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Your guide to the California Congressional District 34 race: Gomez vs. Gonzales-Torres

Dakota Smith — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:25:03 GMT

Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez — who faces a U.S. House investigation over alleged sexual assault and harassment, but denies wrongdoing — is running for reelection against Angela Gonzales-Torres, who is backed by Democratic Socialists of America.

Neighbor who allegedly fed a coyote involved in attack on toddler could be charged

Summer Lin, Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:44:46 GMT

A resident who allegedly fed a coyote in Atwater Village for months may now face a criminal charge after a toddler was bitten in the neighborhood.

Delivery worker found dead in trunk of Tesla. Suspect assumed aliases to evade police, officials say

Iris Kwok — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:29 GMT

Manuel Salceda, 39, has been charged with murder in the death of Javier Becerril Jr., whose body was found in the trunk of a Tesla in July.

Mexican Mafia member found dead in California state prison cell

Matthew Ormseth — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:31:46 GMT

Richard Buchanan, a reputed member of the Mexican Mafia from San Diego, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Kern Valley State Prison, authorities said Wednesday.

Fugitive child sex offender found dead in a California riverbed, officials say

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:37:14 GMT

Authorities had been searching for Merle Wakefield, 69, for nearly a month after he cut off his GPS monitor in San Diego and fled.

Son fatally stabs elderly parents and family dog in Westminster double homicide, police say

Summer Lin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:03:43 GMT

A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after his parents and their family dog were found stabbed to death in Westminster, authorities said.

A California immigrant and a Nevada group, joined by top Democrats, sue over federal election probes

Kevin Rector — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:39 GMT

The lawsuit accuses Trump and his administration of using "shoddily compiled lists of supposed noncitizens" and "coercive threats" against state officials to assert federal control over the midterms.

Two teenage girls spent months plotting a mass shooting in Riverside County, officials say

Summer Lin — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:34:04 GMT

Two teenage girls have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a mass shooting at Corona High School in Riverside County, authorities said.

New storm moves into Southern California: What to expect

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:43:31 GMT

Scattered rain showers are expected to arrive in Southern California between Wednesday and Thursday.

Examining Becerra's quarter of a century in Washington

Ben Wieder — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In his more than 25 years in Washington, Xavier Becerra built important alliances and amassed power on Capitol Hill, but had some stumbles along the way.

California woman makes history by swimming state's 900-mile length. El Niño added its own challenges

Iris Kwok — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Catherine Breed, 33, swam about 900 miles from Oregon to Mexico from July to October.

Lopez: Disney built the monorail in a year. LAX's people mover, almost 8, hasn't left the station

Steve Lopez — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Years of delays for the SkyLink people mover at LAX have led to finger-pointing, litigation and a grand jury probe into how a $1.9-billion project has become a $3.3-billion boondoggle.

After their 13-year-old died in an e-motorcycle crash, they're facing charges

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:02:22 GMT

Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer announced charges for a Santa Ana couple whose 13-year-old son died after hitting a pole in Garden Grove on his e-motorcycle.

Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court Judge Office 131 election

Jon Regardie — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:50:16 GMT

Donna Tryfman and David Ross are competing for the Superior Court Judge Office 131 seat. Here's what you need to know about the race.

Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court Judge Office 87 election

Jon Regardie — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:48:00 GMT

Anthony "A.J." Bayne and David DeJute are competing for the Superior Court Judge Office 87 seat. Here's what you need to know about the race.

Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court Judge Office 65 election

Jon Regardie — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:46:29 GMT

Justin Allen Clayton and Anna Slotky Reitano are competing for the Superior Court Judge Office 65 seat. Here's what you need to know about the race.

Some GLP-1 injections recalled due to 'lack of assurance of sterility'

Karen Garcia — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:53:13 GMT

Apothecary Pharma, a compounding pharmacy, voluntarily recalled 22 vials of Tirzepatide injections due to a "lack of assurance of sterility," according to the official announcement.

Feds tease new 'batch' of noncitizen California voters as L.A. slams previous list

Kevin Rector — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:39:12 GMT

Filings in the Justice Department's lawsuit accusing California officials of facilitating election fraud reveal new details about the underlying investigations.

Storms descend on Southern California, raising risk of dangerous surf, flooding, debris flows

Andrew J. Campa — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:18:19 GMT

The National Weather Service Los Angeles-Oxnard office is estimating a 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms with widespread minor flooding and debris flow concerns in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Huge crack along PCH near Laguna Beach will take at least $4 million to fix, officials say

Summer Lin — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:25:16 GMT

Caltrans has secured millions in emergency funding to fix the large crack in the slope below Pacific Coast Highway near the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove.

