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As world braces for 'super' El Niño, research suggests global warming has increased its punch

Hayley Smith — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New research suggests that human activity is making El Niño even more extreme and globally disruptive.

Payouts in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement delayed to two largest law firms

Rebecca Ellis — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Two firms representing roughly half of the victims in the nation's largest sex abuse settlement have had their payments delayed amid pending audit and fraud probes, leaving many clients who expected life-changing sums stuck in limbo.

Bass returns campaign donations from leaders of anti-gang nonprofit after Times inquiry

David Zahniser — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Bass campaign's decision came after The Times asked whether the contributions ran afoul of a city law restricting campaign fundraising by city contractors.

A gun store opens next door to a Santa Barbara County day care, infuriating families. Will it change laws?

Hailey Branson-Potts — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A day care in a Santa Barbara County beach town has a new neighbor: A gun store

Trump is trying to terminate EVs in California. Is that even possible?

Hayley Smith — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration's efforts to erode California's emissions authority are slowing the state's EV transition, but not stopping it.

USC students board Hector the Barber's school bus for curbside cuts

Francesca Pinney — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After the pandemic closed his shop, Hector the Barber bought a yellow school bus and turned it into a mobile barbershop parked right outside USC.

Arellano: Nithya Raman is the comeback kid of L.A. politics

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for scoring while behind is almost preternatural.

Bass, Raman tout their environmental bona fides at L.A. forum

Noah Haggerty — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a forum at L.A. Trade-Tech, the two mayoral candidates differed sharply over the city's environmental performance under Bass's leadership

Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be displaced by the L.A. Olympics, study says

James Rainey — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Thousands of homeless people probably will be displaced when the 2028 Olympics come to L.A., researchers say. They say the government needs a plan now for where they will go.

L.A. Community College District cancels housing proposal after allegations of bidding 'irregularities'

Andrew Khouri — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The L.A. Community College District canceled a bidding process to build student housing after a developer alleged irregularities. The district said officials acted appropriately.

Hurricane Marie: What to expect in SoCal this weekend and how to plan accordingly

Hannah Fry — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Forecasters expect strong surf and rip currents and a chance of rain, thunderstorms and muggy weather as people flock to the coast during the long weekend.

LAPD internal affairs file spills more details on unit in racist recordings scandal

Libor Jany — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An inquiry into the case's effect on LAPD recruitment efforts is ongoing, but an internal investigation sheds new light on the unit at the center of a scandal.

Bass is asked to testify before Congress about waste and fraud in L.A.'s response to homelessness

David Zahniser, Doug Smith — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 00:42:13 GMT

Rep. Tim Burchett, chair of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, said his panel is concerned about "potential misallocation of federal dollars."

Coast Guard rescues 37 migrants found adrift on boat off Southern California coast

Terry Castleman — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT

U.S. Coast Guard officials rescued dozens of migrants in a 30-foot boat that had been adrift near Oxnard for days without food or water.

1 dead, 4 injured after driver, 91, crashes car in Trader Joe's parking lot, police say

Clara Harter — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:30:21 GMT

One person was killed and four others injured after a motorist collided with a group of pedestrians in the parking lot near the Grove on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Lack of FEMA funds cuts off key recovery program for Eaton, Palisades fire survivors

Clara Harter — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:29:34 GMT

California says it's ending its disaster case management program for Eaton and Palisades fire survivors after FEMA stalled federal funding.

Convicted Malibu scammer added to FBI's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list after fleeing U.S.

Grace Toohey — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:25:39 GMT

Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, a Malibu man who fled the U.S. to avoid an expected 15-year prison sentence after a fraud conviction last year, has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list.

Body recovered from lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:25:38 GMT

LAPD officers are investigating after a body was recovered from the lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights.

Lost in the algorithm: Hikers stranded on Mt. Shasta after following Gemini AI's plan

Karen Garcia — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 22:17:55 GMT

Authorities say three hikers became stranded on Mt. Shasta after relying solely on Google's Gemini AI.

