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Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.

A traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds

Rong-Gong Lin II — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This is the fourth measles case confirmed in a passenger passing through LAX while possibly contagious this year, and the sixth case overall reported by L.A. County health officials.

Overdoses in L.A. jails fueled by long waits for drug addiction treatment, staffers say

Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Despite a push to expand medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction, wait times in L.A. County jails are leading to more overdose deaths, according to jail staffers and inmate advocates.

'I love America!': With the World Cup, Inglewood becomes an international hub

Jack Flemming — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.

This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?

Karen Garcia — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions.

L.A. poised to lose $100 million in state grants to fund transportation projects

Melissa Gomez — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles appears poised to lose in its attempt to keep $100 million in state grant funding for transportation projects in some of the neediest neighborhoods after a state commission declined to hear the city's appeal for an extension.

'I'd be happy with the tie': Korea, Mexico showdown brings more love than rivalry in L.A.

Clara Harter — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Love was in the air in Koreatown's Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer's favorite romance.

The B-52 bomber is an iconic, aging warhorse. Probe of fatal crash could influence its future

Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The investigation into the B-52 crash that killed 8 airmen at Edwards Air Force Base in California will likely include a review of any past incidents involving the fleet of aging heavy bombers.

Arellano: On the avenue that bears César Chávez's name, murals honoring him remain — for now

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to check out the César Chávez murals on the Eastside avenue that bears his name.

Beer, with a twist? SoCal dads find solidarity through an unexpected activity

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Santa Barbara Dads father's group offers a way for dads to congregate and share experiences and camaraderie with peers, something its founder Austin Nieves feels most fathers lack.

Video: Shots fired near Koreatown World Cup watch party; one man injured, another detained

Albert Brave Tiger Lee, Ruben Vives, Carlos De Loera — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:47:22 GMT

The shooting happened as dozens had gathered at a park to watch the World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea

Political watchdog fines Newsom for failing to report $5.5M in solicited donations on time

Taryn Luna — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:26:57 GMT

The California Fair Political Practices Commission said most of the violations were for failing to report that Gov. Gavin Newsom and his his staff directed inquiries from companies and foundations to offer help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.

SoCal sheriff's deputy charged in 100-mph crash that killed groom-to-be, injured fiancée

Ruben Vives — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:25:52 GMT

The charges stem from a September 2025 collision in Riverside County when prosecutors say the deputy was traveling about 100 mph with lights and sirens, responding to a report of a shooting.

Gang members targeted victims at secluded L.A. lookout points, D.A. says. They face long prison sentences

Seamus Bozeman — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:58:20 GMT

Five gang members were sentenced for their involvement in robberies in murders in 2023 the ended with three deaths, according to prosecutors.

Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown

Rebecca Ellis — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:35:12 GMT

The state's trial attorneys and Uber say they have reached a last-minute deal to scrap their competing ballot measures over car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, averting what was gearing up to be one of most expensive battles of the November election.

Ford sues L.A. lemon law firm alleging 'utter fabrications' inflated fees by 7,000%

Rebecca Ellis — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:10:58 GMT

The car manufacturer is suing a prominent Los Angeles lemon law firm for alleged over-billing, the company's latest attempt to crack down on California attorneys who it says are exploiting the state's law to protect consumers from defective vehicles.

After nearly two decades, this massive New Mexico wind project is now powering California

Hayley Smith — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:01:02 GMT

One of the largest clean energy projects in United States history is now online, delivering electricity from a massive wind farm in New Mexico to Arizona and California.

Jewish residents in Palisades say neighbor terrorized them; member of Lion Raisins family arrested

Cerys Davies, Seamus Bozeman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:31:45 GMT

After weeks of allegedly threatening his Jewish neighbors, Bruce Lion, of a major agricultural family in Fresno, was arrested Saturday morning.

Well-known arts couple found dead in running SUV on Northern California freeway

Jazmin Alvarado — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:23:19 GMT

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the deaths of Judith and Wylie Sheldon, whose bodies were found in a running vehicle on the side of the 5 Freeway near Redding.

Shelter-in-place order continues in Boyle Heights as fire burns inside warehouse

Clara Harter, Andrew J. Campa, Ruben Vives — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:40:59 GMT

The flames at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

Lopez: There might be one advantage to climate change: More home runs at Dodger Stadium

Steve Lopez — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.

