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Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI involving drugs and alcohol

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:09:51 GMT

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County. The pop star was arrested last month after driving erratically and a substance was found in her BMW 430i.

Kiara Brokenbrough went viral for her $500 wedding. She died the day her son was born

Corinne Purtill — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:42:57 GMT

Kiara and Joel Brokenbrough were expecting their first child four years after their famous $500 wedding

Vegas company abandons plans for luxury resort near Joshua Tree National Park

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:33:02 GMT

A Las Vegas-based hospitality group has abandoned plans to build a luxury eco-resort less than a mile outside Joshua Tree National Park.

L.A. Unified payouts reach $200 million in Mark Berndt student abuse claims after latest settlement

Richard Winton — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:21:06 GMT

LA Unified to pay $30 million to victims of teacher Mark Berndt, a convicted serial child molester, bringing payouts to $200 million.

Gotta snack 'em all? Man hidden in Best Buy snags refreshments before Pokémon card drop

Karen Garcia — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:44:59 GMT

On the same morning of a new Pokémon card drop, police say a man was hiding out in a Pasadena Best Buy, snacking on the store's food options.

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial

Kevin Rector — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:50 GMT

Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.

'Chonkers,' the massive sea lion, is drawing crowds at San Francisco pier

Summer Lin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:24:12 GMT

A particularly massive sea lion has Bay Area residents flocking to the dock of Pier 39 in San Francisco to spot the mammal affectionately named "Chonkers."

Pasadena school whooping cough outbreak infects 4

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:04 GMT

Pasadena investigates a pertussis outbreak at Don Benito Fundamental School after four infections are confirmed.

Amid backlash over World Cup parking and transportation, LA Metro offers a solution

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

LA Metro plans to spend $9.3 million in federal funding to make attending the World Cup easy while also easing traffic around SoFi Stadium.

One of the World Cup's biggest sponsors is Big Oil

Hayley Smith — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

FIFA is promoting its commitment to environmental sustainability ahead of this year's World Cup. It also signed a sponsorship deal with the largest oil and gas company in the world, Saudi Aramco.

L.A. council member pushes plan to let noncitizens vote in city elections

David Zahniser — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, up for reelection, wants to put a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot that would allow the council to let noncitizens vote in local elections.

ICE deported him to Mexico despite a federal court order not to. Now, they can't get him back

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A California federal judge ordered ICE to return Lazaro Romero León to the U.S. after he was wrongfully deported. It's been two months and he's still in Mexico.

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 6 race: Incumbent Kelly Gonez is unopposed

Howard Blume — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:14:52 GMT

Two-term incumbent Kelly Gonez is unopposed for the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 6 seat. Here is your voting guide.

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 2 race: Rocío Rivas vs. Raquel Zamora

Howard Blume — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:09:53 GMT

L.A. Unified Board of Education District 2 race will feature incumbent Rocío Rivas and challenger Raquel Zamora. Here is your election guide.

SoCal man laundered millions for 'crypto kids' who used stolen loot to live lavishly

Ruben Vives — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:52:27 GMT

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How the Little Lake teachers strike offers a window into stressed California school districts

Howard Blume, Cierra Morgan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:25:34 GMT

LAUSD avoided a strike, but not nearby Little Lake. A prolonged walkout causes stress, hardship as two sides wrestle with issues resonating statewide.

5-year-old was brutally and repeatedly beaten before he was left dead in a dumpster, autopsy shows

Clara Harter — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:48:07 GMT

The autopsy report for 5-year-old Elyjah Hearn — whose naked body was found wrapped in a blanket in a dumpster — reveals the staggering extent of repeated physical abuse suffered before his death.

Scott Peterson's latest attempt to present new evidence in wife's murder fails

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:35:41 GMT

Scott Peterson, who has maintained he did not kill his wife and unborn son years after being convicted in the murder, had been petitioning the court hoping to present new evidence in the case.

D4vd dismembered teen girl with chainsaw and tried to cover his tracks, prosecutors allege

James Queally, Richard Winton — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:23:00 GMT

A new court filing from L.A. County prosecutors alleges David Anthony Burke cut up Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body after killing the 14-year-old because she threatened to expose that he'd been sexually abusing her.

Speed cameras worked in San Francisco. Now they are coming to L.A. -- with hefty fines

Karen Garcia — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:53:08 GMT

San Francisco is reporting an overall 80% reduction in excessive speeding just one year into using its speed cameras at 33 locations.

United Airlines pilot reports possible drone collision 3,000 feet over San Diego

Terry Castleman, Hannah Fry — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:28:21 GMT

According to recordings of the conversation between the pilot and the tower reviewed by The Times, the pilot tells ground control that it happened on the "base leg" of the flight.

San Diego man admits impersonating a Border Patrol agent to disrupt deportations

Summer Lin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:19:47 GMT

A San Diego man pleaded guilty Tuesday to impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol agent as part of an effort to disrupt deportations, according to authorities.

