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He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:05:52 GMT

Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.

Federal judge signals a halt to warrantless immigration arrests in SoCal unless person is likely to escape

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:30 GMT

A California federal judge signaled Thursday that she is likely to order immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants unless they determine they are likely to escape.

He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life

James Queally — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:10:36 GMT

Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down.

'Unconscionable': DOJ says CA prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:05:52 GMT

A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in CA women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:27 GMT

A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs blocked by court

Doug Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:21 GMT

A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs.

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:26:25 GMT

Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda.

A model allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:28 GMT

An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward.

California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump

Hayley Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.

We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?

Patt Morrison — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State. Can we bring them back?

Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.

Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.

Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'

Hannah Fry — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.

More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.

Audrey McGlinchy — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Out of a fear of future political stability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs.

California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles

Ruben Vives — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:46:21 GMT

A week ago, a U.S. District Court judge denied an emergency application seeking to prevent the county from euthanizing Bruce, a 100-pound black and tan German shepherd mix.

L.A. reaches deal on cost recovery for 2028 Olympics amid warnings about financial risk

David Zahniser — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:51:26 GMT

The City Council, on a 10-4 vote, signed off on an agreement aimed at ensuring the city is reimbursed for services provided during the Games.

Teddy the poodle, missing for a month, is pulled from drain in video. Owner gets surprise reunion

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:40:26 GMT

San Diego County Animal Services climbed down a manhole and rescued a female poodle named Teddy on Monday morning in the town of Spring Valley.

Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch

Quakebot — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:39:50 GMT

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon at 1:56 p.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Stevenson Ranch, Calif.

Ailing MLK Hospital to receive $25-million grant from Kaiser Permanente

Connor Sheets — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:08:50 GMT

Kaiser Permanente will give Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital $25 million to expand its emergency department, which has been treating some patients in tents outside.

Nick Reiner lay in wait before killing his parents, prosecutors allege

Richard Winton — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:32:43 GMT

Nick Reiner has been indicted in the slayings of his parents, Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his mother, Michele.

$1 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois. But a ticket in California came close

Summer Lin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:59 GMT

A ticket matching all six numbers for Wednesday night's $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois.

Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease 'for a product we do not need'

Karen Garcia, Clara Harter — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds.

State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire

Dakota Smith — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.

As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters

Justine McDaniel — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.

435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests

Libor Jany — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said it failed to address injuries caused by use of less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.

LAUSD's first day of school: New algebra books, looming layoffs and putrid odors

Howard Blume, Kate Sequeira — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for SoCal woman accused of fatally starving adopted daughter

Clara Harter — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack, who is accused of starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter Arabella to death.

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats

Melody Petersen — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

Why we've become so suspicious of people who lose weight. John Goodman's trending moment

Shelby Grad — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

John Goodman's weight loss has drawn a lot of attention — not all of it good.

Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:50:16 GMT

The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.

The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:31:34 GMT

A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.

RFK Jr. and HUD secretary rip L.A. homeless agencies and endorse faith-based alternatives

Doug Smith — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:39:45 GMT

As a federal judge weighs whether to block the Trump administration's suspension of the region's lead homelessness agency, two members of the president's cabinet came to Los Angeles to plead their case.

'You gave us all hope': Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death

Lila Seidman — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:58:24 GMT

For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share emotional tributes to the beloved Big Bear bald eagle.

Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe's, Target, among others

Karen Garcia — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:43:20 GMT

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Three minors as young as 12 used semiautomatic guns to kill 53-year-old SoCal man, officials say

Summer Lin — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:19:13 GMT

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with shooting and killing 53-year-old man and injuring his father last month in East Bakersfield, Calif., according to authorities.

California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

Hayley Smith — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:47:12 GMT

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have "voluntarily canceled" their product registrations.

Federal officer pulls gun in clash with protesters in downtown L.A.

Brittny Mejia, Libor Jany — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:13:40 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a Bureau of Prisons officer was captured on video brandishing a pistol in an altercation with demonstrators outside a detention facility in L.A. over the weekend.

L.A. County supervisors move to consider creating gender equity office

Connor Sheets — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:03:44 GMT

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to direct county agencies to report back on the feasibility of launching a county office of gender equity.

Court halts Shasta County measure that eliminates most mail-in voting — for now

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:37 GMT

A Shasta County Superior Court judge has halted a voter-approved measure that would eliminated most mail-in voting

You could soon be paying more to visit the L.A. Zoo

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:16:20 GMT

A City Council panel voted to raise ticket prices by $2. The hike must still be approved by the full City Council.

'California's coast is not for sale.' State battles Trump plan to limit coastal oversight

Rosanna Xia — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:28 GMT

Hundreds of Californians rallied at a federal hearing to protest a Trump administration push to wrest regulatory control over the state's coastline.

L.A'.s first ethics chief, Benjamin Bycel, dies at 84

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:03:20 GMT

Benjamin Bycel worked as an attorney for the ACLU and later as a civil rights lawyer in Santa Barbara, successfully arguing a landmark California Supreme Court case. In 1991, he took on his most high-profile role: founding director of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission.