Mistakenly getting a duplicate mail ballot is not unheard of. But in this tense election season, the outcry is outsized

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:09:59 GMT

Thousands of voters in a Central Valley town received two ballots in the mail, the result of a printing error. But in this tense political climate, even straightforward election mistakes are magnified.

Rick Caruso has 'extreme concern' over Raman, but declines to endorse in mayor's race

Itzel Luna — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:02:33 GMT

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso declined to endorse either incumbent Mayor Karen Bass or challenger Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 runoff election.

Feds hold back an additional $1.2 billion in California Medicaid reimbursements

Ana Ceballos — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:33:02 GMT

In May, the administration held back $1.3 billion in Medicaid funds over concerns about hospice and in-home care programs. Now it's deferring $1.2 billion more.

Un avión se estrelló al caer sobre una calle en California. Dos adultos y un niño sobrevivieron

Kailyn Brown — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:14:45 GMT

Una avioneta en la que viajaban tres personas se estrelló el sábado en una carretera de San José, lo que provocó un pequeño derrame de combustible y un atasco de tráfico. Los pasajeros sufrieron heridas leves.

Homeboy Industries helps launch plan for LA28 Olympic merchandise

James Rainey — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The LA28 Olympic organizing group plans to combine with L.A.-based businesses to sell Olympic merchandise. The Homeboy Industries gang intervention nonprofit is an initial partner.

Almost $1 million in rare sports and Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana

Steve Henson — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:24:18 GMT

Police have made no arrests or recovered any cards, which had been graded by Professional Sports Authenticator and were being shipped back to collectors nationwide.

East San Fernando Valley light rail line gets underway — five years behind schedule

Colleen Shalby — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Construction on Metro's East San Fernando Valley light rail project will begin this week. Service is targeted for 2032.

Horvath backs Raman in mayor's race, giving her a strong ally in the Valley and Westside

David Zahniser — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The endorsement from L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath could help mayoral candidate Nithya Raman push back on claims that she struggles to work well with other politicians.

Chabria: Why Trump's attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny

Anita Chabria — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 28 Californians. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the small number shows "there is no widespread voter fraud."

Residents fight for anti-camping zone at 6th Street Bridge park

Alejandra Molina — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:23:00 GMT

Residents on both sides of the L.A. River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming once the 6th Street Bridge park opens.

California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger

Brittny Mejia, Kevin Rector — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:52:59 GMT

Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cast ballots.

'Help me!' Videos of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen spark outrage

Clara Harter, Suhauna Hussain — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:45:40 GMT

Videos of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents have sparked outrage in the community.

Woman riding e-bike dies in Huntington Beach after crashing into street curb

Summer Lin — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:02:43 GMT

Another e-bike rider was killed in a collision over the weekend in Huntington Beach, marking the second time in months an e-bike rider was killed in the coastal city.

Nicolas Cage battles sinkhole that threatened his Malibu home

Jack Flemming — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:50:41 GMT

After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms.

High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed O.C. influencer

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:59:14 GMT

The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.

Months of coyote complaints end with a toddler bitten and an animal euthanized

Fedor Zarkhin — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:26:12 GMT

A coyote captured and euthanized by state wildlife officials in Atwater Village was confirmed to be the one responsible for a recent attack on a 16-month-old child, after months of residents seeing it in the neighborhood, officials said.

1 killed, 6 wounded in weekend shooting in Riverside County

Summer Lin — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:55:16 GMT

One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting over the weekend in Riverside County, according to authorities.

California creates first tribal-led marine protected areas

Lila Seidman — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

California wildlife regulators have made the state's first 'underwater parks' in an effort spearheaded by tribes. It's a win for Indigenous stewardship but a loss for fishers who warn they'll suffer an economic hit.

Cooler temperatures, possible rain headed for Southern California

Hailey Branson-Potts — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:48:28 GMT

Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain is on tap for Southern California, forecasters say.

Becerra's muted gubernatorial campaign comes to life in homestretch

Seema Mehta — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After months publicly absent from the campaign trail, Democrat Xavier Becerra has increased public appearances and begun airing television ads as mail ballots reach California voters.

Why an ambitious 300-mile trail in Northern California distresses some Native Americans

Lila Seidman — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California's 307-mile Great Redwood Trail promises economic renewal and scenic wonder — but some Native Americans fear the project will erase sacred history.

Serial rapist and cosmetics heir is free. San Gabriel Valley community is outraged, mayor says

Suhauna Hussain — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:32:20 GMT

The release of convicted serial rapist Andrew Stuart Luster on parole is garnering outrage in the San Gabriel Valley community where he reportedly lives.

Airplane crushed after nosediving onto California street. Somehow, 2 adults and a child survive

Kailyn Brown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:46:55 GMT

A small plane carrying three people crashed onto a San Jose roadway Saturday, causing a minor fuel spill and traffic jam. The passengers sustained minor injuries.

