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Namaste away: Rangers bar yoga classes at cliffside San Diego park
San Diego is enforcing a new ordinance that limits where people can hold outdoor yoga and fitness classes. Sunset Cliffs isn't on the approved list.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-18/yoga-in-san-diego-restricted
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces growing peril after video shows him attacking Cassie Ventura
A video showing Sean "Diddy" Combs violently attacking his then-girlfriend in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 is likely to add more urgency to a federal sex-trafficking investigation into the star.
Supporters say 'warmhearted' Mexican Mafia member deserves bail. Wiretaps reveal murder threats
Prosecutors say Johnny Martinez was caught on a wiretap boasting of several murders, but he still has prominent voices calling for his release, including two L.A. County probation officials.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-18/johnny-martinez
Inside a Gaza hospital: A Los Angeles doctor's story
Mohamad Abdelfattah, a critical-care doctor, was in the southern city of Rafah with no way of leaving. He was at the end of a two-week trip volunteering in one of the few hospitals that has remai...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-18/mlk-doctor-in-rafah
California pays meth users up to $599 a year to get sober
California's Medicaid program is testing a novel approach for people addicted to methamphetamine, cocaine and other stimulants: For every clean urine test, they can earn money — up to $599 a ye...
California's effort to plug abandoned, chemical-spewing oil wells gets $35-million boost
The Biden administration funding is among the "largest ever in American history to address legacy pollution," U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said.
California school district becomes first in nation to go all electric buses
Oakland Unified announced Thursday that it is the first school district in the nation to use a fully electric bus fleet due to its partnership with electric bus startup Zūm, which is also provid...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-18/oakland-unified-switches-to-all-electric-buses
LAPD seeks to fire a senior captain over relationship with 911 dispatcher
Los Angeles police officials are seeking to fire a senior captain after an internal investigation determined he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a civilian employee and then lied a...
L.A. County investigating reported hepatitis A case at Beverly Hills Whole Foods
Officials said they were investigating a reported case of hepatitis A affecting an employee of a Beverly Hills Whole Foods, just days after announcing that several cases had been detected among u...
Sonoma State president retires after being placed on leave for supporting anti-Israel boycott
California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia had placed Mike Lee on leave after he supported an anti-Israel boycott.
UCLA Academic Senate rejects censure and 'no confidence' vote on Chancellor Gene Block
UCLA Academic Senate voted against censuring Chancellor Gene Block or saying it had 'no confidence' in his leadership
DNA helps identify woman whose body was found at bottom of Bay Area cliff nearly 60 years ago
DNA analysis helps identify a woman found at bottom of cliff in the Bay Area nearly 60 years ago.
Ventura County high school student accused of falsely reporting gunman on campus
A 17-year-old Moorpark High School student was arrested for allegedly making a false report about an armed person on campus Thursday, authorities said.
Watts teen attacked while eating a burger; teenage suspect is arrested
Jason Rios usually spends most of his time playing video games and his family could never have imagine he would be attacked while eating a burger in their neighborhood.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-17/watts-teen-attacked
A push to bring wolverines back to California fizzles amid budget woes
A bill that sought to bring the wolverine, a rugged apex predator, back to California has died in the California Legislature. Backers say they're not giving up, however.
Ex-congressman from Fresno expected to take plea deal in federal fraud case
T.J. Cox is finalizing a plea deal in a sweeping federal case in which he is accused of campaign contribution fraud and stealing from his own companies.
Pro-Palestinian group takes over UC Berkeley building; university calls it 'crime scene'
Despite UC Berkeley striking a deal with pro-Palestinian protesters this week, a group later took over an campus building. Twelve were arrested when police moved in to clear the building.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-17/12-arrested-uc-berkeley-building
LAPD video shows officers shoot mentally ill man seconds after entering K-town home
The department moved faster than normal to release the footage of the May 2 fatal shooting of Yong Yang in his parents' apartment.
David DePape sentenced to 30 years in attempted Nancy Pelosi kidnapping, hammer attack on husband
The sentencing caps a federal trial that raised chilling questions about the safety of public officials amid heightened political extremism and the proliferation of online platforms that give tra...