Motorcyclist intentionally drives into Amazon protesters outside warehouse near Riverside, officials say

Grace Toohey — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 19:28:25 GMT

Two demonstrators were injured after officials say a motorcyclist appeared to deliberately drive at the group protesting outside the Amazon facility in Riverside County on Wednesday morning.

Young girl among two bodies pulled from Dominguez Channel, homicide investigators say

Richard Winton, Iris Kwok — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 19:20:35 GMT

Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after the heavily decomposed body of a young girl was recovered from the Dominguez Channel in Carson.

Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:11:30 GMT

Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots.

'It drives me nuts': Mulholland Drive eyesore draws neighbors' ire, safety concerns

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 18:09:28 GMT

An abandoned Mulholland Drive home in L.A. is drawing neighbor anger over fire risks, trash, and graffiti. Local residents are calling for action.

Hurricane Marie tracking away from L.A., but beaches will still be hit hard

Hannah Fry — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 17:18:37 GMT

Hurricane Marie is expected to stay off the California coast, reducing risks of flooding and strong winds, but is poised to deliver dangerous surf and some rain.

Chabria: Trump has a new scheme to suppress the California vote this November. The threat is real

Anita Chabria — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:51:17 GMT

The Voting Rights Project at UCLA files a lawsuit to stop Americans' personal data from being swept up by the federal government to further Trump's false conspiracy about illegal immigrants voting in elections.

Firefighters rescue man trapped for hours inside San Francisco garbage truck

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:41:29 GMT

Firefighters rescued a man trapped for hours inside a garbage truck in San Francisco early Wednesday.

Trump targets private school tax-exempt status over race-based aid. California takes notice

Howard Blume, Jaweed Kaleem, Collin Binkley — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:39:11 GMT

The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday. If finalized, the rule would take effect after May 2027, aiming to end race-based student policies or programs.

Christian podcaster arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of threatening President Trump

Karen Garcia — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:28:57 GMT

Los Angeles-based podcaster Benjamin Azariah Southworth was arrested at his home Thursday morning on suspicion of threatening to kill President Trump.

Arellano: 'It's become a deportation mill': A day in the life of an immigration attorney

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'I used to call my presentations 'Know Your Rights' workshops. Now they're just workshops, because there are no rights,' attorney Karla Navarrete said.

Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says

Ben Wieder — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.

Brush fire briefly closes Glendale Freeway as larger blaze blackens 200 acres in O.C.

Iris Kwok — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 04:09:13 GMT

The northbound Glendale Freeway was closed briefly for a small brush fire. To the south, fire crews battled a blaze in Orange County that quickly burned more than 200 acres.

2 bodies in 2 days: Investigations underway after bodies found near Dominguez Channel

Iris Kwok — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 02:27:34 GMT

The bodies were discovered less than 10 miles away from each other. But there is "no evidence connecting the two death investigations at this time," said a sheriff's spokesperson.

USC faculty rally in support of unionizing with new, high-placed city allies

Jaweed Kaleem — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 02:06:10 GMT

USC nontenure faculty rallied for union recognition with support from Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman as the university appeals the vote.

LAUSD adopts moratorium on student AI use, another big move to limit classroom computer time

Howard Blume — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 01:46:42 GMT

LAUSD has restricted generative AI access for all students on district devices, while allowing teacher use. Learn how this new policy affects classroom learning.

Woman who fatally stabbed her fire captain wife is sentenced to 36 years to life

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 00:42:08 GMT

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi was sentenced to 36 years to life on Wednesday. She had pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to second-degree murder for killing her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi.

Woman attacked by river otter at Lake Tahoe was bruised, bloodied but sure one skill saved her

Karen Garcia — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 00:30:11 GMT

A woman swimming in Hidden Beach was viciously assaulted by a river otter, needing 38 stitches.

O.C. surgeon who successfully fought sex assault charges loses his medical license

Hannah Fry — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 00:13:40 GMT

An Orange County orthopedic surgeon once accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women in a case that grabbed international headlines has lost his medical license, state records show.

Jury rejects insanity claim, ensuring life sentence for man who killed L.A. County deputy

James Queally — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:49:10 GMT

Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, was sane when he fatally shot L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in the back of the head in 2023, a jury ruled Wednesday.

