California

Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:08:02 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the hotly contested California governor's race, was accused of sexual assault by a former staff member in a report published on Friday.

Spencer Pratt's time in Santa Barbara County likely won't affect his bid for L.A. mayor, analysts say

Noah Goldberg — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:40 GMT

Pratt moved to Carpinteria after his home burned in the 2025 wildfire, but recently said he put a trailer on his Pacific Palisades property.

Kamala Harris says she 'might' run for president in 2028

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:12:31 GMT

Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, offered the clearest signal yet that she could seek to lead Democrats back to the White House in 2028.

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Howard Blume — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:07:02 GMT

LAUSD triple strike negotiations are expected to continue to the weekend as three unions threate to walk out and close schools on Tuesday.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home attacked with Molotov cocktail

Summer Lin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:49:28 GMT

An attacker threw a firebomb at Sam Altman's home in San Francisco. OpenAI also said someone had made a threat regarding the company's headquarters.

Swalwell's attorney sends out cease and desist notice over unverified sexual assault allegation

Dakota Smith — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:47:16 GMT

An attorney for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, on Thursday sent a cease and desist letter to an unknown individual demanding that they stop accusing the congressman of sexual assault.

Stealing from the dead: Medical examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

James Queally — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:33:39 GMT

Adrian Munoz, 36, was charged with stealing a crucifix from around the neck of a dead man in South L.A. in 2023.

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

Taryn Luna — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:10:58 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't want to talk about the race to succeed him. But as the California Democratic Party runs the risk of losing the most powerful office in the state, Newsom may need to step in whether he wants to or not.

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Libor Jany — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:19:06 GMT

An Inglewood police officer was filmed kneeling on Bryan Bostic in an incident before his death last month, leading his family and supporters to push for an independent investigation and more transparency from local authorities.

Warehouse arsonist compared himself to Luigi Mangione, wanted to send a message, prosecutors say

Joseph Serna, Terry Castleman — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:32:35 GMT

Authorities say a man who burned down an Ontario warehouse was sending a message against the country's larger economic system.

A baby uses 3,000 diapers a year. Why a state lawmaker wants parents to know how they're made

Kate Sequeira — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Concern has grown over disposable children's diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.

Chabria: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anita Chabria — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A real strike on civilization as we know it occurred in Silicon Valley, where a new AI super-brain was locked up because it's too powerful — and unpredictable.

Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online — and what happens next

Richard Winton, Libor Jany — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A data breach at the city attorney's office led to a massive cache of LAPD files being dumped online. Here's what we know about how it happened, what got leaked and what the fallout could be.

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

Seema Mehta — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Republicans, who last won the California governor's office in 2006, angrily spar in their best opportunity to win the seat in two decades.

SoCal in for a windy, rainy weekend, with possible dust storms at Coachella

Clara Harter — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A low-pressure system is set to sweep across the Southland, bringing scattered rainstorms along the coast and possible hazardous dust storms to the Coachella music festival.

'The wheels are falling off the bus.' Parents scrambling as LAUSD strike date nears

Hailey Branson-Potts, Gary Coronado, Nicole Macias Garibay — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A looming LAUSD strike puts many working families in a bind, parents say.

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

Nicole Macias Garibay — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:10:11 GMT

Christopher Gerard Becerra, 42, faces felony charges accusing him of soliciting photos from two minors and trying to induce false testimony from an employee.

Armored vehicle runs over detective's suspected killer as standoff comes to bizarre end

Ruben Vives — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 23:52:22 GMT

A detective with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office was killed as he came to the aid of officers who were shot at after serving an eviction notice. A standoff followed.

Malibu race car driver and Porsche fanatic Doug Baron killed in Camarillo car accident

Clara Harter — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 23:16:02 GMT

Doug Baron, a Malibu resident, Porsche racer and longtime fixture in the Los Angeles classic car community, was killed at age 66 in a car accident in Camarillo.

Small plane crashes on Catalina Island; both aboard are killed, officials say

Jasmine Mendez, Terry Castleman — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 23:07:36 GMT

A 2014 Airplane Factory Sling took off from Zamperini Airport in Torrance at 10:53 a.m. and was last seen at 11:13 a.m. near Avalon.

Iconic L.A. venue the Magic Castle set to reopen following roof fire

Jasmine Mendez — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:59:21 GMT

The fire destroyed a recently renovated kitchen costing $1 million, Magic Castle owner says.

L.A. officials raise alarms over crippling Olympic costs: 'Bankruptcy cannot be the legacy'

James Rainey — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:42:59 GMT

LA28 Olympic leaders and the city of Los Angeles are still wrangling over terms so tax dollars won't subsidize the Games. One official raised the possible of bankruptcy.

