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Woman pinned under Tesla in fatal crash at Simi Valley shopping center

Hannah Fry — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:08 GMT

Police say a woman was killed Monday when a motorist drove onto the sidewalk outside a cafe in Simi Valley.

Millions of sterile male Mexican fruit flies to be released in San Diego County

Kori McNair — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:30:43 GMT

Millions of sterile male Mexican fruit flies to be released in San Diego County

L.A. homeless agency sues the Trump administration to stop cutoff of federal funds

David Zahniser — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:21:03 GMT

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has asked a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order halting HUD's effort to suspend federal funding.

Driver who was allegedly doing over 100 mph charged with murder in death of LAPD officer

James Queally — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:38:39 GMT

Authorities say a Los Angeles man with a history of excessive speeding was going approximately 112 miles per hour when he struck and killed an LAPD sergeant who was helping another motorist after a crash on the 405 Freeway last year.

SoCal kids roasting marshmallows airlifted to burn center after tabletop fireplace jets out flames

Karen Garcia — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:12:56 GMT

Two children were airlifted to a burn center after a tabletop fireplace used to roast marshmallows burned them and a relative.

San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $395 million to sexual abuse victims

Richard Winton — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:40:01 GMT

The San Francisco Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle lawsuits tied to the church sex abuse scandal

Amid smell and rodent worries, millions of pounds of rotting meat hauled off in Boyle Heights

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:13:33 GMT

The steady work of hauling 85 million pounds of rotting food out of a damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights began on Sunday, officials said, and city officials have already started mitigation efforts to address concerns of pests, smells, and a steady stream of trucks in the area.

'They don't have the goods': Residents criticize plans to retry Palisades fire arson case

Alene Tchekmedyian — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:03:57 GMT

But experts were not surprised by the plan to retry the case, saying that prosecutors now know how witnesses will testify, what the defense will argue and how some of the evidence landed with the jury.

Photos: Hospital of Emotions pop-up exhibition

Genaro Molina — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:53:00 GMT

For a limited time, the former St. Vincent Hospital in Los Angeles is transformed into a living art museum of emotions.

Man arrested after allegedly throwing concrete chunks at LAPD from high-rise building in downtown L.A.

Summer Lin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:15:55 GMT

A man was arrested Monday morning after throwing chunks of concrete at police in downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities.

California man accused of recording nude women in tanning booths. Prosecutors call for harsher penalties

Grace Toohey — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:14:00 GMT

A San Luis Obispo County man has been charged with 12 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy after prosecutors say he secretly recorded nude women while they were inside tanning booths at a fitness center.

Appreciation: L.A.'s ultimate monster: The lesson of Veda Pierce

Shelby Grad — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:55 GMT

Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.

California leaders cheer Supreme Court ballot ruling while eyeing other ways to speed count

Kevin Rector — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:22:14 GMT

California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.

1 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at street takeover in Carson

Summer Lin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:15:19 GMT

One person was killed and six others wounded in a mass shooting during a street takeover in Carson Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots, leaving California's system unaffected

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:21:49 GMT

In a surprise decision, a 5-4 majority rejected Republicans' bid to restrict balloting by mail.

Beach Boys' Mike Love selling Lake Tahoe mansion for $43 million

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.

As construction resumes at L.A. eyesore, creator behind its beloved bird mascot steps forward

Ryan Steven Green — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For years, construction stalled at an Eagle Rock site set to become a 31-unit multiuse complex. In the meantime, a mysterious papier-mache bird, nicknamed "Pinky" took roost. But who made the beloved mascot?

SoCal sends rescuers, supplies to Venezuela after massive quakes as hope battles despair

David Zahniser — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'

Nancy Pelosi's next challenge: Building a nonpartisan democracy institute at UC Berkeley

Jaweed Kaleem — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Rep. Nancy Pelosi will launch a multimillion-dollar politics institute at UC Berkeley when she leaves office, co-teaching a course on Congress and hosting visiting fellows from across the political spectrum.

