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Conservative school board president Sonja Shaw leads in primary for state superintendent

Howard Blume — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:11:32 GMT

Shaw, a Republican, holds sizable lead in state superintendent race as Democratic contenders split votes. In second is San Diego board president Richard Barrera.

LAUSD school board incumbents far ahead in partial returns

Howard Blume — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:38:32 GMT

Los Angeles school board incumbents Rocio Rivas, Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin held strong leads in early returns, facing limited organized opposition or special-interest spending.

Early returns indicate L.A. County voters have doubts about healthcare sales tax measure

Rebecca Ellis — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:09:06 GMT

Voters in L.A. County were asked to decide on increasing the sales tax by half a cent in order to offset federal spending cuts on healthcare.

Horvath and Durazo declare victory in L.A. County supervisor races

Connor Sheets — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:00:04 GMT

Horvath declares victory in District 3, while state Sen. Durazo reports triumph in the race to succeed Hilda Solis in the District 1 seat on the Board of Supervisors.

Luna leads Villanueva in early L.A. County sheriff's race results

Connor Sheets — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:58:12 GMT

In the contest for L.A. County sheriff, voters had a choice between incumbent Robert Luna and an array of challengers, led by former sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Los Angeles city attorney trails challengers early; incumbent city controller holds lead

James Queally, Sandra McDonald, Sonja Sharp — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:54:16 GMT

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto lagged far behind her challengers based on early returns. City Controller Kenneth Mejia held a lead over his opponent.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass makes Nov. 3 runoff; Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman fight for second

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:37:49 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass was leading Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the most wide-open L.A. mayor's race in a generation.

Incumbent Park leads challenger Malik in battle for District 11 L.A. City Council seat

Melissa Gomez, Sandra McDonald — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:37:47 GMT

Voters cast ballots for eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats in Tuesday's primary, including for two open seats where incumbents are termed out.

Gender reveal sparked massive blaze. Now 3 companies will pay for their role in El Dorado fire

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:33:26 GMT

After a major wildfire that led to the death of a firefighter, three companies have agreed to pay more than $4 million for their role in the blaze.

Hilton, Becerra take early leads in California's crowded race for governor

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The race for California governor remains up for grabs.

California congressional race results threaten GOP power in D.C.

Kevin Rector — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT

California congressional race results threaten GOP power in Washington.

California man attempts to board plane with explosive, 5 phones and a very ominous text

Clara Harter — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:47:37 GMT

Wearing a scarf around his face and blue latex gloves on his hands, a 49-year-old man already had a suspicious look about him as he approached TSA agents at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday night.

3 big things to watch on California election night as ballots are counted

Times staff — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:37:20 GMT

With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days to know the outcome of California's primary election. Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in.

Two hostages released, others remained trapped amid bomb threat at Bakersfield bank building

Clara Harter — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:29:31 GMT

Crisis negotiators negotiated the safe surrender of two hostages inside the Chase Bank building in downtown Bakersfield by late Tuesday. Others held inside were "in good health," police said.

Family driving to graduation is killed, including 4-year-old twins, in fiery SoCal crash

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:12:34 GMT

A Fresno man, his wife and brother, and the couple's daughters were killed May 22 in the crash in San Bernardino County.

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual gets 32 years to life after brutally stabbing ex

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 23:48:52 GMT

Nick Pasqual, the actor who appeared in 'How I Met Your Mother' and was convicted of trying to murder his estranged girlfriend in 2024, was sentenced to 32 years to life on Tuesday.

L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations

Ben Wieder — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:33:54 GMT

The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.

Identities released in North Hills murder-suicide that ended lives of two parents, two children

Summer Lin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 19:22:35 GMT

Officials have released the identities of the parents and children killed in an apparent murder-suicide in North Hills last week.

In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:35:17 GMT

For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead Los Angeles and California into the future.

Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps

Corinne Purtill — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:47:25 GMT

A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.

Skydiver dead after mid-air collision in California identified as Tahitian man

Summer Lin — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:27:26 GMT

Officials have identified the man killed in a skydiving accident last month in Perris.

