The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s …
Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who created CNN and revolutionized cable TV, has died. Read full story Author: Matt Pearce
Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters? Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. …
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening. It was his first real …
Arellano: How I learned to stop worrying about noncitizens voting in L.A. elections
L.A. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to allow noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. The proposal isn’t as radical as it seems. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
Yosemite ditches reservations, drawing huge crowds in a free-for-all
Critics are blaming the influx on the Trump administration for abandoning a reservation requirement that has helped control the number of visitors. Read full story Author: Jack Dolan
Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman tussle in first head-to-head debate
In a freewheeling debate in Sherman Oaks, Bass and Raman sparred over housing production, homelessness and other issues. Spencer Pratt wasn’t invited. Read full story Author: David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg
Last resort in Primm, former gambling mecca at the California-Nevada border, will close
Primm Valley Casino Resorts, the last full-time casino in Primm, on the California-Nevada border, is permanently closing. Primm Valley was the last of three operating casino resorts in the town. …
RFK Jr. clears path for minors’ use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists
Indoor tanning is associated with a 75% increase in melanoma risk. A proposed FDA rule intended to protect children is now gone. Read full story Author: Corinne Purtill
Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change
Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire’s own transformation? Read full story Author: Ben Wieder, Hayley Smith
While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as ‘last resort’
Documents obtained by nonprofit American Oversight show a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused of using unnecessary force. Read full …
Another California baby gets measles. How can kids be protected?
So far this year, 1,814 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide — including 48 in California. That national count is fast approaching the 2,288 cases in all of last year. …
It was the deadliest L.A. sheriff’s incident in 150 years. Now, D.A. considers charges in grenade deaths
L.A. County detectives submitted a criminal investigation on April 23 to the district attorney’s office into a grenade incident that killed three bomb squad detectives. Read full story Author: Richard …
Whitney Leavitt is leaving ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ after Season 5 wraps
Whitney Leavitt says Season 5 of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ will be her last. She didn’t envision her path to fame would be through the reality series, but …
Wanted man runs onto 210 Freeway, tries to carjack a vehicle, is shot by police
Police shot an armed suspect on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar on Tuesday afternoon after he was accused of fleeing onto the motorway on foot and attempting to carjack a …
These famous potato chips may contain salmonella. What you need to know
Nine varieties of potato chips seasoned in dry milk powder may contain salmonella, the FDA warns. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez
Disney’s theme parks revenue holds steady, despite national economic concerns
Walt Disney Co.’s theme parks division reported an increase in revenue and slight boost to operating income in the company’s fiscal second quarter earnings released Wednesday. Read full story Author: …
All 55 of Neil Diamond’s Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best
As the 85-year-old pop legend prepares a new album for release, here’s a rundown of his biggest songs. Read full story Author: Mikael Wood
Director Joe Mantello scales ‘Death of a Salesman’ on Broadway with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
Two-time Tony-winner Joe Mantello, who directed ‘Wicked’ on Broadway, takes on one of his biggest challenges — Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Read …
US plan to escort ships through Hormuz paused after just 50 hours – what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it. Read full story Author: