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California Democrats plan to investigate Trump but leave a third impeachment off the table for now

Seema Mehta — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Top California Democrats in Congress plan to investigate Trump, his administration and his family over policies and entanglements they allege heightened the nation's affordability crisis.

L.A. County park visits plunged after the 2025 ICE raids. Attendance still hasn't recovered

Christopher Damien — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A year after ICE raids swept through Los Angeles, attendance at six county parks still hasn't recovered, according to a report from UCLA and UC Berkeley.

Longtime Northern California congressman ousted by political newcomer

Nicole Nixon, Karen Garcia — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:41:40 GMT

Self-funding political newcomer Eric Jones has edged out longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in the Democrat-on-Democrat race for Northern California's 4th District.

FBI disrupts crypto theft scheme by North Korean hacking group; billions stolen so far

Ruben Vives — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:29:05 GMT

The FBI said the North Korean hacking group is targeting cryptocurrency executives, Web3 industries, as well as people involved in the development and maintenance of open-source software.

Voters pass Proposition 42, barring new taxes on personal assets

Dakota Smith, Queenie Wong — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:27:51 GMT

The measure had just over 51% votes in favor and nearly 49% opposed, with about 96% of votes counted.

Thousands of flights affected by FAA ground stop. Here are your rights as a passenger

Clara Harter — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:10:08 GMT

Thousands of flights across America were delayed, canceled and stuck on the tarmac Friday after the FAA announced a ground stop. Here's what to know if you are affected.

Driver in suspected DUI crash that killed North Hollywood vendors charged with murder

James Queally — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:33:13 GMT

Ihor Demianenko, 61, of Valley Village, was charged with murder on Friday for a suspected drunk driving crash that killed three food vendors outside a North Hollywood Metro station.

After scamming family and friends, California man murdered parents for inheritance

Suhauna Hussain — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:13:23 GMT

In their garage, prosecutors said, Mark Andre Tomas Navarrete, 46, struck both his mother and father on the head and then strangled them.

LAX, other airports filled with stranded passengers during nationwide ground stop: 'I might spend the rest of my life here'

Terry Castleman, Iris Kwok — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:52:22 GMT

Though U.S. flights have resumed, it will likely take several days to restore normal operations due to a backlog of flights.

O.C. sheriff investigates whether employees alerted ICE before man's arrest

Ruben Vives, Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:40:47 GMT

The Orange County Sheriff's Department has launched an internal investigation into whether two employees communicated with ICE agents who detained a man who was leaving the county jail.

Former state Sen. Kevin Murray, champion of urban parks and homeless services, dies at 66

Doug Smith — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Murray's environmental accomplishments included advancing solar power and preserving land in the Baldwin Hills that became a popular hiking destination with panoramic views of Los Angeles.

Nationwide ground stop lifted, but passengers remain stranded at airports

Terry Castleman, Hannah Fry, Clara Harter, Iris Kwok, Richard Winton — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:27:56 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Friday for all flights in the United States, according to an advisory from the agency.

Massive fin whale dies after beaching in Santa Cruz

Grace Toohey — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:07:16 GMT

Officials removed the whale from Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, confirming it likely died of severe malnutrition. Fin whales are endangered, and the second largest specie of whale, only behind blue whales.

Rain, dangerous surf and snow could hit Southern California. Here's where and when storms are expected

Alex Wigglesworth, Karen Garcia — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:19:32 GMT

A storm series that arrived Thursday night was expected to be the first of three storms rolling through Southern California.

Fearmongering or fair warning? A fierce debate over how bad California's El Niño winter will get

Rong-Gong Lin II — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Scientists are highly confident about the risk of coastal seawater flooding and beach erosion. But when it comes to predicting the power of winter storms, there is far less consensus.

The U.S. and Iran are at war. But ICE is still working with Tehran on deportations

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Historically, the U.S. has rarely deported people to Iran, and has often welcomed Iranian dissidents, exiles and others who fled the country after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But the Trump administration has reversed decades of that approach.

Arellano: Mexican ambassador says 'it's business as usual' after the midterms and Miller's promotion

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montaño was confident but clear-eyed, knowing he needs to keep el Norte happy — but not at the expense of his patria.

