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Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Katie King — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:46:10 GMT

The legislation would require operators of companion chatbots to perform and document a comprehensive risk assessment each year to identify hazards to minors.

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:59:23 GMT

A rash of burglaries in the Valley has sparked concern among police and the mayor's office.

Man who drove into L.A. deputy recruits loses license — but avoids prison

James Queally — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:31:18 GMT

A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to causing a 2022 wrong-way crash that killed one L.A. County Sheriff's Department recruit and injured dozens of others while they were on an early-morning training run.

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:22 GMT

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

Grace Toohey — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:47:03 GMT

A California judge has challenged the Trump administration's authority to unilaterally order the restart of an offshore oil operation along the coast of Santa Barbara County.

Stabbing in Burbank leaves one woman dead, another hospitalized. No arrests made

Summer Lin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:35:35 GMT

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank Monday, according to authorities.

Bystanders help rescue pilot after plane crashes in SoCal parking lot

Ruben Vives, Clara Harter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:56 GMT

Good Samaritans helped lift up a single-engine plane and pull the pilot from the wreckage in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Pacoima, according to authorities.

480 ducks find homes after an emergency rescue operation in Riverside County

Cierra Morgan — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:38:37 GMT

While the ducks now have new homes, officials said the investigation into overcrowding conditions at the original property is ongoing.

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.

L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few big increases

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The $14.9-billion budget comes as Bass faces four major challengers in the June 2 primary election, several of whom have criticized her over the quality of city services.

Singer D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Richard Winton, James Queally — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:12:45 GMT

David Anthony Burke, the 21-year-old musician known by the stage name D4vd, was charged with murder on Monday in the 2025 killing of a teen girl found dead in the trunk of a rental car in Hollywood last September.

Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says

Laurence Darmiento — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:26 GMT

California AG Rob Bonta, in a court filing Monday, offered evidence to support allegations that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition.

Animal welfare groups commit $14 million to improve L.A. animal shelters

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The funds from the ASPCA and Best Friends will fund 23 full-time positions at L.A.'s six animal shelters

Gunfight in Santa Ana ends with 2 men dead, 1 wounded

Summer Lin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:37:09 GMT

Two people were killed and another injured during a gunfight in Santa Ana Sunday night, according to authorities.

Uproar over killing of mama bear could help launch a state wildlife coexistence program

Katie King — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California lawmakers are considering mandating the use of nonlethal ways to help allow wildlife and humans to coexist.

New COVID subvariant 'Cicada' on the rise in California, just in time for summer

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors, who are especially susceptible to the virus.

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee, Connor Sheets — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you have sought a temporary or permanent restraining order in L.A. County and would be open to sharing your story, we would like to hear from you.

New solar project will help power California's most powerful water plant

Hayley Smith — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.

The Dodgers of esports: How L.A.'s Liquid Guild won the attention of over 100,000 people

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The best 'World of Warcraft' players on the planet gather to play in Santa Monica for a worldwide event. 'It is the regular season, the Super Bowl and the playoffs all at one time.'

Four structures destroyed and one firefighter injured in Yucca Valley fire

Howard Blume — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:09:34 GMT

The forward progress of a fire in Yucca Valley was halted Sunday at 39 acres, but flames destroyed four structures. A firefighter was injured.

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'

Howard Blume — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:34:04 GMT

Irvine police track a Lego theft suspect to Paramount. Detectives say he bought Lego sets, replaced pieces with dried pasta and then collected refunds.

Hot-air balloon lands right outside the back door: '13 people in a basket waving at us'

Tracy Brown — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:16:16 GMT

A Temecula couple talks about their surprise in finding a hot-air balloon with 13 passengers had made an emergency landing in their backyard.

San Fernando Valley burglaries: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge

Tracy Brown, Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:11 GMT

Two more homes have been targeted amid a spree of burglaries in and around the San Fernando Valley. Bass has ordered increased LAPD patrols in the area.

Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:20:45 GMT

Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.