Nick Reiner murder case delayed until September, autopsy reports still not complete

James Queally, Richard Winton — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:52:46 GMT

Nick Reiner appeared in a downtown L.A. courtroom Wednesday for a hearing related to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The case will not proceed until the fall.

Two of the cutest new faces at Long Beach aquarium belong to these future surrogate moms

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:48:50 GMT

Two sea otters debuting for the public at the Aquarium of the Pacific are intended to one day help train up other orphans.

Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — what each gubernatorial candidate said last night

Blanca Begert — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:01:42 GMT

Gubernatorial candidates laid out their views on climate and energy issues from the gas tax to the wildfire insurance crisis facing California.

Fortnite is refunding D4vd cosmetics after singer appears in court in murder case

Summer Lin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:58:51 GMT

The video game Fortnite is offering a refund to players who bought D4vd items after the singer was arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl.

John Seymour, Anaheim mayor and U.S. senator, dies at 88

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Republican John Seymour, a former Anaheim mayor and state and U.S. senator, died April 18 at his home in Carlsbad. He was 88.

Mystery surrounds Cole Tomas Allen and frantic moments of D.C. attack

Richard Winton — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New court documents released Wednesday offer more details, but officials have still not said whether Cole Tomas Allen opened fire and who fired the shot that wounded a Secret Service agent at the scene.

Tupac's stepbrother files wrongful death suit, cites new turns in 29-year-old murder case

Clara Harter — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Maurice Shakur, known by his stage name, Mopreme, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking damages against Duane "Keffe D" Davis and additional unnamed defendants.

Embattled homeless services agency faces greater control from city of Los Angeles

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The city of Los Angeles is debating ways to gain greater control over the millions of dollars it sends to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to get people off the streets.

L.A. considers expanding Airbnb-style short-term vacation rentals

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.

Candidates for governor scrap in fiery debate that may grab voter attention, finally

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:52:12 GMT

Days before voting begins in California's June primary, top candidates running for governor clash in a debate hosted by CBS stations and Pomona College.

Ex-Lakers assistant admits role in gambling schemes, could face years in prison

Steve Henson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:08:05 GMT

Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.

'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'

James Queally — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:28:08 GMT

Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes.

Man found shot, hidden in trunk of sedan during traffic stop in San Marino

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:01:45 GMT

Authorities were investigating the death of a person found in San Marino on Tuesday.

Pasadena clinic received $34 million in Medicare skin graft scam, court documents say

Richard Winton — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:01:48 GMT

Federal authorities have seized millions of dollars from a Pasadena clinic suspected of bilking Medicare in a skin graft overbilling scam, according to officials.

Angels say rodent infestation at one offending stadium concession stand has been cleaned

Steve Henson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:52:34 GMT

One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation. The team says the stand has been cleaned.

One of the world's most prolific cocaine traffickers is captured in San Diego, federal officials say

Cierra Morgan — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:26:06 GMT

Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez, 61, also known as Dan Dario, or 'Molis,' is alleged to be the leader of Los Huistas, a drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.

Woman dies aboard a Carnival cruise ship near Catalina Island

Grace Toohey — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:16:17 GMT

A woman died after she fell off her balcony onto a deck below, officials said.

Check your mirrors: CHP announces 1-day crackdown on speeding drivers

Summer Lin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:28:13 GMT

The California Highway Patrol announced it has launched a 24-hour crackdown on speeding drivers in the state.

Burglary arrests in Burbank follow rash of San Fernando Valley break-ins

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:04:28 GMT

A vigilant neighbor in Burbank foiled a burglary in progress over the weekend when they spotted two people dressed in black in someone's backyard and called police, officials said.

Disneyland is now scanning your face at nearly every gate, sparking privacy concerns

Hannah Fry — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Disneyland has deployed facial recognition technology at park entrances to verify tickets and prevent fraud, a trend spreading across major U.S. entertainment venues.

Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.

Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes

Chris Corrao — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most public agencies in California are serious about their obligation to seek community input, but just translating fliers into Spanish is not a meaningful invitation to participate.

Drones join LAPD helicopters in city skies for standoffs, chases — and surveillance

Libor Jany — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAPD officials say drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year. While critics worry about how the drones will be used, especially when equipped with AI technology, advocates argue they are more cost-effective than police helicopters.

Cole Tomas Allen purchased weapons in L.A.'s South Bay, a hot spot for gun sales

Connor Sheets — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Southwest L.A. County has a well-established reputation for being a relatively gun-friendly area within a more broadly pro-gun-control county and region.

Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for

Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak, Anita Chabria — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.

Siblings lose parents in 'devastating act of violence'; authorities investigate Baldwin Park shooting

Karen Garcia — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:56:04 GMT

A Baldwin Park couple died along with another man in a shooting in the city early Friday morning that is being investigated by homicide detectives.

Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'

Karen Garcia — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:30:58 GMT

The Simi Valley community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old baseball player who was fatally struck by an Amtrak train while riding an e-bike.

Trump administration paying wind developers to walk away from California offshore leases

Hayley Smith — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:53:18 GMT

In the second such highly unusual move, the Trump administration is paying to make wind power go away

Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'

Ben Wieder, Kevin Rector, Michael Wilner — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:32:44 GMT

The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.

Here's where and when it's expected to rain in Southern California this week

Alex Wigglesworth — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:25:48 GMT

Many areas will probably stay dry, and those that do receive rain will see less than a quarter-inch. The chance of rain increases farther south, in Orange and San Diego counties.

California woman escapes kidnapping by texting 911 from gas station bathroom, deputies say

Grace Toohey — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:13:10 GMT

A woman in Humboldt County was able to call for help from a gas station bathroom after she had been taken from her home against her will.

Leaked LAPD records reveal officers in fireworks blast received only brief suspensions

Libor Jany — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The LAPD has cited state law as the reason for not disclosing information related to the June 2021 explosion that leveled much of a South L.A. city block, but investigative files associated with the incident have surfaced online in recent weeks following a hack of the city attorney's office.

Lopez: Hollywood residents want more for their tax dollars. Councilman says he's trying

Steve Lopez — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Blight mars Hollywood neighborhood, to residents' ire. Councilman asks for "patience and grace."

Becerra's surge in California governor race draws fresh scrutiny to candidacy, long government record

Kevin Rector — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Xavier Becerra says he is the best candidate for California governor because of his long experience in government. His critics say that same record shows poor leadership on his part.

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot

Seema Mehta — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:13:39 GMT

The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West launched the effort to counter massive healthcare funding cuts that President Trump signed last year.

Orange County's Carbon fire now 71% contained; evacuation warnings lifted

Lila Seidman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:21:18 GMT

A fire burning in unincorporated Brea was halted at about 200 acres and was 71% contained as of Sunday evening.

We were there: Hearing gunfire and ducking for cover at the D.C. dinner shooting

Gavin J. Quinton, Andrea Castillo — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:08:03 GMT

The Times had six reporters at the dinner, seated at a table near the right side of the stage. Here's what happened when the shooting started.

Riverside County man dies while in custody, sheriff's office says

Melissa Gomez — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:24:25 GMT

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Brian Waterman, 38, of Jurupa Valley.

D.C. gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before attack, officials say

Kevin Rector, Alene Tchekmedyian, Connor Sheets, Tony Briscoe — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:08:19 GMT

The man accused of breaching security to attack a Washington press gala wrote an anti-Trump "manifesto" and traveled from California, officials said.

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.

What we know about Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance teacher suspected in D.C. shooting

Richard Winton, Connor Sheets, Hannah Fry, Ruben Vives — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:51:49 GMT

President Trump said the man who was arrested after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner was from California. Law enforcement officials identified him as a graduate from Caltech.

High school students receive free formal attire

Genaro Molina — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:25:17 GMT

They say nothing in life is free.

Carbon fire in Orange County burns 200 acres, prompts evacuation warnings

Ruben Vives — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:35:00 GMT

A wildfire burned in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.

Rare Central Valley tornado outbreak: four twisters strike in five hours

David Zahniser — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:24:13 GMT

Tornadoes aren't completely out of the question in California's Central Valley.

Sedated, injured, even dead: Exotic bird smuggling cases underscore a problem at the border

David Zahniser — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:21:16 GMT

One defendant hid 14 sedated keel-billed toucans in his Volkswagen Passat. The other put 17 exotic birds under a car seat, then tried to use chickens as decoys.

LAPD arrest protester who sprayed a 'chemical agent' at two officers

Ruben Vives — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:57:54 GMT

LAPD officers were treated for exposure to a chemical agent and a protester was arrested following a Saturday morning confrontation during a demonstration at the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Photos: A front row seat to the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival

Allen J. Schaben, Evan Schaben — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:39:50 GMT

Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone headline Stagecoach 2026 as the festival returns with breakout sets expected from Ella Langley and Journey.

Lopez: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice

Steve Lopez — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Choosing the right hospice service can be confusing. How to avoid scams and make the best choice.

A teenager was slain in a Santa Ana drive-by. Could a reward help find her killer?

Gabriel San Román — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The reward in the Victoria Barrios case is one of a number offered throughout the state for unsolved murders that have exhausted investigative leads.

California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions. Lawyers warn it will get messy in court

Sonja Sharp — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

West Hollywood is among the cities moving to formally recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated.

