California

A typo by San Francisco police led to a violent arrest of an innocent driver, officials say

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:53:40 GMT

A police watchdog found that San Francisco police officers threw a man to the ground and pepper-sprayed him after they entered the wrong license plate into their computer.

Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres

Clara Harter — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:35:39 GMT

A wildfire in Big Sur has burned 1,700 acres and spurred evacuations that encompass iconic destinations such as Nepenthe restaurant, the Henry Miller Memorial Library and the Alila Ventana resort.

Monday's Powerball jackpot is the 8th-largest ever. Here's how high it could go

Ruben Vives — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:22:28 GMT

Four of the top 10 Powerball jackpots have had tickets sold in California. Here's how big Monday's jackpot has grown.

Influencer charged in sugar daddy rip-offs is denied diversion; judge questions her truthfulness

Richard Winton — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:11:48 GMT

After reviewing extensive mental health examinations records, Judge Diego H. Edber questioned Adva Lavie's truthfulness and denied her lawyer's request to direct her to a diversion program.

Raman will lose homelessness committee chair as mayoral race heats up, sources say

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:51:38 GMT

Nithya Raman will lose her post as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee just as her race against Mayor Karen Bass enters its final months.

Speed climber who conquered El Capitan route at an astonishing rate dies on another adventure

Grace Toohey — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:10:45 GMT

Jacob Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also backcountry skiing, biking and camping, according to his Instagram page.

Jackie, arguably the world's most famous bald eagle, dies after mysterious illness

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.

Lawyer for officer charged over recording racism at LAPD slams D.A.'s handling of case

Libor Jany, James Queally — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:51:55 GMT

LAPD Officer Daniel Flores pleaded not guilty Monday to 16 counts of felony eavesdropping, and his lawyer accused Dist. Attny. Nathan Hochman of making "a desperate effort to save face" with a motion last week that sought to justify the prosecution of man who documented racist remarks by his peers.

After more than a million hearings without a transcript, California high court allows recording

Sonja Sharp — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:13:16 GMT

California's Supreme Court ruled that proceedings in some civil cases can be electronically recorded to create transcripts, settling a dispute that has pitted attorneys for domestic violence victims and others against court reporters, who argue only humans can be trusted to do the work.

With Big Bear bald eagle Jackie gone, we want to hear what she meant to you

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:05:59 GMT

Big Bear eagle Jackie has passed. We want to hear fans' favorite memories of her and her family.

The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem

Mack Baysinger — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.

Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton

Nicole Nixon — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.

If you don't hear the siren, police are sure you'll feel the Rumbler

Andrew J. Campa — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Police department announced its intention to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren into 20 black-and-white vehicles before a larger expansion. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers.

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.

Fans of Heart's Coffee Shop bid an emotional farewell to the Valley institution after 47 years

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years.

A much-needed cool-down is on the horizon for SoCal this week

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A gradual cooling trend will lower temperatures across most of SoCal, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday and Friday will be the coolest.

Man arrested at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills compound, source says

Kailyn Brown, Richard Winton — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:13:34 GMT

A man, who was seen loading numerous items into a vehicle, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of burglary at one of Kim Kardashian's Calabasas-area properties.

Elderly couple dies in Santa Monica home fire

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 21:50:26 GMT

The blaze engulfed a two-story home on Lincoln Blvd., the city's second fatal residential fire in the last three months.

California city declares state of emergency after cyberattack on computer systems

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 19:26:26 GMT

Fire and police calls in the Northern California community of Suisun City were handled by Solerno County as the FBI investigates.

SoCal heat wave: Triple-digit temperatures, fire weather and coastal flooding in store

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 15:28:03 GMT

A heat advisory was in place for much of Southern California away from the immediate coast, the National Weather Service said

Shaikin: The Shohei Ohtani Economy: A two-mile ride to Dodger Stadium, for $85

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.

Bass' Inside Safe teams went to these places again and again. But so did the homeless

David Zahniser — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe outreach teams went 25 times to a one-mile stretch along the 110 Freeway in South L.A. The area stands as a symbol of the challenges facing the program.

