California

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Rebecca Ellis — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:58:02 GMT

A coalition of attorneys announced Thursday they've gathered enough signatures to ask voters to support a law, billed as the first of its kind, that would make rideshare companies legally responsible for sexual assaults that occur inside their vehicles.

Steve Ballmer blasts Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg's bid for leniency ahead of sentencing

Steve Henson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:37:21 GMT

Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg submitted letters asking a judge for a light sentence in his fraud case. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer countered with a different message.

Conception dive boat captain faces prison in deadly fire after appeals court refuses rehearing

Richard Winton — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:56:13 GMT

A federal appeals court in California upheld the manslaughter conviction in the 2019 fire aboard the Conception that killed 34 people.

Chabria: 90 minutes, 6 gubernatorial candidates, zero big moments — but some differences that matter

Anita Chabria — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:29:18 GMT

In between the yawns, there were a couple of answers worth noting in Wednesday's California gubernatorial debate.

Arellano: Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:47:16 GMT

Being careful has served Becerra well, but this is the greatest opportunity of his life. It's six weeks until the primary, so time to throw down.

Dementia patient beaten, set on fire and killed in downtown L.A., prosecutors say

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:02:08 GMT

Bang Cho, 84, died in a hospital the day after the assault. The suspect, Lavonta Wilder, 40, has been charged with murder.

More rain is on the way for Los Angeles this weekend

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:54:17 GMT

A storm system could bring light rain to most areas of Los Angeles on Saturday.

D4vd's cellphone contained 'child pornography,' prosecutor in L.A. murder case says

James Queally — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:17:49 GMT

A device belonging to David Anthony Burke, better known as the musician D4vd, contained "child pornography," a prosecutor said in court Thursday. The singer is charged with murder and sexual abuse of a child in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Mexican Mafia sweep by FBI nets dozens of arrests on murder, kidnapping charges

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:34 GMT

FBI agents and local authorities arrested multiple Mexican Mafia associates operating in Orange County on Thursday, targeting a network allegedly led by a state prison inmate known as 'Gangster.'

Man arrested in six-hour string of sexual assaults in the San Fernando Valley

Joseph Serna, Summer Lin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:42:46 GMT

Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, was taken into custody Wednesday night and booked into jail Thursday, records show.

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

Andrew Khouri — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A poll commissioned by the Los Angeles Business Council finds Angelenos rank housing and homelessness as serious concerns, but doubt local and state government can solve the problems.

LAFD's culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses

Alene Tchekmedyian — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Several current and former firefighters told The Times that it's often easier to keep their mouths shut than deal with the ramifications of speaking up.

California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

Karen Garcia — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?

A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?

Sandra McDonald — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The MacArthur Park Lake Stormwater Capture Project will turn rain runoff into enough clean water to fill 14 Olympic-size swimming pools of clean drinking water per year, city officials said.

Santa Monica nonprofit official, wife found dead; police investigate possible murder-suicide

Clara Harter, Richard Winton — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:57:59 GMT

Jeremy Ferguson, who was director of operations for Downtown Santa Monica Inc., and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found with fatal gunshot wounds, a source said.

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

Ruben Vives — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:14:05 GMT

A jury awarded the daughters of a man killed by Tustin police $17 million. Police responded to a report of a man with a knife.

Trump signals commitment to help with L.A. fire recovery at meeting with Bass, Barger

Justine McDaniel, Gavin J. Quinton, Ana Ceballos — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:54:57 GMT

The mayor and county supervisor said they had a "high-level discussion" with the president, sharing stories about what fire survivors are experiencing day to day.

California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:20:38 GMT

Costa Mesa resident Laura Lee Yourex, who bragged on social media about registering her dog to vote and subsequently cast ballots in the animal's name, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.

Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:39:19 GMT

The debate took place at a critical moment in the gubernatorial race. Ballots will start landing in mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of candidates.

Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison's undergrounding work

Melody Petersen — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:54:11 GMT

Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison's burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Libor Jany — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:25:18 GMT

Elected officials are demanding answers from the L.A. city attorney's office about how a massive cache of confidential LAPD files got dumped online. The Times has found the compromised material includes crime scene photos, medical records and other sensitive police records.

