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Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor

Nicole Nixon — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As gas prices surge in California and nationally due to the war in Iran, two Democrats running for governor are calling for the state to temporarily suspend its fuel tax or reduce regulations in an effort to lower costs.

LAPD captain avoids firing after complaint of racist and sexist comments within unit she led

Libor Jany — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A complaint last year described recordings of vulgar remarks by officers in the LAPD's recruiting division. The captain who led the unit faced termination but appealed to keep her job.

Arellano: What 'One Battle After Another' doesn't get about resistance in Trump's America

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The cheers were loud and long at the 98th Academy Awards after "One Battle After Another" won best picture.

Eliminating a corporate tax break is pitched as a way to make up for federal healthcare cuts

Katie King — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A corporate tax policy that costs California billions in lost revenue each year could be eliminated as the state struggles to resolve a budget deficit.

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in 'bad actors' in legal industry

Rebecca Ellis — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A group of lawyers is backing new legislation in Sacramento aimed at cracking down on misconduct, including harsher penalties for illegally recruiting clients.

UC Jewish community paints disparate pictures of campus antisemitism

Jaweed Kaleem — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

UCLA Jewish faculty members released a letter saying a Trump administration antisemitism lawsuit was unwarranted. Another group expressed concern over the university's response to anti-Jewish acts.

SpaceX launches rocket Monday night, seen across Southern California

Terry Castleman — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:42:49 GMT

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to low-Earth orbit at 10:16 p.m. Monday.

'One in a million' malfunction rained shrapnel onto 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton, report says

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:22:41 GMT

An artillery shell fired over Interstate 5 during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton prematurely exploded, military officials said in a report, calling the incident a "one in a million" malfunction.

They had a worse Oscars than Timothée Chalamet: Many had cars towed Sunday in Hollywood

Cierra Morgan, Karen Garcia — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:29:05 GMT

"I left the house to go to the grocery store at 7 a.m. and when I got back at 7:30 all the cars on the street were gone," said one Hollywood resident.

As family said their final farewell, what they saw in the casket was 'grotesque,' suit says

Clara Harter — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:14:00 GMT

A lawsuit filed by relatives of a South Gate father claims a funeral home botched the embalming of the dead man, leaving his corpse in a grotesque and oozing state of advanced decay.

L.A. County sheriff's deputy made $20,000 a month on crypto mogul's payroll. Now he'll do 5 years in prison

Brittny Mejia — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:01:13 GMT

A federal judge sentenced L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Michael David Coberg to 63 months in prison for doing crypto mogul's bidding in extortion schemes.

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

Kevin Rector — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:48:24 GMT

California and other states sued over Trump administration efforts to roll back fair housing rules that bar certain types of bias by landlords, including against LGBTQ+ people.

Ex-California Highway Patrol officer faces murder charges in L.A. crash that killed four

James Queally — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:11:01 GMT

Prosecutors said former CHP Officer Angelo Rodriguez slammed into a vehicle at 130 mph, causing the chain-reaction crash.

Oil flows through Santa Barbara coastal pipeline for first time in decade amid Trump's fight with California

Grace Toohey — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:57:14 GMT

Sable Offshore Corp. announced Monday that it has resumed oil flow through its pipelines despite protests from California officials.

Gunfire amid melee at Santa Monica Pier leaves 2 wounded; 18-year-old arrested

Summer Lin, Clara Harter — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:17:12 GMT

Two people were shot at Santa Monica Pier on Sunday night after a large fight broke out, according to authorities. An 18-year-old was taken into custody.

Epic L.A. heat wave poses deadly health threat — and a test for California

Hannah Fry — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:51 GMT

'This is effectively a full-on summer heat wave in March,' a climate scientist wrote on X.

Former Newsom advisor received $50,000 payout after leaving state job amid federal probe

Melody Gutierrez — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

State payroll records show Dana Williamson used about $30,000 in unused vacation time to remain on California's payroll through Jan. 31 — seven weeks after Newsom's office indicated she had departed — before collecting an additional $22,000 lump-sum payout for the hours she had left.

Villaraigosa's dreams for a political comeback meet reality — again

Dakota Smith — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Villaraigosa hasn't held office since 2013. That's a problem for the former mayor, who is at the bottom of the polls.