Wife, kids of Dodgers' Miguel Rojas in Caracas when earthquakes hit Venezuela

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:36 GMT

'Literally two blocks away from where my family was, two buildings collapsed — the whole building,' Miguel Rojas said.

SoCal man dosed his kids with hallucinogenic mushrooms every day

Noah Haggerty — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:33:36 GMT

A man in North San Diego County pleaded guilty to enlisting his 9- and 11-year-old kids in a conspiracy to grow and distribute psilocybin mushrooms. He also admitted to feeding the two kids psilocybin capsules daily.

Eaglet Luna flies for first time; sibling Sandy spotted after her 'fludge' turned into flight

Kris Wernowsky — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:10:30 GMT

After Big Bear eaglet Sandy toppled from the family aerie — sending eagle-eyed viewers of the nest cam into a Sunday-morning panic — sibling Luna also has taken his first flight.

U.S. military searching for Marine missing off San Diego coast

Alene Tchekmedyian — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:02 GMT

Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the San Diego coast.

Hostage call leads LAPD to illegal gambling operation in Koreatown; 26 detained

Itzel Luna — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:19:06 GMT

Six inside the warehouse were arrested on outstanding warrants; the alleged gunman and hostage were not found.

Woman fatally stabbed ex-boyfriend who broke into her Arleta home

Itzel Luna — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:59:50 GMT

Police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man as a justifiable homicide after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's Arleta home and assaulted her.

Two shot with BB gun at naked bike ride in downtown L.A.

Itzel Luna — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:50:32 GMT

Police arrested a suspect on a scooter following the Saturday morning shooting at Temple and Alameda streets.

Carvalho was threatened with possible dismissal before he resigned as LAUSD superintendent

Howard Blume — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:39:36 GMT

Before LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho resigned, the school board threatened to terminate him for cause over alleged financial benefits he did not disclose.

Ahoy! SoCal deputies recover boat stolen from Marina del Rey Sea Scouts

Jaclyn Cosgrove — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:26:31 GMT

The boat was stolen from a unit of the Sea Scouts, a program of Scouting America, in Marina del Rey.

Canadian flew to California, posed as Amazon driver to try to kill woman he met in online gaming

Mark Olsen — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:25:31 GMT

Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef received two consecutive life sentences for the 2024 attack in which he posed as an Amazon driver to try to kill a woman he met online and her boyfriend.

Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil

Rong-Gong Lin II, Patrick J. McDonnell, Mery Mogollón — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:02:09 GMT

For years, engineers worried about how collapse-prone Venezuela's buildings could be in an earthquake. The big problem, they warned, was the prevalence of tall concrete buildings atop soft soils — the kind that amplify shaking when an earthquake strikes.

Hazardous waste removal at Garden Grove's GKN Aerospace starts Monday. Here's what to expect

Jaclyn Cosgrove — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:29:28 GMT

Orange County officials say the clean-up process of two GKN Aerospace storage tanks in Garden Grove will start sometime Monday through Thursday.

Pedestrian killed in Saturday morning accident in downtown L.A.

Jaclyn Cosgrove — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:06:22 GMT

California Highway Patrol remained on scene hours after the accident near the 110 Freeway offramp exit that left one person dead.

Lopez: A miracle of U.S.-Mexico unity rises in Ensenada, from the hands of children

Steve Lopez — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

12 Mexican students, several expats, and a Baja village that's now home to a celebrated mural.

Quicker count, bigger turnout: L.A. County certifies 2026 primary election ballots

Vanessa Martínez — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional and provisional ballots. The Times compared the process with previous midterm primaries.

Truck parking lot plans near Port of Los Angeles spark backlash among residents

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In response to concerns from coastal community members, the Los Angeles City Council temporarily blocked a proposal to build a truck staging area near the Port of Los Angeles.

L.A. finally reaches a deal for recovering its Olympic costs

David Zahniser — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The talks played out over the last year as critics became increasingly vocal about the potential for taxpayers to be saddled with the bill if the Games lose money.