Opening day for the Ontario Tower Buzzers, an L.A. Dodgers affiliate you may not have heard of

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Ontario Tower Buzzers, a single-A Dodgers affiliate, played their inaugural home opener on April 2, losing 7-5 to the Lake Elsinore Storm at the new $100- million, 6,500-seat Ontario Field.

Rain hits Southern California this week. When will it fall?

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Slippery conditions and gusty winds are on their way to the Southland this week, with more precipitation expected to the north.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions.

Multiple people shot at Sacramento-area park

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:50:51 GMT

The shooting occurred Saturday at Howe Community Park, just east of Sacramento's city limits.

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of home burglaries in the Valley

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:34:14 GMT

After reports of burglars breaking into six homes over seven days in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas, the LAPD will step up patrols in the area, Bass said Saturday.

Torrance man faces attempted murder charge in Long Beach police officer stabbing

Josh Rottenberg — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:52:48 GMT

Authorities say a Long Beach officer was stabbed during a confrontation, and a suspect was taken into custody with assistance from federal air marshals.

Boy shot and killed in Baldwin Park, prompting investigation

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:43:52 GMT

Baldwin Park police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident, which occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday.

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:57:46 GMT

After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.

Lopez: She's a Hollywood housekeeper with a side job: cleaning the trashed streets of her own neighborhood

Steve Lopez — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Frustrated by lack of city attention, an L.A. homeowner hired her housekeeper to help clean the neighborhood.

California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco.

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Gagandeep Singh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi.

They dressed like a bear and damaged a Rolls-Royce in an audacious insurance scheme

Summer Lin, Hannah Fry — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A fraud scheme involving wearing bear costumes across Southern California has ended in jail time for three people, according to authorities.

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Blanca Begert — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.

Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.

Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Sandra McDonald — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:26:30 GMT

Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.

Crews make progress on Vista fire in Lake Elsinore; evacuations lifted

Clara Harter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:33:21 GMT

Around 300 firefighting personnel were deployed to combat a wildfire that ignited in a dry brushy area of Lake Elisnore on Friday, temporarily prompting evacuation orders.

'Suite Life' alum Dylan Sprouse tackled trespasser at his L.A. home, held him until police arrived

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:10:58 GMT

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin were shaken up early Friday morning when a man allegedly trespassed at their Hollywood Hills property. Sprouse took matters into his own hands until police arrived.

Trump administration takes emergency step to sustain key Colorado River reservoir

Ian James — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:10:24 GMT

Emergency federal actions are underway to save Lake Powell as the Colorado River crisis intensifies.

Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner

Samantha Lee — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:41:33 GMT

Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

Clara Harter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:21:57 GMT

An 81-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle near an Orange County high school, authorities said.

Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement

Cierra Morgan — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:29:49 GMT

Fledgling owls have been spotted falling from the trees in Redondo Beach, prompting police to release a public service announcement video for residents.

Kratom-related calls to U.S. poison centers rise 1,200% in a decade

Karen Garcia — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:11:22 GMT

Researchers say in 2025 poison control centers received thousands of kratom-related calls. California's center reports similar findings.

New details emerge about the arrest of singer D4vd in the killing of teenage girl

Richard Winton, Clara Harter — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:06:46 GMT

Details are emerging about the arrest of D4vd in the 2025 slaying of a girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, in Hollywood.

California prison guard charged with smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine

Matthew Ormseth — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:19 GMT

A California prison guard smuggled 20 kilograms of cocaine from Mexico to a stash house in Rowland Heights, prosecutors allege.

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

Ben Wieder, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:14:59 GMT

California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings.

Lawsuit plaintiff arrested by ICE; Attorneys alleging 'Shocking act of retaliation'

Brittny Mejia, Ruben Vives — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:40 GMT

ICE on Thursday arrested a plaintiff involved in a class action lawsuit challenging Los Angeles immigration raids, prompting concerns from lawyers of retaliation and calls for his release.