NBA probe of Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and Clippers at forefront after Aspiration fraud sentencing

Steve Henson — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:07:25 GMT

Sentencing of Aspiration's Joseph Sanberg to 14 years in prison moves the NBA closer to finishing its probe into whether the Clippers skirted the league's salary cap.

Your last-minute guide to election day challenges in California's 2026 primary

Karen Garcia — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:53:24 GMT

Preparing for the challenges of election day: What to do if you forget to register to vote, how do you need to find a voting center, or how late is too late to vote?

More middle-class Californians cancel health coverage after losing federal aid

Melody Petersen — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies, 374,000 Californians canceled their health insurance coverage in the first three months of the year.

Their names were on the ballot — but not on the rolls of registered voters

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Several Los Angeles candidates were surprised to learn of a new state law that keeps their names and contact information off the list of voters at in-person polling places.

SoFi Stadium workers to vote on whether to authorize a strike with World Cup looming

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

SoFi Stadium union workers are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off next week.

Chabria: Why a loss for Hilton would be a win for Trump

Anita Chabria — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California's gubernatorial primary might not be decided for days or weeks. President Trump plans to use our primary to assert federal control of state-run elections.

Bass, Raman or Pratt? Three L.A. residents explain who got their vote for mayor

Seamus Bozeman, Jazmin Alvarado — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote for Los Angeles' next mayor. Three voters share why they're voting for their preferred candidate.

Democratic voters confident California election is secure, Republicans less so, poll finds

Kevin Rector — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Strong majorities of registered Democrats and independents in California are confident that local election officials will ensure this week's primary vote is safe and accurate, but far fewer registered Republicans share that confidence, according to a new poll.

How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California's water future

Ian James — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tests of a new desalination technology in a reservoir near Westlake Village were a success. Next comes an ocean trial off Southern California.

Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don't expect 'instant gratification'

Grace Toohey — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening. It's a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral contests, won't be called until Wednesday or Thursday.

Fake SoCal store concealed the entrance to a massive secret drug tunnel, prosecutors say

Clara Harter — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 04:34:25 GMT

Underneath an Otay Mesa Buy 4 Less lay a nearly 2,000-foot-long, 55-foot-deep tunnel used to smuggle cocaine from Mexico to California, prosecutors say.

Lawyer urges multimillion-dollar verdict against Grossman and ex-Dodger in killing of two boys

Richard Winton — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 01:44:56 GMT

In closing arguments in the civil suit against Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, attorney Brian Panish asked for jurors to hold them accountable in the deaths of the Iskander brothers.

When will California races be called? And why does it take so long? A guide

Grace Toohey — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:58:05 GMT

So you researched the races, submitted your ballot and are ready to find out the results. Well, experts say it might take a while.

Dog owner charged with murder in beating, stabbing death on Hollywood Walk of Fame

James Queally — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:52:33 GMT

Patrick Randall Perry, 55, was charged with murder on Monday for his alleged role in an assault by a group of people on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that left a man dead.

Your last-minute guide for in-person voting in California's 2026 primary election

Karen Garcia — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:26:38 GMT

What you need to know about in-person voting for the 2026 election: poll hours, same-day registration and more.

Authorities will take down drones at World Cup events amid wartime security measures

Richard Winton — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:22:47 GMT

The FBI's top agent in Los Angeles warned that drone operators will be working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium that will host games for the U.S. national team and Iran and related fan events.

Father of two who spent three days in an Azusa police car died of extreme heat, officials say

Summer Lin — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:47:48 GMT

A 37-year-old father of two died from extreme heat after climbing into a police patrol vehicle outside the Azusa Police Department, according to authorities.

Three horses stabbed at Las Vegas barrel race competition. Teen suspect may be tried as an adult

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:16:34 GMT

The National Barrel Horse Assn. identified the suspect as one of the event competitors. The horses will survive but were unable to compete.

What's on Tuesday's ballot in California? A last-minute guide for state, L.A. elections

Times staff — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:25:56 GMT

What is on the California and Los Angeles ballots? Here is a guide to the 2026 June election in California.

