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Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

California boy drowns after jumping into lake to escape three vicious dogs

Fernando Torres Moreno, 12, of Kern County died last week after jumping into a lake to escape three vicious dogs and ended up drowning, authorities said.

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Drug overdoses in L.A County drop for third straight year. Here's why

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials say accidental drug overdose deaths are down for the third year in a row.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Drug overdose deaths are down in L.A. County in 2025. Here's why

Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials say accidental drug overdose deaths are down for the third year in a row.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

California's 'first partner' targeted by Trump, Newsom says. Here is what we know about her career, finances

Jennifer Siebel Newsom earns money from organizations she founded or controls. They include a nonprofit that advocates for gender equity; a for-profit production company; and the California Partners Project.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Mystery surrounds bizarre 'El Chapo' letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y.

More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' have been sent to his trial venue. But his lawyers say he didn't write them.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California

The devastation from two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday offer a stark warning for California and other seismically vulnerable areas of the toll catastrophic shaking can bring to urban areas.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction is urgent warning for California over seismic risk

The devastation from two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday offer a stark warning for California and other seismically vulnerable areas of the toll catastrophic shaking can bring to urban areas.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Violence erupted near World Cup watch party in Koreatown; SoCal man ID'd, charged

The shooting took place June 18 as hundreds gathered for the Mexico vs South Korea match in Koreatown.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

San José State professor fired over Gaza protest controversy must be reinstated, arbitrator rules

Arbitrator finds the dismissal of the tenured professor was excessive, according to Cal State faculty union officials.

Regional - L.A. Times - 18 hours ago

Teen falls 50 feet on Disneyland ride with no belts or lap bars; state finds no operational issues

California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit inspected Tiana's Bayou Adventure after the incident, which occurred Sunday, and approved it to reopen.

Regional - L.A. Times - 18 hours ago

Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others

The state park employee is facing multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit by one of the victims.

Regional - L.A. Times - 19 hours ago

Andrés Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation

The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andrés Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Three dead after car plunges 400 feet off embankment in Santa Cruz mountains, CHP says

Two men and a 17-year-old are dead after their vehicle went off a mountain road in the Santa Cruz Mountains Monday night.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Ex-curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum arrested after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom

A Bay Area pop culture writer and former curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum was arrested earlier this month after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom during a birthday party.

Regional - L.A. Times - 22 hours ago

Mayor Bass' top strategist leaves campaign ahead of bruising showdown against Nithya Raman

Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024.

Regional - L.A. Times - 22 hours ago

In internal shake-up, Mayor Karen Bass replaces her top campaign strategist

Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024.

Regional - L.A. Times - 22 hours ago

In internal shakeup, Mayor Karen Bass replaces her top campaign strategist

Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden Harris campaign in 2024.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Video shows woman brutally attacking street vendor in downtown Los Angeles

A video posted online shows a woman brutally attacking a street vendor last week in downtown Los Angeles.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Knockdown declared in Boyle Heights warehouse fire; health and economic uncertainty remain

As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire is finally extinguished, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Knockdown declared in Boyle Heights warehouse fire; health and economic uncertainty still reign

As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire is finally extinguished, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Boyle Heights warehouse fire is nearly out, but health and economic uncertainty still reign

As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire winds down, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Boyle Heights warehouse fire is nearly out, fire officials say

Water-dropping helicopters are no longer needed to knock down flames on the roof of the cold storage facility operated by Lineage, leaving crews to focus their attention on the smoldering fire inside, Los Angeles fire officials said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Northern California, hitting Mendocino County

The intensity of shaking was considered "moderate" in Ukiah; "light" in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, Clearlake and Cloverdale; and "weak" in the Sonoma County cities of Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Dodgers fulfill $1-million pledge in response to ICE raids, owners divest from prison group

The Dodgers followed through on a pledge made a year ago, donating $1.1 million to two foundations supporting those impacted by immigration raids in the Southland.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Smoke from Boyle Heights fire invades every corner of L.A. neighborhoods: 'No one is coming'

The fire has sent heavy smoke into neighboring communities for more than a week, disrupting life and business in Los Angeles.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Timing of July 4th fireworks couldn't be worse for Big Bear eaglets, advocates say

What's more American than fireworks on the Fourth of July? How about protecting a beloved family of bald eagles, environmental advocates are arguing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Warehouse fire disrupts lives, businesses in Los Angeles: 'No one is coming'

The fire has sent heavy smoke into neighboring communities for more than a week, disrupting life and business in Los Angeles.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Laguna Beach mansion sells for $110 million, shattering O.C. price record

A five-story oceanfront mansion in Laguna Beach has sold for $110 million, the priciest home sale in Orange County history.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

In echoes of Palisades fire, Boyle Heights fire may cost Mayor Bass politically

Bass, who is running for reelection, said in an interview that she rarely travels and always worries about what could happen when she does whether it's a fire or a big car accident.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Why your food scraps travel more than 100 miles and how an L.A. council member wants to stop it

Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos' old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

As World Cup fans pour into LAX, long-awaited people mover train struggles with delays

The LAX's automated trains have been beleaguered by delays caused by legal settlements, and technical issues. The first runs with volunteers should start soon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