Shaikin: An Anaheim vision: The Anaheim Angels in a new stadium, next to a youth sports complex

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A new owner could move the Angels, but Anaheim offers a 150-acre site with what every owner in pro sports covets: land around the venue to turn the property into a year-round money-making operation.

Bill to limit prison off-ramp for the mentally ill could soon head to Newsom

James Queally — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Citing a series of violent crimes that followed criminal defendants being spared of convictions due to diagnosed mental illnesses, state lawmakers have pushed forward legislation backed by California prosecutors to limit who can qualify.

Inside the FBI's battle to keep drones out of World Cup sites amid heightened terrorism fears

Richard Winton — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects during the World Cup.

How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns

Cierra Morgan — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics. Experts say that tradeoff is hurting kids in more ways than one.

Billionaire tax proposal faces hurdles as it moves closer to November ballot

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:46:09 GMT

The proposal tentatively qualified for the November ballot after election officials verified petition signatures gathered by supporters of the billionaire tax, but it could be derailed.

Former Irvine dog trainers convicted in deaths of 11 dogs; D.A. calls actions 'unbelievably cruel'

Seamus Bozeman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:50:01 GMT

An Irvine dog trainer, who operated Happy K9 Academy, was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets' owners about the deaths, authorities said.

L.A. City Council agrees to put noncitizen voting, police oversight measures on Nov. 3 ballot

Melissa Gomez, Noah Goldberg, David Zahniser — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:48:57 GMT

The L.A. City Council approves a package of city charter reforms, including noncitizen voting, for the Nov. 3 ballot. A measure to expand the council to 25 members was sidelined for further study.

Boyle Heights fire: What to know about safety orders, air quality

Clara Harter — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:09:21 GMT

A fire involving an ammonia gas leak inside a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights has prompted health orders over air quality.

Bear claws 19-year-old's face and chest through window of Crestline home

Ruben Vives — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:09:44 GMT

Although bear attacks are rare, the incident has rattled some residents in the small mountain community of Crestline and sparked a probe by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Crews gain control of Boyle Heights warehouse fire; 'highly toxic' ammonia leak spurs concern

Clara Harter — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:58:49 GMT

Los Angeles Fire Department ground crews, hazardous materials teams and three water-dropping helicopters were deployed to the blaze.

Passengers 'Ride the D' — and other Metro lines — in droves as World Cup mania sweeps SoCal

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:40:27 GMT

World Cup games at SoFi Stadium this summer have driven L.A. Metro ridership rates up to the highest they've been in six years.

Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from 'mansion tax' moves forward

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:29:23 GMT

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council directed the city attorney to draft a ballot measure that would exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax that funds affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.

These zoo babies smell like popcorn. San Diego Zoo celebrates birth of two bearcats

Ruben Vives — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:17:57 GMT

first-time bearcat parents Nettle and Garret gave welcomed a pair of biturong babies at the San Diego Zoo in late March.

A 7th DUI conviction for Salinas man, an unpleasant discovery in In-N-Out drive-through for police

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:37:23 GMT

A Salinas man was sentence to three years in prison for his 7th DUI conviction, with four of those coming in the last ten years.

What we know about two SoCal men arrested in alleged plot to attack White House UFC fight

Brittny Mejia, Grace Toohey — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:58:09 GMT

What we know about the two Southern California men arrested and charged in a plot to attack the White House UFC cage-fighting show. One was arrested in Piñon Hills, the other in Calimesa.

Trump administration pays $765 million to kill more offshore wind projects, including one off California

Hayley Smith — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:15 GMT

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.

Los Angeles mom who killed her two young children was legally insane, court finds

James Queally — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:32:09 GMT

Jasmine Hickman, who admitted Tuesday to killing her 7-year-old daughter and newborn baby in 2017, was sent to a state hospital rather than prison after a court found her to be legally insane at the time of the crime.