Norwalk resident became a viral chronicler of a dangerous intersection where the 105 abruptly ends

Terry Castleman — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:00:42 GMT

A Norwalk local has taken it upon himself to post daily updates on a particularly dangerous intersection where the 105 Freeway ends and many cars crash.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star scratched up days after her death: 'Doesn't make any sense'

Iris Kwok — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 22:14:20 GMT

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was found scratched and marred just days after her death at 80, stunning fans who arrived to lay flowers in tribute.

L.A. is building a mystery fence around MacArthur Park

Hanna Kang — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:08:54 GMT

Nearly a year after L.A. approved $2.3 million for a fence around MacArthur Park, key details — design, height, timeline and impact on the neighborhood — remain largely undisclosed.

Beverly Hills man charged with murder in alley stabbing; witness describes 'savage' scene

Clara Harter — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 19:48:11 GMT

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has filed murder charges against 19-year-old Conoray Lawantara, who is accused of fatally stabbing a man in a Beverly Hills alley.

Democratic Socialists endorse Raman in L.A. mayoral race

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 19:32:20 GMT

The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Councilmember Nithya Raman for mayor Wednesday, giving the challenger a boost of left-wing, door-knocking energy as she challenges incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 election.

Tribes could co-manage ancestral forests under bill heading to Newsom's desk

Lila Seidman — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 17:28:45 GMT

Assembly Bill 2494 aims to pivot state demonstration forests away from commercial logging toward ecotourism and Indigenous stewardship. It now heads to Newsom's desk.

Killing of Catalina Island deer will go forward despite last-minute appeals

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:53:25 GMT

A judge tentatively rejected a request for a temporary halt to the eradication of all mule deer on Catalina Island. Meanwhile, a Los Angeles County supervisor has asked the governor to step in.

Five ways hurricane Marie could impact L.A. during Labor Day weekend

Rong-Gong Lin II — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:11:42 GMT

Marie could send showers and increased humidity to Southern California for the Labor Day weekend, as well as large waves, forecasters say.

One fewer barrier for farmers who want to cover fields with solar panels

Ian James — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Converting farmland to solar farms would become easier under a California bill awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature.

Sweeping climate and energy legislation goes to Newsom's desk

Hayley Smith — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

New laws aim to rework California's climate spending, close an environmental review loophole and rein in electricity rates, among other measures.

Aggressive Plaskett fire outgrows Timber fire as Big Sur wildfires rage

Iris Kwok — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 05:52:18 GMT

The aggressive Plaskett fire overtook the Timber fire in size, and together they have blackened more than 50,000 acres.

Notorious crouching sniffer known throughout Glendale and Burbank is arrested again

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 02:29:36 GMT

Serial butt sniffer Calese Crowder, feared for his crouching prowess throughout Glendale and Burbank, was arrested again by Glendale police on Friday afternoon near the scene of previous apprehensions.

$10 million in Adidas and Nike streetwear found at Arcadia warehouse, all fake, authorities say

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 00:22:35 GMT

Los Angeles County sheriffs trailed 25,000 units of counterfeit branded shoes and streetwear from a port of entry to an Arcadia warehouse.

Rare Torrey pines faring worse than expected after Santa Rosa Island fire: 'Heartbreaking'

Corinne Purtill — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 00:21:35 GMT

Up to 80% of the grove's trees may die as a result of the largest fire in Channel Islands National Park history.

Aliso Beach becomes latest shoreside community to fight beach erosion

Ruben Vives — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 00:05:33 GMT

Laguna Beach has closed portions of a parking lot because of damage from erosion amid tropical storm swells in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Coverage for smoke damage, money for protecting homes passed to help wildfire victims

Nicole Nixon, Noah Haggerty — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 23:35:58 GMT

California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage.

Judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit challenging California transgender sports policies

Kevin Rector — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 23:20:47 GMT

A federal judge threw out a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging California school policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.

Two unsolved rap murders haunted police for decades. Why Tupac case closed but not Biggie Smalls'

Richard Winton — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:43:28 GMT

A jury found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of Tupac Shakur. The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved.

Arellano: Arte Moreno finally sells the Angels. Anaheim's long nightmare is over

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 22:40:46 GMT

You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras.