Santa Ana mother charged with beating infant, breaking 16 bones
Santa Ana parents are facing years in prison if convicted of child abuse that left their 5-week-old infant with broken bones.
UC officials charge that academic workers' strike over pro-Palestinian protests is illegal
The union representing UC academic workers said Friday that its members at UC Santa Cruz would go on strike Monday over alleged worker rights and free speech violations.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-17/uc-academic-student-workers-santa-cruz-strike
Federal judge orders ICE to end 'knock and talk' arrests of immigrants in Southern California
U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II says that the practice of arresting immigrants at their homes without a judicial warrant is unconstitutional.
'I blew it big time.' Former Facebook DEI head gets 5 years in prison for stealing millions
Barbara Furlow-Smiles pleaded guilty in December to stealing more than $5 million from her jobs at Facebook and Nike from 2017 to 2023. Her lawyer had asked the court to impose no time behind bar...
As job growth in California falls back, unemployment rate remains highest in the country
California posted another anemic month of job growth in April, and the state's unemployment rate remained the highest in the land, at 5.3%.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-05-17/california-job-growth
Motorist leads police on violent high-speed chase, drives wrong way on 405 Freeway before crashing
The driver of a white van drove onto the 405 Freeway in the wrong direction and struck several vehicles before crashing into a semi-trailer cab, police said.
At Homeboy, the scoop on Father Greg and his latest honor, from those who know him best
It's about time, former gang members say of Homeboy Industries' Father Greg Boyle being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
She couldn't call, so human-trafficking victim texted 911 — and saved herself, officials say
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a teenager began texting 911 with 'pleas for help' around 3 a.m. on May 9.
Opinion: Will California's new tax on gun sales reduce firearm violence?
The state's new excise tax on firearms and ammunition is similar to taxes on alcohol and tobacco, other legal products that can cause significant harm to society.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-05-17/gun-tax-firearms-california-nra
California public school enrollment drops again, but transitional kindergarten is up
As California public school enrollment declines again, state officials look to transitional kindergarten growth as a promising development.
Judge finds potential conflict with lawyer representing Rebecca Grossman and prosecutor, but resolves issue with waiver
A motion by the prosecution seeks to either remove the convicted murderer's new lead attorney or have her formally waive a conflict of interest.
Massive budget cuts leave California domestic violence survivors with few options
Programs that serve victims of domestic violence are bracing for unprecedented cuts that will also affect rape crisis hotlines, child abuse centers and legal service providers across California.
Torrance coyote trapper investigated for possible violation of state law
County prosecutors are reviewing a case concerning a Torrance coyote trapper who animal activists accuse of violating a state trapping law.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-17/coyote-trapper-torrance
After two L.A. Zoo elephants die in the span of one year, the City Council wants answers
The Los Angeles City Council has ordered a study into the factors that led Asian elephants Jewel and Shaunzi to be euthanized at the L.A. Zoo.
L.A.'s accidental homelessness 'czar'? U.S. District Judge David O. Carter
Two federal lawsuits challenging the homelessness practices of Los Angeles city and county and the U.S. government have allowed U.S. District Judge David O. Carter to assume powers that make him ...
Protester gets $1.5-million settlement over testicle injury caused by LAPD projectile
A protester whose testicle exploded when an LAPD officer shot him with a hard-foam projectile during a street demonstration in 2020 has received a $1.5-million settlement from the city.
Brass knuckles, body cams and bad behavior: LAPD probe links troubled Valley gang units
Officers from the LAPD's Mission and Foothill divisions allegedly engaged in illegal searches, turned off their body cameras and stole items from people they stopped.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-17/lapd-probe-links-valley-gang-units
High-speed rail board supports new recommendations for L.A.-to-Anaheim segment
The board of directors' support clears the plan for a critical environmental review process after the initial proposal received pushback.
They film you rolling through stop signs and fine you $100. One SoCal agency's $1-million idea
A California parks agency issues about 17,000 tickets a year for stop sign violations, such as 'rolling stops,' bringing it more than $1 million a year.
LAUSD police deployment to 20 schools collapses after one day amid opposition, confusion
L.A. school board members say they did not know in advance of a police deployment to 20 troubled campuses -- and some are unhappy about it.
Bus rider fatally shot amid spate of violence on L.A. Metro
A Metro passenger was fatally shot on a bus Thursday afternoon in Commerce hours after Mayor Karen Bass ordered a 'surge' in law enforcement on the system's trains and buses.
UPS driver killed in Irvine ID'd; suspect worked for same company, police say
The Irvine Police Department identified the UPS driver who was fatally shot while sitting in his van in an industrial area of the city. The slaying suspect was an acquaintance of the victim and a...
After Assembly issues apology for California's role in slavery, some reparations bills die in Senate
The California Senate killed some reparations bills for Black residents on Thursday amid a budget deficit after the Assembly issued a formal apology for slavery
California bill to scrutinize new electric charge dies in Assembly committee
A highly watched bill that would have required legislators to study and review a controversial new electric charge has died in committee.
Mayor Bass orders police 'surge' on Metro bus and rail routes amid spike in violence
Amid a spike in violence on trains and buses, Mayor Karen Bass calls in more police patrols. The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old subway rider put the transit agency on edge last month, as pressur...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/mayor-bass
Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California's massive budget deficit
The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undercut by its steep price tag as lawmakers struggle with a mounting budge...
Secret FBI files allege former L.A. city attorney lied to feds, likely obstructed justice. He denies it
Feuer, who has not been charged with any crimes, maintained his innocence this week.
California psychedelics bill that would bring 'magic mushrooms' into the mainstream fails – again
The legislation called for creating three new government entities to regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/psychedelics-law-fails-again
Congress investigating UCLA over treatment of Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests
A congressional education committee is calling on the school to turn over documents regarding an 'inadequate response to antisemitism' amid violent clashes on campus.
Man charged with sexual assault of two women in Angeles National Forest
Investigators released images of the suspect's white panel van in case there are any additional unidentified victims.
Death Valley National Park visitor admits to toppling historic salt tram tower
Death Valley National Park officials said a person has taken responsibility for knocking over a 113-year-old tram tower last month.
Las Vegas' Mirage Resort to close after 34-year run. Volcano to go dormant
The iconic Mirage resort was perhaps best known for its exploding 54-foot man-made volcano, magicians Siegfried and Roy, white tigers and dolphins.
UC Irvine protest: Newport Beach mayor claps back at Irvine mayor's tweet over 'violent scenario'
The UC Irvine administration asked for law enforcement agencies from neighboring cities to respond to a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday.
Newsom administration unveils new $20-billion cost estimate for delta water tunnel
A new analysis shows that building a California water tunnel would cost $20 billion. State officials say the project's benefits would far outweigh the costs.
L.A. County Sheriff's Department identifies infant abandoned by mother at a Lomita store
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it has identified the infant who was abandoned by her pregnant mother at a Lomita store this week.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/an-infant-was-abandoned-at-a-lomita-store
Why having accessible data is important. Here's how we dive...atistics to understand AAPI communities in Southern California
Driven in part by lived experience as two first-generation Asian Americans who grew up in large AAPI communities, Times journalists turned to Census data to quantify the size and ethnic diversity...
Gavin Newsom, during his speech at the Vatican on climate change, accuses Trump of 'open corruption'
Gov. Gavin Newsom called out former President Trump's efforts to roll back climate change policies on a world stage during a climate summit at the Vatican.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-16/newsom-california-vatican-speech-pope
As salmon populations struggle, California bans fishing on rivers for a second year
Because of declining salmon populations, California has canceled fishing in rivers for a second year. The decision mirrors the shutdown of coastal fishing.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-16/california-salmon-fishing-shutdown
Air regulators ding California Tesla factory over air pollution
In an ironic turn, Tesla — the U.S.' biggest manufacturer of electric cars — is facing accusations of harming air quality and endangering public health.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-16/tesla-california-factory-air-quality-violations
A woman was dragged by a self-driving Cruise taxi in San Francisco. The company is paying her millions
Autonomous taxi company Cruise agrees to pay millions to a woman who was dragged by one of its self-driving cars in San Francisco last year.
California is changing how big power companies charge for electricity. What to expect on your bill
State regulators have decided to let investor-owned utilities impose a new flat fee on your electric bill and decrease the usage charges. But customers who typically use less energy might see an ...