A quarter of California voters unsure they will respond to the next census, poll finds

Nicole Nixon — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A quarter of California voters are unsure if they will participate in the 2030 Census, according to a Berkeley IGS poll. Younger and voters of color cite privacy concerns.

Surf legend's girlfriend said he was killed in a robbery. Authorities now suspect her in his murder

Iris Kwok — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:32:16 GMT

Kurt Van Dyke, a legendary Santa Cruz surfer, was found dead with stab wounds and signs of asphyxiation in February.

You may be eligible for a Knott's Berry Farm refund. Here's how to claim it

Iris Kwok — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:18:22 GMT

Some parkgoers who bought tickets to Knott's Berry Farm and the soon-to-close Great America may be eligible for a small refund as part of an $11-million class-action lawsuit settlement over ticket processing fees.

Newsom names Nancy Pelosi, Barry Bonds, Robin Williams to California Hall of Fame

Taryn Luna — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:17:12 GMT

The honorees include a total of 18 Californians selected by the governor and his wife because of their contributions to film, viticulture, sports, dining, art, literature, music, education, politics and business.

Frontier is now offering first-class seats starting at $129

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:30:53 GMT

The airline that has made its reputation as a low-fare carrier relying heavily on extra charges aims to deliver "more comfort, choice and connectivity."

Notorious Graffiti Towers wiped clean in downtown Los Angeles

Roger Vincent — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:06:10 GMT

City officials joined the buyers of Oceanwide Plaza on Thursday to celebrate the removal of spray-painted graffiti splashed as high as 54 stories that threatened to become an unwelcome icon for the city during the 2028 Olympics as the bankruptcy sale of the hotel, residential and retail complex dragged on for almost two years.

Bring out your umbrellas. Cooling temperatures and scattered showers start Thursday night

Karen Garcia — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:26:35 GMT

Temperatures are expected to drop about 10 degrees across SoCal Thursday night and into the weekend, combined with scattered showers.

Bass says her election defeat was part of a national wave, with voters demanding change

David Zahniser — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:53:12 GMT

Bass said her defeat was part of a nationwide change election. "This happens every five or six years, that voters get in a space where they just want everything new," she said.

Troubled LAX people mover drops further into junk bond status as key deadline nears

Colleen Shalby — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:43:56 GMT

Fitch Ratings significantly downgraded the LINXS Skylink people mover project at LAX as it continues to face setbacks while approaching a key deadline.

Three dead in early-morning wrong-way crash in Riverside

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:42:05 GMT

A driver heading east on the westbound 91 Freeway was at the center of a crash early Thursday in Riverside that claimed three lives and is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

Popular California beach closed amid E. coli outbreak

Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:48:08 GMT

E. coli sickens 9 kids, closes Santa Cruz County's Capitola Beach

Who will fill Raman's council seat? Community groups brace for a fight

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With Nithya Raman becoming mayor next month, some in her district fear the City Council will skip a special election and appoint someone as her two-year replacement.

L.A. sales taxes will go up, but the time it takes firefighters to respond may go down

Itzel Luna — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

L.A. voters approved Measure FD in last week's election, which will raise sales taxes to 10.75% next year. The extra revenue will go to beef up the city's fire department.

Stephen Miller expected to push hard-line Trump agenda. Will courts stand in the way?

Sonja Sharp — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

President Trump's chief of staff, Stephen Miller, says federal judges don't have authority to rule on issues such as immigration. Legal experts see pushback in court.

After historic losses, California GOP faces a fight over its future

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:03:28 GMT

In the aftermath of widespread Republican midterm losses, California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection next year.

Targeted by Trump, L.A. County took action to speed up counting votes. Officials say it worked

Kevin Rector — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:13:52 GMT

In the wake of attacks from President Trump and others, Los Angeles County election officials made changes to speed up the vote count. A week out from the midterm election, they appear to have worked.

One dead in E. coli outbreak linked to California pumpkin farm

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:52:12 GMT

The E. coli outbreak left more than a dozen people who visited the popular Brookshire Farms in late October with symptoms, including three children reportedly put in pediatric intensive care.

D.A. won't file charges against 18-year-old arrested in Moss Landing shooting

Iris Kwok — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:22:22 GMT

The Monterey County D.A.'s office declined to file charges against the 18-year-old arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Moss Landing.

