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With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk

Taryn Luna — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 03:29:48 GMT

Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.

Barri Worth Girvan declares victory in race for West Valley seat on L.A. City Council

Melissa Gomez, Itzel Luna — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 03:07:30 GMT

Barri Worth Girvan, a local government veteran, declared victory in the race for District 3 on the Los Angeles City Council after the vote tallies were released Friday evening.

2 skydivers killed while training for record-breaking maneuver in Lake Elsinore

Iris Kwok — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 01:59:57 GMT

Deputies received a report of an air emergency in the 20000 block of Cereal Street shortly before noon, Riverside County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Deirdre Vickers wrote in an email.

$11.4 million in Nvidia cargo reportedly stolen in Oakland heist

Alex Wigglesworth — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 01:42:34 GMT

A heist reportedly resulted in the theft of $11.4 million worth of Nvidia cargo in Oakland over the summer.

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 01:18:46 GMT

The Trump administration's emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to "likely noncitizens" had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

18-year-old arrested in deadly Moss Landing shooting

Iris Kwok — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 01:06:33 GMT

Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

D.A. won't charge L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend — but his son now faces a murder case

James Queally, Libor Jany, Richard Winton — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 23:51:55 GMT

On Friday, sources said, L.A. County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend, who was arrested this week on suspicion of murder conspiracy. But his son, Kody Townsend, is now charged with killing an employee of his father's organization.

California says 6,500 homes near shuttered Exide plant are 'clean.' But soil samples raise questions

Iris Kwok, Tony Briscoe — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 23:04:06 GMT

The former Exide facility in Vernon spewed toxic dust for decades as it melted down lead-acid car batteries for recycling. Its operations released lead dust across Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce and Maywood while the state allowed the plant to operate for decades with a temporary permit.

El Cerrito High cancels football season amid hazing and sexual assault allegations involving 22 players

Steve Henson — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 21:59:38 GMT

Detectives say video evidence corroborates allegations of hazing and sexual assault involving 22 football players over three seasons at El Cerrito High in the Bay Area. The current season has been canceled.

No one wanted this Long Beach home until waves crashed into its living room

Jack Flemming — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 21:00:26 GMT

An oceanfront home on the Long Beach Peninsula couldn't find a buyer at $4.95 million. But after it was damaged by massive waves, its price dropped and it's getting plenty of interest.

Southwest flight from Orange County declares emergency, lands at LAX

Terry Castleman — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 20:55:55 GMT

A Southwest plane flying from John Wayne Airport in Orange County to San José declared a general emergency and landed at LAX Friday afternoon.

Vincent Thomas Bridge closes for 16 months on Saturday. Here's what you need to know

Karen Garcia — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 20:42:03 GMT

Alternative routes, closure timeline and more to navigate the 16-month closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Public transit issues expected to be high priority under Raman administration

Colleen Shalby — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 20:02:54 GMT

Raman prioritized public transit, safe streets and infrastructure projects during her campaign. The mayor-elect has also pledged to get the troubled LAX people mover back on track.

Sheriff institutes new policy aimed at eliminating prohibited deputy cliques and gangs

Connor Sheets — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 19:53:05 GMT

The new policy, announced after L.A. County Sheriff Luna was reelected this week, could 'actually eradicate deputy gangs in the Sheriff's Department,' said one outside observer.

LAPD officer dies in training exercise in Huntington Beach, police say

Fedor Zarkhin, Richard Winton — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 19:11:15 GMT

Few details were disclosed about the officer's death, but the Huntington Beach Fire Department said it responded to a call Thursday morning for a medical emergency. Radio calls discuss a drowning.

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in California child pornography investigation

Brittny Mejia — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 15:17:26 GMT

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, was arrested Friday on a child pornography charge after federal authorities raided two storage units he allegedly rents in California.

Ex-L.A. County deputy who smuggled heroin into a jail in Pringles cans sentenced to prison

Ruben Vives — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty last year to attempting to smuggle to 1.1 pound of heroin into a jail facility.