Column: Champagne wishes and caviar dreams ... of a Senate seat in Wisconsin?
Orange County banking executive Eric Hovde is running for Senate in Wisconsin, where the Republican was born and raised but fairly scarce in recent years. Democrats are trying to make his Califor...
Star USC scientist faces scrutiny — retracted papers and a paused drug trial
USC's Berislav Zlokovic has faced questions about the integrity of his research. Since a whistleblower report last year, several papers have been retracted and a drug trial has been paused.
Sonoma State president on leave for 'insubordination' after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment
A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordi...
'Maximize chaos.' UC academic workers authorize strike, alleging rights violated during protests
United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents 48,000 student workers in the University of California system, authorized a strike alleging their workers' rights were violated in actions against...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-15/uc-academic-workers-strike-vote
Photos: Authorities move in to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine
Scores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated.
Moorpark professor to stand trial in bludgeoning death of pro-Israeli counterprotester Paul Kessler
There is enough evidence for a trial against Moorpark's Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, a judge ruled. He is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler at a protest.
Former Sheriff Villanueva to file $25-million lawsuit over county's 'Do Not Rehire' label
Villanueva announced his plans to sue L.A. County for putting him on a 'Do Not Rehire' list after an oversight panel said he harassed and discriminated against two county employees.
A California tribe was twice robbed of its land. A 77-acre purchase brings hope
The Wilton Rancheria tribe have fought for years to reclaim stolen lands. A 77-acre parcel outside Sacramento is theirs once more.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-15/californias-capital-tribe-reclaims-stolen-land
California legislators want to review controversial electric charge
A California Assembly committee has advanced a bill that would require a legislative review of a controversial new monthly fixed charge on electric bills.
Downey reverses policy on flying Pride flag. Critics call it 'a step backwards for our city'
Downey's City Council voted 3-2 to approve a neutral flag policy in the city, reversing a previous policy that allowed for the flying of other flags, including the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
SoCal district to pay $360K to teacher who was fired after refusing to follow transgender policies
Jurupa Unified School District agreed to pay $360,000 to a teacher who was fired after she said her Christian beliefs prevented her from adhering to policies on gender.
Police arrest 47 at UC Irvine after sweeping protest camp, clearing barricaded building
Hundreds of officers descended on the UC Irvine campus after protesters took over a lecture hall; 47 were arrested and the encampment cleared.
Historic Death Valley tram tower ripped down when tourists pull vehicle from mud, officials say
National Park Service officials said visitors may have attached a line to the historic tower to use it to help free a stuck vehicle.
Third violent attack in Metro system in 24 hours: A man armed with pliers robs fellow rider
The suspect was arrested while trying to walk away from the bus, according to police. Metro officials say the rate of crime in the mass transit system had dropped.
How Los Angeles County became home to the biggest AAPI communities in the country
The Los Angeles Times analyzed 40 years of data from the census, charting the growth of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across Los Angeles County.
A smashed Polaris Slingshot, friends inside the CHP. How investigators unraveled an insurance plot
Fifteen people, including a California Highway Patrol employee, were charged this month with participating in a scheme to defraud insurance companies.
Black Lives Matter co-founder takes LAPD to trial for 'swatting' prank response
An LAPD police sergeant testified that he ordered officers to approach Melina Abdullah's home with guns drawn despite being '70%' certain the hostage situation was fake.
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses 2 California ballot measures, including rent control expansion
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is throwing his support behind two California ballot measures related to rent control and restrictions on oil drilling.
Doggoneit! Watch playful pup trapped in wall get rescued by O.C. firefighters
Garden Grove dog that got stuck in a wall on Mother's Day was rescued when firefighters broke a hole for the puppy to walk through.
Tesla to cut 601 jobs in Bay Area, a sign of more problems for EV maker
Tesla says it will cut 601 jobs in the Bay Area in another round of layoffs amid problems with its Cybertruck, flagging sales and declining stock price.
Sexual abuse by coaches, teachers at Rosemead High School alleged in lawsuit by former students
Three former Rosemead High School students are suing the El Monte Union High School District for negligence, alleging that they were sexually abused by staff.