For L.A. college students, the GOP's $20-burrito debate is about more than lunch

Melody Xu — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Conservatives debate online whether college students should be more frugal on food, or if the younger generation is contending with a larger affordability issue.

Firefighters battling brush fires in Burbank, Santa Clarita

Times staff — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 00:43:27 GMT

Burbank firefighters were battling a wildfire Saturday in the hills above the city.

Multi-vehicle crash leaves 2 dead in Inglewood

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 23:08:18 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Inglewood left two people dead and two others injured Saturday morning.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies shoot person while responding to mental health crisis

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 20:40:59 GMT

Sheriff's deputies in Moreno Valley shot an unidentified person while responding to a mental health crisis after, according to the Riverside County sheriff's office, they aimed a firearm at the deputies.

Red panda mom dies weeks after loss of newborn cubs at California zoo

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:12:05 GMT

Ruby the red panda died at the Santa Barbara Zoo weeks after the loss of her two cubs, which made her a mom for the first time.

Children injured after vehicle slams into Glendale preschool

Jenny Jarvie — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 18:07:44 GMT

A vehicle crashed into a Glendale preschool classroom Friday during summer camp, sending eight children to local hospitals with minor injuries.

The trailer full of camp supplies was stolen, but the mission remained for a California nonprofit

Ruben Vives — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A trailer filled with camping supplies for children of incarcerated parents was stolen in Anaheim. The nonprofit said it forgives the thief or thieves.

WeHo's newest resident enjoys A/C, Sunset Strip views ... from inside a billboard. Why he's there

Summer Lin — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles residents and tourists alike flocked to Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue in West Hollywood Friday morning. People were there to take photos of and see one particular billboard about 30 feet above the ground.

Is social media addiction real? Law and science collide in blockbuster federal suit

Sonja Sharp — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. But the standard for a diagnosis is changing, and judges have been skeptical of those arguments.

Arellano: The Lineage fire stunk up this Catholic church. Members are fighting back — again

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For generations, Resurrection has been a place of solace and resistance for residents angry about the latest indignity to befall the historic heart of Latino Los Angeles.

Searing heat on tap for SoCal this weekend — and there's more fire danger ahead

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 02:28:32 GMT

Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather.

Evacuation orders lifted for 1,000-acre Ridge fire near Gorman as containment grows

Clara Harter, Jenny Jarvie — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 01:14:55 GMT

The blaze was reported around 3 p.m. near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road and quickly burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.

Bomb threat at Pasadena hospital linked to violent extremist group

Clara Harter — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:50:13 GMT

Huntington Hospital was the scene of a massive law enforcement response Friday morning after a person claiming to be part of a global online network of extremists made a 911 call threatening a bomb and other violence, authorities said.

Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'

Lila Seidman — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:14:47 GMT

The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.

D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist remarks

Libor Jany, James Queally, Richard Winton — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 21:14:40 GMT

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.

Judge rejects challenge to California attorney general's description of voter ID measure

Kevin Rector — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:16:49 GMT

A state judge Thursday rejected a challenge to how California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office summarized a strict new voter ID measure on November ballots.

Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend's case

James Queally — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 18:02:23 GMT

Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy realtor and one-time Democratic candidate for governor of California, pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday. Cloobeck is accused of threatening witnesses against his former fiancée, Only Fans model Adva Lavie, in a burglary case.

Mountain lion safely captured after strolling through San Dimas neighborhood

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:58:00 GMT

A mountain lion that was spotted under the shade of a tree in San Dimas triggered a response from authorities.

Some oppose plan to move historic LGBTQ+ bar into their L.A. community

Isaac Vargas — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 16:18:02 GMT

Some are raising concerns about opening a bar near six school campuses in the Westlake neighborhood.

Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences may be dire

Rosanna Xia — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.

Trump administration to pay $65 million owed to lawyers of unaccompanied migrant children

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to release the funds by noon Friday, Pacific time.

Act of road rage leads investigators to massive weapons cache, authorities say

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 03:04:08 GMT

An armed road rage suspect's arrest led investigators to his Yucaipa home, where they found an arsenal of illegal weapons.

