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Democrats hope for major gains as Americans head to polls

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

The 2026 campaign has largely been marked by Democrats' unexpected traction in red states, resulting in Senate races that have been far more competitive than anticipated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Democrats dominate California but face challenges after election

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.

Fatal shooting sent panic through Spirit Halloween store. Teen under arrest

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.

Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive

Cerys Davies, Stacy Perman — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:16:22 GMT

In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots

David G. Savage, Kevin Rector — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 16:41:01 GMT

The appeal by the Trump administration came just before the midterm election, and after federal judges rejected the bid to set aside the 20,000 California ballots.

SoCal moves from Halloween storms to temperatures in the 80s

Blanca Begert — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Basin saw between a quarter inch and an inch of rain over the weekend. The coming week is set to heat up as more waves could impact the coast starting Thursday.

A daughter of L.A. and a transplant to the city. The different paths taken by Bass and Raman

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A daughter of L.A. and an immigrant to the city. The different paths taken by Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in their quests to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Didn't register to vote? Here's how you still can cast a ballot

Karen Garcia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How to cast a ballot using same day voter registration to vote in California for the 2026 general election.

Jurupa Valley's Patriot High has become an unlikely hotbed for flag football

Gina Ferazzi — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 22:56:24 GMT

Patriot High has limited resources, but the school has worked to become the three-time River Valley League flag football champions.

Mayoral candidates Bass and Raman crisscross L.A. on final weekend before the election

Noah Goldberg — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 21:09:53 GMT

The onetime-allies-turned-competitors took veiled shots at each other as they each hit multiple campaign stops Sunday morning, with both attending church and other events throughout the city.

From an LGBTQ+ rally to Trunk or Treat, Becerra and Hilton barnstorm California hoping to be next governor

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:35:14 GMT

With Tuesday's election barreling toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and did their the best to gin up support as they crisscrossed California in what has been a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom

Woman killed by LAPD patrol car responding to Halloween party call

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:22:29 GMT

The officer was reportedly responding to a call for backup at a large Halloween party in the San Fernando Valley when the collision occurred late Saturday night.

L.A. to decide whether to stay the course with Mayor Bass or vote for change with Raman

David Zahniser — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

L.A. voters will decide between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman, with the city's future direction on the line. As the contentious race nears the finish, the candidates are in a dead heat.

Daylight saving time ends tonight. Here's when to set your clocks back

Blanca Begert — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 03:55:42 GMT

Californians, like most of America, will get an extra hour of sleep tonight

3 days trapped in a drain pipe — officers rescue man in Riverside

Blanca Begert — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 02:16:02 GMT

The man had crawled into an 18 inch diameter pipe that drains into a culvert in Riverside.

Massive sewage main break prompts closure of all coastal waters off Long Beach

Roger Vincent — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:55:09 GMT

All open coastal swimming areas, bays, and lagoons in Long Beach have been closed after a sewer main break that spilled thousands of gallons of wastewater into the ocean.

Dana Point landmark Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel resort sells for $600 million

Roger Vincent — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:53:09 GMT

One of Southern California's premier seaside resorts, the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, has been sold for an estimated $600 million as the top end of the state's hotel market continues to thrive.

Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts

Kevin Rector — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.

California Botox doctor used $45 million in Medicare money to fund her lavish lifestyle, feds say

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:54:29 GMT

Violetta Mailyan was convicted in May of billing Botox injections that were never provided.

The Cheesecake Factory is a punchline. But it's also the California dream

Shelby Grad — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:47:24 GMT

On the night Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents, they offered an elaborate, twisted and ultimately unbelievable explanation of those crucial hours in 1989.

Ex-Garden Grove police sergeant kidnapped, assaulted co-worker, prosecutor says

Iris Kwok — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:02:35 GMT

Former Garden Grove Police Sgt. Charles Starnes II was arrested after being charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting two co-workers, D.A. says.

Lopez: No undecideds here: Why Bass backers are on board, and Raman fans are fired up

Steve Lopez — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The L.A. mayor's race suddenly looks like a tossup. These voters explain why they're Team Bass or Team Raman.