An OC teen on an e-motorbike injured an 81-year-old man. The teen's mom now faces felony charges

Grace Toohey — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:52:58 GMT

The Aliso Viejo mother is facing two felony charges as Orange County prosecutors promise to hold parents accountable when they allow their children to illegally ride high-speed, electric motorcycles.

Law requiring ICE agents to show identification struck down by 9th Circuit

Sonja Sharp — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:59:13 GMT

Appellate judges ruled in favor of the Trump administration in its challenge to a California law that required federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty.

44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it's 82%

Meg Tanaka — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:39:40 GMT

The American Lung Assn.'s 2026 State of the Air report again graded L.A. as having some of the worst air quality in the country. California as a state performed poorly.

D4vd murder case: Teen girl suffered multiple stab wounds, L.A. County M.E. says

Richard Winton, James Queally — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:12:22 GMT

After months of investigation, the L.A. County Medical Examiner released Celeste Rivas Hernandez's cause of death Wednesday.

California marks biggest state park expansion in decades with 3 new parks

Hayley Smith — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:51:03 GMT

California's largest state park expansion in decades would bring the total to 283 parks, far more than any other state.

California is leading national preschool expansion, but quality lags, report says

Kate Sequeira, Moriah Balingit — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:19:18 GMT

California has expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds. But a new report says the state still needs to improve programs by expanding teacher training and limiting class size.

Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment

Clara Harter, Seema Mehta — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:26:25 GMT

Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.

LAPD steps up patrols at Silver Lake Reservoir after two women are groped

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:06 GMT

Two women have reported being groped at the Silver Lake Reservoir in the last month, police said.

Video shows black bear charging at a hiker on Mt. Wilson

Summer Lin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:04:24 GMT

Video captured on Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest showed a black bear charging at a hiker.

Three tornadoes confirmed in California in a single day

Joseph Serna, Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:53:53 GMT

Rising heat and sinking cold air mixed Tuesday for three separate tornados across California, the National Weather Service said.

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

Sandra McDonald — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which was empty during the 2025 Palisades fire, has been drained again to replace its cover.

Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies

Matt Kinsella-Walsh — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Many of the harms of recent immigration enforcement are incalculable. But researchers have put a number on the economic toll in Southern California's agricultural communities.

Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers

Itzel Luna — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.

Trump's big promise for veteran housing is AWOL in VA budget proposal, mystifying vets

Doug Smith — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A 2027 budget released by the Department of Veterans Affairs calls for $500 million to rehab six buildings at its West Los Angeles campus but seeks no funding to build any of the housing President Trump's May executive order called for.

How a Trump-endorsed Republican could become California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.

A drone delivered her lethal dose of fentanyl in a church parking lot. Now her dealer is going to prison

Ruben Vives — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:09:08 GMT

A Lancaster man who sold a lethal dose of fentanyl via drone is going to prison.

Woman bitten three times by snake is third Californian to die from snakebite this year

Karen Garcia — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:21:31 GMT

A 78-year-old woman was bitten by a snake three times and died of her injuries, the third snakebite fatality in California this year.

FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

Ben Wieder — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:15:37 GMT

President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as 'pretty serious stuff.'

SpaceX settles lawsuit with state Coastal Commission over Vandenberg flights

Laurence Darmiento — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:09:05 GMT

SpaceX and the California Coastal Commission have settled a lawsuit over the state agency's attempts to regulate rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Andrew Khouri — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:47:12 GMT

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it would lay off 284 workers, primarily because the county of Los Angeles is pulling funding and setting up its own homeless department.

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

Grace Toohey — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:19:15 GMT

A scooter somehow ended up on the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday, causing damage to several cars.

Kidnapping and assault case plays out across Orange County. Suspect arrested, victim found safe

Cierra Morgan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:16:58 GMT

A kidnapping and assault case began in Anaheim and ended with an arrest in Newport Beach, according to police.