Tiny toad, big discovery: New ice age amphibian found in La Brea Tar Pits collection

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 02:22:43 GMT

The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

Man arrested in Gann fire says he was trying to make money for a birthday dinner

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 01:00:42 GMT

Cal Fire officers took 65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith into custody on Monday around 7:45 p.m. Detectives believe the Valley Springs, Calif., man caused the Gann fire that started earlier that day.

Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices, expressing concern data is used for deportations

Libor Jany — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:23:10 GMT

The LAPD has said it is renegotiating its deal with Flock Safety to address data-sharing concerns. But Mayor Karen Bass says the company has 'lost the trust of Angelenos.'

'Calculated act of violence': Man gets life sentence in racially motivated L.A. Metro stabbing

Clara Harter — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:05:19 GMT

Gerald Pitts was sentenced to life in prison in a racially motivated stabbing of a Latino passenger on an L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park.

Death of UCLA student interning at Amazon leaves community grieving a 'bright light'

Grace Toohey — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 23:54:49 GMT

Family and friends of Dayanara Nicole Urbina Ruiz, 21, are mourning her unexpected death. She was a first-generation college student at UCLA who had been interning at Amazon in Seattle.

California's cyclosporiasis cases are 'higher than expected.' What is fueling the uptick?

Karen Garcia — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:50:34 GMT

There are no known cyclosporiasis outbreaks in California, but officials say case numbers are higher than they expected for this point in the season.

Regulators order Lineage to snuff out foul odors following 4,000 complaints

Tony Briscoe — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:34:43 GMT

The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.

'Absolute betrayal': Lifeguards speak out against California parks official accused of secretly filming them

Summer Lin — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:19:05 GMT

A former California state park officer made his first court appearance Thursday morning after being accused of secretly recording nearly two dozen men inside an employee locker room.

Car drops off Angeles Crest Highway, killing driver; 3 passengers survive

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:00:42 GMT

A male driver died but three passengers survived a vehicle going over the side of the road in the Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge on Wednesday.

Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump administration

Hayley Smith — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 20:27:04 GMT

German energy giant RWE said it will abandon wind leases off the coast of New York, Louisiana and Northern California near Humboldt, further challenging the Golden State's clean energy ambitions.

Mystery surrounds ex-Marine's possible motives, movements at Trump golf course

Richard Winton — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 18:42:19 GMT

Authorities are trying unlock the mystery of a Downey security guard accused of weapons violations after he visited the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes twice in advance of this week's presidential visit.

Head Start overhaul could scale back education for the most vulnerable young children

Kate Sequeira — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of Head Start it says would curb costs and allow providers to serve more children. But critics say the changes would diminish program services or, in some cases, cause them to close altogether.

ICE's healthcare payment system collapsed. Are detainees still getting off-site care?

Andrea Castillo, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With a new payment system still not in place, advocates for immigrant detainees fear some are going without necessary treatment as medical providers near a year without compensation.

Catalina Island's only hospital fights for its future amid dire financial outlook

Connor Sheets — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Catalina Island Health is a vital resource for the island's approximately 4,000 residents and 1 million annual visitors.

From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

Corinne Purtill — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.

Tabletop fire pit unleashed a fireball so big it melted lights, suit says; injured vet sues Amazon

Ruben Vives — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Anthony Trevino suffered third-degree burns to his face and body after a tabletop fire pit erupted into a fireball.

L.A. shelter provider has paid CEO who lives in Hawaii $1.6 million in salary, vacation over two years

Audrey McGlinchy — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The chief executive of a domestic violence nonprofit is being paid significantly more than the heads of comparable organizations.

Wounded detective airlifted from remote Antelope Valley area after gun battle; suspect is killed

Richard Winton — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:48:56 GMT

The detective was airlifted to a Lancaster hospital and reported in stable condition. The suspect was killed, officials said.

Measles-infected Universal Studios visitor spent whole day at the park

Karen Garcia — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:33:35 GMT

Public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Universal Studies Hollywood last month.