Illegal gambling operation in residential neighborhood raided in Westminster, 11 are arrested

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:08:53 GMT

The Westminster Police Department arrested 11 adults at a home in the 6000 block of Apache Road about 10 a.m. Wednesday The effort was part of a raid on what law enforcement described as an illegal gambling operation.

LAPD opens investigation into officer's death during dive training at backyard pool

Libor Jany, Richard Winton — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:30:15 GMT

An officer who served on the dive team of the LAPD's vaunted Metropolitan Division died last week while using a specialized piece of equipment at a private residence in Huntington Beach.

SoCal man abandoned teen on L.A. freeway after abducting him for forced labor

Hailey Branson-Potts — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:55:15 GMT

A Thousand Oaks man was sentenced to five years in state prison for trafficking a 14-year-old boy and forcing him to sell clothing.

Black teachers say students call them the N-word. LAUSD vows to teach them not to

Howard Blume — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

LAUSD already bans hate speech, but educators say use of the N-word is pervasive in too many schools and something must be done. Officials have passed a new plan.

Nithya Raman's election sets up an intense showdown with the LAPD

Libor Jany, Richard Winton — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman faces decisions on the fate of the police chief, a new LAPD contract and potential changes in policies on immigration enforcement and other issues.

Inside the world of San Francisco 'peptide parties' — including one aboard a World War II ship

Corinne Purtill — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As HHS loosens peptide restrictions, advocates and entrepreneurs embrace unproven compounds despite researchers' warnings

Just 156 votes separate the two candidates in L.A.'s 9th District council race

Melissa Gomez — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With votes still being counted, Jose Ugarte holds a slim lead over Estuardo Mazariegos for the CD9 seat, according to the latest tally released Tuesday night.

Voters rejected Prop. 45. The battle over California's housing crisis continues

Lila Seidman — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Proposition 45 promised to make it easier to build housing in California by overhauling CEQA, but it divided advocates. Why did voters reject it, and what happens next?

'Only in L.A.' columnist Steve Harvey, chronicler of the amazing, amusing and absurd, dies at 80

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:57:26 GMT

Steve Harvey chronicled the city's fun side with his "Only in L.A." column, which ran in the L.A. Times for 20 years. Harvey, 80, succumbed to complications of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Fugitive gang member helped Olympian run drug cartel and evade arrest, feds allege

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:41:51 GMT

A South L.A. gang member in Mexico helped Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding run a billion-dollar drug cartel and dodge law enforcement, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Wildlife crossings aren't enough to curb roadkill hot spots, researchers say

Karen Garcia — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:29:13 GMT

Mountain lion and mule deer populations are hardest hit in wildlife-vehicle collisions. Researchers say wildlife crossings aren't enough to curb roadkill.

Women killed in North Hollywood Metro station crash revered as pillars of the community

Fedor Zarkhin, Karen Garcia, Iris Kwok — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:10:41 GMT

Three women were killed and two others were injured when a van plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in North Hollywood on Tuesday evening, authorities said.

'Princess pig.' Well-groomed, chubby porker found wandering SoCal streets

Hailey Branson-Potts — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:03:38 GMT

The Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA found a huge pig wandering the streets of Pomona. Its origin is unknown

Sacramento Rep. Doris Matsui wins reelection, defeating progressive challenger

Karen Garcia, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:02:04 GMT

Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) has successfully defended a challenge from fellow Democrat Mai Vang to continue representing California's 7th Congressional District.

State wildlife officials said they killed a problem coyote in Atwater Village. Then it reappeared — with a limp

Fedor Zarkhin — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:36:28 GMT

Atwater Village residents were shocked when a coyote that wildlife officials allegedly euthanized last month appeared again in their neighborhood. Wildlife officials said on Tuesday the animal is now dead.

Two planes nearly collide at LAX after Air France flight veers into another aircraft's path, FAA says

Terry Castleman — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:29:34 GMT

An Air France plane turned into the path of an American Airlines plane as the two flights left from parallel runways at LAX early Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

L.A. County restraining order system to undergo sweeping reforms

Connor Sheets, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:02:55 GMT

L.A. County supervisors voted to approve a range of fixes to the system for issuing and enforcing restraining orders after an investigation by The Times.