How a pickleball injury highlights fraud in California's hospice industry

Richard Winton — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:04:52 GMT

A California woman told lawmakers on Tuesday about her experience with hospice fraud in California.

13-year-old killed in e-scooter crash had 'a golden heart,' family says

Hannah Fry — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:13:26 GMT

A 13-year-old boy riding an electric scooter to a friend's house was killed when he was struck by a car. His family described the boy as having a 'golden heart.'

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Seema Mehta — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:02 GMT

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.

Arrest made in Burbank double stabbing that left local teacher dead, her daughter in critical condition

Summer Lin, Jasmine Mendez — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:34:21 GMT

Sergio Fraire, 30, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder on Monday night.

An L.A. girl's death and the darkest side of bullying at school: 'They did nothing'

Clara Harter — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The death of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, has led some, including her family, to question whether L.A. Unified could have — or should have — done more to protect her from campus bullies.

Why LAUSD plans to enroll more babies and toddlers, growing its role in L.A. child care

Kate Sequeira — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care for infants and preschoolers. Besides providing relief for families, the move could also help stem enrollment declines.

Rainstorm and fierce winds strike California. Here's what's in store

Rong-Gong Lin II — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Light rain is expected for L.A. as the Sierra receives snow. Strong winds are forecast, which could make driving difficult.

Man accused of sexually assaulting Whole Foods shopper in Valencia is arrested

Clara Harter — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Authorities have arrested a suspect captured on surveillance camera exposing himself and assaulting a woman while she was crouched in an aisle picking out groceries.

LAUSD to restrict student screen time after years of encouraging classroom use

Howard Blume — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Years of investment and effort resulted in school computers for every pupil. In a reversal, LAUSD will limit classroom screen time, now seen as harmful to students.

Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Katie King — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:46:10 GMT

The legislation would require operators of companion chatbots to perform and document a comprehensive risk assessment each year to identify hazards to minors.

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:59:23 GMT

A rash of burglaries in the Valley has sparked concern among police and the mayor's office.

Man who drove into L.A. deputy recruits loses license — but avoids prison

James Queally — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:31:18 GMT

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to causing a 2022 wrong-way crash that killed one L.A. County Sheriff's Department recruit and injured dozens of others while they were on an early morning training run.

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:22 GMT

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

Grace Toohey — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:47:03 GMT

A California judge has challenged the Trump administration's authority to unilaterally order the restart of an offshore oil operation along the coast of Santa Barbara County.

Stabbing in Burbank leaves one woman dead, another hospitalized. No arrests made

Summer Lin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:35:35 GMT

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank Monday, according to authorities.

Bystanders help rescue pilot after plane crashes in SoCal parking lot

Ruben Vives, Clara Harter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:56 GMT

Good Samaritans helped lift up a single-engine plane and pull the pilot from the wreckage in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Pacoima, according to authorities.

480 ducks find homes after an emergency rescue operation in Riverside County

Cierra Morgan — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:38:37 GMT

While the ducks now have new homes, officials said the investigation into overcrowding conditions at the original property is ongoing.

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.

L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few big increases

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The $14.9-billion budget comes as Bass faces four major challengers in the June 2 primary election, several of whom have criticized her over the quality of city services.

Singer D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Richard Winton, James Queally — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:12:45 GMT

David Anthony Burke, the 21-year-old musician known by the stage name D4vd, was charged with murder on Monday in the 2025 killing of a teen girl found dead in the trunk of a rental car in Hollywood last September.

Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says

Laurence Darmiento — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:26 GMT

California AG Rob Bonta, in a court filing Monday, offered evidence to support allegations that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition.

Animal welfare groups commit $14 million to improve L.A. animal shelters

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The funds from the ASPCA and Best Friends will fund 23 full-time positions at L.A.'s six animal shelters

Gunfight in Santa Ana ends with 2 men dead, 1 wounded

Summer Lin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:37:09 GMT

Two people were killed and another injured during a gunfight in Santa Ana Sunday night, according to authorities.