Trump vows to fight on as clock ticks on permanent daylight saving time bill

Iris Kwok — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Trump has vowed to 'keep fighting' for permanent daylight saving time. A bill to accomplish that passed the House this summer but has stalled in the Senate with weeks left before recess.

California's contemplative governor-elect still mulling over how to lower prices, provide healthcare

Nicole Nixon — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 03:53:33 GMT

In his first news conference since being elected governor, Xavier Becerra remained noncommittal on taxes, energy and healthcare policy.

Can 700,000 cubic yards of sand save San Clemente's threatened railway from El Nino?

Grace Toohey — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 01:11:22 GMT

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

A second coyote spotted on the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway. 'Word gets out in the animal world'

Lila Seidman — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 00:35:44 GMT

The world's largest wildlife crossing doesn't open until Dec. 2, but the word may already be out in the animal kingdom. A coyote just became the first mammal spotted on the 101 Freeway overpass, days after one was spotted nearby.

Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along the coast

Terry Castleman — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 23:35:19 GMT

A weekend heat wave and Santa Ana winds will bring red flag warnings to mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 22:42:56 GMT

As mayor, Nithya Raman will need to be bolder than ever, because that's what L.A. needs. Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for over a century.

Richard Barrera wins state superintendent race as Sonja Shaw concedes

Howard Blume — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 21:18:01 GMT

Barrera, 59, the school board president of San Diego Unified, was the heavy favorite as the Democrat in the race, even though the office is listed as nonpartisan.

Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children

Dakota Smith — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 21:03:44 GMT

Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.

Harold Greene, beloved L.A. news anchor, dies at 82

Andrea Flores — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 20:57:53 GMT

Beloved Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene has died, his daughter announced via Facebook. He was 82. Greene worked the majority of his career at ABC 7 before leaving in 2000. His final TV stints were at KCBS, KCAL before he retired in 2008.

Culver City teen voting measure trailing in early returns

Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 20:51:50 GMT

A Culver City ballot measure that would give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in municipal and school board elections was trailing Thursday.

Man who allegedly put hidden cameras on his shoes to record women is arrested in Berkeley

Suhauna Hussain — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 20:12:12 GMT

Noah Stein of Oakland was arrested Friday after multiple reports of a man apparently using a concealed camera attached to his shoe to record footage under the skirts of women and minors.

Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman

Steve Lopez — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:43:48 GMT

From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.

How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall

David Zahniser, Colleen Shalby, Itzel Luna — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:40:37 GMT

Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief. She's also planning to be a hands-on manager, using data to assess the city's effectiveness.

Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor

Noah Goldberg, Noah Haggerty — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:32:09 GMT

Bass conceded her loss in a phone call to Raman on Thursday. 'While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,' Bass said.

Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Anita Chabria — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:27:35 GMT

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

Taryn Luna, Sonja Sharp — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 19:21:59 GMT

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

Harmeet Dhillon, California attorney who radically reshaped DOJ civil rights unit, resigns

Kevin Rector — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 18:47:07 GMT

Dhillon has been a powerful and divisive figure inside the Justice Department since her confirmation last year as assistant attorney general.

Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy

Richard Winton, Libor Jany, James Queally — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 18:06:12 GMT

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the case.

SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later

Iris Kwok — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula arrived home to them holding his wife and young children captive, a fight ensued, and Arambula was fatally shot.

L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

Ruben Vives — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure millions by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants

Roger Vincent — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Construction has begun on a $200-million apartment complex in Culver City at a time when housing development in much of Los Angeles County has slowed in spite of strong demand.

Her late daughter's wedding gown disappeared. 17 years later, a bride-to-be found it

Karen Garcia — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A bride-to-be in Chicago returned a wedding gown that had been missing for 17 years after a grieving California mom had sent it out to be cleaned.

Billionaire tax results show that Californians worry squeezing the ultra-rich would harm the economy

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events

Iris Kwok — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records related to the shooting.