He's wine country's reluctant casino mogul. His new novel is rich with Native history

Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris opens up about discovering his Native lineage at 30, overcoming exclusion and turning trauma into literary inspiration with his new novel 'The Last Human Bear.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Kids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn't stop

Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Federal judge bans ICE from arresting people in immigration courts

The ruling blocking arrests in immigration courts nationwide stymies one of the Trump administration's strategies for carrying out mass deportations.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Homeless nonprofit's contracts nixed by LAHSA after service failure and IRS cash seizure, agency says

The Los Angeles Homeless Servicers Authority said Tuesday that it was terminating contracts with the nonprofit Home At Last, saying it failed to provide contracted services and the IRS seized cash at an address linked to the nonprofit's founder.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

New learning goals, layoffs and no Carvalho. L.A. school board charts a new course

Following Supt. Alberto Carvalho's resignation, LAUSD approves a $20.6B budget with 1,000-plus layoffs.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Arson or stray fireworks? Jury weighs whether an Uber driver angry with elites set the Palisades fire

The trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 30-year-old Uber driver accused of starting the deadly Palisades fire out of anger, came to a close Tuesday afternoon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Arson or stray fireworks? Jurors to weigh if Uber driver mad at elite set Palisades Fire

The trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 30-year-old Uber driver accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire, came to a close Tuesday afternoon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Family says police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis, files claim against city of Santa Ana

Family files a claim against the city of Santa Ana, saying police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis without using non-lethal alternatives

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks

Crowley's new lawsuit on Tuesday sues Bass personally for defamation. She argues that comments the mayor made on the campaign trail aren't protected by government immunity.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

LAUSD bans screen time before the second grade, marking one of nation's strictest policies

LAUSD passes a historic policy banning classroom screen time before second grade and cutting laptop use, becoming a pioneer in digital restrictions in school.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

L.A. voters will be asked to increase taxes, yet again. Will they do it for firefighters?

If approved by voters, the sales tax hike would raise an estimated $345 million per year for new fire stations and the hiring of more firefighters.

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Company at center of Boyle Heights fire faces scrutiny over its record, earlier blaze

A fire continues to burn at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, prompting questions about operator Lineage Logistics.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite. An investigation is underway

Man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite. An investigation by the National Park Service is underway.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production

The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Democrats want California voters to give them more flexibility over spending

The California Legislature will vote on a constitutional amendment Thursday that seeks to amend a spending limit and give lawmakers more flexibility over how they appropriate state revenue.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

As Trump pulls funding for HIV healthcare, Latino and queer communities suffer

In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump promised to "defeat HIV in America." But L.A. nonprofits say his recent budget cuts have led to a rise in HIV spread among Latinos and little funding for lifesaving tests and medicine in L.A. County.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes

Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Landmark housing bill advances in Congress with bipartisan support

Measures to provide federal funding for housing production in big cities could be particularly significant to California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Fresno man sentenced for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through U.S. mail

A Fresno man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to transporting drugs through the U.S. mail, according to the United States Attorney's Office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleads for help after revelation that earlier ransom note said mother was dead

Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for help to the public after it was revealed a second ransom note in her mother's abduction said Nancy Guthrie was dead.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleas for help after second ransom note says her mother is dead

Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for help to the public after it was revealed a second ransom note in her mother's abduction said Nancy Guthrie was dead.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Man strangled a woman in Target until customers stopped him, prosecutors say

A man who allegedly strangled a woman in Target in a violent incident captured on video is being charged with attempted murder, Ventura County prosecutors announced.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

If AI data centers are exploding nationwide, why are so few being built in California?

California may have an anti-data center movement, but high energy prices were already blocking development.

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The other anti-data center movement: California's sky-high electricity prices

California may have an anti-data center movement, but high energy prices were already blocking development.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law

Seems everybody is suing California over its landmark single-use plastic law. Wholesalers and distributors say it violates interstate commerce laws and the constitution. Environmentalists and anti-waste supporters aren't happy, either.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit challenging L.A.'s sanctuary city ordinance

U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin granted the city's motion to dismiss the lawsuit but said the government could file an amended complaint.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Gunman in deadly California library shooting wanted to do Columbine-style massacre, police say

Chico police received a 911 call about an active shooter inside a city library. The call audio captured gunshots and screaming.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Shooting inside California library leaves 2 adults dead, child injured

Chico police received a 911 call about an active shooter inside a city library. The call audio captured gunshots and screaming.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Shooting inside Chico library leaves 2 adults dead, child injured; suspect in custody

Chico police received a 911 call about an active shooter inside a city library. The call audio captured gunshots and screaming.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Boy, 13, gets out of ride ahead of 50-foot drop in mishap at Disneyland

The teen exited the log vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure before it was over, resort officials said in a statement Monday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

'This crisis is not over.' Boyle Heights fire keeps burning as officials warn of polluted air

With the Boyle Heights fire burning for a sixth straight day, here is an update on the latest conditions.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

California law that forbids 'forced outing' of trans students blocked by 9th Circuit