Judges, sheriff, healthcare: Last-minute guide to obscure but important L.A. County elections

Times staff — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:50:03 GMT

Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.

Company wants to revive Primm, the gambling spot turned ghost town. Owners say: Not so fast

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Primm was a once-bustling gambling pit stop. Now, a Las Vegas-based company wants to step in and revamp it. The family who owns the land says, however, they're weighing their options.

Commentary: TikTok? Crazy neighbor? A new poll sheds light on where voters get their information

Lorraine Ali — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new UC Berkeley-L.A. Times poll shows voters most often rely on the official voter guide and search engines for election information, not big-money campaign ads.

The mystery behind Becerra leapfrogging over his rivals in California's governor's race

Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Xavier Becerra was polling at around 4% in numerous polls taken in February, March and early April. Then, he surged.

It's a fight to the finish in L.A.'s wild mayoral primary

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

No front-runner: Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV's Spencer Pratt are locked in a three-way battle for the two top slots on Tuesday.

Steyer and Hilton scrap for second top spot in tight Tuesday governor's race primary

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Dakota Smith — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the front of the field.

California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage

Kevin Rector — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

Ballots burned, vote center vandalized in L.A. County just before election day

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 04:47:47 GMT

Election workers in L.A. County reported incidents of vandalism ahead of election day, including burned ballots in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box.

Fatal shooting at Park and Ride near Universal Studios; gunman at large, police say

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:05:05 GMT

After a fatal shooting near Universal Studios Hollywood, the gunman fled the scene in an unknown direction, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

Your last-minute guide for California insurance commissioner, controller and other statewide offices

Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 23:09:24 GMT

Here are key statewide races in the 2026 California election. What you need to know about insurance commissioner, controller and lieutenant governor and more.

Despite Trump's recent insistence, in-person voting does exist in Los Angeles

Libor Jany — Sun, 31 May 2026 22:56:10 GMT

The president falsely suggested Saturday on Fox News that Los Angeles was holding elections only by mail: 'You know, they don't have voting booths; everything's by mail,' Trump said.

L.A.'s top mayoral candidates fan out across the city making final case to voters

Noah Haggerty, Sandra McDonald, Terry Castleman — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:34:21 GMT

L.A. mayoral hopefuls Karen Bass, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt spent the weekend making their final campaign push as recent polls show a tightening Tuesday primary.

Hundreds join ongoing, expanding search for missing Lake Tahoe hiker

Libor Jany — Sun, 31 May 2026 19:59:50 GMT

Lake Tahoe hiker Jason Coughran was last seen on the afternoon of May 25 after setting off into Desolation Wilderness from nearby Fallen Leaf Lake.

One woman killed, another wounded in overnight shooting near a vigil in Watts

Libor Jany — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:19:16 GMT

The shooting occurred in the area of East 104th Street and Wilmington Avenue just before 2 a.m. Sunday.

Judge denies Bill Cosby's request for a new trial in Los Angeles County

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:10:50 GMT

An L.A. County Superior Court judge denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial after a jury found he was liable for $19 million in damages in a sex assault case.

Your last-minute guide to the Los Angeles city attorney, controller elections

Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:12:49 GMT

The races for Los Angeles city attorney and city controller have become just as contentious as the battle for L.A. mayor.

Your last-minute guide to Los Angeles city and county ballot measures

Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:47:34 GMT

Los Angeles city and county voters have several ballot measures to decide in the primary election, covering such issues as hotel taxes, pot and and healthcare. Here is a last-minute guide.

Your last-minute guide to Los Angeles City Council elections

Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:14 GMT

While the mayor's race is getting national attention, voters will also decide a pivotal race for Los Angeles City Council that could have profound influence on the direction of local government.

Your last-minute guide to the Los Angeles mayor's race

Times staff — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:17:13 GMT

Some are calling it the most consequential — and uncertain — Los Angeles mayor's race in a generation. Here is your last-minute guide.

