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Driver fleeing police smashes into parked cars, shearing roof off a vehicle

Summer Lin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:35 GMT

A driver led police on a chase through Los Angeles on Wednesday morning before hitting other vehicles and getting arrested, according to authorities.

D.A. reduces charges against LAPD officer who recorded racist remarks by colleagues

Libor Jany, Richard Winton, James Queally — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:55:08 GMT

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said an LAPD officer who was charged with multiple felonies for secretly recording racist, sexist and homophobic remarks by his colleagues will instead face misdemeanor charges.

Family outraged after two speeding muscle cars kill teen girls on SoCal street

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:53:32 GMT

Two teenagers were killed when a pair of speeding vehicles cleaved their car in half at a Victorville intersection, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether the drivers who allegedly struck them were racing.

Arellano: Why Catholics must take the lead to rebuke MAGA in the midterms

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump is a walking manifestation of the seven deadly sins, to the point that he has depicted himself as Jesus and a pope on social media.

The L.A. mayoral poll was a fake. But was it illegal?

Noah Goldberg — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Legal analysts say the motive of Median Strategies in putting out the phony poll would be a decisive factor in determining whether any laws were broken.

California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds

Justine McDaniel — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.

Becerra pledges to debate Hilton — more than once — between now and Nov. 3

Seema Mehta — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrat Xavier Becerra pledged on Tuesday to participate in more than one debate against Steve Hilton, his GOP rival in the California governor's race.

Trump's top federal prosecutor in L.A. could face new challenge after appellate ruling

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the Department of Justice cannot keep an official who has not been confirmed by the Senate in charge of a U.S. attorney's office simply by giving that person a different title and the full powers of the job.

AI hallucinated case law in insurance company's filings in L.A. County house fire dispute

Rebecca Ellis — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Attorneys for State Farm apologized to a judge for submitting legal briefings rife with AI hallucinations and nonexistent case law, which were not fact-checked.

L.A. City Council repeals homeless camping bans in Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood

Sandra McDonald — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez says the camping bans were ineffective at combatting homelessness.

San Diego County kicks immigration agents out of shooting range. Sheriff says not so fast

Clara Harter — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:30:32 GMT

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to end an agreement allowing ICE and CBP agents to train at a county-owned shooting range, but Sheriff Kelly Martinez quickly intervened to uphold CBP's access to the facility.

Pug Jinny Lu named World's Ugliest Dog; her floppy tongue is coming to a root beer near you

Suhauna Hussain — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:52:53 GMT

Lu's win earned her and her adoptive human mom a $5,000 prize as well as a trip to New York to appear on NBC's "Today" show.

The fake L.A. mayor poll adds to challenges facing the public opinion industry

Ben Wieder — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:41:13 GMT

The fake opinion survey showing Karen Bass with a commanding lead in the L.A. mayoral race comes amid a wave of low-quality polls that have missed the mark in marquee races.

LAPD killing of Trader Joe's manager in hostage standoff leads to murder conviction

Libor Jany — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:38:04 GMT

Gene Atkins had previously been convicted on dozens of assault, attempted murder and hostage-taking charges related to a wild cross-city 2018 crime rampage, but was acquitted of first-degree murder during his first trial.

Beverly Hills substitute teacher said she was fired over anti-Trump posts. Now she's suing the district

Summer Lin — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:20:40 GMT

A substitute teacher at Beverly Hills High School is filing a lawsuit against the school district that fired her, alleging she was terminated for writing Facebook posts criticizing President Trump.

Book bans, LGBTQ+ outing policy under scrutiny in state candidate Sonja Shaw's Chino Valley district

Howard Blume — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:21 GMT

Chino Valley Unified, led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw, faces complaints over removing library books and trying to revive LGBTQ+ notification rules.

Trump administration advances plan to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting national forests

Hayley Smith — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:05:57 GMT

The federal proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule clears the way for roads and logging across more than 44 million acres of national forest, including in California.

LAPD fires on man suspected of holding gun, misses him entirely. Turns out it was a water pistol

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:05:00 GMT

A man carrying what appeared to be a firearm was shot at by Los Angeles police Monday. It turned out to be a water pistol, officials said.

Last-minute state legislation could help Stan Kroenke-backed San Diego arena, prompting outcry

Dakota Smith — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:55:36 GMT

A state lawmaker from San Diego has proposed fast-tracking the construction of an arena and housing project, drawing criticism from opponents who argue the site is not suitable for large-scale development because of flooding.