Photos: World Cup 2026 group stage is done

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:18:51 GMT

The 48-team, 12-group World Cup group stage concludes on June 27.

Newsom, California Legislature reach $351.7-billion budget deal

Taryn Luna — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:55:53 GMT

The agreement ends weeks of lobbying by outside interests and negotiations among Democrats in the California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom about how to handle a surge of income tax collected on stock market gains related to artificial intelligence.

Red flag warning for critical fire weather in place across swath of Southern California

Clara Harter — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:26:42 GMT

Areas of San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo and Tulare counties are under a red flag warning until 11 p.m. Saturday as forecasters warn that strong winds and critically low humidity are generating dangerous fire weather conditions.

Possibly 'distracted' lifeguard drives over sunbather in Half Moon Bay, officials say

Grace Toohey — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:40:26 GMT

A lifeguard who was allegedly distracted drove over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, officials said. She is expected to survive.

Trump administration takes aim at California Coastal Commission, sparking alarm

Grace Toohey — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:53:44 GMT

The Trump administration has initiated a review of the California Coastal Commission and other powerful state coastline watchdogs.

Voters nearly had a chance to gut the 'mansion tax.' Now, L.A. approves $544 million in spending

Jack Flemming — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:43:47 GMT

L.A. City Council has approved a $544-million spending plan for Measure ULA funds during the 2026 fiscal year, including $381 million for affordable housing initiatives and $163.3 million for homelessness prevention programs.

$80 million streetlight funding increase rejected by L.A. property owners

Melissa Gomez — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:45:09 GMT

The assessment has not changed since 1996, and the funds are used to operate and repair the city's streetlight system.

'I'm a better rider than you': Teen's e-motorcycle impounded after he tries to outrun police in O.C. park

Hannah Fry — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:41:56 GMT

A 13-year-old boy was riding an e-motorcycle without a helmet when an officer tried to stop him inside a park in Orange. But the boy tried to speed away, police said.

Overgrown lots in Altadena, Palisades pose fire risk. L.A. County is pushing to clear them

Connor Sheets — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:12:07 GMT

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is directing county agencies to form a plan to clear vegetation from lots burned in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Cleanup of rotting meat, scorched debris begins at Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse

Jazmin Alvarado, Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:54:00 GMT

Fire officials said the work of cleaning up the debris and rotting meat at the SoCal cold storage facility is now in the hands of the tenant, Lineage.

A call about illegal dumping in Palmdale leads to 800-pound meth bust

Ruben Vives — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:53:26 GMT

Code enforcement officers in Palmdale discovered more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine in a cargo container while responding to an illegal dumping complaint.

Mistrial declared in Palisades fire arson case, a stunning blow to U.S. prosecutors

Brittny Mejia, Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:27:34 GMT

The decision comes after the jury deadlocked, leaving unresolved questions about who is responsible for the fire that killed 12 people and caused billions of dollars in losses.

Terrifying 'doublet' earthquakes add to California's seismic dangers. Venezuela shows the risks

Rong-Gong Lin II — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:12:37 GMT

While less known to the general public, doublet earthquakes have long been studied by seismologists.

Gunman at large after shooting two people near South Los Angeles bar

Summer Lin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:44:37 GMT

Two people were hurt Thursday night after a man shot them near a bar in South Los Angeles, police said.

Dog owner arrested after girl attacked, boy drowns in lake to escape his pets, police say

Summer Lin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:26:17 GMT

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with a dog attack that allegedly led to the death of a young boy and that injured another minor, according to authorities.

'Mass grave' investigated at California rescue; officials say hundreds of animals are unaccounted for

Clara Harter — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Authorities have opened a sprawling investigation into the sanctuary and discovered that more than 700 animals are unaccounted for.

They started playing L.A. Municipal softball 50 years ago. They're still at it

Christopher Buchanan — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the original Doc Feeney's All Stars roster crosses into their 70s, a new generation is stepping up to the plate to keep a half-century of brotherhood — and the memory of a fallen teammate — alive.