3-year-old is found after home invasion in Van Nuys, police say

Summer Lin — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 21:23:00 GMT

Police have found a 3-year-old boy who was kidnapped during a home invasion in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning.

251 dogs found at unlicensed L.A. County kennel run by 'Exorcist' actor Linda Blair

Karen Garcia — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:45:41 GMT

Officials cite Linda Blair's dog kennel operation for housing too many dogs and operating without a license among other violations.

Homelessness has dropped 57% on Metro system since 2024, count finds

Colleen Shalby — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:42:46 GMT

An annual count of unhoused individuals on Metro's bus and rail system found a drop of 57% individuals since 2024.

She stabbed her husband to death, then, decades later, killed her wife the same way

Summer Lin — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:12:41 GMT

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 54, pleaded guilty to killing her wife, 49-year-old Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025. She had previously been convicted of stabbing her husband to death.

Lineage says it will spend up to $100 million on Boyle Heights cleanup as air regulators demand action

Tony Briscoe, Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 19:31:13 GMT

The operator of a cold storage warehouse that burned in Boyle Heights has said it expects to spend $80 million to $100 million to clean up the site.

Primaries on the West Coast are complete. Here are November races to watch

Justine McDaniel — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:40:57 GMT

The Western states hold four of the nation's 18 toss-up races as rated by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

Arellano: What gets me so angry about California's proposed billionaire tax

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What Prop. 40 supporters don't get is that you can only smack a goose so much to give more until it bites back, which is what California billionaires are increasingly doing by throwing their cash around to defeat any political candidate exuding a whiff of progressivism.

Utilities threaten action if lawmakers fail to cut their wildfire liability risk

Melody Petersen — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Top executives of California's two biggest utilities warned they would take action to protect their shareholders if Sacramento lawmakers fail to pass legislation limiting their companies' liabilities for wildfires sparked by their equipment

Trump energy chief lied to Congress about canceled clean energy funds, lawmakers allege

Hayley Smith — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-San José) and Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 billion in clean energy grants canceled in blue states.

L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving

Cerys Davies — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.

How Nike insiders were charged with conspiring to steal millions of dollars' worth of sneakers

Libor Jany — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Reselling sneakers has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with the most sought-after pairs selling secondhand for three or four times their retail value. LAPD detectives were part of a case that accuses Nike warehouse employees of diverting shoes to a broker who supplied local stores.

'It's not like I'm painting a tiger on my house': Sunset Square squabbles over its HPOZ rules

Jack Flemming — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A battle is brewing in Sunset Square, where residents are fighting over HPOZ rules. Some say the historic protections are saving the neighborhood. Others claim they're destroying it.

Urgent search after hiker deep in Angeles National Forest is bitten by rattlesnake

Karen Garcia — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 01:22:00 GMT

The rescue started with a text from a hiker, whose identity was not disclosed, to a family member detailing the bite and the need for support.

Man goes missing while camping in Big Bear, found dead

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:32:34 GMT

A man who went missing during a camping trip in Big Bear was found dead, according to authorities.

Trump arrives in Los Angeles for GOP fundraiser. Newsom bemoans 'overdue' wildfire relief

Clara Harter, Ana Ceballos, Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:29:08 GMT

President Trump touched down in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening and headed directly to his Rancho Palos Verdes golf course to headline a fundraiser for the Republican Party.

Federal judge holds government in civil contempt for not imaging immigration agents' personal phones

Brittny Mejia — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 23:26:44 GMT

In a newly unsealed order, a federal judge in California held the government in civil contempt for violating a court order requiring it to forensically image any cellphone used by agents present at more than a dozen identified immigration operations.

Top commander of elite L.A. County sheriff's unit leaves job amid dishonesty probe

Alene Tchekmedyian — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 23:15:03 GMT

An internal memo reviewed by The Times said Cmdr. Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the special enforcement bureau at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, was recommended for discharge after violating policies on dishonesty.

From decorated U.S. Marine to arrested at Trump golf course: What we know about Jeanine John Taele

Clara Harter, Richard Winton, Terry Castleman — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:32:46 GMT

A Downey man was charged with a federal firearm-related offense after he was apprehended at the Trump National Golf Club with ammunition in his pocket and a loaded firearm in his pickup truck.

