Residents fight for anti-camping zone at 6th Street Bridge park
Residents on both sides of the L.A. River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming once the 6th Street Bridge park opens.
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California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cast ballots.
'Help me!' Videos of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen spark outrage
Videos of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents have sparked outrage in the community.
Woman riding e-bike dies in Huntington Beach after crashing into street curb
Another e-bike rider was killed in a collision over the weekend in Huntington Beach, marking the second time in months an e-bike rider was killed in the coastal city.
Nicolas Cage battles sinkhole that threatened his Malibu home
After a sinkhole swallowed his driveway in September, Nicolas Cage has received permits to remove debris and guard the home from further damage brought by tropical storms.
High-end sports car spontaneously ignites in police storage after crash that killed O.C. influencer
The wreckage of a 2019 McLaren involved in the fatal crash that killed two people in Orange County spontaneously caught fire while in storage.
L.A. residents complained about dangerous coyote months before it attacked a toddler, emails show
A coyote in Atwater Village attacked a child over the weekend.
Feds arrest alleged noncitizen voters in California amid broader election fight with state
Federal authorities charged 28 people in California with alleged illegal voter registration or voting, escalating the Trump administration's fight with state election officials.
1 killed, 6 wounded in weekend shooting in Riverside County
One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting over the weekend in Riverside County, according to authorities.
California creates first tribal-led marine protected areas
California wildlife regulators have made the state's first 'underwater parks' in an effort spearheaded by tribes. It's a win for Indigenous stewardship but a loss for fishers who warn they'll suffer an economic hit.
Cooler temperatures, possible rain headed for Southern California
Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain is on tap for Southern California, forecasters say.
L.A.'s next mayor will face transit challenges. Troubled LAX people mover is Exhibit A
The delayed automated people mover at LAX, lags in street improvements and road safety initiatives are some of the challenges that mayoral incumbent Karen Bass or challenger Nithya Raman will face next year.
Becerra's muted gubernatorial campaign comes to life in homestretch
After months publicly absent from the campaign trail, Democrat Xavier Becerra has increased public appearances and begun airing television ads as mail ballots reach California voters.
Why an ambitious 300-mile trail in Northern California distresses some Native Americans
California's 307-mile Great Redwood Trail promises economic renewal and scenic wonder — but some Native Americans fear the project will erase sacred history.
Serial rapist and cosmetics heir is free. San Gabriel Valley community is outraged, mayor says
The release of convicted serial rapist Andrew Stuart Luster on parole is garnering outrage in the San Gabriel Valley community where he reportedly lives.
Airplane crushed after nosediving onto California street. Somehow, 2 adults and a child survive
A small plane carrying three people crashed onto a San Jose roadway Saturday, causing a minor fuel spill and traffic jam. The passengers sustained minor injuries.
LAPD responds to two stabbings, unruly crowd near Crenshaw street festival
Los Angeles police responded to reports of two stabbings near the Taste of Soul festival on Saturday, and issued an hourslong citywide tactical alert.
Scores of women, teen workers were groped, grabbed at this restaurant chain, feds say
California-based Il Fornaio will pay $3 million to settle an EEOC lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment and retaliation affecting at least 100 female employees, many of them teenagers.
Southern California fires ease as Santa Ana winds die down. But rain could bring new risks
Southern California firefighters gain ground on the Norte, Bryson and Henderson fires as Santa Ana winds ease, but incoming rain brings its own risks.
'He's everywhere': This California Republican wants to make his party relevant again
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a conservative from San Diego County, has become a prominent voice for state Republicans. His vehicle this election is Proposition 39, the voter ID measure.
Clean transit, poor oversight
California's $1-billion clean truck and bus subsidy program was designed to cut pollution and accelerate zero-emission sales. It is now facing allegations of fraud, waste and poor oversight.
A truck company founder was indicted for fraud. California still paid $50 million for its vehicles
Nikola Corp.'s former CEO was indicted for fraud. His company's vehicles were the most heavily subsidized in California's $1-billion clean truck incentive program on average.
Mayoral candidate Raman was once a firm 'no' on the Olympics. She remains a skeptic
Mayor Karen Bass is a big booster of the '28 Summer Olympics in L.A.; challenger Nithya Raman? Not so much.
Two men found dead after standoff with Long Beach police
Two men were found dead inside a home after police exchanged fire with a man inside, prompting a standoff with police in Long Beach, police said.
