Supporters cheer new L.A. County healthcare sales tax: ‘It’s a lifesaver’
Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region’s cash-strapped healthcare system.
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Democrat Fiona Ma, Republican Gloria Romero to face off in race for lieutenant governor
State Treasurer Fiona Ma and former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero secure spots on the November election ballot in the race for lieutenant governor.
In trial opening, feds accuse man of lighting Palisades fire as ‘revenge’ on the wealthy
In opening statements, federal prosecutors accuse Jonathan Rinderknecht of starting a fire that reignited as the Palisades Fire to get 'revenge' against society.
Search for girl ends after 24 hours of scouring ocean amid treacherous conditions
A mother and two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, and one of the children remains missing, according to officials.
Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger should pay nearly $200 million in boys’ deaths, jury finds
A civil jury in Van Nuys has found Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson liable in the deaths of two young brothers in a car crash, indicating they should pay the boys' family nearly $200 mi...
This creepy insect has been found on grapevines. What it could mean for California’s wine industry
A pest that is considered a major threat to California's vineyards and its $73-billion wine industry has been found on grapevines sold at Northern and Central California Costco stores between April 21 and Ma...
Reward jumps to $85,000 in cold-case killing of Altadena 4-year-old shot on a relative’s porch
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved reinstating the reward in the decade-old slaying of Salvador “Chavita” Esparza and increasing it by $10,000.
UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis' School of Medicine.
Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows
A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton.
L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall
L.A. voters reelected all City Council members running in the June 2 primary while rejecting outsider Spencer Pratt's bid to be the next mayor.
Mayor Karen Bass’ brother joins Palisades fire lawsuit against city of L.A.
Kenneth Bass alleges that the city led by his sister, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is responsible for the property loss and anguish he suffered when his home burned down in the Palisades fire.
Locke High’s grand charter school experiment faces shutdown as LAUSD moves to take back campus
LAUSD wants to take back Locke high school from Green Dot after two decades. Officials say the charter school is failing; defenders want a closer look at data.
World Cup-related scams: What to know about fake websites, ticket offers and payment requests
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is warning the public of World Cup-related online scams including fake websites and suspicious ticket offers.
Spencer Pratt became a voice for L.A.’s disaffected. Where do his supporters go now?
When Republican Spencer Pratt burst into Los Angeles politics, venting a torrent of online fury against Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, he pitched his mayoral campaign as a full-bore chal...
The cost of trust: How a well-connected Newport Beach jeweler duped his wealthiest clients
Clients trusted him with their special moments: engagements, weddings and anniversaries, or when they simply wished to treat themselves. But for some, when it came time to settle up, Nelson Holdo was full of...
‘Inappropriate’ images show up in Pomona recreation guide. City is investigating
Pomona officials launched an investigation this week after pornographic images were found in at least two copies of the city's summer recreation guide.
Advocates urge support for measure that would allow noncitizens to vote in L.A. elections
The measure by Councilmember Soto-Martínez would allow noncitizens in Los Angeles to vote in city and school district elections.
Push to install license plate readers comes amid questions about how data are shared
The Bureau of Street Lighting has played a key role in the proliferation of automated license plate readers, a surveillance tool mounted on poles around the city.
California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.
Battle rages at City Hall over proposed rodeo ban
Rodeo lovers and animal welfare advocates showed up at City Hall to debate a draft ordinance that would ban the events in Los Angeles.
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
LAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit
An LAPD officer was hit in the ballistic vest when police and a gunman exchanged fire after a police pursuit in Boyle Heights, police said.
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Man who took hostages at Trader Joe’s acquitted of murder in case where LAPD killed manager in gun battle
Gene Atkins was acquitted of murder charges in the 2018 death of Mely Corado, a Trader Joe's manager who was felled by LAPD bullets during a shootout between police and the convicted felon.