Uproar over killing of mama bear could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

Katie King — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California lawmakers are considering mandating the use of nonlethal ways to help allow wildlife and humans to coexist.

New COVID subvariant 'Cicada' on the rise in California, just in time for summer

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors, who are especially susceptible to the virus.

New solar project will help power California's most powerful water plant

Hayley Smith — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The best 'World of Warcraft' players on the planet gather to play in Santa Monica for a worldwide event. 'It is the regular season, the Super Bowl and the playoffs all at one time.'

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee, Connor Sheets — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you have sought a temporary or permanent restraining order in L.A. County and would be open to sharing your story, we would like to hear from you.

Four structures destroyed and one firefighter injured in Yucca Valley fire

Howard Blume — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:09:34 GMT

The forward progress of a fire in Yucca Valley was halted Sunday at 39 acres, but flames destroyed four structures. A firefighter was injured.

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'

Howard Blume — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:34:04 GMT

Irvine police track a Lego theft suspect to Paramount. Detectives say he bought Lego sets, replaced pieces with dried pasta and then collected refunds.

Hot-air balloon lands right outside the back door: '13 people in a basket waving at us'

Tracy Brown — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:16:16 GMT

A Temecula couple talks about their surprise in finding a hot-air balloon with 13 passengers had made an emergency landing in their backyard.

San Fernando Valley burglaries: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge

Tracy Brown, Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:11 GMT

Two more homes have been targeted amid a spree of burglaries in and around the San Fernando Valley. Bass has ordered increased LAPD patrols in the area.

Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:20:45 GMT

Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.

Opening day for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, an L.A. Dodgers affiliate you may not have heard of

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Ontario Tower Buzzers, a single-A Dodgers affiliate, played their inaugural home opener on April 2, losing 7-5 to the Lake Elsinore Storm at the new $100- million, 6,500-seat Ontario Field.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.

Rain hits Southern California this week. When will it fall?

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Slippery conditions and gusty winds are on their way to the Southland this week, with more precipitation expected to the north.

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions.

Multiple people shot at Sacramento-area park

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:50:51 GMT

The shooting occurred Saturday at Howe Community Park, just east of Sacramento's city limits.

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of home burglaries in the Valley

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:34:14 GMT

After reports of burglars breaking into six homes over seven days in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, the LAPD will step up patrols in the area, Bass said Saturday.

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

Josh Rottenberg — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:52:48 GMT

Authorities say a Long Beach officer was stabbed during a confrontation, and a suspect was taken into custody with assistance from federal air marshals.

Boy shot and killed in Baldwin Park, prompting investigation

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:43:52 GMT

Baldwin Park police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday.

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:57:46 GMT

After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.

Lopez: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Steve Lopez — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Frustrated by lack of city attention, an L.A. homeowner hired her housekeeper to help clean the neighborhood.

California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco.

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Blanca Begert — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.

They dressed like a bear and damaged a Rolls-Royce in an audacious insurance scheme

Summer Lin, Hannah Fry — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A fraud scheme involving wearing bear costumes across Southern California has ended in jail time for three people, according to authorities.

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Gagandeep Singh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.

Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.

Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Sandra McDonald — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:26:30 GMT

Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.

Crews make progress on Vista fire in Lake Elsinore; evacuations lifted

Clara Harter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:33:21 GMT

Around 300 firefighting personnel were deployed to combat a wildfire that ignited in a dry brushy area of Lake Elisnore on Friday, temporarily prompting evacuation orders.

'Suite Life' alum Dylan Sprouse tackled trespasser at his L.A. home, held him until police arrived

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:10:58 GMT

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin were shaken up early Friday morning when a man allegedly trespassed at their Hollywood Hills property. Sprouse took matters into his own hands until police arrived.

Trump administration takes emergency step to sustain key Colorado River reservoir

Ian James — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:10:24 GMT

Emergency federal actions are underway to save Lake Powell as the Colorado River crisis intensifies.

Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner

Samantha Lee — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:41:33 GMT

Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

Clara Harter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:21:57 GMT

An 81-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle near an Orange County high school, authorities said.