'Grappler' deployed in high-speed pursuit through Inland Empire that ends in crash, possible suicide

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:30:42 GMT

A suspect who crashed into a building during a chase through Jurupa Valley after a law enforcement attempt to 'grapple' him was declared dead Wednesday.

A sea turtle named Meatloaf is fighting to keep her flipper. Here's how you can cheer her on

Cierra Morgan — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:23:35 GMT

Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific can now get an up-close look at Meatloaf, a rescued green sea turtle undergoing rehabilitation after a serious flipper injury, according to officials.

Man shot by ICE agents was stripped naked and abandoned without medical care, his lawyer says

Ruben Vives — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:16:15 GMT

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández told his attorney that he only attempted to leave the scene after authorities had fired on his vehicle, refuting the agency's account.

Colossal hospice fraud scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Richard Winton, Hannah Fry — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:15:03 GMT

Prosecutors say the massive hospice fraud scheme bilked California's medical system of $267 million. Charges are brought against 21 people.

Karen Bass seeks council approval of $360-million allocation for affordable housing

Noah Goldberg — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:26:11 GMT

The appropriation, which requires City Council approval, would fund 80 projects, with construction of 1,528 new units and repairs to more than 2,500 affordable units in need of work.

Lego heist foiled: $1 million in stolen bricks recovered en route to Riverside County

Suhauna Hussain — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:48:42 GMT

Kern County sheriff's deputies arrested three people after recovering about $1 million in Lego products in two stolen freight trailers heading to Riverside County.

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

Howard Blume — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Three unions representing nearly 85% of LAUSD's 83,300 workers — teachers, support staff and administrators — threaten to strike on April 14 in an unprecedented alliance.

Large spiders the size of your palm are popping up across the U.S. Here's why you shouldn't be afraid

Summer Lin — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:44:28 GMT

Joro spiders have been spotted across the U.S., including in California, having ventured to the country via shipping containers from East Asia.

Woodland Hills couple stabbed by their son, LAPD says

Summer Lin — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:14:05 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect believed to have stabbed his parents in Woodland Hills.

Woman stabbed to death in Sylmar; suspect in custody

Cierra Morgan — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:27:06 GMT

The incident was reported around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday near Beaver Street and Dronfield Avenue, according to the LAPD.

California may be in path of a 'super' El Niño. It could bring rain, floods, coastal erosion

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and reduce wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding and coastal erosion.

Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom

Grace Toohey — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

More than half of homeowners with severe damage from the Eaton fire have now taken some step toward recovery, most by filing rebuilding permits, according to new data from UCLA.

Arellano: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If there's one thing I've learned while tracking H.B.'s ever-aggrieved conservatives for a quarter century, it's to never underestimate them — the more you do, the more they scheme.

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Kevin Rector — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If California gets its first GOP governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger, it could allow new cooperation with the White House but also cause gridlock in Sacramento.

Near the shrinking Salton Sea, children's lungs may pay a price

Ian James — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists find that children who live near California's Salton Sea, where dust is a problem, suffer from diminished lung development.

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Hayley Smith — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Readying California for offshore wind power will require a perfect concert of major port upgrades, hundreds of miles of new transmission lines and wind turbines as tall as the Eiffel Tower.

Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending

Melody Petersen — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Survivors of the deadly Eaton fire call on state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state's two other big for-profit electric companies on wildfire prevention.

Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district

Clara Harter — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 01:40:08 GMT

A disabled 4-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital for emergency medical treatment after he was found face down and unresponsive in a school pool. Now his mother is suing the Ontario-Montclair School District.

Videos appear to show employee methodically setting 1.2-million-square-foot Ontario warehouse on fire

Terry Castleman — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:10:39 GMT

Chamel Abdulkarim was arrested after an Ontario warehouse fire. He had posted what seemed to be first-person videos on Facebook of setting fire to paper products in a warehouse.

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:57:10 GMT

Man with alleged ties to Israeli organized crime helped run high-stakes illegal poker games at Encino mansion owned by former NBA All-Star, according to authorities and court documents.

One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.

Summer Lin — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:30:01 GMT

A police chase ended Wednesday morning with a deadly officer-involved shooting in East L.A. on the 5 Freeway, according to authorities.

Court releases secret warrants that Riverside sheriff used to seize over 650,000 ballots

Grace Toohey, Hailey Branson-Potts — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 18:27:39 GMT

The contested warrants used by Riverside County sheriff and gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco to seize more than 650,000 ballots have been unsealed.