Judge rejects L.A. County prosecutor's request to freeze $4-billion sex abuse payout

Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and attorneys for sex abuse victims faced off as prosecutors sought to halt distribution of a $4-billion settlement over fraud concerns.

Stop tossing good food: New California law rewrites 'best by' and 'use by' rules

Karen Garcia — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Consumers will have only two labels to understand the quality and safety of a food item, starting July 1.

New security at CityWalk: Metal detectors for moviegoing, and maybe leave the weed pen at home

Seamus Bozeman — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:39:30 GMT

People who are planning to just access CityWalk, and not the theme park, do not need a ticket to enter but are subject to the same park security protocols.

Suspected South American burglary crew, including 4 minors, accused of hitting 10 Irvine homes

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:53:46 GMT

Six South Americans were arrested on suspicion of being part of a residential burglary unit that hit at least 10 homes in the last year, Irvine police said.

Woman accused of attacking hot dog street vendor in downtown L.A. is arrested

Ruben Vives — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:43:09 GMT

The arrest comes more than a week after video of the attack began to circulate on social media, sparking a public outcry.

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

Seema Mehta — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:57:38 GMT

Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, and instead called for a nationwide wealth tax.

Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues

Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:31:21 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms.

Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Alex Wigglesworth, Salvador Hernandez — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:44:31 GMT

Firefighters got the upper hand on a weeklong blaze in a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, but the work at the site is far from over.

Jury appears deadlocked in Palisades fire arson trial, signaling possible mistrial

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:34:02 GMT

A federal jury weighing arson charges in the Palisades fire says it is at a standstill after 13 hours of deliberations, raising the prospect of a mistrial.

National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says

Hannah Fry — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:14:08 GMT

The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal information from the public.

Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:59 GMT

The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.

San Diego woman accused of spying on ex-husband's family gets probation

Jazmin Alvarado — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:27:26 GMT

A San Diego woman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after she was accused of using Ring cameras to spy on her ex-husband.

Some California cities pay up to $1,000 for reporting illegal fireworks. See which ones

Summer Lin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:32:53 GMT

This Fourth of July, you could earn some reward money for reporting illegal fireworks in these California cities.

Arellano: Thanks to the World Cup, I'm finally learning the words to the Mexican national anthem

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:39:40 GMT

Seeing stadiums and bars packed with Latinos wearing the jerseys of their ancestral homes and warbling their national anthems during this World Cup has been a jolt of inspiration I wasn't expecting.

Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT

The Supreme Court sharply limited the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution.

Chabria: This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican

Anita Chabria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:08:59 GMT

A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It's a bad fix for an unclear problem.

California boy drowns after jumping into lake to escape three vicious dogs

Summer Lin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:24 GMT

Fernando Torres Moreno, 12, of Kern County died last week after jumping into a lake to escape three vicious dogs and ended up drowning, authorities said.

Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:35:51 GMT

Supreme Court extends the right to carry in public

Drug overdoses in L.A County drop for third straight year. Here's why

Karen Garcia — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials say accidental drug overdose deaths are down for the third year in a row.

Mystery surrounds bizarre 'El Chapo' letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn

Keegan Hamilton — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' have been sent to his trial venue. But his lawyers say he didn't write them.

Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:57:33 GMT

Scientists say Caracas' seismic risk mirrors that of Los Angeles and San Francisco, where older non-ductile concrete, soft-story and brick buildings are also at risk.

Violence erupted near World Cup watch party in Koreatown; SoCal man ID'd, charged

Ruben Vives — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:24:24 GMT

The shooting took place June 18 as hundreds gathered for the Mexico vs. South Korea match in Koreatown.

San José State professor fired over Gaza protest controversy must be reinstated, arbitrator rules

Ruben Vives — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:16:58 GMT

An arbitrator finds the dismissal of the tenured professor was excessive, according to Cal State faculty union officials.