Amid controversy, California greenlights the state's first large reservoir in decades

Ian James — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 02:43:33 GMT

California water regulators have approved a permit for the planned Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, clearing the way for construction of the state's first major reservoir in decades.

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Kevin Rector — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 02:33:51 GMT

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 00:45:47 GMT

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps

Dakota Smith, Seema Mehta — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:53:52 GMT

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:19:11 GMT

Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in a bedroll, stuffing it into a metal container and covering it with plastic wrap.

This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway

Lila Seidman — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:15:02 GMT

A coyote became the first large mammal documented exploring the massive Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, which doesn't officially open until next month. Some see it as an early, hopeful sign that the structure is working.

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:50:11 GMT

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:34:48 GMT

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Sonja Sharp, James Queally — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:43:07 GMT

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:28:07 GMT

The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire — ended with a jury deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal. Now, federal prosecutors are trying once again to convict him with revised charges.

Paul Pelosi barred from driving for six months after Napa hit-and-run crash

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:11:10 GMT

Nancy Pelosi's husband was accused of striking an unoccupied parked vehicle and leaving the scene in July. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

Connor Sheets — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:07:54 GMT

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Hayley Smith — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:52:22 GMT

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

Melissa Gomez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:40:40 GMT

On Tuesday night, Jose Ugarte said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead. The candidates in the District 3 race in the San Fernando Valley continue to be closely tied.

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Audrey McGlinchy — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:39:23 GMT

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

Arellano: On the crest of a historic blue wave, Raman roused supporters — and danced

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:10:23 GMT

Standing before L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman was the coalition that made her unlikely rise happen, paralleling the one that made the Democratic Party's takeover of the House and Senate possible.

Raman keeps widening her lead against Bass, closing in on becoming L.A.'s next mayor

Noah Goldberg, Noah Haggerty, Clara Harter — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 19:51:22 GMT

"I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful," a beaming Raman told raucous supporters at her election night party. "I'm also really superstitious. So we're all just going to be cool, okay? Very cool."

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:50:31 GMT

The lack of federal election interference on Tuesday does not mean an end to the administration's war on alleged voter fraud by noncitizens.

Lopez: Trump, who so bitterly divided us, was awful enough to unite us. At least temporarily

Steve Lopez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 14:41:53 GMT

Trump once said he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. He's lost them now.

Commentary: Meet California's first Latino governor. No, not Xavier Becerra

Patt Morrison — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:03:21 GMT

Maybe you have not heard the name but Romauldo Pacheco held numerous titles in California's history: state treasurer, judge, state senator and assemblymember, and the first Latino that California sent to Congress -- after his brief stint as governor.

Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID

Seema Mehta, Queenie Wong — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:31:55 GMT

Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures.

Boys, 13 and 15, killed in California beach shooting, officials say

Iris Kwok — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:11:44 GMT

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said the two people found dead near Moss Landing State Beach were Marco Antonio Perez, 15, and Nathaniel Flores, 13. Both were Salinas students.

In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:43:59 GMT

Sixteen candidates are vying for three seats on the board that oversees the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the country with some 200,000 students.

Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race

James Queally, Sonja Sharp — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:43:54 GMT

Marissa Roy, 34, a deputy state attorney general, has campaigned on a promise to convert the city attorney's office into a massive "public interest law firm," while her opponent, veteran L.A. prosecutor John McKinney, has pitched himself as a more traditional law-and-order candidate.

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva

Connor Sheets, Itzel Luna — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:40:22 GMT

In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated Alex Villanueva, who sought to reclaim the office he held for a single term.

L.A. voters favoring sales tax hike for fire department and other city ballot measures

Itzel Luna — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:32:00 GMT

If approved, Measure FD on Tuesday's ballot would raise L.A.'s sales tax by 0.5% to boost funding for the Fire Department.

Barrera holds sizeable lead, claims victory, in state superintendent's race

Howard Blume — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:31:10 GMT

Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.