Excitement over 'affordable' L.A. Olympics turns to angry sticker shock over high-priced tickets

Suhauna Hussain, Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles residents buying their Olympics tickets are facing error messages, dwindling supply and high fees.

'Ketamine queen' gets lengthy prison sentence for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:03:04 GMT

Federal prosecutors sought a 15-year prison sentence for the woman who provided the drugs that killed Matthew Perry. She appeared before a judge Wednesday to learn her fate.

Mayor Bass aims to keep LAPD from shrinking. As for growth: 'We are not there now'

Libor Jany — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Facing a budget crunch and election challenges, Mayor Karen Bass told The Times that her goal of restoring police department to past staffing levels will be difficult in near term.

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great

Steve Henson — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI and headed for rehab after another car accident. How his dependence on painkillers toppled the golf great.

Owners keep thousands of San Diego homes vacant despite high rents. They could soon be taxed

Grace Toohey — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

San Diego voters will consider a vacant home tax in June. The levy could raise millions for the city and return some empty residences to the housing market.

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in data hack of city attorney's office

Libor Jany, Richard Winton — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 01:24:04 GMT

Thousands of LAPD records, including officer personnel files and documents from Internal Affairs investigations, are among the materials believed to have been seized in the breach.

Crews knock down fire at the Magic Castle; damage to the iconic Hollywood venue is unclear

Clara Harter — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 01:22:12 GMT

Crews quickly knocked down a fire in the attic of the Magic Castle, the iconic Hollywood event venue and world-famous home of the Academy of Magical Arts.

Commentary: LA28's first Olympics ticket drop flops, leaving locals locked out of nearby events

Lorraine Ali — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 23:56:56 GMT

LA28 organizers promised that those living near venues would have access to Olympic tickets for as little as $28 apiece. Folks who tried to buy learned otherwise.

At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems

Kevin Rector — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 23:47:18 GMT

House Democrats gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a "shadow hearing" on midterm election security, where experts said state-run elections are safe and secure.

'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart

James Queally, Rebecca Ellis — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:26:45 GMT

Last year, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta indicted 30 probation officers for arranging fights between youths housed at L.A. juvenile halls. But recently, prosecutors dropped charges against a third of the officers and are offering lenient plea deals to several others.

Rattlesnake bite near Cal State campus marks sixth incident in Ventura County since mid-March

Cierra Morgan, Karen Garcia — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:21:56 GMT

A recent rattlesnake bite near the campus of Cal State Channel Islands has heightened concerns about an increase in snake encounters in Ventura County this year.

Swalwell denies claims that he behaved inappropriately with young congressional staffers

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Dakota Smith — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:13:52 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday rebuffed claims that he had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.

'ICE got bad information': Attorney disputes government claims made in Northern California ICE shooting

Ruben Vives — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:46:06 GMT

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said the officers opened fire on the man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, when he allegedly tried to use his vehicle to run over another officer.

Eric Kay's attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees

Steve Henson — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:28:24 GMT

Lawyer David Gerger said he is withdrawing from representing Eric Kay in his ongoing appeals because the Angels broke a promise and stopped paying his legal fees.

California man used a pickax to kill his teen half brother with cerebral palsy

Ruben Vives — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:15:12 GMT

Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 15-year-old half brother, Zayde.

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Libor Jany — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:25:19 GMT

Three prominent activists have filed a lawsuit against the LAPD, claiming an officer shot at them from close range with less-lethal projectiles during a protest last year.

Iran attempting cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure, officials say

Michael Wilner — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:27:46 GMT

The Iranian cyber activity comes as President Trump threatens to target Iran's critical infrastructure, particularly its bridges and power plants.

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says

Summer Lin — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:14:23 GMT

USC freshman Tucker Collins attended a "No Kings" protest in L.A. March 28 and was shot in the eye with a less-lethal projectile by a Homeland Security agent, his attorney says.

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

Alex Wigglesworth — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:35:24 GMT

A North Hollywood man has been charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence offenses for allegedly killing his girlfriend's two-month-old rabbit during a violent outburst in February.

Photos from the dark side of the moon by Artemis II

Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:21:38 GMT

Artemis II marks NASA's first return to the moon with astronauts — a critical step toward a lunar landing by another crew in two years.

After fire consumes SoCal paper warehouse, employee is charged with arson

Clara Harter, Joseph Serna — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:40:02 GMT

An employee at an Ontario warehouse has been arrested and charged with arson after flames at the facility early Tuesday forced fire crews to temporarily retreat.

California smashburger pioneer is for sale but still dishing them up

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For nearly 90 years in Northern California, Damburger has been 'the best hamburger by a dam site.'