'The young ones are the best ones': Meta on trial for alleged effort to hook kids

Sonja Sharp — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:38:50 GMT

A trial got underway Tuesday in California's multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, a case that experts say could have major implications for how social media companies operate and target young users.

'Catch that pig. Be a hero.' A pursuit in West Hollywood goes viral

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:13:03 GMT

Videos of a man trying to chase down a little pig through the streets of West Hollywood have gone viral. The pig is now with animal control awaiting its owner.

This clumsy green beetle is buzzing all over L.A. It might just crash into your face

Lila Seidman — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Big, green and notoriously bad at flying, figeater beetles are taking over Los Angeles this month. Here's why the clumsy insects are thriving.

As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, Arizona warns of a legal fight

Ian James — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration's plan for the water-starved Colorado River is drawing criticism. Arizona warns it could sue.

Stripped of sand, decades-old infrastructure 'relics' pop up at the Wedge in Newport Beach

Ruben Vives — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:23:34 GMT

The material exposed at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach by powerful swells is believed to be part of an old jetty that was constructed decades ago.

Billionaires open the purse to fight California wealth tax

Nicole Nixon — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:01:10 GMT

A group funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin and other billionaires gave $5 million to a group opposing Proposition 40. What it means for the fight over the proposed California billionaire tax.

19-year-old UC Santa Cruz student ID'd as victim after car plunges off cliff into ocean

Clara Harter — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:39:59 GMT

The life of 19-year-old UC Santa Cruz student Alli Renee Singh was abruptly cut short when the car she was inside plunged off a cliff at night and into the ocean.

Family of L.A. man killed by ICE agent calls for grand jury investigation into shooting

James Queally — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:30:28 GMT

The family of Keith Porter Jr., who was shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve, called on Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman to put the case before a grand jury.

Blow to Westside child care: UCLA to close infant and toddler centers charging $3,000 a month

Kate Sequeira, Jaweed Kaleem — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:36:22 GMT

UCLA will close its remaining child-care centers in June, leaving hundreds of families scrambling to find new care amid an acute countywide shortage.

House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez

Ben Wieder — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:23:31 GMT

The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.

A Compton gang war and bitter revenge plot led to Tupac Shakur's slaying, D.A. says

Richard Winton — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:49:58 GMT

The trial of the alleged mastermind behind the killing of famed rapper and actor Tupac Shakur got underway in Las Vegas, with prosecutors alleging the shooting was the culmination of a gang rivalry and fight at the MGM Grand.

Trump praises 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a boy in California, then bashes a CNN reporter

Summer Lin — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:27:33 GMT

A 16-year-old lifeguard, whose viral video rescue of a boy at a Santa Cruz beach last month garnered widespread attention, met with President Trump at the White House on Monday.

Poll showing Bass leading Raman by double digits was bogus, company says

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:22:25 GMT

The bogus poll — which the company claimed was a social media experiment — also showed Bass picking up support from most voters who supported Spencer Pratt in the mayoral primary.

Second jet skier who disappeared in Long Beach over the weekend rescued

Summer Lin — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:42:55 GMT

Authorities rescue a jet skier who went missing on Sunday in Long Beach.

Extreme heat is returning to Southern California. Here's how bad it will get

Grace Toohey — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:37:28 GMT

Beyond communities along the coast, most of the region will be under a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Thursday, with highs of 92 to 105 expected, according to a heat advisory.

Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race

Gavin J. Quinton — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:10:46 GMT

Tim Gaspar touts his work as a small business owner, while Barri Worth Girvan says her time in the public sector will make her a stronger advocate for Valley constituents.

Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California's big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too

Blanca Begert — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.

California backtracks on good-government policies in divided Trump era

Seema Mehta — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an era of even more bitter divisions in the state and nation, political and governmental reforms face severe threats.

SoCal man dismembered mother's body, put it in the trash. He's found not guilty due to insanity

Terry Castleman — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:20:47 GMT

A Southern California man who killed his mother, dismembered her corpse and left the remains in a dumpster near their apartment complex in 2022 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:33:07 GMT

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

Sheriff posts photos of 27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers

David Zahniser — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:59:56 GMT

Investigators said the suspects took part in a "coordinated, mob-like burglary" during two consecutive nights of street takeovers earlier this month.