LAPD responds to two stabbings, unruly crowd near Crenshaw street festival

Kailyn Brown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:27:26 GMT

Los Angeles police responded to reports of two stabbings near the Taste of Soul festival on Saturday, and issued an hourslong citywide tactical alert.

Southern California fires ease as Santa Ana winds die down. But rain could bring new risks

Hayley Smith — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:58:57 GMT

Southern California firefighters gain ground on the Norte, Bryson and Henderson fires as Santa Ana winds ease, but incoming rain brings its own risks.

Mayoral candidate Raman was once a firm 'no' on the Olympics. She remains a skeptic

James Rainey — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass is a big booster of the '28 Summer Olympics in L.A.; challenger Nithya Raman? Not so much.

'He's everywhere': This California Republican wants to make his party relevant again

Dakota Smith — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a conservative from San Diego County, has become a prominent voice for state Republicans. His vehicle this election is Proposition 39, the voter ID measure.

Clean transit, poor oversight

Tony Briscoe, Sandhya Kambhampati — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California's $1-billion clean truck and bus subsidy program was designed to cut pollution and accelerate zero-emission sales. It is now facing allegations of fraud, waste and poor oversight.

Two men found dead after standoff with Long Beach police

Salvador Hernandez — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:31:05 GMT

Two men were found dead inside a home after police exchanged fire with a man inside, prompting a standoff with police in Long Beach, police said.

Two Utah hikers rescued after perilous, freezing 36-hour trek on Mt. Shasta

Tony Briscoe — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:32:17 GMT

Two Utah hikers survived freezing 15-degree temperatures and a 36-hour ordeal on Mt. Shasta after getting lost off-trail with dead phone batteries.

At least 9 California federal lawmakers targeted in nationwide mail threat

Laurence Darmiento — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:03:27 GMT

At least nine California federal lawmakers are among elected officials sent suspicious letters this week containing a white powdery substance.

'No Kings' protests mobilize across California as activists push for early voter turnout

Karen Garcia, Melissa Gomez, Andrew J. Campa, Corinne Purtill — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:51:27 GMT

Participants in Saturday's widespread 'No Kings' protests are shouting about voter participation.

As Bryson fire reignites trauma in Malibu, neighbors lean on one another

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:59:28 GMT

In a town of fire survivors — where many have lost their home at least once, if not twice, in previous blazes — a quiet, familiar feeling filled Malibu neighborhoods: Here we go again.

Here's what we know about the man who allegedly bugged an OpenAI conference room in San Francisco

Suhauna Hussain — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The FBI last week arrested an OpenAI engineer working in the company's San Francisco office and charged him with intercepting oral communications. Court documents unsealed Tuesday paint a picture of a man using AI to surveil his employer and his bosses using AI to catch him.

Lopez: It's been a great romance, but it's time to rethink our relationship with the California coast

Steve Lopez — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With a fall forecast that includes a Super El Niño, Kelvin waves, hurricanes and a rising sea level, piers, beaches and homes could be lost.

Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Chaparral's ability to quickly regrow has made such a quick fire return interval commonplace in the Santa Monica Mountains. But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem's long-term viability.

New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage

Corinne Purtill — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates.

SoCal braces for another day of heat and winds as fire destroys homes in Orange County

Iris Kwok, Ruben Vives, Karen Garcia, Hannah Fry — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Firefighters are bracing for another day of Santa Ana winds and extreme temperatures as they continue to battle the Norte fire, which has destroyed six homes in south Orange County.

Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity define DOJ election battle with California

Kevin Rector — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the last week, Justice Department and California election officials have been locked in a contentious standoff over alleged election fraud.

Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell, just survived a month loose in Yellowstone National Park

Andrew J. Campa — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A California couple reunited with their 10-year-old dog Luna thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, wrapping up a more than a monthlong Yellowstone National Park wilderness survival tour that included avoiding bears and coyotes.

Arcadia surrogacy mansion mom fled U.S. after previous abuse charge, prosecutors allege

James Queally — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:09:13 GMT

Two parents accused of allowing more than a dozen surrogate children to suffer abuse inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Arcadia never let the children outside and kept the cremated remains of another surrogate baby in mail packaging, a prosecutor said in court Friday.

Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach

Howard Blume, Andrew Khouri, Jaweed Kaleem — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:48:32 GMT

Hackers stole data from millions of California students who took state tests. The security breach affects current and former students who attended public schools over the last three years.

Top LAFD union official accuses former president of battery

Alene Tchekmedyian — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:51:33 GMT

Los Angeles firefighters Jason Powell and Freddy Escobar have a history, and on Friday that apparently led to an altercation at their union's headquarters.