Your last-minute guide to L.A. City Council races: Districts 3 and 9

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Voters will choose who will represent City Council Districts 3 and 9. History will be made in District 9, which for the first time in 63 years will be represented by a politician who is not Black.

Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Measure A is a charter amendment that would require binding arbitration between county government and negotiators representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other public safety workers if contract talks reach an impasse and no compromise can be reached.

Your last-minute guide to education-related ballot measures

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Here is your last-minute guide to key education races that are on the November ballot in California.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy

Karen Garcia — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The basics you need to know about the two candidates running for the job of L.A. city attorney this midterm election.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Luna vs. Villanueva

Karen Garcia — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What you need to know about the rematch between Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva to be the next L.A. County sheriff.

Your last-minute guide to every L.A. city charter amendments, ballot measures

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Voters in the city of Los Angeles will consider eight ballot measures covering everything from taxes and fire resources to governance of airports and the port and the quality of parks.

Your last-minute guide to all California propositions

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about all the California propositions in the November general election ballot: Voters will decide on proposals to tax billionaires, extend taxes on high earners, fund biomedical research and more.

Your last-minute guide to obscure but important statewide races in California

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

There are a host of down-ballot races for statewide office that will be decided in the Nov. 3 general election.

Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams

Seema Mehta — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare funds

Grudge rematch: Luna and Villanueva duel to lead nation's largest sheriff's department

Connor Sheets — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.

Raman says the LAPD has grown more secretive under Chief Jim McDonnell. Has it?

Libor Jany — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has criticized the LAPD for no longer releasing neighborhood crime statistics. Others have taken issue with slow responses to public records requests. Chief Jim McDonnell, however, says the department is more transparent than ever.

Arellano: This is the prayer Catholic bishops should have offered to Trump

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Protect those whom Trump has wronged, which is basically everyone in this country except tech bros, foreign dictators and men with great asses.

Inside the local ballot measures L.A. will vote on in the Nov. 3 election

Itzel Luna — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In addition to competitive mayoral and City Council races, L.A. voters also will have their say on 10 local ballot measures that will impact the county and city.

Two competitive L.A. City Council seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot

Melissa Gomez, Itzel Luna — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Two Los Angeles City Council seats are on the ballot Nov. 3: one representing the San Fernando Valley and the other South Los Angeles.

A tribe returns, joyful, to 51 acres in the San Gabriel foothills

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A couple with a plot of land above Santa Clarita marketed their land as a potential glamping site. They decided to sell it to the local tribe instead.

A pregnant woman killed, 6 injured in Bay Area Spirit Halloween shooting

Iris Kwok, Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:09:34 GMT

One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in the Bay Area late Friday.

Justice Dept. sent subpoenas to L.A. election officials. What that means and what happens next

Sonja Sharp — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:08:44 GMT

After alleging that noncitizens are registered to vote in L.A. County, the U.S. Department of Justice recently sent subpoenas to local elections officials, calling them to testify before a grand jury. The move may signal that criminal charges are in the works — but the county has ways to fight back.

California sisters among hundreds stranded in Asia after cruise ship halts operations over high fuel costs

Grace Toohey — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:39:14 GMT

California sisters are among about 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after a Florida-based company abruptly suspended its months-long residential cruise ship, citing "extraordinary" fuel costs.

Boyfriend of 'SNL' writer's missing sister among two arrested on suspicion of murder

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:06:11 GMT

Christina Downer's actor boyfriend is among two people arrested on suspicion of murdering her nearly a year after she disappeared, Los Angeles police said Friday.

Ex-South Lake Tahoe mayor pleads guilty to wire fraud in church embezzlement case

Iris Kwok — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:39:18 GMT

A former South Lake Tahoe mayor whose church fraud case shocked residents in the scenic Sierra Nevada city pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week in federal court.