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

Ian James — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:27:41 GMT

Winter has brought California's Sierra Nevada a below-average amount of snow, and the snowpack has been shrinking for weeks.

Teen injured in shooting at Dockweiler Beach

Libor Jany — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:23:18 GMT

No arrests had been made as of midday Sunday after a 15-year-old was shot during an apparent gang fight that escalated to gunfire the night before.

Woman walking her dog in Monrovia is targeted by bear

Dakota Smith — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:17:35 GMT

"It kinda charged her," said Monrovia Police Lt. Kevin Oberon. Police describe the black bear encounter as unusual.

'Dangerous' heat wave warning issued for Southern California next week

Dakota Smith — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:15:12 GMT

Downtown Los Angeles could hit 101 degrees and Glendale may reach 104 degrees on Tuesday as a record-shattering March heat wave grips the region.

Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored

Corinne Purtill — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:04:19 GMT

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.

Parents charged in Murrieta house fire that killed their two daughters

Jasmine Mendez — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:54:21 GMT

Stacey Hales, 46, and Adam Keenan, 43, were arrested Friday in connection with a fire that started in the early hours of Dec. 20.

Lopez: My promise to you: AI didn't write this column, and if it's after my job, it'll be over my dead body

Steve Lopez — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

AI keeps trying to complete our thoughts and sentences, but are there as many risks as benefits?

Oil prices are skyrocketing, but this is why companies won't rush to drill in California

Blanca Begert — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.

Turning the Altadena fire into a civil rights crusade: Was discrimination against Black residents at play?

Rebecca Ellis, Grace Toohey — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ben Crump, a prominent civil rights attorney, said Thursday he was gathering evidence for a federal discrimination lawsuit against Los Angeles County to investigate whether discrimination played a role in the Eaton fire response.

California national parks set attendance record, despite controversy

Jack Dolan — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The nine national parks in the Golden State — including Yosemite, Death Valley and Joshua Tree — attracted nearly 12 million recreational visits in 2025, according to statistics from the National Park Service.

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Melissa Gomez — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Workers at the City Clerk's Office verified the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.

USC and ABC7 criticized for exclusion of all candidates of color in upcoming gubernatorial debate

Seema Mehta — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:30:34 GMT

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for governor, blasted USC and ABC for hosting a debate that excludes all candidates of color.

Trump administration orders restart of oil drilling along California coast amid Iran war

Clara Harter — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:57:55 GMT

President Trump is asserting executive authority to demand California restart controversial offshore oil drilling along its coastline amid soaring gas prices during the war with Iran. Gov. Gavin Newsom quickly pledged legal action against the effort.

Oscars security tighter than ever: 1-mile police buffer amid Iran war

Richard Winton, Hannah Fry — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:13:22 GMT

Security has been tighter at the Oscars every year since 9/11. While law enforcement officials don't publicly share all of the safeguards in place, sources have told The Times that even the air around the event is constantly checked for potential hazards, including radiation.

Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethylene oxide, a carcinogen

Hayley Smith — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:15:48 GMT

An estimated 50% of sterile medical devices in the U.S. are treated with ethylene oxide. It is also a known carcinogen.

49ers defensive end Bryce Huff becomes the latest NFL star to abruptly retire in his 20s

Steve Henson — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:12:18 GMT

Bryce Huff made $40 million in six NFL seasons, enough for him to retire at 27 and focus on Naberstone, a firm he started with his brother that aims to prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

Convicted murderer in college rearrested after cutting GPS monitor, fleeing class, officials say

Cierra Morgan — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:12:45 GMT

A 22-year-old man convicted of murder cut his ankle monitor and fled from classes he was taking at an Orange County community college. He was arrested shortly afterward.

Rare death by rattlesnake bite in Orange County highlights hidden danger on SoCal trails

Cierra Morgan — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:20:42 GMT

The death comes as rattlesnakes are beginning to appear on trails across Orange County earlier in the season, according to outdoor enthusiasts and animal control officials.

New push for LAPD oversight — and firing problem cops — moves toward November ballot

Libor Jany — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:16:42 GMT

A series of proposed changes to the city's charter includes language that would give the LAPD chief the power to fire officers outright, a reform long sought by activists.

Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches

Summer Lin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:36:13 GMT

A burglary suspect was arrested after authorities found more than $6 million of stolen luxury items, including handbags and watches, in Riverside County, according to officials.

Arellano: Noma's $1,500 meal is the antithesis of L.A. and the way we eat

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ulises Menchaca idled in his pickup truck on a steep street in Silver Lake, late for work.

SoCal's heat wave could be one of the hottest ever in March, forecasters say

Clara Harter — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Although Southern California will see a slight dip in temperatures on Saturday, officials warned that another round of even more extreme heat would arrive next week.

Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate

Hayley Smith — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A plan to strengthen California's climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.

If the giant sequoia is dying out, why are there tens of thousands of seedlings and saplings?

Doug Smith — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thousands of giant sequoia seedlings sprouted after a fire swept a grove in the Sierra in 2021. Will they replace the behemoths that died or become extinct?

2 people found dead outside Riverside County courthouse

Clara Harter — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:15:32 GMT

Riverside police responded to a report of a possible stabbing around Main and 12th streets in downtown Riverside just after 2 a.m. Two people were found dead.

Man convicted in shooting that had potential to cause LAPD helicopter crash

James Queally, Libor Jany — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:37:47 GMT

Douglass Byers was convicted of firing a rifle shot that pierced the tail of an LAPD helicopter in South L.A. last year. Prosecutors say the round could have caused a catastrophic helicopter crash.

Woman charged with killing her newborn also killed infant she had years earlier, prosecutors allege

Summer Lin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:31:17 GMT

An Oxnard woman faces another murder charge after investigators linked her to the death of her newborn child from 2015, according to authorities.

H5N1 bird flu spreads to sea otters and sea lions along San Mateo coast, wildlife experts say

Susanne Rust — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:20:42 GMT

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Año Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo County have been affected.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump demand for college admissions data after California sues

Jaweed Kaleem, Michael Casey — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:49:57 GMT

California and a coalition of 16 state Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education campuses to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions.

Advocates concerned city has not reviewed LA28 plan for homelessness, human trafficking

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:56:08 GMT

No date for the report's release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. charged with 3 felonies after Sparks' Rickea Jackson asks for protective order against him

Steve Henson — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:01:26 GMT

Sparks star Rickea Jackson says she fears for her life and requests protective order against ex-boyfriend and Falcons DE James Pearce Jr., who is charged with three felonies.

Man posing as rideshare driver sexually assaulted intoxicated passenger in Orange County, police say

Summer Lin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:07:06 GMT

A rideshare driver from Ontario was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Orange County, according to authorities.

Contributor: Don't let lobbyists win a liability shield for Big Oil

Jay Inslee — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Governments are fighting to hold oil giants like Exxon Mobil accountable for their well-documented efforts to deceive the public about climate change.

Major heat wave slams SoCal. Record-breaking temperatures seen in Ventura County

Clara Harter — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A major heat wave kicked off in the Southland, where temperatures are predicted to soar 25 degrees above normal, smash records across L.A. and bring a high risk of heat-related illness.

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Terry Castleman — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:50:35 GMT

A Boeing E-6B Mercury, or 'Doomsday Plane,' was seen performing exercises near Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Sunday.

Family of student who died after being hit by water bottle says LAUSD failed to stop bullying

Ruben Vives — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:31:45 GMT

The parents of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa say their daughter was struck in the head with a metal water bottle when she tried to help her sister, who was being attacked by a group of bullies.

'Just sign it.' Video appears to show $5-a-pop ballot petition fraud; state launches probe

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:52:27 GMT

'I approached some people and asked them what they were there for,' a videographer told The Times. 'They told me they didn't know what they were signing for, that they just wanted the $5.'

Most L.A. voters undecided about mayor's race, with support for Bass at 20%, poll finds

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:16:26 GMT

Spencer Pratt, a conservative reality TV star, came in second to Bass, at just over 10%. City Councilmember Nithya Raman polled at just over 9%.

Christian engineer sues L.A. County over Pride flag display at government buildings

Rebecca Ellis — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:45:30 GMT

Eric Batman, a 24-year veteran of the Department of Public Works, sued L.A. County on Tuesday after his bosses refused to let him work remotely in June, when the Pride flag hangs in front of many L.A. County buildings.