Nurse who downed at least 14 tequila shots wins $300,000 in lawsuit against cruise line

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Vacaville nurse Diana Sanders sued Carnival Corp., alleging she was served at least 14 drinks before she fell and was injured. She won a $300,000 verdict.

Barabak: There's a wide gap between rumor and fact. That's where Eric Swalwell lurked

Mark Z. Barabak — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The ex-congressman had a reputation for lavishing inappropriate and unwelcome attention on women. But reporters needed time to get evidence and firsthand accounts.

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Why powerful labor unions, elected officials and special interest groups backed Eric Swalwell for govenor despite rumors about past inappropriate behavior.

On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise

Melissa Gomez — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Farmworkers described instances in which bosses threatened to call ICE on them, sometimes because they complained about workplace violations.

Driver wounded in shooting on 105 Freeway, prompting extended closure of eastbound lanes

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:13:29 GMT

The California Highway Patrol shut down a portion of the eastbound 105 Freeway to investigate a shooting that left one person in critical condition.

Jury awards $11.8 million to Dodgers fan blinded by LAPD during World Series celebration

Libor Jany — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:21:36 GMT

Isaac Castellanos sued the LAPD, alleging officers used excessive force and violated department policies when he was shot in the face with a less-lethal projectile.

D4vd arrested in slaying of girl found decomposing in Tesla

Richard Winton, Clara Harter, Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:39:26 GMT

Singer D4vd was arrested Thursday in connection with the case of a girl whose decomposing body was discovered inside his Tesla in Hollywood.

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

Ruben Vives — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:05:22 GMT

Residents along Varna Avenue said the encampment had made it unsafe to walk in the area and that they had long complained to the city.

Feeling miserable? You're not alone. L.A. County residents report decade-low quality of life

Grace Toohey — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:47:03 GMT

Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade.

Striking before-and-after images show extent of California's snow drought

Terry Castleman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:39:18 GMT

Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Howard Blume — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:43:01 GMT

L.A. County accounts for 44% of the state's enrollment decline, with about half from L.A. Unified. Fewer births, high costs, immigration enforcement are likely causes.

Teachers strike for 1st time in this L.A. County school district's 150-year history

Cierra Morgan, Suhauna Hussain — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:42:31 GMT

Hundreds of teachers at the Little Lake City School District, established in 1871, are striking for the first time in the district's history.

Homes in the San Fernando Valley keep getting burglarized. A sixth was just hit in a week

Salvador Hernandez, Cierra Morgan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:41 GMT

Over the last week, burglars have hit six homes in seven days in the San Fernando Valley, police said.

Jackie and Shadow's newest eaglets need names: Here's how to pitch your ideas

Cierra Morgan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:07:07 GMT

A naming contest has been launched for the two eaglets born this month to proud and plumed parents Jackie and Shadow, the widely followed Big Bear bald eagle pair whose lives are streamed online.

More than 200,000 lost their homes in the L.A. County fires. For people already on the streets, the damage ran deeper

Meg Tanaka — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

A new study out of UCLA shows the outsized impact of climate-related disasters like the 2025 fires on unhoused populations.

Los Angeles braces for gusty Santa Ana winds, followed by rain

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:35:52 GMT

After a couple days of dry and warmer weather, Los Angeles could see some rain next week.

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

James Queally — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:10 GMT

A Los Angeles County judge formally dismissed manslaughter charges against a pair of former Torrance police officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher Deandre Mitchell.

Mayor Bass has a new plan for addressing climate change in Los Angeles

Ian James, Melissa Gomez — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:41 GMT

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.

The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records

Hayley Smith — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:35:55 GMT

The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.

Man arrested near Trump golf course with 'Joker' rifle and bulletproof vest

Nicole Macias Garibay — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A man armed with a rifle is facing felony firearms charges after he was seen near the Trump golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, sheriff's officials said.

California sees the most measles cases in 7 years as disease resurges nationwide

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years. The looming new domestic beachhead comes as vaccination rates have fallen.

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

Clara Harter — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances.

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party

Deborah Netburn — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Mount Washington residents, John Ayala's departure represents the end of an era when mail delivery came with a side of conversation.

