During a four-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors revealed that Maleesa Mooney was tortured and brutalized for days before her body was found in her downtown L.A. apartment. Read full story Author: …
How Rubio is winning over Trumpworld on striking Venezuela
U.S. military pressure on Venezuela is a major victory for Marco Rubio, who has swayed MAGA to his cause: toppling leftist Latin American authoritarians. Read full story Author: Kate Linthicum, …
Dodgers capitalize on their chances to beat Brewers and take 3-0 NLCS lead
Behind a solid start by Tyler Glasnow and a strong bullpen effort, the Dodgers move to within one win of returning to the World Series in back-to-back years. Read full …
Plaschke: Are these Dodgers the best postseason team in baseball history? They will be
The Dodgers are going to win this NLCS and follow it with a four-game whitewash of the World Series because, well, you tell me. How is anybody going to beat …
USC rejects Trump education compact aimed at shifting the university to the right
USC interim President Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement that he had sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education turning down the Trump offer. Read full story Author: …
Trump keeps name-checking the Insurrection Act. It could give him extraordinary powers
In his push to send troops, President Trump has discussed invoking an 1800s law that has been been used to quell rebellions, shield students and take on the KKK. Read …
New fraud claims in L.A. County’s $4-billion sex settlement leave victims outraged
A law firm involved in L.A. County’s $4-billion sex abuse settlement asked for a claim to be dismissed after a Times investigation uncovered two allegations of fraud. Now, two more …
Is Lindsey Horvath running for mayor of Los Angeles?
Political insiders wonder whether L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is considering a bid for L.A. mayor. She’s done little to tamp down the speculation. Read full story Author: Julia Wick
Diane Keaton’s family reveals her cause of death
Diane Keaton’s cause of death has come to light just days after the beloved “Annie Hall” and “First Wives Club” star died in Los Angeles at age 79. Read full …
I-5 may be shut down due to concerns over live-fire military event at Camp Pendleton
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is weighing whether to close parts of Interstate 5 beginning Friday amid concerns over what it says is a White House-directed plan to use live ordnance …
Man accused of maliciously igniting Palisades fire faces new charges, up to 45 years in prison
The man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating Palisades fire, which killed a dozen people, has been indicted on three felony charges and faces up to 45 years in prison, …
Dangerous ‘supershear’ earthquakes pose risk to California, new research suggests
Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California. Read full story Author: Rong-Gong Lin II
Rare October rains could push back L.A. fire season — but only so much
The rare heavy October rains could be good news on the L.A. fire front — at least for a while. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry
$2-billion mega-development in Skid Row clears major hurdle with L.A. officials
Commissioners unanimously recommended the construction of Fourth & Central in the Skid Row neighborhood. Read full story Author: Roger Vincent
Atmospheric river storm slams into Southern California amid evacuation and flood warnings
An atmospheric river storm hit the Los Angeles area in the early hours of Tuesday morning, bringing the risk of flooding, thunderstorms and powerful winds. Read full story Author: Clara …
Drake, DiCaprio, the Clippers backed this ‘green’ L.A. firm. It crumbled amid fraud claims
Aspiration Partners made a splash when it entered the green investing space in 2013. How it all blew up and prompted an NBA investigation involving the Clippers. Read full story …
California ballot design prompts false conspiracy theories that the November election is rigged
California’s secretary of state refutes viral claims that holes in ballot envelopes allow election officials to see how people voted on Proposition 50. Read full story Author: Seema Mehta
After questioning inclusion of transgender athletes, Newsom signs bill to study inequalities in youth sports
The legislation would create a commission to examine whether a new state board or department is needed to improve access to sports regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, …
California governor rejects bill to phase out “forever” chemicals used in cookware, children’s products
Gov. Gavin Newsom votoes bill to phase out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with links to cancer. Read full story …
Newsom vetoes bill that would have granted priority college admission for descendants of slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have allowed public and private colleges to provide preferential admissions to applicants directly descended from individuals who were enslaved in the …