Some California farmers must start reporting to the state how much groundwater they pump. In two areas, Tule and Tulare Lake, they’re submitting pumping data this week. Read full story …
Mayor hopeful Huang takes donation from Twitch streamer suspended for antisemitic comments
Michael Beyer was suspended from Twitch in 2025 after comments surfaced in which he referred to Jewish identity as a “demonic ethnicity.” Beyer has since said he misspoke and abhors …
Mayor Bass’ budget cuts $1.6 million for dog exercise program at L.A. animal shelters
Animal rights activists are up in arms over plans to cut a $1.6-million contract that gets dogs in L.A. shelters out of their kennels for walks and play. Read full …
SoCal teen on electric dirt bike leads half a dozen patrol cars on bizarre, speedy pursuit
A bizarre pursuit unfolded along residential streets in Oceanside as a helicopter and half a dozen sheriff’s patrol cars chased a teen on an electric dirt bike. Read full story …
Three people wounded in Skid Row shooting in downtown L.A.
Three people were injured in a shooting on Skid Row Thursday evening in downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities. Read full story Author: Summer Lin
Kylie Jenner sued by second housekeeper who says she slipped a letter to Jenner pleading for help
Kylie Jenner is sued by a second housekeeper who says abusive treatment by staff worsened after she sought to notify Jenner. Read full story Author: Emily St. Martin
Legal battle to halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger expands with five new states
With the addition of the five new states, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s battle to block the merger is now bipartisan. Read full story Author: Meg James
Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI involving drugs and alcohol
Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County. The pop star was arrested last month after driving erratically and a substance was found in her BMW …
‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie says sister’s case now a homicide investigation; LAPD says it is not
‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie says his sister who went missing last year is ‘no longer alive,’ according to police. The LAPD swiftly said the case has not been reclassified as …
Charlize Theron’s stylist outs herself as the real-life Emily from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
As ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ hits theaters, the stylist who knows she inspired the Emily character confirms her identity — and claims one classic quote from the film. Read …
‘Columbo’ star Peter Falk’s daughter Jackie dies at 60
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Falk, the older of ‘Columbo’ star Peter Falk’s two daughters, died Monday by suicide. The family’s story is a complicated one. Read full story Author: Christie D’Zurilla
Broadway musicals: Does ‘Cats’ have nine lives? Does ‘Lost Boys’ suck? Does ‘Titanique’ sink?
A selection of reviews of new Broadway musical productions: “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” “The Lost Boys” and Celine Dion to the rescue of “Titanique.” Read full story Author: Charles McNulty
Why a CBS News veteran’s new YouTube show could be a model for the future
“Alchemy with Anthony Mason,” which features in-depth interviews with musicians and other artists, debuts Wednesday on YouTube. Read full story Author: Stephen Battaglio
California billionaire tax proposal attracts 1.5 million signatures. Here’s what happens next
The battle over a proposal to tax billionaires to fund healthcare and other essential services is expected to intensify after supporters said they’ve gathered enough signatures to qualify for the …
5-year-old was brutally and repeatedly beaten before he was left dead in a dumpster, autopsy shows
The autopsy report for 5-year-old Elyjah Hearn — whose naked body was found wrapped in a blanket in a dumpster — reveals the staggering extent of repeated physical abuse suffered …
Republicans Set To Best Democrats in Mid-Decade Redistricting Battle
For almost a year now, America’s two parties have been engaged in a mass congressional redistricting battle royale. The fun kicked off in Texas last July, when Gov. Greg Abbott, …
Finish What Trump Started To Unleash Small Business Growth
As National Small Business Week approaches, hiring is slowing in parts of the economy at the exact moment growth should be accelerating. Incentives are in place. Demand is holding in …
The Left’s Disturbing Reaction to a Would-Be Assassin
This assassination attempt feels different. Following the previous attempts on the president’s life, progressives briefly acknowledged that their false and ugly depiction of Donald Trump as a modern-day Hitler with …
Nazi Tattoo? Hamas Defender? No Problem, Says Chuck Schumer
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has suspended her Senate campaign after failing to raise enough money to compete with socialist Graham Platner, who will now almost certainly face the perpetual centrist …
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect
The Green leader was facing a growing backlash for appearing to back criticism of arresting officers. Read full story Author: