News from California, the nation and world
News from California, the nation and world
A policing surge is coming to L.A. Metro. Critics call it more of the ‘same failed solution’
Transit advocates say the law enforcement agencies that Metro pays to patrol its system did not prevent a recent spate of violent attacks. They say investing more in social outreach will bring real improvements.
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At Homeboy, the scoop on Father Greg and his latest honor, from those who know him best
It's about time, former gang members say of Homeboy Industries' Father Greg Boyle being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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L.A. Affairs: My ex gave me a diamond ring. Was he serious?
My ex-boyfriend and I met up at a party. We chatted and almost kissed in the elevator. That night he surprised me with a diamond ring.
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‘Megalopolis’: Francis Ford Coppola teases 'Godfather' update, criticizes Hollywood at Cannes
The filmmaker addressed the press at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival after the premiere of his deeply personal, occasionally baffling epic 'Megalopolis' polarized critics.
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The Sports Report: Dodgers can't get offense going in loss
Dodgers manage only four hits, all singles, and get a rare poor outing from Tyler Glasnow in loss to Cincinnati.
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She couldn't call, so human-trafficking victim texted 911 — and saved herself, officials say
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said a teenager began texting 911 with 'pleas for help' around 3 a.m. on May 9.
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Will California's new tax on gun sales reduce firearm violence?
The state's new excise tax on firearms and ammunition is similar to taxes on alcohol and tobacco, other legal products that can cause significant harm to society.
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California public school enrollment drops again, but transitional kindergarten is up
As California public school enrollment declines again, state officials look to transitional kindergarten growth as a promising development.
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China embraced electric vehicles. The U.S. didn't. Now we're paying the price
President Biden's tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and batteries will hurt consumers and slow the transition to zero-emission vehicles at a time when the U.S. needs to rapidly reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
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Rebecca Grossman, top D.A. advisor shouldn't have same lawyer, prosecutors argue
A motion by the prosecution seeks to either remove the convicted murderer's new lead attorney or have her formally waive a conflict of interest.
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The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.
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Massive budget cuts leave California domestic violence survivors with few options
Programs that serve victims of domestic violence are bracing for unprecedented cuts that will also affect rape crisis hotlines, child abuse centers and legal service providers across California.
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Torrance coyote trapper investigated for possible violation of state law
County prosecutors are reviewing a case concerning a Torrance coyote trapper who animal activists accuse of violating a state trapping law.
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After two L.A. Zoo elephants die in the span of one year, the City Council wants answers
The Los Angeles City Council has ordered a study into the factors that led Asian elephants Jewel and Shaunzi to be euthanized at the L.A. Zoo.
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Celebrate graduation or move-out day at the best restaurants near L.A.'s college campuses
Whether you're celebrating graduation or visiting a college with a prospective student, these are the best off-campus restaurants near UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount and more for exploring L.A.'s culinary world.
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L.A.'s accidental homelessness 'czar'? U.S. District Judge David O. Carter
Two federal lawsuits challenging the homelessness practices of Los Angeles city and county and the U.S. government have allowed U.S. District Judge David O. Carter to assume powers that make him as close as it gets to the ever wished-for homelessness czar.
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'Girl From the North Country' blows into the Pantages on a Bob Dylan wind
'Girl From the North Country,' now having its L.A. premiere at the Hollywood Pantages, stitches together Bob Dylan classics in a play by Irish playwright Conor McPherson.
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Democrats prove that they're no better than Trump in allowing politics to interfere with science
EcoHealth Alliance, which developed research allowing humankind to defeat the next viral pandemic, is officially cut off from federal funding. Democrats who connived with the GOP to do this should hang their heads in shame.
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Protester injured by LAPD projectile gets $1.5-million settlement, biggest yet from 2020 unrest
A protester whose testicle exploded when an LAPD officer shot him with a hard-foam projectile during a street demonstration in 2020 has received a $1.5-million settlement from the city.
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Looking to upgrade your home with designer touches? Here’s a start
From an unforgettable decanter to an adorable ottoman, these 8 items will awaken your inner interior designer.
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Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: The Biebers, 'Bridgerton' and Black Twitter
Which Chris is which? Why might there be a sriracha shortage? And what kind of cartoon foodstuff now has a namesake cafe in Buena Park?
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On a Hollywood studio lot, a new New York comes to life
As a legendary New York City set on Fox Studios' backlot aged, a new one was needed. The set is the centerpiece of a movie studio that is itself a leading character in Hollywood lore.
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Brass knuckles, body cams and bad behavior: LAPD probe links troubled Valley gang units
Officers from the LAPD's Mission and Foothill divisions allegedly engaged in illegal searches, turned off their body cameras and stole items from people they stopped.
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Cloudy with a chance of rage: Climatologists fume over relocation of L.A. weather station
Relocating downtown L.A.'s official weather observation site could cause a discontinuity in the local climate record, some experts say.
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Being a 'Doctor Who' fan means learning how to love and lose and love again
No matter how great the new Doctor is on 'Doctor Who,' it's always a wrench to let go of the old.
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SoCal parks agency fines visitors who roll through stop signs $100. It has made millions
A California parks agency issues about 17,000 tickets a year for stop sign violations, such as 'rolling stops,' bringing it more than $1 million a year.
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LAUSD police deployment to 20 schools collapses after one day amid opposition, confusion
L.A. school board members say they did not know in advance of a police deployment to 20 troubled campuses -- and some are unhappy about it.
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Miembros de FIFA eligen a Brasil sede del Mundial femenino de 2027
Brasil albergará el Mundial de fútbol femenino de 2027, luego que la mayoría de los 211 miembros de la FIFA se decantó el viernes por el país sudamericano, por encima de una candidatura conjunta de Bélgica, Holanda y Alemania.
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San Diego anuncia sociedad con Xolos de Tijuana para serie de partidos
San Diego FC, un equipo de expansión de la MLS que comenzaría a jugar en 2025, anunció una sociedad a cinco años con el Tijuana de la Liga MX, para disputar partidos amistosos en cada temporada.
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