Nick Reiner renews demand for trust fund ahead of murder trial in parents' deaths

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:24:32 GMT

Nick Reiner has renewed his demand for access to a trust fund established by parents Michelle and Rob Reiner to cover legal fees ahead of his trial in their deaths.

Authorities identify gunman killed by San Bernardino deputies during tree-trimming dispute

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:47:22 GMT

Law enforcement has released the identity of an elderly man shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies Friday after he opened fire on tree trimmers who'd been working near his home, county officials said.

California planned a nuclear exit. Now it's reconsidering

Hayley Smith — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Diablo Canyon doesn't look like a nuclear power plant that's getting ready to retire.

Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?

Susanne Rust, Lila Seidman — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?

Inside the bitter war over cows and wilderness at Point Reyes

Susanne Rust — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dairy farmers grazing cows in Point Reyes were paid to leave, but now they want back in. They claim the park needs grazing to keep a lid on invasive species. The Trump administration is sympathetic.

Flights between L.A. and Hawaii disrupted as Hurricane Lala approaches the Big Island

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:56:14 GMT

Several flights from LAX to Hawaii were canceled Saturday, including service to Kona, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu.

California river otter suffers brain injury in hit-and-run strike

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:01:53 GMT

A young river otter hit by a car in Vacaville suffered brain swelling, but rescuers expect a full recovery and release into the wild within days.

Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community

Laurence Darmiento — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:48:16 GMT

Palisades Village shopping center reopens 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires, marking a major milestone in local recovery.

'Preventable tragedy': Ventura County driver sentenced to prison for double-fatal 124-mph crash

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:47:01 GMT

Driver sentenced to state prison for 124-mph Ventura County crash that killed two passengers on U.S. 101 in Newbury Park.

Hammer time: Rare hammerhead shark gives Malibu pier fishermen a shock

Fedor Zarkhin — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:24:01 GMT

A rare hammerhead shark was spotted circling Malibu Pier, giving local fishermen a surprise as unusually warm ocean waters draw tropical marine life north.

'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death

Carlos De Loera — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:03:10 GMT

The family of Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect following the "Revenge of the Nerds" actor's passing in February.

California Uber and Lyft drivers' union could be certified in less than 30 days

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The California Gig Workers Union is on the cusp of being certified as the collective bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state.

California defends childhood vaccination schedule against Trump efforts to weaken it

Rong-Gong Lin II — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The defense comes after President Trump issued an executive order recommending that the singular measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine should be separated into three, and that all childhood immunizations should be given at separate visits.

Arellano: Shock gloves on immigrants? Trump gifts his deportation goons a cowardly new tool

Gustavo Arellano — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The official notice describes the equipment as "a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device," but let's call it what it is: Pain gloves.

Man shot and killed by deputies after firing at Edison employees, authorities say

Clara Harter — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:58:48 GMT

San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were sent to the 300 block of King Street in the community of Mentone after reports that a man had fired at some utility employees working along the road near his home.

'Unacceptable': La Jolla man who admitted kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine

Fedor Zarkhin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:15:24 GMT

Tyler Muehl from La Jolla was captured in a video that went viral, showing him kicking a sea lion in the head and body even as it tried to escape the attack.

Boyle Heights reaching breaking point over rotten meat as warehouse cleanup deadline dissolves into fight

Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:06:41 GMT

As a deadline nears in the cleanup of millions of pounds of rotten food in a burned down Boyle Heights warehouse, residents and businesses are still dealing with the aftermath.

Feds revamp charges against Palisades arson suspect after mistrial

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:29:38 GMT

Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of sparking last year's deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court earlier this summer.

Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough' amid outcry from families

Christopher Buchanan, Ana Ceballos — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:13:51 GMT

Lawmakers are pressing for answers amid reports that sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier have endured food shortages, plumbing failures and severe fatigue.

Extreme Six Flags roller coaster has been closed for over a month while state officials investigate

Fedor Zarkhin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:11:00 GMT

The ride, first opened in 2002 as X, has been the subject of controversy and at least one high-profile lawsuit stemming from a 22-year-old man's death.

Shadow seen with new eagle at the Big Bear nest. Could a match be in the making?

Lila Seidman — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:29:17 GMT

Not long after Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, a new eagle named KD1 joined Shadow in the nest, sparking speculation — and fan reaction — about a possible new bond.

Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:20:22 GMT

A new ruling by an administrative immigration court ends a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens.

An oil company wants to restart fracking off the California coast. The state's top coastal officials say no way

Rosanna Xia — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:51:28 GMT

The proposed fracking plan would quadruple production on an aging offshore platform in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Injured mountain lion found in a San Dimas neighborhood was euthanized, wildlife officials say

Ruben Vives — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:42:09 GMT

A veterinarian found the mountain lion's injuries were too severe and recommended euthanizing it, wildlife officials said.

UC Santa Cruz student dies after vehicle plunges off cliff; another person survives

Grace Toohey — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:01 GMT

A UC Santa Cruz student died after the vehicle she was in veered off the road, dropped off a seaside cliff and plunged into the Pacific, according to officials. A second occupant survived.

A 150-pound statue was found buried in a San Francisco backyard. Its origin is a mystery

Summer Lin — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:35 GMT

One day in late May, Greg Gatwood was doing what he does best as a design landscaper — grading his backyard and leveling the soil. During the work, he thought he'd hit a rock. But as he dug in, he discovered it was a 150-pound bust, its exact origins unknown.

A 15-year-old killed Pop Smoke — then got caught smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall

Matthew Ormseth — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A young man serving time for the 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke in the Hollywood Hills pleaded no contest to charges that accused him of smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall.

Summer is now California's COVID busy season as winter waves fade

Rong-Gong Lin II — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The shift was noted for the past couple of years and has become even clearer in 2026, prompting health officials to refocus their prevention efforts. The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing in 43 states, including California.

After local outcry, stalled Destination Crenshaw project sees movement

Jack Flemming — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Destination Crenshaw, a beautification project meant to transform the Crenshaw Corridor, has been stalled for years. After a local town hall demanding answers, the city has started to clean up the construction this week.

California's bid to outlaw 'glow-in-the-dark rabbits' and 'unicorn horses' fails

Dakota Smith — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:16:34 GMT

A bill that would have banned the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in committee Thursday.

Charges dropped for man arrested with loaded guns at SoCal Trump rally

Ruben Vives — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:26:01 GMT

Vem Miller, 51, was charged with two misdemeanor firearms violations in October 2024. They were dismissed last month.

Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast

Clara Harter — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:45:17 GMT

Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night.

Mystery of missing SoCal nurse deepens as human remains are found but deemed not to be hers

Karen Garcia — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:09:17 GMT

The San Diego Sheriff's Office said human remains found in Palomar Mountain State Park were not believed to belong to an Oceanside ER nurse who went missing last month.

Dogs to have their day at the pool on the last day of the Los Angeles County pool season

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:57:32 GMT

With a heat wave baking Southern California, dogs get invited to cool off at five Los Angeles County pools.

Pedal boats are coming back to MacArthur Park. 'Boy, this water is nasty'

Hanna Kang — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:24:07 GMT

Pedal boats are expected to return to MacArthur Park next year, bringing back a longtime attraction as the city looks to draw more families and activity to the park.

Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits

Connor Sheets — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:16:43 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.

Officials say Lineage will miss warehouse cleanup deadline. Lineage claims city has date wrong

Salvador Hernandez — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:24 GMT

A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food in its Boyle Heights warehouse is looming, and a City Council member says the company won't be done in time.

He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:05:52 GMT

Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.

Federal judge signals a halt to warrantless immigration arrests in SoCal unless person is likely to escape

Brittny Mejia — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:47:30 GMT

A California federal judge signaled Thursday that she is likely to order immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants unless they determine they are likely to escape.

He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life

James Queally — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:10:36 GMT

Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down.

'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:05:52 GMT

A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.

A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:27 GMT

A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter.

Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs blocked by court

Doug Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:21 GMT

A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs.

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:26:25 GMT

Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda.

A model allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness

Richard Winton — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:57:28 GMT

An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward.

California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump

Hayley Smith — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.

We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?

Patt Morrison — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State.

Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'

Hannah Fry — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.

More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.

Audrey McGlinchy — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Out of a fear of future political instability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs.

Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.

Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.

California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles

Ruben Vives — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:46:21 GMT

A week ago, a U.S. District Court judge denied an emergency application seeking to prevent the county from euthanizing Bruce, a 100-pound black and tan German shepherd mix.