Teen falls 50 feet on Disneyland ride with no belts or lap bars; state finds no operational issues

Hannah Fry — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:59:47 GMT

California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected Tiana's Bayou Adventure after the incident, which occurred Sunday, and approved it to reopen.

Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others

Ruben Vives — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:06:10 GMT

The state park employee is facing multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit by one of the victims.

Andrés Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation

Howard Blume — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:42:12 GMT

The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andrés Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.

Three dead after car plunges 400 feet off embankment in Santa Cruz mountains, CHP says

Jazmin Alvarado — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:37:48 GMT

Two men and a 17-year-old are dead after their vehicle went off a mountain road in the Santa Cruz Mountains Monday night.

Ex-curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum arrested after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom

Summer Lin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:23:56 GMT

A Bay Area pop culture writer and former curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum was arrested earlier this month after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom during a birthday party.

Mayor Bass' top strategist leaves campaign ahead of bruising showdown against Nithya Raman

David Zahniser — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:48:07 GMT

Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024.

Video shows woman brutally attacking street vendor in downtown Los Angeles

Summer Lin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:20:10 GMT

A video posted online shows a woman brutally attacking a street vendor last week in downtown Los Angeles.

Knockdown declared in Boyle Heights warehouse fire; health and economic uncertainty remain

Salvador Hernandez, Ruben Vives, Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:33:44 GMT

As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire is finally extinguished, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Northern California, hitting Mendocino County

Rong-Gong Lin II — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:22:59 GMT

The intensity of shaking was considered "moderate" in Ukiah; "light" in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Clearlake and Cloverdale; and "weak" in the Sonoma County cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.

Dodgers fulfill $1-million pledge in response to ICE raids, owners divest from prison group

A.J. Perez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:42:30 GMT

The Dodgers followed through on a pledge made a year ago, donating $1.1 million to two foundations supporting those impacted by immigration raids in the Southland.

In echoes of Palisades fire, Boyle Heights fire may cost Mayor Bass politically

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bass, who is running for reelection, said in an interview that she rarely travels and always worries about what could happen when she does — whether it's a fire or a big car accident.

Smoke from Boyle Heights fire invades every corner of L.A. neighborhoods: 'No one is coming'

Ruben Vives — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The fire has sent heavy smoke into neighboring communities for more than a week, disrupting life and business in Los Angeles.

Timing of July 4th fireworks couldn't be worse for Big Bear eaglets, advocates say

Clara Harter — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What's more American than fireworks on the Fourth of July? How about protecting a beloved family of bald eagles, environmental advocates are arguing.

Laguna Beach mansion sells for $110 million, shattering O.C. price record

Jack Flemming — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A five-story oceanfront mansion in Laguna Beach has sold for $110 million, the priciest home sale in Orange County history.

He's wine country's reluctant casino mogul. His new novel is rich with Native history

Maddie Connors — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris opens up about discovering his Native lineage at 30, overcoming exclusion and turning trauma into literary inspiration with his new novel 'The Last Human Bear.'

Why your food scraps travel more than 100 miles — and how an L.A. council member wants to stop it

Susanne Rust, Sandra McDonald — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos' old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.

As World Cup fans pour into LAX, long-awaited people mover train struggles with delays

Mack Baysinger — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The LAX's automated trains have been beleaguered by delays caused by legal settlements, and technical issues. The first runs with volunteers should start soon.

Kids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn't stop

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:34:07 GMT

Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.

Federal judge bans ICE from arresting people in immigration courts

Clara Harter — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:51:31 GMT

The ruling blocking arrests in immigration courts nationwide stymies one of the Trump administration's strategies for carrying out mass deportations.

Homeless nonprofit's contracts nixed by LAHSA after service failure and IRS cash seizure, agency says

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:45:12 GMT

The Los Angeles Homeless Servicers Authority said Tuesday that it was terminating contracts with the nonprofit Home At Last, saying it failed to provide contracted services and the IRS seized cash at an address linked to the nonprofit's founder.