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Melody Petersen, Dakota Smith — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 21:59:58 GMT

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.

Convicted MAGA election denier declines job in California amid pressure from Newsom

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:19:29 GMT

Tina Peters, who served prison time for tampering with election equipment in Colorado, has declined a job offer in Shasta County, her attorney said.

Lopez: First the fire, then the loss of their mom. The Moores are still fighting to get home to Altadena

Steve Lopez — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:33:58 GMT

Christine Moore's smoke damage fight with insurance company has been passed down to her kids.

State lawmakers pass bills targeting industrial operators after Boyle Heights fire

Dakota Smith — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 16:32:53 GMT

Some Republican legislators question the sweeping scope of the bills.

Reputed Latino gang member charged with killing Black man amid racially charged turf war

Matthew Ormseth — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Prosecutors say an alleged member of the Blythe Street gang shot a Black man who was sitting in a car outside a Panorama City building at the center of a battle over control of local drug sales.

Could a hurricane send floods to Southern California for Labor Day weekend?

Rong-Gong Lin II — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's a chance Hurricane Marie, now a tropical storm, will head north over Southern California, bringing with it risks of flooding.

California lawmakers OK restrictions on hiring former ICE agents, ban electric-shock gloves

Nicole Nixon — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California lawmakers voted Monday to ban federal immigration agents from being hired for many local and state government jobs and to outlaw electric-shock gloves.

Raman gets key labor endorsement in mayor's race, although most unions are backing Bass

Noah Goldberg — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most local labor unions are backing Mayor Bass, but the powerful Unite Here Local 11 representing hotel workers endorsed council member and challenger Nithya Raman.

Traffic deaths are on the rise. Why is the LAPD pulling over fewer drivers?

Libor Jany, Hailey Wang — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The number of Angelenos who die in traffic crashes now regularly outpaces those killed by homicide, but data shows vehicle stops by LAPD have plummeted since the pandemic.

Community colleges would be able to award far more bachelor's degrees if Newsom approves

Jaweed Kaleem — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A pair of bills on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would make it easier for California community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees.

A baby was found dead on a California road. Girl, 14, and her father are sought

Iris Kwok — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 03:16:24 GMT

Authorities say they are searching for a man suspected of sexually abusing and impregnating his teenage daughter. The teenager is wanted on suspicion of killing her baby.

Voters would decide on a $7.5-billion science bond to fund state research if Newsom approves

Andrew Khouri — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 02:41:53 GMT

California lawmakers sent a $7.5-billion science research bond measure to Gov. Gavin Newsom. If signed, it would go before voters on the March 2028 ballot.

2 drivers careen off PCH onto beach near Mugu Rock just days apart

Terry Castleman — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 01:03:29 GMT

A car tumbled 75 feet from Pacific Coast Highway onto a rocky shoreline near Mugu Rock early Sunday — just days after a vehicle plunged off the road in the same area, according to authorities.

Reining in Big Tech: How California lawmakers plan to regulate AI and social media

Queenie Wong, Dakota Smith — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:57:01 GMT

California lawmakers advance bills targeting addictive social media, artificial intelligence in the workplace and voracious data centers amid mounting public anxiety over technology's harms.

Bill to aid California newsrooms now on the governor's desk

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:40:47 GMT

Assembly Bill 2222 would create refundable tax credits for California local news organizations based on the number of journalists they employ, which in practice would provide direct cash infusions to participating newsrooms.

Teenage Five Guys worker hit by stray bullet while on the job

Iris Kwok — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:26:40 GMT

The shooting took place in Oxnard Friday evening, authorities said.

L.A. County sues State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims

Melody Petersen — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 00:15:25 GMT

L.A. County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year's devastating wildfires complained that their policy claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.

State lawmakers back environmental carve-out for new San Diego stadium

Dakota Smith — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:58:21 GMT

California lawmakers voted to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project by helping it avoid lawsuits over its environmental impacts.

Flash flood in Grand Canyon left two dead. Extreme weather fueled the deluge

Karen Garcia, Ruben Vives — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:05:41 GMT

A catastrophic flash flood tore through the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon, killing at least two, leaving more than a dozen missing and wrecking trails and bridges.