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:14:44 GMT

The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Brush fire in Riverside County that triggered evacuations is 90% contained

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:49:53 GMT

The Yearling fire started at the 8500 block of Yearling Way in the Jurupa Valley community of Pedley on Wednesday afternoon.

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

Summer Lin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:53:01 GMT

The attorney for a USC student shot and blinded by a Department of Homeland Security officer at a "No Kings" rally announced Wednesday that they're filing a federal claim against the agency — the first step in filing a federal civil rights lawsuit.

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Summer Lin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:17:59 GMT

Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court for violating a restraining order.

Cousins admit to double-booking rental scheme to scam $8.5 million. Airbnb blasts 'bad actors'

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:54:15 GMT

From October 2017 to November 2019, the defendants used fake host names and other people's identities to list properties, according to prosecutors.

One injured in shooting near Sepulveda Middle School

Howard Blume, Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:55:55 GMT

One person was injured in a shooting near Sepulveda Middle School in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown on the campus.

40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

Jaweed Kaleem — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:37:01 GMT

Members of AFSCME Local 3299, a union that represents more than 40,000 workers across University of California hospitals and campuses, said they would launch an open-ended strike next month unless they come to agreements for new contracts.

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:41:10 GMT

The L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is aiming to build affordable housing cheaper by simplifying a complicated financing process. On Wednesday, the agency approved its first batch of funding for below-market units.

Park Service broke the law approving mining inside Mojave National Preserve, lawsuit says

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:53:07 GMT

The National Park Service broke the law when it greenlit an Australian company's mining operations in the Mojave National Preserve, alleges a lawsuit by the National Parks Conservation Assn.

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

Richard Winton — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:20:15 GMT

Law enforcement sources, not authorized to discuss the matter, told The Times the searches are part of a long-term federal public corruption probe.

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

Libor Jany — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:53 GMT

A Los Angeles police detective said in court filings that a DNA test in a recent child abuse case led to the identification of a suspect in a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.

Man killed in stabbing attack near Union Station in downtown Los Angeles

Summer Lin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:33:41 GMT

A man was killed Wednesday morning in a stabbing attack outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities.

Corvette veers off L.A. County freeway, flies into Maserati dealership

Summer Lin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:41:28 GMT

A driver veered off the 60 Freeway on Wednesday morning and crashed into a car dealership in City of Industry, according to authorities.

Two people shot in West Hollywood in the last week, sheriff's officials say

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:52:11 GMT

A man was shot in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the second shooting in the city over the last week.

The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it

Howard Blume — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With a major LAUSD strike averted, Tuesday changed from a day of anxiety to one of celebrating new deals for unions. But are they too expensive?

The Iran war shocked L.A.'s housing market. Recovery won't be simple

Jack Flemming — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A.'s real estate market is historically cold, but some experts say the Iran ceasefire could stabilize mortgage rates and give buyers confidence to return to the market.

L.A.'s Blue Era: How popular are the Dodgers? Even the Lakers look up at them. Way up

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the Dodgers.

A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs

Ian James — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

How much planet-warming methane is coming from water reservoirs? Environmental groups want California to track emissions.

A chunk of dirty ice crashed through the roof of a Whittier home. FAA is asked to investigate

Hannah Fry — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:01:10 GMT

L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn asked the FAA to investigate an incident in which a large chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a Whittier home.

Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say

Jasmine Mendez — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:52:19 GMT

Five men are facing a host of charges related to the sale of narcotics and firearms known as 'ghost guns.'

Three dogs stabbed, one killed while defending historic L.A.-area cemetery, heartbroken owner says

Ruben Vives — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:47:49 GMT

Celestina Bishop said she's considering selling Woodlawn Celestial Garden, where her mother and sister are buried, along with Civil War veterans.

L.A. City Council panel seeks to ban e-bikes from city hiking and equestrian trails

Sandra McDonald — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:41:07 GMT

Electric bikes could be banned from L.A. city hiking and equestrian trails under a City Council proposal.