Bass or Raman for mayor? In Pratt’s Pacific Palisades, some say that’s no choice at all
Some voters in affluent Pacific Palisades see Raman as too far left, and Bass as the mayor who wasn't there for them during the devastating 2025 firestorm.
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Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor
Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California’s DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction.
Newsom’s defamation case against Fox News scheduled for trial in 2028
Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial in early 2028, when the California Democrat could be in the midst of a presidential bid.
A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses?
Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro’s plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic.
“Help Wanted/Leave Now!” How U.S. immigration policy remains maddeningly consistently inconsistent
A new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, “Help Wanted/Leave Now!” focuses on the country's “revolving door” of programs and practices toward immigrants.
‘The whole beach is gone’: Big waves, flooding bring destruction to SoCal coast. It’s a warning
Strong surf across Southern California this weekend blasted through a seawall in Long Beach, caused a massive sinkhole at a celebrity’s Malibu home and damaged several Dana Point homes, among other issues.
L.A. gang intervention worker charged for having body armor gets case dismissed
A federal judge threw out charges Wednesday against an L.A. gang intervention worker charged with being a felon in possession of body armor after determining he did not actually have a prior felony conviction.
‘Our border is closed’: Inside Trump’s push for zero migrants — and the tunnels defying it
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are at historical lows, but the Trump administration continues to push officials in Mexico — including U.S. officials stationed there — to tighten the border e...
As $1-billion Lucas Museum is set to open, contractor sues over unpaid bills
A contractor has filed a lawsuit against the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art for unpaid work. It shines fresh light on the land deal given to the museum by the state of California.
What happened to L.A.’s ‘perfect’ Mediterranean weather? Humidity challenges a birthright
It's been hot in SoCal, but at least it's a dry heat. Wait. It's not dry — at all. Locals' favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst humidity we've ever seen.
Becerra, Hilton to debate in governor’s race days before voters receive mail-in ballots
Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff seeks to delay sentencing because of health issues
Dana Williamson, Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents.
Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage’s house
Evacuation orders were issued for 31 Malibu homes due to a massive and expanding sinkhole in the driveway of Nicolas Cage's property.
Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thousands of...
Pizzamania arson suspect is arrested as beloved restaurant readies for a comeback
Nearly two years after the Pizzamania restaurant burned to the ground in Whittier, an arson suspect has been arrested. And the beloved pizza joint has secured a new location to reopen.
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson will get statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in 2027
Phil Jackson will become the latest Laker immortalized at Crypto.com Arena, with a statue by sculptor Omri Amrany set to be unveiled April 9.
Head of Man Killed in Shark Attack Recovered
A beachcomber has found the head of a man killed three weeks ago in a great white shark attack.
Two killed in plane crash at corporate airfield in San Diego
Authorities say two people are dead in a plane crash at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego.
Dozens of homes evacuated in Long Beach due to storm damage, high surf
Long Beach Fire Department officials concerned about structural damage evacuated about 20 homes on the Long Beach Peninsula.
‘Some of the most miserably humid air on record’ is possible this week
Forecasters say unusually humid conditions will persist into the week as will dangerous rip currents at the beach.
Social media turned Sunset Cliffs into a dangerous playground for young cliff jumpers
At least three individuals have suffered injuries and have needed to be rescued this summer at Ocean Beach's Sunset Cliffs, leading police to ramp up enforcement as locals debate the merits of safety versus...
ICE dragged him from his doorstep in January. His elderly partner fears he’ll die in detention
Rafael Vela Gonzalez was taken by ICE from his Silver Lake home in January. His health has rapidly declined in the eight months he's spent in detention.
L.A. fast-food workers could get more predictable schedules, labor rights training
The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that seeks to implement more protections for fast-food workers. Fast-food businesses are lobbying fiercely against the proposal.
How an L.A. charter school has all but eliminated chronic absenteeism among homeless students
Scholarship Prep South Bay in Wilmington has worked to eliminate chronic absenteeism among homeless students through wrap-around care, trauma-informed support and family trust.