Citing California as a problem state, Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools

Andrea Castillo — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:35:38 GMT

Federal officials said the targeted schools were connected to more than 5,000 drivers who had failed English proficiency tests.

Ex-Compton gang leader found guilty in murder of Tupac Shakur

Richard Winton — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:21:16 GMT

A Las Vegas jury on Monday found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking a turning point in a murder mystery that captivated the public's attention for decades.

Teen girl who livestreamed San Diego mosque shooting faces murder charges, prosecutors say

Clara Harter — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:13:59 GMT

A 17-year-old girl accused of livestreaming a deadly attack on a San Diego mosque is now facing murder charges.

Beverly Hills alley fight leaves man dead; 19-year-old resident arrested on suspicion of murder

Clara Harter — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:47:39 GMT

A 19-year-old Beverly Hills resident has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Sunday night fight in an alley that left another resident dead.

Ex-LAPD officer indicted again on murder charge in 2015 killing of homeless man

Richard Winton, James Queally — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:46:16 GMT

A Los Angeles County grand jury has once again indicted former LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor in the 2015 killing of Brendon Glenn, who was unarmed and on the ground when Proctor shot him in the back while on duty. A judge threw out the charges against Proctor earlier this year.

Newport Beach jeweler who cheated clients out of Rolexes and diamonds gets five years in prison

Alene Tchekmedyian — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:16:12 GMT

Prosecutors say Nelson Holdo took clients' money but never delivered the Rolexes, diamonds and other jewelry they paid for.

L.A. woman gives birth to 'very rare' triplets. Babies come close to Guinness world record

Fedor Zarkhin — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:20 GMT

A South L.A. woman gave birth to "very rare" triplets, nearly breaking a world record at the same time

Planned bikes lanes on Forest Lawn Drive targeted in last-minute language added to bill

Colleen Shalby — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:29:26 GMT

A street safety project at the center of a debate between Mayor Karen Bass and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman could be affected.

Simi Valley landfill gets rotting food from warehouse fire, raising odor complaints from neighbors

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:54:11 GMT

Simi Valley residents complain of odor after a nearby landfill receives waste from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.

Solar power for renters would get easier with two bills now on the governor's desk

Blanca Begert, Ian James — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:48:16 GMT

Renters could get access to solar panels if the governor signs two bills just passed by the Legislature.

Singer D4vd swaps private attorneys for public defender in murder case

James Queally — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:08:09 GMT

The musician David Anthony Burke — known by his stage name D4vd — has changed representation as he faces trial in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, swapping out the private attorneys who have represented him for months for lawyers from the L.A. County public defender's office.

The high-risk strategy in Tupac Shakur case: Defense says client is full of BS

Richard Winton — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Legal experts call it a novel tactic, but perhaps the best shot at getting jurors to ignore statements in police interviews and a documentary they heard in Duane Davis' own words.

AI is watching your spending and setting your prices accordingly. Lawmakers want to stop it

Audrey McGlinchy — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Personalized pricing, or so-called surveillance pricing, is when companies use data such as IP addresses or language preferences to set prices specific to customers.

UCLA disciplined a pro-Palestinian protester behind closed doors. Now he's suing

Jaweed Kaleem — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

UCLA PhD student Dylan Kupsh, who was a pro-Palestinian campus protester, is suing UC over its student discipline process. The lawsuit alleges viewpoint discrimination and due process violations. UCLA said it will respond to the suit in court.

Lawmakers send bills to Newsom shoring up ballot security, transparency for paid political posts

Nicole Nixon — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:25:17 GMT

California lawmakers on Sunday approved bills aimed at preventing interference in this fall's midterm elections and requiring more transparency from social media influencers who are paid by political campaigns.

California lawmakers vote to change childhood sex abuse law

Dakota Smith — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:08:50 GMT

The 2019 law resulted in billions of dollars in payouts from local governments.

Weird, wet heat is finally set to taper off: Here's where and when

Corinne Purtill — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:06:04 GMT

Expect weather that feels "more like California than Miami," the National Weather Service says