The appellate court granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a law that bars school employees from disclosing a student's gender identity, sexual orientation or expression to parents without the student's consent.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Effort to retrieve sunglasses from vault toilet traps man in stinky situation

A man found himself in a stinky situation after dropping his sunglasses into a campground vault toilet in Shaver Lake on Saturday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Bed Bath and Beyond begins reopening in California with a bonus: Old coupons will be honored

Three years after filing for bankruptcy, Bed Bath and Beyond is beginning its first phase of store reopenings, including two in California. To entice customers, the chain is accepting expired coupons.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

High temperatures forecast to bake California, the West. Here's where it will be hottest

Hot and humid weather is coming to Southern California this week, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Heat, humidity ahead for Southern California. Here's where it will be hottest

Hot and humid weather is coming to Southern California this week, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting

Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

It's been six days. Why can't L.A. firefighters put out blaze at Boyle Heights cold storage facility?

The fire in Boyle Heights entered its sixth day with firefighters saying the complex warehouse structure poses challenges for firefighting crews.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

It's been six days. Why can't L.A. firefighters put out blaze at Boyle Heights cold-storage facility?

The fire in Boyle Heights entered its sixth day with firefighters saying the complex warehouse structure poses challenges for firefighting crews.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Boyle Heights fire expected to burn for days amid air quality warnings, schools relocating activities

The fire in Boyle Heights entered its sixth day with several school altering operations and regulators issuing air quality warnings for a large swath of the region.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Boyle Heights fire expected to keep burning for days amid air quality warnings, schools relocating activities

The fire in Boyle Heights entered its sixth day with several school altering operations and regulators issuing air quality warnings for a large swath of the region.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall

Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for L.A. if Raman and Roy win?

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent amid federal investigation

L.A. schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho won praise for gains in test scores and for defending immigrants, but had been sidelined since a February FBI raid.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Photos: 'Machine Dreams: Rainforest' exhibition

"Machine Dreams: Rainforest" is the inaugural exhibition of Dataland, the Museum of AI Arts, situated at Frank Gehry's the Grand LA in Los Angeles.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Another day of smoky air, nasty smells and many questions in parts of L.A.

From Dodger Stadium to downtown Los Angeles and the Eastside, Sunday was marked by periodic smoke from a Boyle Heights fire burning for a fifth straight day.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Firefighters cite progress as Boyle Heights fire burns for fifth day

As the Boyle Heights cold-storage fire burns on, L.A. air quality hits "very unhealthy" levels. Find out how long the smoke will last and how to stay safe.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Firefighters battle blaze at South El Monte shooting range

The fire resulted in a massive plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, joining the smoke that continues to emanate from the nearby fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility that has been burning since Wednesday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

How to deal with the smoke, health effects of Boyle Heights cold storage fire

More bad air is expected around the Boyle Heights warehouses that has been burning since Wednesday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Newsom's stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.

Controversy over data centers has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon find himself in the crosshairs.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country

In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Can a new commission remedy California's public defender crisis?

A new commission made up of legislators, public defenders, academics and advocates seeks to push California one of just two states that don't pay for basic public defense to begin providing resources and enforcing minimum standards for county public defender systems.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Heat wave expected to scorch Southern California this week

Forecasters are expecting 90-degree temperatures in downtown Los Angeles and the L.A. metro area a marked increase from Saturday's 75-degree high.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Man fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies fatally shoot after stabbing a deputy in Lancaster

The man stabbed one of the deputies, who was taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries, according to the Sheriff's Department.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Man fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies after stabbing a deputy in Lancaster

The man stabbed one of the deputies, who was taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries, according to the sheriff's department.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

L.A. state of emergency: What we know about Boyle Heights fire

Los Angeles declared a state of emergency due to a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for several days. Here's a rundown of what we know:

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

A gentrification battle in Boyle Heights over a proposed tax to clean streets

Property owners in Boyle Heights' industrial corridor, near the 6th Street Bridge, are proposing a plan to fund private security, street cleaning and landscaping, a move that could significantly change how the area is maintained.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Lopez: They found a new park hiding in plain sight in the middle of Los Angeles

Hungry for greenery in a city short on parks, residents have reimagined San Vicente Boulevard.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Chabria: Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom

Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Video: LAPD releases graphic footage of officer shooting dog after Knicks victory

Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman's pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Metro plans to extend Eastside light rail to Montebello. Residents express their views

A 4.7-mile, $7.9-billion extension of Metro's E Line would link East L.A. to Montebello with four new stations, including an underground relocation of the current Atlantic stop.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Latest Boyle Heights shelter-in-place order lifted as crews battle cold-storage facility fire

The fire at a cold-storage facility broke out Wednesday afternoon and has been full of challenges for firefighters.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

Arellano: The joy of Mexico's World Cup soccer triumph in the Trump era

A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

Arellano: The joy of Mexico's World Cup soccer triumph in the era of Trump

A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

Double-murder suspect caught after CHP deploys spike strips, uses PIT maneuver

The California Highway Patrol arrested a double-murder suspect following a 90-minute pursuit through the hills dividing L.A. and Kern counties.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

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

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.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

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

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.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

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

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.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 days ago

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

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.