News from California, the nation and world
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'Maximum chaos.' UC academic workers authorize strike, alleging rights violated during protests United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents 48,000 student workers in the University of California system, authorized a strike alleging their workers' rights were violated during pro-Palestinian protests.latimes.com
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Luke Schultz of Palisades wins City Section individual golf championship Junior Luke Schultz of Palisades High eagles No. 18 to force a playoff, then wins the golf title on the sixth playoff hole.latimes.com
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Photos: Authorities move in to clear Pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine Scores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated, with protesters occupying and barricading the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall, which is near their encampment.latimes.com
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Moorpark man to stand trial for allegedly bludgeoning to death pro-Israeli counterprotester Paul Kessler Ventura County Superior Court Judge Ryan Wright declared Wednesday there was enough evidence for a trial against Moorpark's Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji. The D.A. alleges Alnaji bludgeoned to death counterprotester Paul Kessler, and he is being charged with involuntary manslaughter.latimes.com
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Creadores de contenido en TikTok interponen demanda contra el gobierno de EEUU Ocho creadores de contenido en TikTok interpusieron el martes una demanda contra el gobierno de Estados Unidos, en lo que significa una nueva impugnación a una ley federal recién aprobada que podría prohibir el uso de la popular plataforma de redes sociales en todo el país en caso de que su empresa matriz, con sede en China, no venda sus acciones en un plazo máximo de un año.latimes.com
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Former Sheriff Villanueva to file $25-million lawsuit over county's ‘Do Not Rehire’ label Villanueva announced his plans to sue L.A. County for putting him on a 'Do Not Rehire' list after an oversight panel said he harassed and discriminated against two county employees.latimes.com
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Stellantis y Leapmotor venderán autos eléctricos en Europa desde septiembre El fabricante automotriz europeo Stellantis anunció el martes la creación de una empresa conjunta con el startup chino de vehículos eléctricos Leapmotor, la cual comenzará a comercializar vehículos eléctricos en nueve naciones europeas este año.latimes.com
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Disminuyen agresiones sexuales reportadas en ejército de EEUU El número de agresiones sexuales denunciadas en el ejército estadounidense disminuyó el año pasado, y una encuesta confidencial reveló un descenso del 19% en el número de militares que declararon haber sufrido algún tipo de contacto sexual no deseado, según nuevas cifras obtenidas por The Associated Press.latimes.com
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A California tribe was twice robbed of its land. A 77-acre purchase brings hope The Wilton Rancheria tribe have fought for years to reclaim stolen lands. A 77-acre parcel outside Sacramento is theirs once more.latimes.com
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California legislators want to review controversial electric charge A California Assembly committee has advanced a bill that would require a legislative review of a controversial new monthly fixed charge on electric bills.latimes.com
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Los clubes de la Liga Premier debatirán eliminar el VAR Los 20 clubes de la Liga Premier inglesa debatirán una propuesta para eliminar el uso del VAR en la toma de decisiones arbitrales.latimes.com
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NFL 2024 schedule: Chargers' first year with Jim Harbaugh features three prime-time games Here’s a game-by-game look at the Chargers' 2024-25 regular-season schedule, which features two Monday night games and one Sunday night contest.latimes.com
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Downey reverses policy on flying Pride flag. Critics call it "a step backwards for our city." Downey's City Council voted 3-2 to approve a neutral flag policy in the city, reversing a previous policy that allowed for the flying of other flags, including the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.latimes.com
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USC paid nearly $20 million in 2022 to bring Lincoln Riley to L.A. Lincoln Riley's buyout from Oklahoma, salary and compensation in his first USC season cost the Trojans nearly $20 million, according to tax records.latimes.com
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I'm an American doctor stuck in Gaza. As Israel moves into Rafah, where will physicians and our patients go? Israel has seized the border crossing with Egypt in Rafah. My volunteer team doesn't know when we'll be able to leave, while the hospitals here remain at risk.latimes.com
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NFL 2024 schedule: Rams open with chance to avenge playoff loss to Jared Goff and Lions The Rams' 2024-25 NFL schedule includes five prime-time games as the team looks to build on last season's playoff run.latimes.com
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Inside the 2024 NFL schedule: How the NFL assures fair distribution of top TV games While building the 2024-25 NFL schedule, the league pushed for strong storylines and to deliver intriguing matchups to every TV network and streamer.latimes.com
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FIFA se inclina por romper su tradición al permitirá partidos de liga en otros países La FIFA dio un paso el miércoles para dejar atrás décadas de tradición en el fútbol al replantear su reglamento que actualmente impide a las ligas domésticas escenificar partidos en otros países.latimes.com
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Texas: Barcaza choca contra puente y causa derrame petrolero Una barcaza chocó contra un puente el miércoles en Galveston, Texas, derramando petróleo en las aguas circundantes y cerrando la única vía de acceso a una isla más pequeña y separada que alberga una universidad, informaron los funcionarios.latimes.com
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EEUU retira a Cuba de lista de países considerados poco cooperativos en contraterrorismo El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Antony Blinken, retiró a Cuba el miércoles de la lista del Departamento de Estado de países que considera poco cooperativos contra grupos violentos.latimes.com
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California's strong labor laws aren't enough to protect workers, report says A study by researchers at Harvard and UC San Francisco found that 91% of California service sector workers surveyed experienced at least one labor violation in the last year.latimes.com
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SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies Jurupa Unified School District agreed to pay $360,000 to a teacher who was fired after she said her Christian beliefs prevented her from adhering to policies on gender.latimes.com
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Check out this under-the-radar wildflower spot while you still can The easily accessible Highway 39 from Azusa north to Crystal Lake Recreation Area has quite the wildflower display right now. Here's how to view the blooms while they last.latimes.com
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Gobierno de Biden planea más cambios para acelerar el proceso de asilo para nuevos migrantes Las nuevas reglas se aplicarían a las personas que cruzan entre puertos de entrada y se entregan a las autoridades migratorias.latimes.com
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A secretary of State walks into a bar: Mixed reviews after Blinken rocks out in Kyiv A U.S. secretary of State walks into a bar. The ensuing musical interlude leaves some Ukrainians bemused, some outraged, some humming a Neil Young tune.latimes.com
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King Charles' new portrait elicits interesting reactions: 'Looks like he's bathing in blood' A new portrait of King Charles is roiling some royals fans. In the painting, the king's face seems to float above a red Welsh Guards uniform, all in a sea of red.latimes.com
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Police converge on pro-Palestinian protest at UC Irvine after a building is occupied Protesters at UC Berkeley took over a condemned hall Wednesday afternoon, and protesters at UC Irvine drew a police response, according to officials.latimes.com
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Historic Death Valley tram tower ripped down when tourists pull vehicle from mud, officials say National Park Service officials said visitors may have attached a line to the historic tower to use it to help free a stuck vehicle.latimes.com
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Manifestantes propalestinos ponen cadáveres falsos en casa de directiva de Universidad de Michigan Manifestantes pro-palestinos instalaron tiendas de campaña y colocaron falsos cadáveres ensangrentados el miércoles afuera de la casa de un miembro de la junta directiva de la Universidad de Michigan.latimes.com
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Third violent attack in Metro system in 24 hours: A man armed with pliers robs fellow rider The suspect was arrested while trying to walk away from the bus, according to police. Metro officials say the rate of crime in the mass transit system had dropped.latimes.com