Deadly overdoses fell in U.S. for first time in five years, new estimates show
U.S. deaths due to drug overdoses fell last year, the first decrease in five years, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Column: L.A.'s only Spanish-language children's bookstore will soon get más grande
Cool stuff was everywhere I looked. A compendium of Latin American folk tales. A young-adult version of radio legend Maria Hinojosa's memoir. Picture books teaching Spanish speakers words in Nahu...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-15/la-libreria-bilingual-bookstore
L.A.'s dirtiest cop: A mild-mannered traffic officer who moonlighted as a hit man
William Leasure, killer cop, still denies the big crimes, the ones that put him in prison: orchestrating the contract murders of a beauty shop employee and a jazz bassist.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-15/criminal-record-the-crimes-of-william-leasure
Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds
Fire weather days have increased in Western U.S. over the last 50 years, with some of the largest jumps in California, according to a new report by Climate Central, a nonprofit news outlet that r...
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-05-15/wildfire-weather-california
Climate change is central to both Pope Francis and Newsom. But do Catholic voters care?
Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking at the Vatican at a climate conference that gives him and his party an opportunity to align with Pope Francis in a critical election year.
Vietnamese groups furious over 'Jane Fonda Day' in L.A. County
The Board of Supervisors will consider moving Jane Fonda Day to April 8 instead of its original proposal of April 30, the day of the fall of Saigon in 1975.
Ethics reform measure will go to L.A. voters. Critics say it's watered down
Watchdog groups were deeply disappointed, saying the measure does not go far enough after the City Council watered down a proposal that had more sweeping changes.
Woman makes history with shark-infested swim to remote California island
On Saturday, Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person, male or female, to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.
Gov. Kristi Noem, who wrote of shooting her dog, to speak at California GOP convention
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who wrote about killing a 14-month-old hunting dog because it was 'untrainable' and 'dangerous,' is scheduled to address the state GOP convention Saturday in San Fr...
Buying a home in Southern California? There are now more options
The number of homes in many corners of Southern California rose for the first time in more than a year, providing some relief to would-be buyers.
Trial over mass evictions at Barrington Plaza could hinge on meaning of "permanent"
The Barrington Plaza Tenants Assn. sued the owner of the massive Westside apartment complex after it sought to evict every tenant. A decision is expected in the next few weeks.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-15/barrington-case
In effort to 'regain public trust,' L.A. County announces 66 probation officers put on leave
The embattled Los Angeles County Probation Department announced that 66 officers had been put on administrative leave this year for alleged misconduct.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-15/los-angeles-county-probation-officers-on-leave
Palmdale landfill searched for missing infant's remains; parents arrested in Utah
Los Angeles County sheriff's department officials are searching a Palmdale landfill for the remains of an infant who went missing earlier this month.
Big Sur's Highway 1 to reopen Friday — ahead of schedule — after major rockfall
Since a chunk of Highway 1 fell into the ocean, Big Sur has been essentially isolated. Now, a stretch of roadway will be reopened using the northbound lane.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-14/highway-1-in-big-sur-to-reopen
L.A. City Council backs plan to double sewer fees
Under the city proposal, the bimonthly sewer charge for a typical single-family home would increase from $75.40 to $92.04 in October, according to sanitation officials. By July 2028, the rate wou...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-14/la-city-council-backs-plan-to-double-sewer-fees
Judge dismisses California kids' climate lawsuit. They plan to try again
After a judge dismissed a climate lawsuit filed by 18 California children against the EPA, the plaintiffs plan to resubmit their allegations, their attorneys say.
UC Berkeley to consider divesting from weapons makers as pro-Palestinian protesters break camp
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Berkeley removed their encampment after talks with the university, which said it will consider their divestment demands.
A Tesla going more than 100 mph. A suspended license. Three young lives cut short. Inside the Pasadena crash
The 22-year-old driver ran through a red light while driving over 100 mph before the fatal car crash in east Pasadena last weekend.
Tom Brady regrets Netflix roast because some of the jokes 'affected my kids'
Upon reflection, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady says he regrets the way his Netflix roast affected his three children, ages 16, 14 and 11.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-05-14/tom-brady-children-roast-netflix-gisele-bundchen