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SoCal man dismembered mother's body, put it in the trash. He's found not guilty due to insanity

Terry Castleman — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:20:47 GMT

A Southern California man who killed his mother, dismembered her corpse and left the remains in a dumpster near their apartment complex in 2022 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:33:07 GMT

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

Sheriff posts photos of 27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers

David Zahniser — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:59:56 GMT

Investigators said the suspects took part in a "coordinated, mob-like burglary" during two consecutive nights of street takeovers earlier this month.

Nick Reiner renews demand for trust fund ahead of murder trial in parents' deaths

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:24:32 GMT

Nick Reiner has renewed his demand for access to a trust fund established by parents Michelle and Rob Reiner to cover legal fees ahead of his trial in their deaths.

Authorities identify gunman killed by San Bernardino deputies during tree-trimming dispute

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:47:22 GMT

Law enforcement has released the identity of an elderly man shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies Friday after he opened fire on tree trimmers who'd been working near his home, county officials said.

California planned a nuclear exit. Now it's reconsidering

Hayley Smith — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Diablo Canyon doesn't look like a nuclear power plant that's getting ready to retire.

Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?

Susanne Rust, Lila Seidman — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?

Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes

Susanne Rust — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic.

Flights between L.A. and Hawaii disrupted as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:56:14 GMT

Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.

California river otter suffers brain injury in hit-and-run strike

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:01:53 GMT

A young river otter hit by a car in Vacaville suffered brain swelling, but rescuers expect a full recovery and release into the wild within days.

Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community

Laurence Darmiento — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:48:16 GMT

Palisades Village shopping center reopens 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, marking a major milestone in local recovery.

'Preventable tragedy': Ventura County driver sentenced to prison for double-fatal 124-mph crash

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:47:01 GMT

Driver sentenced to state prison for 124-mph Ventura County crash that killed two passengers on U.S. 101 in Newbury Park.

Hammer time: Rare hammerhead shark gives Malibu pier fishermen a shock

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:24:01 GMT

A rare hammerhead shark was spotted circling Malibu Pier, giving local fishermen a surprise as unusually warm ocean waters draw tropical marine life north.

'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death

Carlos De Loera — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:03:10 GMT

The family of Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect following the "Revenge of the Nerds" actor's passing in February.

California Uber and Lyft drivers' union could be certified in less than 30 days

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The California Gig Workers Union is on the cusp of being certified as the collective bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state.

Arellano: Shock gloves on immigrants? Trump gifts his deportation goons a cowardly new tool

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The official notice describes the equipment as "a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device," but let's call it what it is: Pain gloves.

California defends childhood vaccination schedule against Trump efforts to weaken it

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The defense comes after President Trump issued an executive order recommending that the singular measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine should be separated into three, and that all childhood immunizations should be given at separate visits.

Man shot and killed by deputies after firing at Edison employees, authorities say

Clara Harter — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:58:48 GMT

San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were sent to the 300 block of King Street in the community of Mentone after reports that a man had fired at some utility employees working along the road near his home.

'Unacceptable': La Jolla man who admitted kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine

Fedor Zarkhin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:15:24 GMT

Tyler Muehl from La Jolla was captured in a video that went viral, showing him kicking a sea lion in the head and body even as it tried to escape the attack.

Boyle Heights reaching breaking point over rotten meat as warehouse cleanup deadline dissolves into fight

Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:06:41 GMT

As a deadline nears in the cleanup of millions of pounds of rotten food in a burned down Boyle Heights warehouse, residents and businesses are still dealing with the aftermath.

Feds revamp charges against Palisades arson suspect after mistrial

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:29:38 GMT

Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of sparking last year's deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court earlier this summer.

Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough' amid outcry from families

Christopher Buchanan, Ana Ceballos — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:13:51 GMT

Lawmakers are pressing for answers amid reports that sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier have endured food shortages, plumbing failures and severe fatigue.

Extreme Six Flags roller coaster has been closed for over a month while state officials investigate

Fedor Zarkhin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:11:00 GMT

The ride, first opened in 2002 as X, has been the subject of controversy and at least one high-profile lawsuit stemming from a 22-year-old man's death.

Shadow seen with new eagle at the Big Bear nest. Could a match be in the making?

Lila Seidman — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:29:17 GMT

Not long after Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, a new eagle named KD1 joined Shadow in the nest, sparking speculation — and fan reaction — about a possible new bond.

Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:20:22 GMT

A new ruling by an administrative immigration court ends a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens.

An oil company wants to restart fracking off the California coast. The state's top coastal officials say no way

Rosanna Xia — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:51:28 GMT

The proposed fracking plan would quadruple production on an aging offshore platform in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Injured mountain lion found in a San Dimas neighborhood was euthanized, wildlife officials say

Ruben Vives — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:42:09 GMT

A veterinarian found the mountain lion's injuries were too severe and recommended euthanizing it, wildlife officials said.