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. cut off his ankle monitor following child porn arrest

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:29:45 GMT

Federal judge orders Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., jailed without bond after he allegedly cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor.

Raman's colleagues all opposed her run for mayor. Now some promise 'full support'

Noah Goldberg — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:45:12 GMT

Despite a campaign full of tension and awkwardness, Mayor-elect Nithya Raman's colleagues all congratulated her on her win Tuesday.

Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names transition team

Nicole Nixon — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:44:06 GMT

California Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra names his transition team, which includes longtime aides and advisors to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

L.A. County supervisors approve sweeping motion to expose scope and influence of sheriff's deputy gangs

Connor Sheets — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:33:31 GMT

The order by the county supervisors expands on previous efforts to hold the department accountable for rogue subgroups, which have been alleged to promote a culture of violence.

Newsom travels to Turkey for climate conference, blasts Trump as a 'no-show'

Taryn Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:22:48 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip to Antalya, Turkey, for the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a chance for him to fill the void left by Trump on the world stage.

Search suspended for California woman swept out to sea in high tides

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:49 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 24-year-old woman who authorities say was swept out to sea Sunday night from a beach in Santa Cruz.

Fighting City Hall will get a lot more expensive under plan backed by L.A. council

Itzel Luna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:40:01 GMT

The proposed change would increase the cost of appealing city land-use and zoning decisions from $229 to more than $1,000 for neighbors, and more than $2,000 for others.

'Thank you': Ojai Raptor Center inundated with expressions of gratitude over treatment of sick bald eagle

Ruben Vives — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:33:32 GMT

So many letters and cards arrived for the Ojai Raptor Center that the post office had to designate a special trolley cart to hold all of the expressions of gratitude.

L.A. judge who compared state oversight board to 'Russian mafia' removed from office

James Queally — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:15:25 GMT

The removal order for L.A. County Superior Court Judge Robert Draper, who lost his reelection bid, came after findings of 'extensive and severe' misconduct.

Bob Boone, longtime Angels catcher and part of a three-generation family of All-Stars, dies at 78

Steve Henson — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:28:12 GMT

Longtime Angels catcher Bob Boone, a four-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, has died at 78. His father and two sons also were MLB All-Stars.

Veres, Harris and Winston win terms on L.A. Community College board

Andrew Khouri — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:59:36 GMT

Steve Veres, Darryn Harris and Randall Winston are poised to be declared the official winners in races for the Los Angeles Community College District board of trustees.

Fire at massive L.A. County business triggers air quality alert

Hailey Branson-Potts, Joseph Serna — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:39:41 GMT

A fire at a massive building near Vernon sparked road closures as hundreds of firefighters swarmed the area to extinguish the blaze for a second day Tuesday.

Shasta County measure that sought to eliminate most mail-in voting violates state law, judge rules

Iris Kwok — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A Northern California judge on Monday permanently barred Shasta County from implementing a voter-approved initiative that sought to dramatically reshape voting in the conservative stronghold.

San Diego school officials push back after Haitian boy, 8, is taken during ICE check-in

Ruben Vives — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The boy, a third-grader in San Diego, was brought to the U.S. with his father, who was deported to Mexico, according to federal and school district officials.

Beyoncé means business. At USC, MBA students will study her empire

Jaweed Kaleem — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

USC Marshall's new MBA course, "The Business of Beyoncé," will examine the superstar's strategies in music, fashion, branding and entertainment.

In a first, L.A.'s three citywide elected offices will all be held by Asian Americans

Melissa Gomez — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman came to the U.S. from India as a child. City Atty.-elect Marissa Roy's mother emigrated from India. And City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who won reelection in June, has Filipino heritage.

Chabria: Inside the prison cell where Newsom made his death row decision

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to commute every California death sentence involved a mafia murder, warm socks and an unexpected meeting in a San Quentin prison cell.

Voters approve Prop. 38 medical research bond measure

Karen Garcia — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:01:30 GMT

California voters have passed Proposition 38, authorizing the state to issue $8.4 billion in bonds to fund immunology and immunotherapy research aimed at curing and preventing certain chronic diseases.

Rep. Calvert declared winner in contested Southern California congressional race

Dakota Smith, Hannah Fry — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:41:11 GMT

Longtime Rep. Ken Calvert has survived a fierce reelection battle against fellow Republican Rep. Young Kim to represent a newly drawn Southern California congressional district.