City controller subpoenas financial records from '28 Olympics organizers

James Rainey — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:42:09 GMT

L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia said Olympic organizer LA28 must release more bank records and other information. His subpoena escalates a fight with the 2028 Olympic group.

Norte fire: Evacuations, shelters

Hannah Fry — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:20:00 GMT

A fire that broke out in south Orange County has triggered evacuations as firefighters battle the growing blaze amid fierce Santa Ana winds.

Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say

Melissa Gomez — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:58:44 GMT

Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated.

Arizona escalates water war, intervening in lawsuit over federal Colorado River cuts

Ian James — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:10:45 GMT

Arizona has joined in Nevada in suing to challenge the Trump administration's plan for water cutbacks along the Colorado River.

Body found in barrel in Lake Mead identified. It's a man from California

Summer Lin — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:35:30 GMT

More than four years after human remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead, investigators have identified the man as a murder victim from the 1980s.

Coast Guard searches for survivors miles off the Pacific coast after mayday call; 16 rescued

Hannah Fry — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:43:13 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 16 people early Friday from the ocean about 120 miles off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. The search continues for other passengers.

LAPD chief becomes polarizing figure as Bass and Raman diverge on handling of police

Libor Jany — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some observers see the November election between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman as a referendum on LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

Chaotic scene as Norte fire burns homes in Orange County, fierce winds fan other blazes

Clara Harter, Richard Winton, Ruben Vives, Hannah Fry — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Norte fire broke out Friday afternoon in Orange County, triggering evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

A man's neck was broken in an L.A. County jail. His family is suing the Sheriff's Department

Connor Sheets — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey Fairchild died months after a sheriff's deputy broke his neck at an L.A. County jail in 2024. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force.

Bass and Raman trade accusations over ICE — and former LAPD chief Daryl Gates

David Zahniser — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass called on her opponent to apologize for her remarks about a former LAPD chief. Councilmember Nithya Raman said Bass deliberately twisted her words.

Bass vs. Raman: Who can make housing more affordable?

Jack Flemming — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman both have plans to help L.A.'s housing crisis. Will either make living here more affordable?

Los Angeles city employee among four charged in downtown graffiti spree

James Queally — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:24:58 GMT

Prosecutors say a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee was one of four men who caused more than $170,000 in graffiti damage to downtown buildings.

SoCal woman who registered dog to vote must pay for billboards with her picture on them

Terry Castleman — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:15:07 GMT

An Orange County woman who registered her dog to vote in 2021 pleaded guilty and paid $1,500 for four billboards about voter fraud that feature her photo.

Mortgage lenders probed over how they handled L.A. wildfire insurance payouts

Laurence Darmiento — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:35:41 GMT

After complaints by January 2025 fire victims about withheld insurance payments, California regulators have ordered mortgage lenders to report on how they have handled the funds.

How this Saturday's 'No Kings' protests will be different

Summer Lin — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:28:06 GMT

Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies are scheduled to take place Saturday aimed at getting people to vote in the November midterm elections.

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:13 GMT

California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.

Climate change is weakening Santa Ana winds — but won't save SoCal from devastating fires

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century. A new UCLA paper shows it's already happening.

California EV owners, beware: El Niño flooding brings risk of serious battery fires

Suhauna Hussain — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Damage from a week's worth of high surf and El Niño-related storms brought many warnings from officials.

L.A. voters worry about outside influence in midterm elections, new poll finds

Itzel Luna — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A poll suggests most L.A. County voters are confident with the county's handling of elections, but many worry that outside influence, including online misinformation and political interference, could taint the midterms.

As Santa Ana winds bear down, officials shutter parks to avoid sparking a fire: Here's what's closed

Iris Kwok — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Many Santa Monica Mountains parks will be closed due to potential fire risks Thursday through Saturday. Check before you go.

California test scores creep up, but still fail to offset pandemic setbacks six years later

Howard Blume — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:01:00 GMT

California test score gains fail to offset pandemic learning setbacks, cementing a lukewarm education legacy for Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Newsom laud California's climate-change wins

Seema Mehta, Hayley Smith — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:33 GMT

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Gavin Newsom marked 20 years of California's landmark climate law, celebrating a rare show of bipartisan unity amid deepening political polarization.

Cause of death for Jackie the bald eagle revealed; avian icon has been cremated

Iris Kwok — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:28:45 GMT

Questions swirled when Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died after a mysterious illness in August. Officials released details about her cause of death on Wednesday.

L.A. city and county remain at odds over who will run key homelessness systems

Doug Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:48:17 GMT

Los Angeles County has agreed to take over the annual homeless count and federal grant application duties from the struggling Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. However, the county and city of Los Angeles continue to spar over which will manage other homeless programs.