Two bald eagles seen taking it easy in L.A. County park

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:12:04 GMT

A pair of bald eagles was spotted in an undisclosed location in L.A. County, according to a recent Instagram post from the county Department of Parks and Recreation.

Trying to be 'strategic,' California Democrats wait to vote amid fears of governor's lockout

Hannah Fry — Sun, 31 May 2026 15:41:28 GMT

California Democrats have been wringing their hands for weeks about who would emerge as front-runners in the unusually crowded race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

L.A. politics fractures amid dissatisfaction, frayed alliances, generational conflict

Jenny Jarvie — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In 1973, Tom Bradley became L.A.'

Barabak: In Washington, the knives are out for Xavier Becerra. Most anonymously, of course

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, have made Becerra's years in the Biden Cabinet a focus of attacks. While there's certainly room for criticism, there seems to be some axes being ground.

Family sues kebab chain and its beef supplier, alleging its beef infected their child with E. coli

Andrea Flores — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:10:42 GMT

The California Department of Public Health announced it was investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop restaurant chain, occurring sometime between March 27 and April 30.

Becerra gains support in latest poll with Steyer and Hilton not far behind

Andrea Flores — Sun, 31 May 2026 02:24:53 GMT

Released on Saturday, the final Emerson College Polling California survey before Tuesday's primary election found that Becerra leads the race for governor with 28%. Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton follow closely behind.

Photos: Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in Palm Springs shatter Guinness World Record

Christina House — Sun, 31 May 2026 01:37:05 GMT

The previous record for Monroe look-alikes was 254, set in Brighton, Australia, in 2020.

Family calls for justice in dog attack, killing of man on Hollywood Walk of Fame

James Queally — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:02:00 GMT

Berry Henderson, 37, was fatally stabbed and beaten by a group of men in Hollywood after he was bitten by a dog in what his family called an "unprovoked" attack on May 20.

William Burke, founder of L.A. Marathon, dies at 87

James Queally — Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:22 GMT

William Burke founded the Los Angeles Marathon in 1984 and served as chairman of the South Coast Air Quality Management District for decades.

Lopez: A second offering to Spencer Pratt, and 5 points about the L.A. mayor's race

Steve Lopez — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As election day approaches, L.A.'s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.

As poisonings soar to record, health officials urge Californians not to pick or eat wild mushrooms

Karen Garcia — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The state continues to see an unprecedented uptick in poisonings and deaths associated with death cap, or Amanita phalloides; and western destroying angel, Amanita ocreata, mushrooms.

Arellano: Spencer Pratt says Jesus is his role model. His take on homeless people isn't Christ-like

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I urge Pratt to reacquaint himself with the words of the messiah in whose path he professes to follow. Humility, frugality, turning the other cheek — it's what Jesus taught and what Pratt has long rejected.

County supervisor races: Horvath seeks reelection, Durazo running for Solis' seat

Connor Sheets — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath seeks reelection in District 3, and voters in the District 1 will vote on a successor to Hilda Solis.

California attorney general sues 23andMe for data breach

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect its customers' data.

L.A. city attorney's role could be weakened under charter reform proposal

Melissa Gomez — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proposal is being debated as incumbent city attorney Feldstein Soto seeks to fend off challengers in Tuesday's primary.

Chabria: A Becerra-Steyer race in November? It's possible

Anita Chabria — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer were to finish one-two in the primary, the Democrat-vs.-Democrat general election race would force both candidates to answer tough questions.

Fire-prone California could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for wildfire prevention

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 30 May 2026 04:01:20 GMT

Wildfire resiliency advocates warn that reduced funding could leave California more vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California leaders to act.

Your last-minute voter guide to the 2026 California governor's race

Karen Garcia — Sat, 30 May 2026 01:12:03 GMT

Here's what the 2026 California governor candidates have said about ICE, immigration, housing, homelessness and affordability.

After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it's a retreat

Hayley Smith — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:43:04 GMT

The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.