Billionaire tax rejected on concern punishing the ultra-rich would hurt California's economy

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:38:15 GMT

Supporters of Proposition 40, a proposal to tax California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, faced opposition from politicians, a teachers union and other powerful groups before residents cast their votes.

Police launch probe after Santa Barbara half-marathon runners with 'unusual symptoms' seek medical care

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:19:38 GMT

Police in Santa Barbara launched an investigation this week after more than two dozen half-marathon runners showed up at hospitals with "unusual symptoms" after participating in a race on Sunday.

L.A. County Supervisor Horvath first to file papers to run for elected county executive job

Connor Sheets — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 22:17:16 GMT

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath will run for the county CEO job she helped create.

'Largest jewelry heist in U.S. history' suspect agrees to plead guilty

Brittny Mejia — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:55:59 GMT

Carlos Victor Mestanza Cercado was one of seven charged with stealing about $100 million worth of gold, gems and luxury watches from a Brinks truck in 2022.

Caltrans says 2 Inglewood video billboard structures are violating state law

Isaiah Murtaugh Barish and Christopher Damien — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:27:22 GMT

State transportation officials say two video billboard structures operated by WOW Media in partnership with the city of Inglewood are illegally located next to an interstate highway.

Cruise ship employee rescued after spending nine hours in the ocean off Catalina

Alex Wigglesworth — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:47:37 GMT

A fishing vessel rescued a cruise ship employee in the waters off Santa Catalina Island early Saturday, authorities said.

High surf and strong rip current in SoCal raise risk of flooding and hazardous swim conditions

Karen Garcia — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:00:49 GMT

Warmer temperatures and strong surf conditions are expected to end midweek, with a return of high tide and rain over the weekend.

Beating of Danish tourist near Venice Boardwalk captured on video; suspect arrested

Hailey Branson-Potts — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:27:43 GMT

A suspect in the beating of a Danish tourist near the Venice Boardwalk has turned himself in, police say. The search for the second suspect is ongoing.

Naples Boat Parade canceled as El Niño season threatens dangerously high tides over Christmas week

John Donegan — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:09:47 GMT

This year's Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade has been canceled because of expected high tides and surf that organizers said would make the event unsafe for visitors and participants.

Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, high food prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland

Ian James, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can't survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism.

Empowered congressional Democrats gear up for battles over immigration and ICE oversight

Andrea Castillo — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Once Democrats have the majority in the House and Senate, they plan to drastically level up agency oversight and attempt to rein in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

More than a dozen runners fall ill at Santa Barbara half-marathon

James Queally — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 05:31:54 GMT

At least 19 competitors in a Santa Barbara half marathon were hospitalized on Sunday. Race organizers said heat exhaustion was the cause, but medical professionals have yet to make a final determination.

Dave Chappelle's comment about Charlie Kirk's death during tour stop sparks backlash

Alex Wigglesworth — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 01:05:10 GMT

Comedian Dave Chappelle has drawn criticism for saying he "feels better" after the murder last year of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Three dead after CHP chases suspected drunk driver near Baldwin Park

James Queally — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 00:55:00 GMT

A California Highway Patrol chase ended with three deaths on Saturday morning after a fleeing vehicle slammed into a concrete wall.

Former comic, lead instructor identified as Lake Elsinore skydivers killed in midair collision

Alex Wigglesworth — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 21:39:45 GMT

Authorities have identified two skydivers who died Friday in Lake Elsinore while training to set a state record.

Woman accused of starting brush fire in Angeles National Forest during red flag warning

Alex Wigglesworth — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 18:35:13 GMT

A woman was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in the Angeles National Forest during a red flag alert that had forecasters warning of fire weather conditions.

Inside Nithya Raman's improbable campaign for L.A. mayor

Noah Goldberg — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How a campaign that started on the last day possible, and in the candidate's backyard, was able to oust an incumbent mayor who had most of L.A.'s political establishment behind her.

Bass ran on her strong relationship skills. So why did pivotal allies turn on her?

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Bass spent her reelection campaign touting her ability to build relationships and work with others. Yet her fate was decided by moments where crucial relationships crumbled.