Weather forecasts for Los Angeles and Southern California predict rain this weekend, which could linger through Monday. There’s also a 15% to 25% chance of thunderstorms. Read full story Author: …
Barabak: Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor is over. Let the political scrambling begin
The Democrat has yet to own up to the obvious end of his campaign. The implosion of Swalwell’s candidacy, amid allegations of sexual assault, makes an unsettled contest even more …
Sex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly
The Los Angeles Police Department issued an unlawful assembly order and made arrests during a Saturday protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center. Read full story Author: Suhauna Hussain
Call it the Bad Bunny Effect: Why Telemundo no longer is an underdog
Telemundo and its news anchor Julio Vaquiero have become bicultural stars amid a busy news cycle and a surge in pride for the Spanish language. Read full story Author: Meg …
Orange County dental assistant sentenced for sexually assaulting 3 girl patients
An Orange County dental assistant, Tommy Medina, was sentenced for sexually assaulting three girls who were patients. Read full story Author: Suhauna Hussain
Lopez: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can’t we do better?
A tour of the grounds around City Hall reveals several monuments to neglect. Read full story Author: Steve Lopez
10 minutes backstage with David Lee Roth at Coachella
The former Van Halen frontman on his experience at Coachella and the meaning of ‘Jump.’ Read full story Author: Mikael Wood
Coachella 2026: Violent winds disrupt festival, campgrounds
High winds in the Coachella Valley caused the cancellation of Anyma’s set Friday night with more gusts on the way. Read full story Author: Vanessa Franko, August Brown
LAUSD strike preparations: Where families can find free food, childcare and other help
Here is a guide of resources that includes food distribution, childcare and student devices for families during the LAUSD strike. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say
Samuel Machado is accused of illegally having 1 million pounds of fireworks on his property at the time of the blast and using his law enforcement position to shield the …
CSU professor acquitted of assaulting U.S. agents during immigration protest
A federal jury acquitted CSU Channel Islands professor Jonathan Caravello of an assault charge stemming from a 2025 immigration raid protest in Camarillo. Read full story Author: Cierra Morgan
ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates
At least 3 men were taken into custody by federal agents outside a courthouse in San Bernardino County Thursday, leaving advocates concerned. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home attacked with Molotov cocktail
An attacker threw a firebomb at Sam Altman’s home in San Francisco. OpenAI also said someone had made a threat regarding the company’s headquarters. Read full story Author: Summer Lin
BAFTA says review of racial slur scandal found ‘structural weaknesses’ but no malicious intent
BAFTA Board of Trustees says it is ‘determined to learn from what happened’ in the racial slur scandal that overshadowed its annual awards celebration in February. Read full story Author: …
NBA, college football announcer Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years: ‘Time to move on’
Veteran play-by-play announcer Mark Jones has been a staple on ESPN since 1990. His final broadcast on the network will be Sunday for the Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics game. Read full …
Warehouse arsonist compared himself to Luigi Mangione, wanted to send a message, prosecutors say
Authorities say a man who burned down an Ontario warehouse was sending a message against the country’s larger economic system. Read full story Author: Joseph Serna, Terry Castleman
Tell us: What’s the best book you’ve ever read in a book club?
After surveying more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and book club enthusiasts, we named the 101 best book club picks. But our list may not reflect your favorites. What did …
Essay: Book club skeptic? So was Roxane Gay. Here’s what converted her
They are often dismissed as a punch line, but Roxane Gay explains why women’s book clubs are the backbone of a passionate literary culture. Read full story Author: Roxane Gay
Why this Octavia Butler page-turner is the ultimate book club pick
Octavia E. Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ topped our 101 Best Book Club Picks survey. The owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, Nikki High, discusses why this prophetic novel is more vital …
Essay: Why rich women pay me to tell them what to read
It’s a job that requires a doctorate, a love of Gouda and the diplomacy of a hostage negotiator. Inside the world of professional book club facilitating, where the wine flows, …