Families of B-52 crash victims remember loved ones; 'I just wish I could've kept him longer'

Salvador Hernandez, Summer Lin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:50:29 GMT

Military officials on Wednesday identified the crew of eight who died when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

Ex-officer for L.A. firefighters union charged with stealing from charity

Alene Tchekmedyian — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:47:48 GMT

Adam Walker has been under scrutiny since 2024, when the local union's parent organization suspended him from his union position and accused him of improperly depositing more than $75,000 of the charity's funds into his personal accounts.

Riverside city manager steps down amid turmoil in City Hall

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:17:49 GMT

City Manager Mike Futrell is departing Riverside, capping off months of political turmoil in the Inland Empire's largest city.

Carjacking suspect injures 5 people in wild hit-and-run rampage through Culver City

Jazmin Alvarado — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:37:22 GMT

A suspected carjacker hit five people with a stolen vehicle before he was arrested by police, according to officials.

Barabak: Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress

Mark Z. Barabak — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.

L.A. voters could be asked to boost spending on parks. Finding the money comes later

David Zahniser — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The problems facing L.A.'s parks and recreation facilities have been well-documented. Now, council members want to boost the funding allocated each year.

He graduated high school with honors. ICE detained him the next day

Itzel Luna — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Wilber Urbina Garcia was at a routine ICE check-in when he was taken away. He and his family had applied for asylum after leaving Nicaragua in 2022.

In dramatic vote, county board blocks LAUSD takeover of Locke High

Howard Blume — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, allowing Green Dot Public Schools to keep managing Locke High School in Watts.

The woman who championed Big Bear's celebrity eagles leaves behind a $10-million mission

Lila Seidman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As supporters honor late Friends of Big Bear Valley leader Sandy Steers, the nonprofit races to raise millions to protect what it says is vital foraging habitat for the famous eagles.

Arellano: Saying farewell to O.C.'s fighter for 'los otros'

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Attorney Federico Sayre represented victims of police brutality, including Rodney King, working in both Los Angeles and his home base of Orange County.

L.A. defies the skeptics for a World Cup marked by unity, mutual respect, fearlessness

Clara Harter — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Against a backdrop of anxiety heading into the World Cup, fans from a kaleidoscope of cultural backgrounds have come together to act out the kind of world — and Los Angeles — they want to live in.

Two beatings, shooting by L.A. sheriff's deputies at center of watchdog records lawsuit

Connor Sheets — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Oversight Commission filed a lawsuit seeking access to confidential files from the L.A. Sheriff's Department, including use-of-force reports for three incidents involving deputies.

LAUSD to cut thousands of jobs, but saves Black student achievement program in budget plan

Howard Blume, Kori McNair — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:37:25 GMT

Under pressure from community and student advocates, the Los Angeles Board of Education reversed proposed massive cuts to the district's Black Student Achievement Plan.

B-52 bomber crash came as Air Force was upgrading legendary workhorse

Salvador Hernandez, Alex Wigglesworth — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:57:19 GMT

For more than 60 years, the B-52 has been the "backbone of the strategic bomber force for the United States." Now officials are looking into what went wrong in a deadly crash at Edwards Air Force Base that killed 8 onboard.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release from federal prison inches closer once again

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:45:59 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to be released from federal prison earlier than expected. The Federal Bureau of Prisons listed an updated release date of February 2028.

Newsom seeks political advantage in probe he says Trump ordered

Taryn Luna, Kevin Rector — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:35:15 GMT

As he eyes a run for president in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is taking advantage of a federal investigation into him and his wife to boost his national profile.

Capital Group buys Bunker Hill skyscraper

Roger Vincent — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:58:33 GMT

Los Angeles fund manager Capital Group has completed its $210-million purchase of the Bunker Hill skyscraper it already occupied as a renter and vows to continue expanding its downtown presence.

Another crash at L.A. County's Whiteman Airport is sparking calls for federal reform

Karen Garcia — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:19:40 GMT

A 77-year-old pilot landed at the Whiteman Airport but faulty landing gear caused the plane to crash, according to airport officials.

Ex-businessman extradited and charged in execution-style killings across Southern California

Summer Lin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:19:08 GMT

A former businessman has been charged and extradited in connection to the execution-style killings of an attorney in Rolling Hills Estates in 2009 and an ex-employee in Whittier in 2011, according to authorities.

Wildfire in Riverside County grows to 2,600 acres

Jazmin Alvarado — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:12:57 GMT

A wildfire in Riverside County has forced residents to leave their homes as crews work to contain the flames.