Ex-LAPD officer gets life sentence for home invasion robbery of teen's crypto fortune

Libor Jany, Matthew Ormseth — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:02:28 GMT

Eric Halem, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer, was convicted of taking $350,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a 17-year-old in a 2024 home invasion robbery.

L.A. city and county officials move to bolster recovery from Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Gavin J. Quinton, Connor Sheets — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 21:56:14 GMT

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved measures Tuesday to help businesses and residents recover from the negative effects of the Boyle Heights warehouse, and an L.A. City Council member called for setting aside up to $10 million for recovery efforts.

Police officer put tracking device on ex-girlfriend's car, L.A. County prosecutors charge

James Queally — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 19:53:06 GMT

Bell Police Officer James Ixcoy was charged with hiding a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's car and illegally using a DMV database to get information about a man she was dating, prosecutors said Monday.

$207 billion saved for California from 82 lawsuits against Trump administration, Bonta says

Kevin Rector — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 19:21:59 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta credited his lawsuits against the Trump administration for protecting more than $200 billion in funding, defending core civil rights and removing military forces from Los Angeles streets.

Paso Robles man arrested after allegedly crushing car with a tractor during an argument

Summer Lin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 18:34:23 GMT

A Paso Robles man allegedly used a front loader tractor to crush the hood, front bumper, rear windshield and trunk of a vehicle following an argument, according to authorities.

Edison tower caused deadly Eaton fire that devastated Altadena, long-awaited investigation finds

Grace Toohey — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 18:33:55 GMT

Out-of-service utility infrastructure managed by Southern California Edison started the deadly conflagration in January 2025 that killed 19 people and destroyed much of Altadena, according to firefighters' official investigation.

Letters reveal the internal threats that ended Carvalho's LAUSD tenure

Howard Blume — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:25:15 GMT

LAUSD accused former Supt. Alberto Carvalho of unreported gifts and travel before his resignation. Carvalho's lawyers blast the threat as factually deficient.

L.A. City Council members call for new restrictions on e-bikes

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:17:17 GMT

Tired of teens terrorizing the town on e-bikes? Los Angeles City Council members are too.

She was sexually assaulted walking home from the gym. Police say they've caught her attacker

Summer Lin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:01:54 GMT

Los Angeles police are looking for more potential victims of a man accused of sexually assaulting a person in North Hollywood last month.

What we know about the victims of the In-N-Out mass shooting

Ruben Vives — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:10:31 GMT

Ashley Garibay, who typically worked at an In-N-Out in Stockton, where she lived, often traveled across the U.S. to help open new stores and was doing that in Twin Falls when the gunman opened fire, the family said in its statement

A bizarre murder mystery in Chino Hills where 'nothing makes sense.' What we know

Terry Castleman, Ruben Vives, Jack Dolan — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 15:55:40 GMT

A strange kidnapping plot allegedly unfolded in Chino Hills last week, resulting in the death of the victim and one suspect. Here's the details of the case, so far.

Motorcyclist takes fatal fall over edge of 105/110 freeway interchange in Los Angeles

Joseph Serna — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 13:22:50 GMT

A solo-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist closed a transition road between the 105 and 110 freeways late Monday.

Desperate for day care: How empty TK-12 classrooms can help fix California's child-care crisis

Kate Sequeira — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Child-care nonprofits are taking advantage of declining enrollment at TK-12 schools to turn vacant classrooms and even closed campuses into child-care hubs, expanding scarce infant and toddler slots.

Is Los Angeles the world's best biking city? He's biked 5,840-plus miles in one year to find out

Oren Peleg — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Marc Papas is challenging the idea that Los Angeles belongs only to cars. He's taking on a multi-year, 7,500-mile biking trek across every single block in Los Angeles.

As one family struggles to open a Chinatown grocery, neighborhood food scarcity persists

Melody Xu — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Chinatown has lacked a full-service grocery store since Ai Hoa closed in 2019. The local family behind Gu Grocery is on a mission to improve food access.