O.C. woman who lured puppy with food to run him over was caught on video, federal prosecutors say

Terry Castleman — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:07:05 GMT

A 75-year-old Anaheim woman faces federal charges and could face up to seven years in prison after allegedly running over and killing a puppy in Santa Ana.

Video showing federal agent pointing handgun in face of bystander sparks outrage

Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:04:56 GMT

Video shows ICE agents detaining a man in North Hollywood, and then pointing a handgun directly in the face of an apparently unarmed bystander during a tense encounter.

Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say

Clara Harter — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:53:04 GMT

An unusually expensive Costco breakfast order led Seaside police to arrest two staff members at Monterey International School, accused of embezzling nearly $300,000. The school's chief financial officer is accused of spending public funds on massages, luxury travel and Pilates classes.

LAPD officer accused of holding girlfriend at gunpoint is also charged with abusing kids

James Queally — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:18:26 GMT

Los Angeles police Officer Anthony Gutierrez has been charged with kidnapping, assault and two counts of child abuse likely to cause serious injury.

9th Circuit again denies Trump administration request to block 20,000 California ballots

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:16:28 GMT

Federal grand jury subpoenas have demanded that county election officials turn over internal communications and testify, raising concerns that investigations could intimidate workers.

High tides damage 114 structures in Huntington Beach. City warns of more flooding to come

Jack Flemming — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:52:07 GMT

High tides damaged 114 structures in Huntington Beach this week as flooding continues to bash coastal communities across Southern California.

NTSB releases new details of deadly Yosemite National Park firefighter helicopter crash

Alex Wigglesworth — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:35:10 GMT

The firefighting helicopter that crashed in Yosemite last month had problems with its water bucket during an earlier flight, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report.

California's first sea turtle eggs could hatch any day now. Biologists prepare for the 'frenzy'

Corinne Purtill — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:42:55 GMT

Federal biologists made a last-minute decision to relocate the eggs after forecasters predicted high tides would swamp their nests on Orange County beaches.

A new rainstorm moves in Friday. What does it means for L.A. Halloween?

Alex Wigglesworth — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:54:40 GMT

Storms will start to arrive Friday, with stray showers in isolated areas and maximum temperatures slightly lower than average, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service.

'They come in droves': How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California

Ella Chakarian — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:02:37 GMT

Drivers say the robotaxis are taking up charging spots at public stations, as San Diego officials push for more control over autonomous vehicles.

Democrats are the wild card in House race between two SoCal Republicans

Dakota Smith — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Two veteran Republican incumbents are battling for a solidly red congressional seat in Orange and Riverside counties in an election that could be swayed by Democratic and independent voters.

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 5: Changing how recall elections work

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

With Proposition 5, voters will consider significant changes to recall rules for elected officials in California.

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 38: Research funding for immunology, immunotherapy

Karen Garcia — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Proposition 38 asks voters to approve $8.4 billion in funding for immunology and immunotherapy research that aims to cure and prevent cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Commentary: California's super-rich conquered the world, but not always the voters

Patt Morrison — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Big-money tycoons have leveraged their fortunes to shape the state with their railroads, mines, newspapers, oil businesses and ranching and agriculture.

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 3, the other tax-the-rich measure

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

There is a ballot measure besides Proposition 40 that also would tax California's wealthiest citizens. What you need to know about Proposition 3.

Your last-minute guide to Proposition 45: CEQA and data centers

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Backers say the California Environmental Quality Act is a vital tool for environmental review. Critics say CEQA is too often used to slow down needed housing. Enter Proposition 45.

Your last-minute guide to in-person voting for California's general election

Karen Garcia — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about how to vote last-minute in the 2026 California general election, including how and where to register, check your status and more.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. mayor's race: Bass vs. Raman

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Incumbent Karen Bass faces off against Councilmember Nithya Raman in the fierce race to lead L.A. Here's where they stand on housing, policing and homelessness.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. Community College District elections

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation. Voters will elect three members to the board.

Your last-minute guide to Propositions 40, 41, 42: The billionaire battle

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Proposition 40 would affect hundreds of billionaires. Foes have funded two measures that could stymie 40 even if it passes.

Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Superior Court judge elections

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Voters decide four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, choosing who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.

Your last-minute guide to obscure but important L.A. County election races

Times staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

There are some obscure races that are important on the L.A. County ballot. Here are seven to keep an eye out for.

Becerra widens lead in governor's race as voter focus shifts to Trump, new poll shows

Nicole Nixon — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LA Times/Berkeley poll on California governor's race, October 2026

Newsom announces a state 'strike force' to smooth path for 2028 Olympics

James Rainey — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The strike team will aim to knock down bureaucratic hurdles and ensure that state agencies, local governments and LA28 are working together to ensure a successful Olympics.

Cal Fire has a new app. It looks a lot like Watch Duty

Noah Haggerty — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cal Fire does not credit Watch Duty as the inspiration for the AwareCA app. But it does address the uneasiness of many fire officials that residents are getting life-and-death information from a nonofficial source.

L.A.'s Black leaders uneasy about Bass' prospects amid declining clout at City Hall

David Zahniser — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To win the race, Mayor Karen Bass will need to boost turnout among the city's Black voters and across South L.A. But Councilmember Nithya Raman is also fighting for those votes.

This L.A. city board is more than 120 years old. A ballot measure could quietly hasten its end

Jon Regardie — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The five Public Works board members are appointed by the mayor and earn about $200,000 a year. They oversee more than 5,500 city employees working in sanitation, street repairs, sewer systems and more.

Arson, conspiracy are behind devastating Old Town Newhall fire, authorities say; 4 arrested

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Roughly two months after fire ripped through Newhall's historic downtown, four people are under arrest, accused of arson and conspiracy in the devastating blaze.

Fierce debate as California changes course in central water hub

Ian James — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:26:46 GMT

California regulators adopted a controversial plan changing how the state governs the pumping of water in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. It gives water agencies more leeway in how they comply with the rules.

What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:09:30 GMT

British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86.

A 'compulsion' to hurt kids: San Diego woman pleads guilty to killing best friend's baby

Grace Toohey — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:04:03 GMT

A San Diego woman pleaded guilty this week in the 2024 death of her best friend's 6-week-old baby and harming the baby's twin. She told investigators she had a "compulsion .... to hurt kids."

California county abandons repair plans for crumbling coastal road ahead of El Niño-fueled winter

Hailey Branson-Potts — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:23:56 GMT

Humboldt County officials say planned repairs to fast-eroding coastal road might be too late to save it.

At the Hollywood Forever Día de los Muertos, families carry on an L.A. tradition of more than 50 years

Carlos De Loera — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:13:32 GMT

Hollywood Forever Cemetery's Día de los Muertos yearly festival is the largest celebration of the holiday anywhere outside of Mexico. Latino families from throughout Southern California discuss why they gather there to erect altars in honor of deceased loved ones.

'This is the worst it's been.' King tides flood Southern California beach bars and restaurants

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:53:31 GMT

Enormous waves and record-breaking tides are flooding the Southland's restaurants and bars. Forecasts predict more El Niño-driven storms in the coming months.

California, feds continue election war after courts rebuke challenge to 20,000 ballots

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:53:07 GMT

Federal prosecutors issued criminal grand jury subpoenas to three L.A. County election officials, demanding they appear in court the day after the election.

California man who allegedly beat elderly woman with bat captured in Oklahoma

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:47:47 GMT

Erik Navarro, 26, was taken into custody by San Bernardino County Sheriff's detectives Monday and booked on suspicion of robbery, causing injury to an elder, assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery and destruction of a wireless communication device.

'Mountain of evidence': ICE agents discriminated against Latinos, judge says

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:41:47 GMT

Citing agents' own testimony and body-camera footage, U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong found evidence of an unwritten policy targeting people who are Latino or appear to be and are working class.

Dark and stormy weather coming to SoCal, just in time for Halloween

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:29:32 GMT

Forecasters are calling for a dark and stormy Halloween in the Los Angeles area, with rain expected Friday through Sunday.