Iranians divided on war unite to watch the World Cup

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:53:20 GMT

Some Iranians in the diaspora are protesting or avoiding the games, seeing the team as interchangeable with the government they fled. Others are putting aside politics and gathering to celebrate the community's resilience.

B-52 'burst into flames' after sudden crash, killing 8: What we know

Grace Toohey, Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:03:40 GMT

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a B-52 bomber crash that killed eight Monday in California. The crash occurred during a 'routine test mission' at Edwards Air Force Base.

Kidnapped child found in Mexico; father arrested in mother's slaying

Summer Lin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:43:16 GMT

A missing 5-year-old girl was found safe in Mexico and her father was arrested in connection with her abduction and the killing of the girl's mother, according to authorities.

L.A. Zoo, deteriorating and losing members, needs new leadership, grand jury finds

Ruben Vives — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The grand jury is urging a new public-private partnership, saying the action is crucial for the Los Angeles Zoo to survive.

Locke charter high school students are improving. Why that may not be enough to stop closure

Howard Blume — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAUSD wants to shut down this charter school, citing poor performance. But advocates argue the school performed worse under LAUSD control. Here's what we know.

Panel balks at plans to expand L.A. City Council to 25 members

Melissa Gomez — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A committee says a council expansion plan needs more study. The full council will meet Wednesday to determine which charter reform measures should go on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Advocates demand action after internal report alleges Riverside code officers mistreated street vendors

Alex Wigglesworth — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A report on allegations of mistreatment of street vendors has roiled Riverside since it was detailed in a Times article June 5.

El Niño turns crumbling California pier into climate battleground over what to save — and who pays

Susanne Rust — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rep. Sam Liccardo wants to rebuild the Pacifica pier with help from the federal government. But does investing in this kind of infrastructure make sense?

Fresh evidence leads to new probe of Pasadena cop-on-cop 'horseplay' shooting, chief says

Richard Winton — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:30:44 GMT

A witness with additional information has led to a new investigation into the shooting of a Pasadena police officer by a colleague, the city's police chief said.

Wild deer captured and kept in a dog crate for weeks. A Bay Area resident is cited

Karen Garcia — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:35:50 GMT

A Sonoma County resident was cited for illegally capturing and keeping a fawn in a dog crate for weeks, wildlife protection authorities said.

Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria

Karen Garcia — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:21:11 GMT

The fourth person in the U.S., the third California resident, has been infected with the bacterium Rickettsia lanei.

Crews get handle on Stevenson Ranch fire as trio of blazes burn in L.A. County

Ruben Vives — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:31:34 GMT

The fire, one of several currently burning in Southern California, has charred more than 40 acres in the Pico Canyon Park area.

Kids tormented by racist bullying at Inland Empire elementary school, lawsuit alleges

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:59:00 GMT

A mother is suing Redlands Unified School District, alleging her two children were subjected to months of racial harassment and bullying at school, according to a complaint.

'So happy' after Knicks' win, then family says LAPD killed their dog

Ruben Vives — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:49:43 GMT

A video circulating on social media shows a woman sobbing in the hallway of a Canoga Park apartment complex, hugging a dog who is wearing a Knicks shirt. The dog had been shot.

Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism

Anita Chabria — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:52:55 GMT

The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.

$4-billion sex abuse case in limbo: Victims 'will die before they get paid,' attorney warns

Rebecca Ellis — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:24:24 GMT

People who claim they were abused in L.A. juvenile halls are pushing to receive payouts from a $4-billion settlement. The county D.A. says money should not be distributed until a fraud investigation is complete.

Skydiver reported near LAX, conjuring memories of 'jetpack man'

Terry Castleman — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:12:43 GMT

A military transport plane pilot landing at LAX reported seeing a skydiver in a wingsuit Sunday, drawing comparisons to LAX's 'Jetpack man' of 2020.

Hundreds rescued at Newport Beach this month; more dangerous coastal conditions ahead

Summer Lin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:50:20 GMT

Dangerous conditions are expected to continue along Southern California beaches this week, with officials warning swimmers to be mindful of life-threatening rip tides and sneaker waves that could catch beachgoers off guard.