Two Utah hikers rescued after perilous, freezing 36-hour trek on Mt. Shasta
Two Utah hikers survived freezing 15-degree temperatures and a 36-hour ordeal on Mt. Shasta after getting lost off-trail with dead phone batteries.
At least 9 California federal lawmakers targeted in nationwide mail threat
At least nine California federal lawmakers are among elected officials sent suspicious letters this week containing a white powdery substance.
'No Kings' protests mobilize across California as activists push for early voter turnout
Participants in Saturday's widespread 'No Kings' protests are shouting about voter participation.
As Bryson fire reignites trauma in Malibu, neighbors lean on one another
In a town of fire survivors — where many have lost their home at least once, if not twice, in previous blazes — a quiet, familiar feeling filled Malibu neighborhoods: Here we go again.
Here's what we know about the man who allegedly bugged an OpenAI conference room in San Francisco
The FBI last week arrested an OpenAI engineer working in the company's San Francisco office and charged him with intercepting oral communications. Court documents unsealed Tuesday paint a picture of a man using AI to surveil his employer and his bosses using AI to catch him.
Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its scar — too soon for both residents and plants
Chaparral's ability to quickly regrow has made such a quick fire return interval commonplace in the Santa Monica Mountains. But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem's long-term viability.
Lopez: It's been a great romance, but it's time to rethink our relationship with the California coast
With a fall forecast that includes a Super El Niño, Kelvin waves, hurricanes and a rising sea level, piers, beaches and homes could be lost.
New research shows how microplastics and water interactions could lead to cell damage
When water comes into contact with plastic surfaces, a key chemical reaction does take place, new research indicates.
Big assertions, sharp exchanges, little clarity define DOJ election battle with California
In the last week, Justice Department and California election officials have been locked in a contentious standoff over alleged election fraud.
SoCal braces for another day of heat and winds as fire destroys homes in Orange County
Firefighters are bracing for another day of Santa Ana winds and extreme temperatures as they continue to battle the Norte fire, which has destroyed six homes in south Orange County.
Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell, just survived a month loose in Yellowstone National Park
A California couple reunited with their 10-year-old dog Luna thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, wrapping up a more than a monthlong Yellowstone National Park wilderness survival tour that included avoiding bears and coyotes.
Arcadia surrogacy mansion mom fled U.S. after previous abuse charge, prosecutors allege
Two parents accused of allowing more than a dozen surrogate children to suffer abuse inside a so-called "house of horrors" in Arcadia never let the children outside and kept the cremated remains of another surrogate baby in mail packaging, a prosecutor said in court Friday.
Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach
Hackers stole data from millions of California students who took state tests. The security breach affects current and former students who attended public schools over the last three years.
Top LAFD union official accuses former president of battery
Los Angeles firefighters Jason Powell and Freddy Escobar have a history, and on Friday that apparently led to an altercation at their union's headquarters.
City controller subpoenas financial records from '28 Olympics organizers
L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia said Olympic organizer LA28 must release more bank records and other information. His subpoena escalates a fight with the 2028 Olympic group.
Norte fire: Evacuations, shelters
A fire that broke out in south Orange County has triggered evacuations as firefighters battle the growing blaze amid fierce Santa Ana winds.
Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say
Amid reports of a surge in federal immigration raids, Los Angeles leaders and immigration advocates said Friday that the efforts appear aimed at discouraging turnout in the midterm elections, and urged voters not to be intimidated.
Arizona escalates water war, intervening in lawsuit over federal Colorado River cuts
Arizona has joined in Nevada in suing to challenge the Trump administration's plan for water cutbacks along the Colorado River.
Body found in barrel in Lake Mead identified. It's a man from California
More than four years after human remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead, investigators have identified the man as a murder victim from the 1980s.
Coast Guard searches for survivors miles off the Pacific coast after mayday call; 16 rescued
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 16 people early Friday from the ocean about 120 miles off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. The search continues for other passengers.
USC's new President Beong-Soo Kim faces high stakes: Trust, Trump and Trojan football
Halfway through his first official year on the job, USC President Beong-Soo Kim faces questions over layoffs, legacy admissions and the university's financial future in an era of promise and challenge.
LAPD chief becomes polarizing figure as Bass and Raman diverge on handling of police
Some observers see the November election between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman as a referendum on LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
A man's neck was broken in an L.A. County jail. His family is suing the Sheriff's Department
Jeffrey Fairchild died months after a sheriff's deputy broke his neck at an L.A. County jail in 2024. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force.