An 8-year-old's terrifying fall from ski lift reignites an old debate

Jack Dolan — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:43:37 GMT

While falls from ski lifts are rare, the possibility weighs heavily on the psyches of many novice skiers and snowboarders.

$1-million reward offered for California murder suspect, an FBI 'Ten Most Wanted' fugitive

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:07:39 GMT

A $1-million reward is being offered for Omar Alexander Cardenas in a fatal Sylmar shooting. He is also one of the FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' fugitives.

Riverside wants to fire three cops for claiming they are disabled, attorney says

Fedor Zarkhin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:22:01 GMT

Under federal law, to get a 100% disability rating — which each of the officers obtained — a veteran doesn't have to be fully disabled, their attorney said.

California could be attacked by drones because of Iran war, memo warns. Officials downplay threat

Richard Winton, Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:22:52 GMT

Officials were warned that the Iran war could lead to a surprise drone attack in California, but sources said there's no credible intelligence to support it.

L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:18:23 GMT

The City Council approved millions of dollars in funding for the next 15 months for Stay Housed L.A.

Dangerous heat will scorch Los Angeles this week; here's what it means for fire season

Grace Toohey — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:51:03 GMT

A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, with some triple-digit highs possible — up to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.

Missing L.A. County girl found in North Carolina living under a different name

Summer Lin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:23:13 GMT

In 2020, Los Angeles County's Department of Children and Family Services contacted the Sheriff's Department about a girl who disappeared from Duarte, according to a news release. She was found years later in North Carolina living under a different name.

3 critical days, many ignored warnings: How the LAFD failed to prevent the Palisades inferno

Alene Tchekmedyian — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Communication failures and questionable decisions led crews to leave the area prematurely; embers from the small Jan. 1 fire later reignited into the giant Palisades fire.

California DACA recipient sues Trump administration over her deportation

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mara de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a DACA recipient who was living in California, is seeking to return to the U.S. after her deportation last month.

L.A. County deputy collected paychecks after felony excessive force conviction

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trevor Kirk was convicted of a felony for throwing a woman to the ground and decertified as a state law enforcement officer — but he continued to be employed and paid by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department until last month.

Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after 'despicable' apartment brawl, street takeover

Clara Harter — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:49:32 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass announced that the LAPD would be putting resources downtown after a street takeover that led to a violent brawl at the Circa LA apartments.

Carvalho probe looms over LAUSD meeting as labor talks, charter renewal demand attention

Howard Blume — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:23:20 GMT

Despite an FBI probe of Supt. Carvalho, business continued at LAUSD, with a charter school denial, key labor deals and a pro-immigrant resolution.

Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations

Clara Harter — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:01:51 GMT

A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his Beverly Grove home.

Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination

Jasmine Mendez — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:57:20 GMT

Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the FDA.

No superbloom, but you can catch a spectacular show of California's desert wildflowers

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:25:02 GMT

Death Valley National Park is experiencing its best wildflower bloom in a decade, with dormant seeds awakened by recent rainfall and mild winter temperatures.

Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California

Ruben Vives — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:46:55 GMT

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies rescued 37 teenagers across Southern California and in nearby states including Arizona and Nevada.

LAX board approves fee hike for companies like Uber, Lyft and others

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:56:47 GMT

Los Angeles World Airports commissioners approved fee increases to ride-hailing companies operating at LAX, meaning the cost of getting picked up or dropped off by Uber and Lyft will get pricier.

LAUSD Supt. Carvalho breaks silence on FBI raid of his home, office

Howard Blume, Richard Winton, Brittny Mejia — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:29:25 GMT

Carvalho, currently on paid leave, had his home and office raided as part of an investigation linked to AllHere, the company behind a failed multimillion-dollar LAUSD chatbot initiative.

Seven Disneyland employees taken to hospital in hazmat situation at theme park

Hannah Fry — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:06:27 GMT

Seven Disneyland employees were treated at hospitals Tuesday after an odor in a backstage area at the park caused them to become dizzy and short of breath.

Florida woman charged with attempted murder, assault in shooting at Rihanna's home

James Queally, Libor Jany — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:21:10 GMT

Ivana Ortiz, 35, was arrested for allegedly shooting at Rihanna's residence in Beverly Crest. The singer, her partner ASAP Rocky and their three children were home at the time.

