saturday.

#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run

Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with the rape of a woman near Culver City in October and the kidnapping of a female UCLA student in March, authorities said.

Melvin Edwards, sculptor who welded the African diaspora in 'Lynch Fragments,' dies at 88

Melvin Edwards rose to prominence in 1963, with the first works of what would become his most notable series, 'Lynch Fragments.'

Stray Bullet That Killed Baby Girl in Brooklyn Also Grazed Brother

Two men have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Wednesday that killed an infant. One was charged with murder, attempted murder and assault.

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

Armando Gonzalez, 49, was on his way to a job this week when he was detained by federal immigration agents along Big Bear Boulevard.

Gas is $10 a gallon at a Big Sur station. The owner explains why his prices can't go higher

Gorda by the Sea, a mini-mart and gas station in a remote hamlet in Big Sur is charging $9.99 a gallon for gasoline, but its owner says he's not trying to price gouge drivers. Gas prices are increasing so quickly, he said, it might actually put him out of business.

Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison

The president's new budget requests funding from Congress to convert the historic site into a working "state-of-the-art" prison.

'Beautiful family' shattered as Pomona couple expecting first child killed in police pursuit

Pomona couple Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco and Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar were expecting their first child when they died in a high-speed police chase.

'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts

Trump's proposed budget attacks L.A.'s homelessness agency in push to eliminate a federal program that funds housing and services for homeless Americans.

Preschool Instructor Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children

A 43-year-old man was accused of abusing “multiple” children over an 11-year period in South Jersey, and prosecutors fear there could be more victims, given his employment.

Springs fire: Evacuations, road closures, shelters

The Springs Fire is burning near Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County and has forces evacuations. Here is what to know:

$500,000 in stolen catalytic converters seized in L.A. County theft ring bust

A spike in catalytic converter thefts sparked a nine-month probe that led to properties where some 1,800 catalytic converters were being held, police said.

Trump administration seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as 'state-of-the-art secure prison'

The White House released a budget on Friday, in which the Trump administration requested funds for the ⁠Federal Bureau ⁠of Prisons to cover the ‌first-year costs of rebuilding Alcatraz into "a state-of-the-art secure prison facility."

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

The proposal from Trump's Office of Management and Budget includes several key changes to climate and environment programs that would help further the administration's efforts to thwart the so-called green agenda.

Is male friendship in trouble? Actor Andrew McCarthy went on a road trip to find out

After the author and "Brat Pack" actor's wife and son confronted him with the fact he didn't have friends anymore, McCarthy crisscrossed the country to visit old friends and ask strangers whether friendships between men are in trouble.

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

Coyote that attacked 4-year-old Carson boy linked to attack of another child

California wildlife officials linked the coyote euthanized after attacking a 4-year-old boy near his family's home in Carson to another attack on a child.

Brush fire triggers evacuations in Riverside County amid Santa Ana winds

A fire that's burned about 50 acres east of Moreno Valley has triggered evacuations, authorities said.

Two fires break out in Southern California in Santa Ana winds, triggering evacuations

Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

Two fires break out in Southern California amid Santa Ana winds, triggering evacuations

Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

First major fires of the year burn in Southern California, fueled by Santa Ana winds

Two fires erupted in Southern California on Friday as Santa Ana winds pushed flames toward homes, triggering evacuations in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

Toronto Tempo select guard Julie Allemand as 1st-ever player in WNBA expansion draft

The Toronto Tempo selected Julie Allemand with their first pick of the WNBA expansion draft on Friday.

Trump Seeks $152 Million to Begin to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison

The plan faces significant local political opposition and the dilapidated state of the site poses considerable logistical challenges.

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

In an effort to put a dent in the state's housing shortage, California is considering something unprecedented: getting into the construction insurance business.

California considering novel idea to boost factory-built housing

The state is proposing guaranteeing insurance for factory-built housing to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing production.

The Neighbor Who Has No Problem Fighting With Mayor Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council speaker, Julie Menin, both live on the Upper East Side. They are sparring over different approaches to balancing a $5.4 billion deficit.

Canada's Matt Dunstone to face Sweden for gold at men's curling worlds

Canada's Matt Dunstone will be playing for a gold medal on Saturday at the world men's curling championship in Ogden, Utah. The Winnipeg-based team defeated Scotland 9-7 in a thrilling semifinal Friday evening, scoring a deuce in the ninth to go ahead 8-7 and then stealing one in the 10th to beat Ross Whyte's squad.