Chaotic scene as Norte fire burns homes in Orange County, fierce winds fan other blazes
The Norte fire broke out Friday afternoon in Orange County, triggering evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
Bass and Raman trade accusations over ICE — and former LAPD chief Daryl Gates
Mayor Karen Bass called on her opponent to apologize for her remarks about a former LAPD chief. Councilmember Nithya Raman said Bass deliberately twisted her words.
Bass vs. Raman: Who can make housing more affordable?
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman both have plans to help L.A.'s housing crisis. Will either make living here more affordable?
Los Angeles city employee among four charged in downtown graffiti spree
Prosecutors say a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee was one of four men who caused more than $170,000 in graffiti damage to downtown buildings.
SoCal woman who registered dog to vote must pay for billboards with her picture on them
An Orange County woman who registered her dog to vote in 2021 pleaded guilty and paid $1,500 for four billboards about voter fraud that feature her photo.
Mortgage lenders probed over how they handled L.A. wildfire insurance payouts
After complaints by January 2025 fire victims about withheld insurance payments, California regulators have ordered mortgage lenders to report on how they have handled the funds.
How this Saturday's 'No Kings' protests will be different
Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies are scheduled to take place Saturday aimed at getting people to vote in the November midterm elections.
Justice Dept. sues California, seeks to stop state from counting 20,000 ballots
The Trump administration asked a federal court to bar California from counting ballots from about 20,000 voters it suspects aren't U.S. citizens. State officials blasted the lawsuit.
In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses
California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.
As Santa Ana winds bear down, officials shutter parks to avoid sparking a fire: Here's what's closed
Many Santa Monica Mountains parks will be closed due to potential fire risks Thursday through Saturday. Check before you go.
California EV owners, beware: El Niño flooding brings risk of serious battery fires
Damage from a week's worth of high surf and El Niño-related storms brought many warnings from officials.
Climate change is weakening Santa Ana winds — but won't save SoCal from devastating fires
Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century. A new UCLA paper shows it's already happening.
L.A. voters worry about outside influence in midterm elections, new poll finds
A poll suggests most L.A. County voters are confident with the county's handling of elections, but many worry that outside influence, including online misinformation and political interference, could taint the midterms.
California test scores creep up, but still fail to offset pandemic setbacks six years later
California test score gains fail to offset pandemic learning setbacks, cementing a lukewarm education legacy for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A little bipartisan bromance as Schwarzenegger, Newsom laud California's climate-change wins
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gov. Gavin Newsom marked 20 years of California's landmark climate law, celebrating a rare show of bipartisan unity amid deepening political polarization.
Cause of death for Jackie the bald eagle revealed; avian icon has been cremated
Questions swirled when Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie died after a mysterious illness in August. Officials released details about her cause of death on Wednesday.
L.A. city and county remain at odds over who will run key homelessness systems
Los Angeles County has agreed to take over the annual homeless count and federal grant application duties from the struggling Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. However, the county and city of Los Angeles continue to spar over which will manage other homeless programs.
Broken water main spawns sinkhole in Los Feliz, traps Spectrum van
A sinkhole in Los Feliz created by a water main break trapped a Spectrum van Wednesday morning. It was the latest of several in Los Angeles over the last few months.
Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest
A video of the Oct. 1 arrest, recorded by the suspect's sister, shows Santa Ana police officers punching and kicking the 28-year-old man.
After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better
A red flag warning will be in place across most of Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, providing one of the first major tests of whether government agencies have applied the painful lessons learned from the Palisades and Eaton blazes.
Two charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers
Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.
California's Prop. 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit
Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believe potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.
California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display ID while on duty.
Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says
Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident.
Lopez: Post-debate, lingering questions about who Raman is and how she would lead
Undecideds will decide. But L.A.'s mayoral debate didn't make the choice clear.
Newsom heads to New Hampshire to stump for Democrats, raise political profile
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip follows voyages to other early primary voting states that could be critical to his campaign if he officially joins the 2028 presidential contest.
'Dangerous squalor.' California parents charged in death of asthmatic girl who lived in roach-filled home
An 8-year-old girl who lived in a squalid home died of an asthma attack. Her parents have been charged with felony neglect.
With midterms underway, Justice Department presses California to withhold flagged voters' ballots
Federal officials have given California election officials 48 hours to prove the citizenship of voters flagged as potential noncitizens, or withhold their ballots.
Arellano: Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo-hoo
Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo-hoo
Gun-toting suspect hid rifle in a guitar case, police in Northern California say
Police arrested a person carrying a loaded gun in a guitar case in Richmond, according to a social media post.