Rebecca Grossman, ex-boyfriend were racing when 2 boys were killed in crosswalk, lawyer alleges

Richard Winton — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:31:09 GMT

Rebecca Grossman and her ex-boyfriend were racing their cars while intoxicated when she struck and killed two young brothers, an attorney for the boys' parents told a jury Friday.

O.C. deputies shoot man who had brandished gun at his ex's new boyfriend, authorities say

Gabriel San Román — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:29:43 GMT

A man is in critical condition after Orange County sheriff's deputies opened fire and struck him several times early Friday morning in Lake Forest, authorities said.

The nose knows: K-9s track woman who fell down 200-foot ravine in San Bernardino Mountains

Samantha Lee — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:29:35 GMT

Sheriff's deputies credit two K-9s with saving a life after sniffing out a missing woman who had fallen 200 feet down a steep ravine in the San Bernardino Mountains, officials say.

FBI joins the probe into the disappearance of a SoCal grandpa linked to a crypto fortune

Ruben Vives, Clara Harter — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:47:09 GMT

The FBI said it is conducting a joint investigation with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department into the suspicious disappearance of Naiping Hou.

Voter ID controversy headed for California with initiative on November ballot

Jenny Jarvie, Dakota Smith — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:45:18 GMT

Critics of California's voter ID initiative, including voting rights advocates and many legal scholars, say the ballot measure addresses a problem that does not exist.

Pratt and Raman lead Bass in latest fundraising for L.A. mayoral race

Noah Goldberg, David Zahniser — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:05:51 GMT

Reality television star Spencer Pratt raised more in donations since Jan. 1 than the other mayoral candidates, according to city figures. Councilmember Nithya Raman and Mayor Karen Bass were close behind.

What's really causing those mysterious fires at Santa Barbara's famous coastal 'volcanoes'

Grace Toohey — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:18:57 GMT

What appeared to be a mini-volcano erupted with fire and smoke along Santa Barbara's coast Thursday. But experts say there are no volcanos in this area. What caused the fiery reaction?

Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.'s coastal council seat

Melissa Gomez, Sandra McDonald — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:54:35 GMT

Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary.

Jake Reiner on parents Rob and Michele's killings: 'My world, as I knew it, had collapsed'

Richard Winton — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:17:26 GMT

In a personal essay published online, Jake Reiner, the eldest son of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, describes learning about their deaths and the moments after.

Sighting of aggressive 10-foot shark postpones Huntington Beach surf competition

Karen Garcia — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:19 GMT

Huntington Beach officials spotted a 10-foot shark in the water, prompting a 24-hour beach closure and postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro.

Dedicated student, track athlete, and now a suspect in the killing of a Burbank teacher

Cierra Morgan, Hannah Fry — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:23:27 GMT

A former Burbank High School track athlete was accused of killing a local elementary school teacher and critically wounding her adult daughter in a stabbing on Monday.

U.S. Department of Education reopens investigation into LAUSD's Black student achievement program

Terry Castleman — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:11:29 GMT

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has reopened an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District's Black Student Achievement Plan after a 2024 settlement.

UC Regent Jay Sures condemns UCLA student government for criticizing Israeli hostage event

Jaweed Kaleem — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Controversy is growing over the UCLA undergraduate student government's move to condemn the campus Hillel for bringing a former hostage of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel to campus. On Friday, a prominent UC Regent criticized UC student leaders.

Shooting in Baldwin Park leaves at least three people dead

Summer Lin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:37:15 GMT

At least three people died Friday morning in a shooting in Baldwin Park, according to officials.

A boy declared him 'Father of the Year.' Then, they died in a murder-suicide

Grace Toohey — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:33:00 GMT

A veteran killed his 11-year-old son and himself in a Nevada airport earlier this month. His family said they tried to protect the child, but faced repeated roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.

Woman in her 70s survives strangling, robbery in Hollywood Hills home invasion

Summer Lin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:41:58 GMT

A woman was hospitalized Thursday night after she was strangled during a home invasion in Hollywood Hills, according to authorities.

Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser

Seema Mehta — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.

Rare national archives are on public display at USC for America's 250th anniversary

Christopher Buchanan — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On Friday, the USC Fisher Museum of Art began hosting the National Archives "Freedom Plane" exhibit, which traces the founding of the United States with 16 historical documents.

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

Ruben Vives — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The officers said LAPD retaliated against them for raising safety concerns at a firearm training facility.

Hiker stumbles upon a human skull near Twentynine Palms

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:39:33 GMT

Hikers located remains identified as a human skull on Wednesday morning. The explorers were out near Twentynine Palms on Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. when they came across unidentified remains.

Two LAX workers arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling

Summer Lin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:43:21 GMT

Two LAX employees have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs, according to officials.

As California Chick-fil-A worker took orders, a man slammed a concrete brick on her head

Ruben Vives — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:19:09 GMT

Santa Barbara County prosecutors said the suspect was sentenced to seven years in state prison.