House Democrat Wages a Lonely Legal Fight Testing Congress’s Power

Representative LaMonica McIver is facing crushing legal fees and prison time as she seeks to get the Justice Department assault case against her dismissed, citing her legislative prerogatives.

Syracuse Drops 84 Majors Including Classics, Ceramics and Italian

In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma. New evidence bolsters their case.

Champagne leaves China with pork tariffs still in place, but touts relationship-building

Although Chinese tariffs on Canadian pork products remain in place after a visit to China by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, he says the important task is relationship-building and it's not realistic to expect immediate solutions.

RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'

RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, "urine-soaked interior surfaces" and dents.

New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist

From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

Hyundai recalls some Canadian vehicles due to seatbelt issue

In some cars, a wiring issue with the seatbelt may cause the seatbelt indicator to say the belt in the third-row driver's side seat is buckled, even when it's not. Hyundai says it will notify affected drivers in writing, though drivers can also check if they are impacted by the recall online.

Abandoned baby mountain lion is rescued in Southern California

Crimson has lost toes on one foot and requires around-the-clock bottle-feeding and intensive monitoring.

A rehab may be in the works for this 125-year-old landmark in West L.A.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is asking contractors to explore a rehabilitation of the Wadsworth Chapel, a 125-year-old icon on its West Los Angeles campus that has been locked and left to deteriorate since 1971.

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

This week, L.A. federal prosecutors were in two separate trials involving a charge of assault on a federal officer tied to immigration protests. They hadn't won a single assault case that went to trial so far. But this time they had a video of a punch.

For the derelict Wadsworth Chapel, a 125-year-old landmark in West L.A., is a rehab in the works?

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is asking contractors to explore a rehabilitation of the Wadsworth Chapel, a 125-year-old icon on its West Los Angeles campus that has been locked and left to deteriorate since 1971.

Typhus from fleas hits record level in L.A.:  Where the hot spots are and how to protect yourself

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department identified 220 cases of flea-borne typhus last year, a big increase over the 187 cases in 2024.

Baby mountain lion orphaned and left to starve in Southern California is rescued

Crimson has lost toes on one foot and requires around-the-clock bottle feeding and intensive monitoring.

Why Wallace Shawn Stepped in to Play ‘the Other Woman’

When an actress in Shawn’s play “What We Did Before Our Moth Days” got Covid, he took on the role.

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

One year after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Canada's auto sector, here's how industry leaders say it's going

One year after U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on the Canadian auto industry, industry leaders say they are eager to see an arrangement that restores predictability to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.

Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?

The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation in Canada and reduce the burden on Ottawa to do the work alone, but experts say if it’s not done correctly, these other-conserved areas may end up existing on paper but not providing the level of protection necessary for ecosystems to thrive.

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadian experts say the approach blending GenAI with pre-existing methods warrants serious consideration about student privacy, well-being and what kids are actually learning.

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government's second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians' information includes what's anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data.

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even after an electric ride through the Grand Slams, Olympic trials, Olympics, Scotties, Brier and world championships, there is one event still to come. Rock League a new professional curling outfit will make its debut Monday at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.

Students Are Disciplined Over Antisemitic Posts Targeting Hockey Rivals

A Connecticut high school said that it was aware of the Instagram posts and that antisemitism is “repugnant and antithetical to our values as a school.”

How New Yorkers Spend, Splurge and Scrimp to Live in the City

Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.

William F. Murphy, 85, Dies; Led Diocese and Weathered Abuse Scandal

While serving as a Long Island bishop, his earlier tenure in Boston came under scrutiny during investigations of sex-abuse allegations involving pedophile priests.

B.C. Ferries details close call with northern ferry weeks after it veered a metre from rocks

Details are being shared about a recent incident involving a B.C. Ferries vessel that veered off course near rock shoals off the northern coast on March 8. On Thursday, the company summarized what happened and confirmed an investigation is underway.

Minor arrested in death of 12-year-old L.A. student hit by water bottle

Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa died after being hit in the head with a metal water bottle in an incident at Reseda Charter High School. A juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say.

Sting operation from Vancouver police catches alleged Pokémon card thief

Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell says thefts occurred on five consecutive days from March 23, with victims saying they were bear-sprayed and robbed after arranging meetings on Facebook Marketplace.

Gas prices could rise above $2/litre across Canada as Iran war drags on, experts say

The price of gas crossed the $2 per litre mark in some parts of Canada this week, something the rest of the country could see as the war in Iran drags on, experts say.