Record-breaking temperatures are on tap for Southern California. Here's how hot it will get

Hannah Fry — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:03:53 GMT

Temperatures are expected to rise significantly over the next few days, potentially breaking heat records for Southern California.

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancée nine times, prosecutors say

Summer Lin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:03:50 GMT

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy was charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing her fiancée in their Tustin apartment, according to authorities.

California Democrats launch pricey polling effort to winnow crowded gubernatorial field

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Anxious about a Republican winning the governor's race, the California Democratic Party plans to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars polling voters in an effort to shrink the sprawling field of candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes

Seema Mehta — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Opponents of a proposed 5% billionaire tax are flooding mailboxes with a rival ballot measure designed to block it. The effort is funded by Silicon Valley billionaires.

Iran's threats on U.S. soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code

Richard Winton — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Federal authorities warn that Iran could launch retaliatory strikes on American soil using sleeper cells, lone wolf sympathizers or cyberattacks.

DTLA law firm co-founder faces California State Bar charges over alleged out-of-state practice

Rebecca Ellis — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A co-founder and former partner at Downtown LA Law Group — a personal injury firm that has recently filed thousands of claims alleging sexual abuse in government facilities — is charged by the California State Bar with taking on clients in states where he was not properly licensed.

Homeless mortality is down in L.A. County for the first time in a decade

Doug Smith — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A sharp decrease in overdose deaths in L.A. County drove the first decline in homeless mortality in over a decade. Health and homeless service officials hope the trend can continue as homeless programs face significant funding cuts.

Deaf boy deported without hearing aids as mom sought asylum for domestic violence, lawyer says

Clara Harter — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell and State Sup. Tony Thurmond are blasting ICE for the deportation of a deaf 6-year-old boy, who according to his lawyer, was detained in California under false pretenses and then sent to Colombia without his hearing aids or due process.

Missing a leg? A blowtorch? You might want to check with Los Angeles Metro

Karen Garcia — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some strange things have turned up in the L.A. Metro Lost & Found. There's a system for returning what bus and rail riders have lost, and a staff that takes it to heart, whether you lost a coat button or a 55-inch-screen TV.

L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney

Noah Goldberg — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The City Council was set to vote last week on a $177-million contract for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and other groups to continue representing tenants.

Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon

Diana Lambert — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Teacher morale in California and nationwide is declining.

L.A. City Council candidate stays in race after report that he stabbed a boy at age 12

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:43:56 GMT

Jordan Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

Hailing rides to and from LAX could get more expensive under new proposal

Karen Garcia, Cierra Morgan — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:22:20 GMT

Los Angeles World Airports board is expected to vote Tuesday whether to hike the access fees for private transportation companies, including ride hailing, at LAX.

Doorbell camera captures violent rollover crash that trapped 2 people on residential O.C. street

Clara Harter — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 23:26:35 GMT

Two people were trapped after a car slammed into a pickup truck on a residential street in Fullerton.

He was stabbed while charging his car. He died after his ambulance was stolen

Cierra Morgan — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 23:09:56 GMT

The family of a stabbing victim is seeking $40 million from the city of Downey, saying a 'surveillance' sign led to a false sense of security, and an ambulance was missing a lock.

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

Libor Jany — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 22:44:51 GMT

An LAPD official said an investigation is underway after video footage showed an officer from the Transit Services Division enter a Tesla while responding to a call for service. The vehicle's owner reported missing $700, which the officer said he intended to book into evidence.

Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed

James Queally — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:21:14 GMT

Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by a peace officer in the 2020 shooting, and must give up his right to be a police officer in California.

Woman accused of attempted murder in shooting at Rihanna's mansion: What we know

Terry Castleman, Richard Winton — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:20:05 GMT

Authorities allege a Florida woman inside a Tesla opened fire, hitting a front gate and a nearby RV at Rihanna's home. Suspect Ivanna Ortiz was arrested in Sherman Oaks.

Arellano: Marco Rubio proves he really is Little Marco

Gustavo Arellano — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:12:42 GMT

Here's a reminder that no matter how high and mighty you get in Trump's White House, a Latino is still an exotic 'other.'