Several migrants said they had been motivated by social media messages claiming that the Spanish border was open, though the origin of those messages remained unclear. Go to Source Author: …
What Caused the Surge of Migrants From Morocco Into Ceuta?
Speculation has focused on lax Moroccan policing, attractive Spanish immigration policies and misinformation from human traffickers. In reality, experts said, it’s too early to know. Go to Source Author: Jonathan …
Exclusive LAX terminal embroiled in messy dispute with security consultant to the stars
Gavin de Becker, a security consultant for celebrities whose firm originally developed the terminal, has leveled serious accusations against the lounge’s current operator. Read full story Author: Alene Tchekmedyian
Pilot ejects before F-35 jet crash at U.S. Marine Corps’ Miramar air base in San Diego
A pilot safely ejected from an F-35B jet before it crashed Friday morning at the U.S. Marine Corps’ air base in Miramar in San Diego, according to military officials. Read …
LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist comments charged with felony eavesdropping
Los Angeles County prosecutors on Friday charged an LAPD officer with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues’ racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job. Read full …
‘We never intended to hurt her.’ Ransom notes offer new details in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case
Investigators on Friday released two notes apparently sent by the individuals who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie from her Tuscon home in February. Read full story Author: Richard Winton, Hannah Fry
Steve Hilton challenges Xavier Becerra to agree to a series of debates in California’s governor’s race
Hilton, a Republican, claims his Democratic rival Xavier Becerra has not committed to six debates in the race for California governor. Read full story Author: Nicole Nixon
Newsoms release tax returns. See how much the couple earned since he became governor
The annual income of Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, place the couple in the upper echelon of American households. Read full story Author: Phil Willon, Taryn …
Worst of brutal SoCal heat wave is here: How long will it last? How bad will it be?
A major new heat wave will peak in Southern California over the next few days, bringing dangerous conditions and fire dangers. Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
‘To cover hate with more love’: Burned Pasadena temple’s mural restored after more antisemitic vandalism
A defaced mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center was restored following an act of antisemitic vandalism. Community members gathered in solidarity. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez
Law firm says it has lost touch with hundreds of clients suing over L.A. County landfill
Attorneys for Downtown LA Law Group said in court Thursday that the firm plans to drop out of litigation over the Chiquita Canyon landfill amid allegations of misconduct. Read full …
Victim, suspects identified in Chino Hills kidnapping and trunk shooting
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department identified said the two suspects knew each other. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives
Team behind Jared Leto doc wants to continue sexual assault investigation
Alice McShane and Jessica Sartenaer spent a year and a half and sifted through more than 120 online allegations to investigate claims of sexual assault and possible statutory rape against …
Paramount, state attorneys general spar over antitrust trial date
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta would like Paramount-Warner antitrust trial to unfold in April. Paramount is pushing for November. Read full story Author: Meg James
‘The Odyssey’ book nerd battle rages on: Susan Orlean says Emily Wilson is being ‘a bit of a jerk’
As literary figures clash over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ author Susan Orlean calls translator Emily Wilson ‘a bit of a jerk,’ and Wilson admits to one key regret in her …
Teen obtained UCLA jersey worn by Kareem in trade for his radio. Decades later, he’s set to make a fortune
A UCLA jersey worn by Lew Alcindor, now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in the 1968 NCAA championship game is set to sell for more than $1 million at auction. Read …
Boy George exits ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song
Boy George’s manager announced the singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the West End revival of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ following backlash over a pro-Israel reggae song. Read …
L.A. Affairs: I had strict dating rules: No teachers, no only children and no one from the Valley
Another one of my rules for dating was: “If you can’t lift me, you can’t date me.” I deserved to be hoisted in the air in a true “Dirty Dancing” …
The greatest birthday cake in L.A.? This is the one you came up with
A recipe for the ultimate birthday cake is a crowd-sourced showstopper. Plus, decorating tips from a pastry chef expert, a recipe for tomato leaf Swiss meringue buttercream, how to cut …
Gregg Araki, still L.A.’s homegrown punk provocateur, returns to remind us to be bold
Queer indie filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with ‘I Want Your Sex,’ starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in a pointed examination of Gen Z attitudes. Read full story Author: Mark …