UC Santa Cruz student dies after vehicle plunges off cliff; another person survives

Grace Toohey — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:01 GMT

A UC Santa Cruz student died after the vehicle she was in veered off the road, dropped off a seaside cliff and plunged into the Pacific, according to officials. A second occupant survived.

A 150-pound statue was found buried in a San Francisco backyard. Its origin is a mystery

Summer Lin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:35 GMT

One day in late May, Greg Gatwood was doing what he does best as a design landscaper — grading his backyard and leveling the soil. During the work, he thought he'd hit a rock. But as he dug in, he discovered it was a 150-pound bust, its exact origins unknown.

A 15-year-old killed Pop Smoke — then got caught smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall

Matthew Ormseth — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A young man serving time for the 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke in the Hollywood Hills pleaded no contest to charges that accused him of smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall.

Summer is now California's COVID busy season as winter waves fade

Rong-Gong Lin II — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The shift was noted for the past couple of years and has become even clearer in 2026, prompting health officials to refocus their prevention efforts. The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing in 43 states, including California.

After local outcry, stalled Destination Crenshaw project sees movement

Jack Flemming — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Destination Crenshaw, a beautification project meant to transform the Crenshaw Corridor, has been stalled for years. After a local town hall demanding answers, the city has started to clean up the construction this week.

California's bid to outlaw 'glow-in-the-dark rabbits' and 'unicorn horses' fails

Dakota Smith — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:16:34 GMT

A bill that would have banned the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in committee Thursday.

Charges dropped for man arrested with loaded guns at SoCal Trump rally

Ruben Vives — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:26:01 GMT

Vem Miller, 51, was charged with two misdemeanor firearms violations in October 2024. They were dismissed last month.

Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast

Clara Harter — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:45:17 GMT

Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night.

Mystery of missing SoCal nurse deepens as human remains are found but deemed not to be hers

Karen Garcia — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:09:17 GMT

The San Diego Sheriff's Office said human remains found in Palomar Mountain State Park were not believed to belong to an Oceanside ER nurse who went missing last month.

Dogs to have their day at the pool on the last day of the Los Angeles County pool season

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:57:32 GMT

With a heat wave baking Southern California, dogs get invited to cool off at five Los Angeles County pools.

Pedal boats are coming back to MacArthur Park. 'Boy, this water is nasty'

Hanna Kang — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:24:07 GMT

Pedal boats are expected to return to MacArthur Park next year, bringing back a longtime attraction as the city looks to draw more families and activity to the park.

Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits

Connor Sheets — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:16:43 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.

Officials say Lineage will miss warehouse cleanup deadline. Lineage claims city has date wrong

Salvador Hernandez — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:24 GMT

A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food in its Boyle Heights warehouse is looming, and a City Council member says the company won't be done in time.

He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:05:52 GMT

Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.

Federal judge signals a halt to warrantless immigration arrests in SoCal unless person is likely to escape

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:30 GMT

A California federal judge signaled Thursday that she is likely to order immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants unless they determine they are likely to escape.

He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life

James Queally — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:10:36 GMT

Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down.

'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:05:52 GMT

A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:27 GMT

A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs blocked by court

Doug Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:21 GMT

A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs.

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:26:25 GMT

Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda.

A model allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:28 GMT

An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward.

California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump

Hayley Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.

We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?

Patt Morrison — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State.

Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'

Hannah Fry — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.

More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.

Audrey McGlinchy — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Out of a fear of future political instability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs.

Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.

Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.

California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles

Ruben Vives — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:46:21 GMT

A week ago, a U.S. District Court judge denied an emergency application seeking to prevent the county from euthanizing Bruce, a 100-pound black and tan German shepherd mix.

L.A. reaches deal on cost recovery for 2028 Olympics amid warnings about financial risk

David Zahniser — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:51:26 GMT

The City Council, on a 10-4 vote, signed off on an agreement aimed at ensuring the city is reimbursed for services provided during the Games.

Teddy the poodle, missing for a month, is pulled from drain in video. Owner gets surprise reunion

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:40:26 GMT

San Diego County Animal Services climbed down a manhole and rescued a female poodle named Teddy on Monday morning in the town of Spring Valley.

Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch

Quakebot — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:39:50 GMT

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon at 1:56 p.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Stevenson Ranch, Calif.

Ailing MLK Hospital to receive $25-million grant from Kaiser Permanente

Connor Sheets — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:08:50 GMT

Kaiser Permanente will give Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital $25 million to expand its emergency department, which has been treating some patients in tents outside.

Nick Reiner lay in wait before killing his parents, prosecutors allege

Richard Winton — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:32:43 GMT

Nick Reiner has been indicted in the slayings of his parents, Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his mother, Michele.

$1 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois. But a ticket in California came close

Summer Lin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:59 GMT

A ticket matching all six numbers for Wednesday night's $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois.

Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease 'for a product we do not need'

Karen Garcia, Clara Harter — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire

Dakota Smith — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.

As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters

Justine McDaniel — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.

435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests

Libor Jany — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said it failed to address injuries caused by use of less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.

LAUSD's first day of school: New algebra books, looming layoffs and putrid odors

Howard Blume, Kate Sequeira — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for SoCal woman accused of fatally starving adopted daughter

Clara Harter — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack, who is accused of starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter Arabella to death.

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats

Melody Petersen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

Why we've become so suspicious of people who lose weight. John Goodman's trending moment

Shelby Grad — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

John Goodman's weight loss has drawn a lot of attention — not all of it good.

Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:16 GMT

The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.

The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:31:34 GMT

A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.

RFK Jr. and HUD secretary rip L.A. homeless agencies and endorse faith-based alternatives

Doug Smith — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:39:45 GMT

As a federal judge weighs whether to block the Trump administration's suspension of the region's lead homelessness agency, two members of the president's cabinet came to Los Angeles to plead their case.

'You gave us all hope': Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death

Lila Seidman — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:58:24 GMT

For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share emotional tributes to the beloved Big Bear bald eagle.

Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe's, Target, among others

Karen Garcia — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:43:20 GMT

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Three minors as young as 12 used semiautomatic guns to kill 53-year-old SoCal man, officials say

Summer Lin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:19:13 GMT

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with shooting and killing 53-year-old man and injuring his father last month in East Bakersfield, Calif., according to authorities.

California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

Hayley Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:47:12 GMT

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have "voluntarily canceled" their product registrations.

Federal officer pulls gun in clash with protesters in downtown L.A.

Brittny Mejia, Libor Jany — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:13:40 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a Bureau of Prisons officer was captured on video brandishing a pistol in an altercation with demonstrators outside a detention facility in L.A. over the weekend.

L.A. County supervisors move to consider creating gender equity office

Connor Sheets — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:03:44 GMT

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to direct county agencies to report back on the feasibility of launching a county office of gender equity.

Court halts Shasta County measure that eliminates most mail-in voting — for now

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:37 GMT

A Shasta County Superior Court judge has halted a voter-approved measure that would eliminated most mail-in voting

You could soon be paying more to visit the L.A. Zoo

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:16:20 GMT

A City Council panel voted to raise ticket prices by $2. The hike must still be approved by the full City Council.

'California's coast is not for sale.' State battles Trump plan to limit coastal oversight

Rosanna Xia — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:28 GMT

Hundreds of Californians rallied at a federal hearing to protest a Trump administration push to wrest regulatory control over the state's coastline.

L.A'.s first ethics chief, Benjamin Bycel, dies at 84

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:03:20 GMT

Benjamin Bycel worked as an attorney for the ACLU and later as a civil rights lawyer in Santa Barbara, successfully arguing a landmark California Supreme Court case. In 1991, he took on his most high-profile role: founding director of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission.

Universal Studios to dampen 'disturbing' coaster screams with sound barriers, says council member

Todd Martens — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:52:30 GMT

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.

Naked former SoCal swimming champion beat Maui guard to death, police say

Ruben Vives — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:39:21 GMT

Prosecutors alleged in court records that Legend Storer, 20, beat to death a security guard in Maui.

Euthanasia rates of cats and kittens are on the rise at L.A. city animal shelters

Sandra McDonald, Hailey Wang — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Euthanasia rates rise for cats and kittens, with the increase especially sharp for kittens. Activists say there weren't enough fosters for the babies, which need around-the-clock care for weeks.

Chabria: Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case

Anita Chabria — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wrong message.

LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears

Howard Blume — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAUSD faces a looming budget crisis and job cuts as county officials pursue oversight ahead of the new school year. Get the latest details.

An accounting glitch caused nearly half of L.A.'s increase in the homeless count

Doug Smith, David Zahniser — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The homeless count recorded 638 beds at Union Rescue Mission that went uncounted last year, leading to a reported 24% rise in homelessness on Skid Row.

Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat

Iris Kwok — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot parodying rival Connie Chan, sparking a rebuke from Pelosi and illustrating the minefield politicians navigate when using AI.

A typo by California police led to violent arrest of innocent man who later died, 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.

State parks around Big Sur closed as Timber fire grows to 2,000 acres

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

A wildfire in Big Sur has burned 2,000 acres, spurred evacuations that encompass the Nepenthe restaurant and the Alila Ventana resort, and closed state parks in the area.

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.