Universal Studios to dampen 'disturbing' coaster screams with sound barriers, says council member

Todd Martens — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:52:30 GMT

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, currently in a soft open phase, has come under attack from residents in the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood.

Naked former SoCal swimming champion beat Maui guard to death, police say

Ruben Vives — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:39:21 GMT

Prosecutors alleged in court records that Legend Storer, 20, beat to death a security guard in Maui.

Chabria: Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case

Anita Chabria — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wrong message.

LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears

Howard Blume — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAUSD faces a looming budget crisis and job cuts as county officials pursue oversight ahead of the new school year. Get the latest details.

An accounting glitch caused nearly half of L.A.'s increase in the homeless count

Doug Smith, David Zahniser — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The homeless count recorded 638 beds at Union Rescue Mission that went uncounted last year, leading to a reported 24% rise in homelessness on Skid Row.

Euthanasia rates of cats and kittens are on the rise at L.A. city animal shelters

Sandra McDonald, Hailey Wang — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Euthanasia rates rise for cats and kittens, with the increase especially sharp for kittens. Activists say there weren't enough fosters for the babies, which need around-the-clock care for weeks.

Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat

Iris Kwok — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot parodying rival Connie Chan, sparking a rebuke from Pelosi and illustrating the minefield politicians navigate when using AI.

A typo by California police led to violent arrest of innocent man who later died, officials say

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:53:40 GMT

A police watchdog found that San Francisco police officers threw a man to the ground and pepper-sprayed him after they entered the wrong license plate into their computer.

State parks around Big Sur closed as Timber fire grows to 2,000 acres

Clara Harter — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:35:39 GMT

A wildfire in Big Sur has burned 2,000 acres, spurred evacuations that encompass the Nepenthe restaurant and the Alila Ventana resort, and closed state parks in the area.

Monday's Powerball jackpot is the 8th-largest ever. Here's how high it could go

Ruben Vives — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:22:28 GMT

Four of the top 10 Powerball jackpots have had tickets sold in California. Here's how big Monday's jackpot has grown.

Influencer charged in sugar daddy rip-offs is denied diversion; judge questions her truthfulness

Richard Winton — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:11:48 GMT

After reviewing extensive mental health examinations records, Judge Diego H. Edber questioned Adva Lavie's truthfulness and denied her lawyer's request to direct her to a diversion program.

Raman will lose homelessness committee chair as mayoral race heats up, sources say

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:51:38 GMT

Nithya Raman will lose her post as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee just as her race against Mayor Karen Bass enters its final months.

Speed climber who conquered El Capitan route at an astonishing rate dies on another adventure

Grace Toohey — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:10:45 GMT

Jacob Whisenant had frequently posted about his adventures across the Sierra Nevada, not only rock climbing but also backcountry skiing, biking and camping, according to his Instagram page.

Jackie, arguably the world's most famous bald eagle, dies after mysterious illness

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.

Lawyer for officer charged over recording racism at LAPD slams D.A.'s handling of case

Libor Jany, James Queally — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:51:55 GMT

LAPD Officer Daniel Flores pleaded not guilty Monday to 16 counts of felony eavesdropping, and his lawyer accused Dist. Attny. Nathan Hochman of making "a desperate effort to save face" with a motion last week that sought to justify the prosecution of man who documented racist remarks by his peers.

After more than a million hearings without a transcript, California high court allows recording

Sonja Sharp — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:13:16 GMT

California's Supreme Court ruled that proceedings in some civil cases can be electronically recorded to create transcripts, settling a dispute that has pitted attorneys for domestic violence victims and others against court reporters, who argue only humans can be trusted to do the work.

With Big Bear bald eagle Jackie gone, we want to hear what she meant to you

Lila Seidman — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:05:59 GMT

Big Bear eagle Jackie has passed. We want to hear fans' favorite memories of her and her family.

Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton

Nicole Nixon — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.

El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.

If you don't hear the siren, police are sure you'll feel the Rumbler

Andrew J. Campa — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Police department announced its intention to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren into 20 black-and-white vehicles before a larger expansion. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers.

Fans of Heart's Coffee Shop bid an emotional farewell to the Valley institution after 47 years

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years.

A much-needed cool-down is on the horizon for SoCal this week

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A gradual cooling trend will lower temperatures across most of SoCal, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday and Friday will be the coolest.

The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem

Mack Baysinger — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.

Man arrested at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills compound, source says

Kailyn Brown, Richard Winton — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:13:34 GMT

A man, who was seen loading numerous items into a vehicle, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of burglary at one of Kim Kardashian's Calabasas-area properties.

Elderly couple dies in Santa Monica home fire

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 21:50:26 GMT

The blaze engulfed a two-story home on Lincoln Blvd., the city's second fatal residential fire in the last three months.

California city declares state of emergency after cyberattack on computer systems

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 19:26:26 GMT

Fire and police calls in the Northern California community of Suisun City were handled by Solerno County as the FBI investigates.