Ugarte takes early lead for South L.A. City Council seat. San Fernando Valley race too close to call

Melissa Gomez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:28:16 GMT

Jose Ugarte led Estuardo Mazariegos in Council District 9, while Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were nearly even, early returns show.

Nithya Raman narrowly leads Karen Bass in tight L.A. mayor's race

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg, Clara Harter, Noah Haggerty — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:27:05 GMT

The contest was in many ways generational, with 73-year-old Bass, a political veteran, courting longtime voters and Raman, 45, courting younger Angelenos.

Xavier Becerra makes history as California's first elected Latino governor

Nicole Nixon — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:08:32 GMT

Veteran Democrat of anti-Trump state easily defeats Republican Steve Hilton.

Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare

Iris Kwok — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 01:04:39 GMT

A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.

Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide

Karen Garcia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:26:47 GMT

Is it too late to vote? What time do polls close? Where's my nearest vote center? Answering all your last-minute questions about voting.

West Hollywood approves domestic partnership registry for polyamorous people

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:10:36 GMT

The ordinance allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with WeHo, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.

Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change

Hanna Kang — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 23:40:33 GMT

Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.

D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:37:06 GMT

The L.A. County district attorney has sent the case against four people arrested on suspicion of burning down Old Town Newhall back to sheriff's investigators.

Yet another rare sea turtle nest discovered in Southern California, this time in Ventura

Corinne Purtill — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:04:07 GMT

The olive ridley sea turtle nest is the third one ever documented on the nation's West Coast.

Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.

Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute

Sonja Sharp — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 18:26:38 GMT

The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out "1,000 election monitors and observers" across the U.S. in what it called "the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history," with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda listed as the California counties to be scrutinized.

22 dogs rescued from SoCal river encampment need 'patience, time and love,' caretakers say

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 17:22:16 GMT

Nearly two dozen dogs were rescued this week from an encampment near a river bottom in Ventura County.

How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line

Karen Garcia — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

How to find the shortest line at your nearest polling or voter center on election day.

One-eyed dog eludes California rescuers for weeks: 'Anchovy Jack can run fast, jump high'

Iris Kwok — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The dog had escaped from his new home in San Francisco days after undergoing surgery and his adoption from an East Bay organization.

Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds

Clara Harter — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election anxiety on the eve of the midterms.

Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

Melody Petersen — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.

Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.

L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget.

Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections

Times staff — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The key Los Angeles city and county races on the ballot for the 2026 general election: mayor, city attorney, county sheriff and more.

Teen accused of killing pregnant woman in Spirit Halloween shooting may be tried as adult

Iris Kwok — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:44:40 GMT

The Fairfield Police Department on Monday arrested the 17-year-old boy on suspicion of fatally shooting a pregnant woman and injuring several others inside the Halloween-themed store on Friday.

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over 'reprehensible' remarks

David Zahniser — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:36:17 GMT

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman fired part-time campaign staffer Eric Cheng on the weekend before Tuesday's election, saying he made "reprehensible" remarks on a video where he was discussing a U.S.

California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:06:40 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures.

2 people killed, 2 others injured in state beach shooting in Monterey County, police say

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:04:32 GMT

Monterey County sheriff's deputies responding to reports of a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach found two people dead along Jetty Road. Two others were injured.

DSA narrowly votes against rescinding Nithya Raman endorsement in L.A. mayor's race

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:17:56 GMT

A national Democratic Socialists of America panel had been considering revoking the endorsement of Nithya Raman over her views on Israel, which some considered insufficiently tough.

Two California college students injured in deadly train crash in Spain

Hailey Branson-Potts — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:06:13 GMT

Two Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students were injured in a train crash in Spain that killed at least 69 people last week.

Ex-Angels executive Eric Kay again appeals his conviction in Tyler Skaggs fentanyl death

Steve Henson — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Former Angels employee Eric Kay, serving 22 years for supplying fentanyl-laced pills that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs, is asking a federal court to grant a new trial.