Southern California Edison began charging customers for hundreds of millions of dollars of maintenance on its aging transmission lines that regulators approved but it did not actually do in the …
Huge budgets cuts, enrollment drops: Pasadena schools struggle to rebuild after Eaton fire
The Pasadena Unified School District faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, and schools in Pasadena face enrollment declines in the aftermath of the Eaton fire. Read full story Author: Daniel Miller, …
California in for wet, white, potentially wild Christmas as Pineapple Express storm looms
A powerful Pineapple Express storm could end up delivering a wet, white and potentially wild Christmas to California, with the possibility of snow in the Sierra and plenty of rainfall …
She was awaiting a green card after three decades in the U.S. Then ICE arrested her
Babblejit “Bubbly” Kaur ran a beloved Indian restaurant in Long Beach for decades and was in the process of getting a green card. Now, she’s in ICE detention. Read full …
L.A.’s hydrants ran dry during the fires. Residents are still demanding solutions
Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons. Read full story Author: Ian …
After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?
The question remains: Is Los Angeles prepared for the next major wildfire? Some city officials and fire experts don’t think so. Read full story Author: Alene Tchekmedyian, Noah Goldberg
A chilling narrative of the Rob Reiner slayings is emerging: What we know
Five days after Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood homes, a basic timeline is emerging about the killing and the arrest of their son Nick. Read …
L.A. Councilmember John Lee hit with $138,000 fine in Las Vegas gift case
The city’s Ethics Commission issued the maximum penalty in a case focused on whether Lee violated laws on the amount of gifts he can accept and the public disclosure of …
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, accuses Ellison family of failing to put money into the deal
Paramount fired back that the Ellison family did provide the needed guarantees and pointed to Larry Ellison’s long business record. Paramount said it would continue with its hostile takeover of …
For L.A.’s mayor, a Palisades recovery marked by missteps, reversals and delays
It was supposed to be a speech with a clear message of hope for survivors of the Palisades fire. Read full story Author: David Zahniser
After the Fires: L.A.’s double disaster left thousands of scars, and the healing will take years
The Eaton and Palisades fires tragically exposed L.A.’s vulnerability. The Times looks back at a devastating year, scrutinizes official response and makes the case for being better prepared next time. …
Barabak: In disparaging Reiner, Trump shows the shriveled heart of an us-versus-them presidency
Unlike his predecessors, Trump has repeatedly shown he cares only for his supporters and political allies. While many condemned his cruelty, Republican leaders continue to turn a blind eye. Read …
Larry David, Martin Short and other famous friends had this to say about Rob Reiner
A group of Rob Reiner’s closest friends released a statement remembering him as a ‘passionate, brave citizen’ who worked to make the world a better place. Read full story Author: …
SoCal serial child molester, a cheer coach, faces over 150 years in prison
Former Orange County cheerleading coach Erick Joseph Kristianson was convicted Monday of 23 felony counts of molesting several girls, some as young as 9, with allegations dating back to 1998. …
Leaders of cult-like SoCal group charged with murdering missing member and a 10-year-old
Leaders of a secretive Inland Empire religious group have been charged with murder in two separate cases — the disappearance of longtime member Emilio Ghanem in Redlands and the 2010 …
The crime that haunts Mexico, sowing fear, disrupting life: extortion
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum launched a high-profile campaign against extortion, calling it a nationwide problem. Read full story Author: Patrick J. McDonnell, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal
Big rain and snow could hit California around Christmas, risking floods, landslides and snarling travel
About 1 in 5 forecast projections expect a strong storm, with rain totals of 4 or more inches. Things could change, “but if nothing else, be prepared for at least …
Commentary: As news of Rob Reiner’s killing worsens, let’s remember his legacy rooted in empathy
Rob Reiner was clear and sincere in his beliefs, put his money where his mouth was and made art designed to connect rather than divide us. Read full story Author: …
Chabria: Trump’s callous political attack on Rob Reiner shows a shameful moral failure
Hours after Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered, President Trump blamed the beloved Hollywood figure for his own death. It’s a new low, but also shows just how right …
Appreciation: Rob Reiner’s humanity was a signature of his TV work, in front of and behind the camera
Rob Reiner’s career began on television, and after leaving “All in the Family” he continued to perform, transforming tonally into a sort of gentle Jewish Buddha onscreen. Read full story …