SoCal heat wave: Triple-digit temperatures, fire weather and coastal flooding in store

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 15:28:03 GMT

A heat advisory was in place for much of Southern California away from the immediate coast, the National Weather Service said

Shaikin: The Shohei Ohtani Economy: A two-mile ride to Dodger Stadium, for $85

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Japanese travel agency JTB, which sells tour packages to Japanese fans eager to see the Dodgers in person, launched a shuttle service to Dodger Stadium, with a bilingual guide.

Bass' Inside Safe teams went to these places again and again. But so did the homeless

David Zahniser — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe outreach teams went 25 times to a one-mile stretch along the 110 Freeway in South L.A. The area stands as a symbol of the challenges facing the program.

For L.A. college students, the GOP's $20-burrito debate is about more than lunch

Melody Xu — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Conservatives debate online whether college students should be more frugal on food, or if the younger generation is contending with a larger affordability issue.

Firefighters battling brush fires in Burbank, Santa Clarita

Times staff — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 00:43:27 GMT

Burbank firefighters were battling a wildfire Saturday in the hills above the city.

Multi-vehicle crash leaves 2 dead in Inglewood

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 23:08:18 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Inglewood left two people dead and two others injured Saturday morning.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies shoot person while responding to mental health crisis

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 20:40:59 GMT

Sheriff's deputies in Moreno Valley shot an unidentified person while responding to a mental health crisis after, according to the Riverside County sheriff's office, they aimed a firearm at the deputies.

Red panda mom dies weeks after loss of newborn cubs at California zoo

Colleen Shalby — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 19:12:05 GMT

Ruby the red panda died at the Santa Barbara Zoo weeks after the loss of her two cubs, which made her a mom for the first time.

Children injured after vehicle slams into Glendale preschool

Jenny Jarvie — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 18:07:44 GMT

A vehicle crashed into a Glendale preschool classroom Friday during summer camp, sending eight children to local hospitals with minor injuries.

The trailer full of camp supplies was stolen, but the mission remained for a California nonprofit

Ruben Vives — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A trailer filled with camping supplies for children of incarcerated parents was stolen in Anaheim. The nonprofit said it forgives the thief or thieves.

WeHo's newest resident enjoys A/C, Sunset Strip views ... from inside a billboard. Why he's there

Summer Lin — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles residents and tourists alike flocked to Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue in West Hollywood Friday morning. People were there to take photos of and see one particular billboard about 30 feet above the ground.

Arellano: The Lineage fire stunk up this Catholic church. Members are fighting back — again

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For generations, Resurrection has been a place of solace and resistance for residents angry about the latest indignity to befall the historic heart of Latino Los Angeles.

Is social media addiction real? Law and science collide in blockbuster federal suit

Sonja Sharp — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. But the standard for a diagnosis is changing, and judges have been skeptical of those arguments.

Searing heat on tap for SoCal this weekend — and there's more fire danger ahead

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 02:28:32 GMT

Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather.

Evacuation orders lifted for 1,000-acre Ridge fire near Gorman as containment grows

Clara Harter, Jenny Jarvie — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 01:14:55 GMT

The blaze was reported around 3 p.m. near the 39000 block of Gorman Post Road and quickly burned roughly 100 acres of surrounding brush in northwestern Los Angeles County.

Bomb threat at Pasadena hospital linked to violent extremist group

Clara Harter — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:50:13 GMT

Huntington Hospital was the scene of a massive law enforcement response Friday morning after a person claiming to be part of a global online network of extremists made a 911 call threatening a bomb and other violence, authorities said.

Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'

Lila Seidman — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 00:14:47 GMT

The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.

D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist remarks

Libor Jany, James Queally, Richard Winton — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 21:14:40 GMT

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.

Judge rejects challenge to California attorney general's description of voter ID measure

Kevin Rector — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:16:49 GMT

A state judge Thursday rejected a challenge to how California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office summarized a strict new voter ID measure on November ballots.

Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend's case

James Queally — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 18:02:23 GMT

Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy realtor and one-time Democratic candidate for governor of California, pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday. Cloobeck is accused of threatening witnesses against his former fiancée, Only Fans model Adva Lavie, in a burglary case.

Mountain lion safely captured after strolling through San Dimas neighborhood

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 17:58:00 GMT

A mountain lion that was spotted under the shade of a tree in San Dimas triggered a response from authorities.

Some oppose plan to move historic LGBTQ+ bar into their L.A. community

Isaac Vargas — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 16:18:02 GMT

Some are raising concerns about opening a bar near six school campuses in the Westlake neighborhood.

Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences may be dire

Rosanna Xia — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.

Trump administration to pay $65 million owed to lawyers of unaccompanied migrant children

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin ordered the Department of Health and Human Services to release the funds by noon Friday, Pacific time.

Act of road rage leads investigators to massive weapons cache, authorities say

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 03:04:08 GMT

An armed road rage suspect's arrest led investigators to his Yucaipa home, where they found an arsenal of illegal weapons.

Tiny toad, big discovery: New ice age amphibian found in La Brea Tar Pits collection

Ruben Vives — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 02:22:43 GMT

The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.