Worker with L.A. anti-violence group was active member of 18th Street gang, feds allege

Gavin J. Quinton — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:40:10 GMT

Federal authorities in Los Angeles said a gang interventionist in MacArthur Park was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of body armor by a convicted felon and alleged he was still an active member of his old crew.

Serial assault suspect arrested at UCLA. Police find zip ties, duct tape, rope

Clara Harter — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:27:44 GMT

The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department. As part of their investigation, police said they recovered zip ties, duct tape and paracord nylon rope.

Pleas and political attacks fill the homestretch of California governor's race

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:38:23 GMT

The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.

Union invokes California's landmark environmental law to challenge Newsom's return-to-office mandate

Grace Toohey — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:29:47 GMT

A union representing California legal workers employed by the state invoked CEQA, the state's landmark yet oft-criticized environmental law to challenge a return-to-office mandate.

Mother of baby Emmanuel Haro, who claimed he had been kidnapped, pleads guilty in his death

Ruben Vives — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:04:27 GMT

As part of the plea agreement, Rebecca Haro was sentenced to 12 years and eight months in state prison, according to prosecutors.

Fire displaces 100 people at apartment complex near UC Riverside

Salvador Hernandez, Jaweed Kaleem — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:05:54 GMT

A large fire in Riverside left more than 100 people without a home Friday after it spread through an apartment complex, fire officials said.

Wildlife officials tranquilize mountain lion spotted in Santa Monica yard

Clara Harter, Summer Lin — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:10:57 GMT

Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.

Baby crocodile smuggler from Oxnard headed to federal prison

Lila Seidman — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:08:24 GMT

Jose Manuel Perez trafficked reptiles worth more than $739,000 into the U.S. from Mexico and Hong Kong, using social media to make deals, according to federal officials.

Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China

Brittny Mejia, Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:54:40 GMT

The former mayor of Arcadia appeared in court Friday to formally plead guilty to a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government.

Los Angeles tops nation in dog attacks on postal workers, again

Summer Lin — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:27:49 GMT

California tops the list of states with the most postal service workers attacked by dogs, according to a recent study released by the U.S. Postal Service.

New 911 records deepen questions about why west Altadena was left vulnerable

Grace Toohey — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:32:51 GMT

Newly released 911 records from the Eaton fire show that Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were aware of, and reported, the escalating fire threat in west Altadena. Why didn't that critical information trigger earlier evacuation alerts?

Man charged with murder, kidnapping his 5-year-old child before fleeing to Mexico

Summer Lin — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:42:00 GMT

A 40-year-old Los Angeles man was charged with murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend and kidnapping their young child before fleeing to Mexico, according to authorities.

Lopez: Election mystery: Why is Rep. Maxine Waters opposing help for Compton schools?

Steve Lopez — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Measure CPT would fix and replace aging Compton school sites, but the congresswoman's campaign committee mailer urges a "no" vote.

California could make it easier to strip alleged rapists of child custody

Katie King — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'No survivor should be forced to co-parent with the person who raped them,' said state Sen. Caroline Menjivar, who authored Senate Bill 1364.

To combat copper thefts, L.A. city agency seeks its own armed police force

Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Department of Water and Power is seeking authorization to create its own armed security force to protect the city's infrastructure and guard against copper thieves.

Candidate's mother bankrolls campaign to oust City Controller Kenneth Mejia

Sandra McDonald — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Challenger Zach Sokoloff's campaign for controller is being helped by $7.5 million in independent expenditures by his mother.

For decades, LAUSD battled over charter schools. This election shows that war might be over

Howard Blume — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Big-spending LAUSD school board campaigns of the past has all but disappeared this election cycle as charter school advocates step aside and the teachers union scales back.

'This is a hijacking': UFC White House fight and race cars take over National Park Service land

Jack Dolan — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The planned spectacles at the White House and National Mall stray so far from the National Park Service's traditional mission and ethos that advocates and career employees are crying foul.

Release of L.A. rabbi attack suspect ignites debate over bail after high court ruling

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A recent California Supreme Court ruling ordered sweeping changes to the state's bail policies, prohibiting cash bail in most cases and strictly limiting the amount judges can impose in others.