Rogelio Martinez’s ‘off the cuff’ video went viral, drawing FBI scrutiny and death threats, which Martinez said largely came from conservatives. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives
In Minneapolis, a mournful pilgrimage of three death sites
A walking journey through south Minneapolis connects the memorials for George Floyd, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, revealing how grief, art and community resistance continue to shape a city marked …
Trump shares racist image of the Obamas. White House says backlash is ‘fake outrage’
The post quickly drew fierce criticism from Democrats, some Republicans and civil rights organizations. Read full story Author: Ana Ceballos
Arellano: Petty Trump spikes football over nearly 200-year-old Mexican-American War
It was a war fueled by colonialism, launched with the intent of humiliating a weaker country, fought in the name of revenge and waged by a racist president. Read full …
One of California’s first labor fights over AI is playing out at Kaiser
From anxiety about job loss to data privacy, mental health workers, lawmakers and labor unions are trying to mitigate AI’s risks as healthcare providers double down on the technology. Read …
Tens of thousands of Californians pay more for health insurance this year after subsidy cuts
Tens of thousands of middle-class Californians now face higher health insurance premiums after Congress let enhanced federal subsidies expire Dec. 31. Read full story Author: Meg Tanaka, Melody Petersen
Tesla is no longer No. 1: This is how a Chinese competitor surged past the EV pioneer
Tesla is no longer No. 1: This is how a Chinese competitor surged past the EV pioneer Read full story Author: Caroline Petrow-Cohen
Graffiti towers agreement clears a path for cleanup
Graffiti tower reaches an agreement, now what? Read full story Author: Iris Kwok
Nancy Guthrie’s garage door closed, and the 14-hour mystery over her abduction began
Inside the 14 hours between when Nancy Guthrie was last seen and family members discovered she was missing. Read full story Author: Richard Winton, Grace Toohey
Plaschke: Just say no! Dodgers players should decline White House visit
Bill Plaschke says players must stand up for fans and turn down a White House visit the Dodgers’ owners promised to make after winning the World Series. Read full story …
Tom Brady’s former Patriots teammates are fuming: ‘You better believe you got a dog in the fight’
Tom Brady played two decades with the Patriots but says he doesn’t ‘have a dog in the fight’ for Super Bowl LX. Some of his former teammates aren’t thrilled. Read …
33 tons of debris, hazardous waste found at homeless encampment in Oxnard
At least 37 people were arrested Wednesday at a homeless encampment in Oxnard as officials worked on removing 33 tons of hazardous waste and debris. Read full story Author: Summer …
Leader of cult-like group charged with murder claimed God spoke through her, former member says
Former His Way Spirit Led Assemblies member Kelli Byrd testified in San Bernardino Superior Court for two hours on Thursday, providing a rare glimpse inside the religious group that had …
Trump says California is full of fraud. Bonta says the claims are ‘reckless’
The California attorney general said Trump’s claims are “wrongly and dangerously alleging the [state] government is involved in fraud” and said state authorities have worked arduously over the years to …
California wanted to buy e-bikes for residents. Glitches, funding short-circuited the effort
About 2,300 Californians secured state-funded vouchers covering up to $2,000 of the purchase price for an e-bike. The goal was to make the electric-powered two-wheelers more accessible for lower-income residents. …
Can the Super Bowl set a ratings record again without the Chiefs (or Taylor Swift)?
NFL ratings have been up throughout the season, a good sign for Sunday’s matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Read full story Author: Stephen Battaglio
L.A. County ‘imposter’ demanded the Guthries pay bitcoin ransom for mother’s return, authorities allege
Derrick Callella, of Hawthorne, was arrested Thursday after federal authorities say he sent “imposter” ransom messages to the family of Savannah Guthrie. The “Today” co-host’s mother, Nancy, is still missing …
Alysa Liu helps U.S. take lead in Olympic figure skating team competition
Alysa Liu finishes second to Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto in the women’s short program, but it’s enough to help the U.S. take lead in figure skating team competition. Read full story …
L.A. has a new jazz mega-fest, from a former city councilman
“We’ve been very intentional about telling the narrative of that human rights struggle called Jazz,” said Martin Ludlow, the event’s organizer. Read full story Author: August Brown
Inside the Milan Olympic Village: Real beds, free tech and other athlete perks
The Olympic Village in Milan offers plenty of perks and amenities for athletes, including free food, stress plants and beds that are not made of cardboard. Read full story Author: …