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Howard Blume — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A multi-union strike on April 14 would certainly close LAUSD campuses. But there might be enough staff to operate regional child-care hubs.

State senator sues Sacramento, accuses police of fabricating evidence in 'retaliatory' DUI arrest

Clara Harter — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A California state senator has sued the city of Sacramento alleging that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence.

Peanut the puppy lost most of his nose. Now he's getting a whiff of hope at Pasadena Humane

Cierra Morgan — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 2½-month-old was brought in as a stray after being rescued by a good Samaritan in Arcadia. Believed to be a shepherd-husky mix, he suffered an injury that left him without most of his nose.

L.A.'s history-making wolf lands in Eastern Sierra. Miles pile up as she seeks forever home

Lila Seidman — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:19:46 GMT

A wolf arrived in Inyo County on Sunday morning, marking the first of her kind in the area in at least 100 years. It was the same wolf that had visited L.A. County.

Iranian general's relatives lived lavish L.A. lifestyle while promoting 'Iranian regime propaganda'

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:09:50 GMT

The niece and grand-niece of an Iranian general killed last year were arrested by immigration agents last week. Their social media posts showed they lived a lavish L.A. lifestyle.

SoCal parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death

Ruben Vives — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 22:39:43 GMT

The parents were convicted last month of second-degree murder, torture and child abuse, among other criminal charges.

E-bike battery starts fire inside San José apartment, killing 1

Fedor Zarkhin — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:30:05 GMT

Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.

Spencer Pratt's move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor's race

Noah Goldberg, Richard Winton — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:06:31 GMT

Pratt said he moved into a home in Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County after his home burned in the Palisades fire last year, raising questions over his eligibility in L.A. mayoral contest.

$110-million donation seeks to address shortage of Southern California mental health workers

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

UCLA, Cal State L.A. and Cal State Dominguez Hills have received $110 million from the Ballmer Group to train more students for mental health careers in California.

Latino voters undecided on who to back in L.A. mayoral primary, new poll finds

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A new UCLA poll found that L.A. Latino voters remain largely undecided on who they plan to vote for in the upcoming mayoral primary.

Rain, possible thunderstorms will break SoCal heat streak this week, forecasters say

Jasmine Mendez, Cierra Morgan — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After a record-breaking hot streak in March, Southern California is set to cool down this week and get some precipitation, the National Weather Service says.

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hedge fund founder Tom Steyer, among the top Democrats running for governor who has spent more than $100 million of his money on his campaign, faces questions about how he made his wealth.

In L.A. mayor's race, everyone is campaigning on change — even the incumbent

David Zahniser — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass is running as a champion of change. So is City Councilmember Nithya Raman. They're facing three newcomers, who say they're the ones who will tackle the status quo.

President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race

Seema Mehta — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 07:31:06 GMT

President Trump endorses conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest. Hilton and fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, have been leading polls in the state.

Possible skull found during Easter egg hunt; tests underway to see if it's from a human, police say

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 05:50:17 GMT

An investigation is underway following the discovery of possible human remains by parkgoers in Long Beach.

Crash of Honda SUV and street-sweeper truck in Playa del Rey ends in fatality

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 01:33:28 GMT

A man was driving northbound on Vista Del Mar when he collided head-on with a Public Works street-sweeping truck, police say.

Tori Spelling and four of her children injured in car crash

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:20:09 GMT

The actor was traveling in Temecula when her vehicle was hit by another driver who was allegedly speeding and ran a red light.

The eaglets have landed for Big Bear couple Jackie and Shadow

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 18:57:58 GMT

Two chicks hatched this weekend for the stars of the nature webcam operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley

San Bernardino police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

Ruben Vives — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 16:21:37 GMT

An 18-year-old is suing the San Bernardino Police Department, alleging an officer body-slammed her face-first while she was handcuffed in May 2025.

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

Anita Chabria — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

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

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jack Kavanagh's website, Rough & 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.

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

David Zahniser — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

Trump administration arrests relatives of dead Iranian general in Los Angeles

Noah Goldberg — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 20:17:02 GMT

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

Summer Lin — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 20:09:53 GMT

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

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

Rachel Becker — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 19:24:54 GMT

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

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

Noah Goldberg, Ruben Vives — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 17:59:53 GMT

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

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

Kristen Hwang — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 16:24:03 GMT

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

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

Kevin Rector — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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.

California election experts sound alarm as rate of rejected ballots quadruples

Dakota Smith, Vanessa Martínez — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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

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

James Queally, Brittny Mejia, Kevin Rector — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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.'