'Very few people out in the streets': ICE surge rattles California's Central Valley
Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias said the enforcement operations led to a drop in school attendance and sparked student protests Friday.
Westside particularly vulnerable as powerful Santa Ana winds bring fire danger, experts say
This week, large swaths of Southern California will see Santa Ana winds. In the windiest mountain locations, gusts could reach 70 mph. Those winds can bring an increased fire risk, experts say.
Pacific Coast Highway partially closed in Orange County after crack appears in hillside
A weekend of high surf and stormy weather has battered the Southern California coastline. This week, a crack appeared below Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, prompting a partial closure.
Brush fires break out as Santa Ana winds boost SoCal danger
A pair of small fires broke out Wednesday morning in Brentwood and Tarzana as officials warned of heightened fire danger this week due to Santa Ana winds.
'Aggressive' great white shark seen in waters off Huntington Beach. Keep out, officials say
Huntington Beach closed a roughly two-mile stretch of the beach Tuesday for 24 hours due to a shark sighting.
Chabria: The U.S is in the death business. Newsom can change that, and win votes
Under President Trump, the federal government is increasingly normalizing death and corruption as tools of state power. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a unique ability to send a different message.
Commentary: Bass vs. Raman: Here's who won the L.A. mayoral debate
Times columnists weigh in on the final mayoral debate before the Nov. 3 election.
Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of L.A. mayor's race
Bass portrayed Raman as someone who isn't ready to lead the city, while Raman described the mayor as being 'missing in action' during fires in Pacific Palisades and Boyle Heights.
Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate
Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Westside residents without air conditioning, we want to hear from you
As temperatures warm back up this week, we're continuing to report on heat impacts and would love to hear from readers.
ICE agent threw California homeowner, 72, into side of a car, attacked his daughter, D.A. says
The Fresno County district attorney's office announced Tuesday that David Gonzalez III was being charged with assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, elder abuse, vandalism and battery.
'The system failed me.' Woman poisoned by co-worker speaks out after his conviction is dismissed
A Berkeley engineer released a secret recording of her co-worker poisoning her water. She is frustrated that he has petitioned to get his felony conviction dismissed and believes he is a danger to others.
First Santa Ana winds of the season bring fire danger to L.A. Thursday and Friday
Strong Santa Ana winds, dry conditions and a heat wave will create high fire risk in western Los Angeles beginning Thursday, according to forecasters.
Gang leader betrayed by his own memoir gets life term for Tupac Shakur's murder
The man who supplied the gun used to kill rapper Tupac Shakur was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Tuesday.
No 'back to normal' at Franklin High as campus grapples with trauma after student's death
Family members of Xavier Nungaray-Martinez, a Franklin High student who died after a fall, challenged the finding that he died by suicide, joining other LAUSD families in a call for the return of school police and stronger anti-bullying measures.
Burbank airport's new $1.3-billion terminal opens — bigger and sleeker than ever
On Tuesday, travelers found themselves in a space with high ceilings, contemporary art, twinkling terrazzo floors and landscaping full of succulents.
Suspicious bags at Disneyland prompt bomb squad response, evacuation
Disneyland security alerted the Anaheim Police Department on Monday night to two bags someone had left near a roundabout, including one with marbles inside and wires sticking out of it and another with duct tape on top and sharp instruments sticking out of it.
Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia
The closure of Goliath comes just weeks after the park shut down X2, which had been the source of several lawsuits after riders complained of injuries.
L.A. makes it a crime for cannabis and tobacco retailers to sell nitrous oxide
L.A. is banning the sale of nitrous oxide at stores selling cannabis and tobacco products, and setting criminal penalties for violations.
Arcadia surrogacy mansion parents left years-long trail of red flags before child abuse case
A Times review of court records found Silvia Zhang was accused of child abuse and threatening tenants at rental properties around the same time she and her husband, Guojun Xuan, operated a so-called surrogacy mansion in Arcadia. Xuan allegedly used a Taser on a dog during a property dispute.
L.A. community horrified after beloved dog found hanging from leash. 'No words can describe it'
A neighbor showed him a disturbing video circulating online of a dog that had been hanged in a Lynwood alley less than a mile from Filiberto Reyes' home. It was Ruso, he said.
L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment, BMW for CEO living in Hawaii
An L.A.-based nonprofit paid $6,500 a month for a beachside apartment for its CEO to use when she visited the area from Hawaii, where she resides.
Former police officers, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide in upscale California neighborhood
The shooting took place Saturday evening in unincorporated Marin County, officials said.