Newsom says DOJ conducting baseless investigation of him and his wife at Trump's direction

Kevin Rector, Dakota Smith, Brittny Mejia, Taryn Luna — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:22:45 GMT

Newsom said that in recent days, "federal agents have knocked on the doors of family friends and former employees," and have been "demanding records" in a quest to find any kind of wrongdoing by him or his wife.

'We lost eight great Americans' in fiery B-52 bomber crash, Air Force colonel says

Grace Toohey — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:19:25 GMT

All eight people aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber plane that crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California are presumed dead. Officials say the crash occurred during a "routine test mission."

Police kill 16-year-old boy in family disturbance in Santa Ana, officials say

Summer Lin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:17:18 GMT

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Sunday evening by Santa Ana police after a family dispute, according to authorities.

How to volunteer for the 2028 L.A. Olympics: Applications open in July

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Here's everything you need to know to apply to work as a volunteer during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer

Corinne Purtill — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before infection.

This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed'

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously.

El Niño has arrived: 5 ways California could get pummeled

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

El Niño is typically associated with a higher chance of more rain in Southern California. But the powerful climate pattern could affect the Golden State in a number of ways.

Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?

Melody Petersen — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:59:28 GMT

The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, officials say.

Oliver Tree, musician and Santa Cruz native, dies in helicopter crash

Tony Briscoe, August Brown — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:47:04 GMT

The genre-defying singer-songwriter and Santa Cruz native was one of six killed when two helicopters collided Sunday morning in Brazil.

Watch police rescue dogs locked in U-Haul near Temecula

Tony Briscoe — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:58:32 GMT

Police rescued 31 neglected dogs from a hot, unventilated U-Haul truck near Temecula. The owner was arrested and faces 21 felony animal cruelty charges.

Infant formula recalled after California baby sickened with botulism

Melody Petersen — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:35:22 GMT

Nara Organics recalled its baby formula after a California child and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, federal officials said.

New MLK hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients

Corinne Purtill — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new program has boosted patients' health while avoiding painful, costly surgeries. In its four years, only one high-risk diabetes patient has needed an amputation.

California's slow vote count stirs frustration, but changes would be hard

Grace Toohey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November.

L.A.'s Year of the Dog: Why Pratt and other candidates campaigned against animal abuse

Sandra McDonald — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spencer Pratt and other candidates in L.A.'s primary election appealed to animal advocates, a group seen as being able to 'move the needle' in tight races.

Chabria: The enemy of my enemy is a billionaire. Get over it

Anita Chabria — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As income inequality is reaching serf-lord levels, hating the rich seems easy and reasonable. But maybe we should make sure our outrage is working for us, not against us.

With Iran set for World Cup match at SoFi, L.A. Iranians see glimmers of unity

Suhauna Hussain, Kevin Baxter — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Iran's team prepares for its World Cup opener Monday at SoFi, L.A. Iranians argue among themselves, as some seek unity through sport.

Here's how SoCal's car washes are learning to operate in the Trump era

Suhauna Hussain — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Immigration raids have had widespread effects on industries in Southern California. But few business were hit as frequently as the region's car washes.

Fire near Palmdale burns 200 acres, triggers evacuation orders

Queenie Wong — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:37:14 GMT

Los Angeles County firefighters had roughly 22% of the fire contained as of Saturday night.

L.A. County judge loses reelection bid in dramatic race

Queenie Wong, James Queally — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:20:48 GMT

Deputy Dist. Atty. Tal Khan Valbuena defeated his opponent, Superior Court Judge Robert Draper, who faces misconduct allegations.

Infectious measles carrier likely visited San Francisco airport, Bay Area county warns

Connor Sheets — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:50:00 GMT

Santa Clara County health officials are warning of potential measles exposure at SFO international terminal and two San Jose businesses.

Camp Pendleton breach leads to cocaine and fentanyl bust

Jasmine Mendez — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:07:38 GMT

Two suspects were arrested and face federal charges after breaching Camp Pendleton during a traffic stop. Their car was carrying pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.

FBI seizes drones, cites pilots near SoFi Stadium during the World Cup

Queenie Wong — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:03:23 GMT

The FBI said the pilots violated the Federal Aviation Administration's temporary flight restrictions over certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.