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2 dead after huge fire at suspected marijuana grow warehouse in Canoga Park
Fire crews found one body inside the charred warehouse and one person died at a hospital, authorities said.
Lawmaker urges new probe after Army closes investigation of Chino soldier's slaying
Rep. Norma Torres calls for an inspector general's investigation into the Army probe of a Chino soldier whose head was found severed from his body.
Migrants make increasingly dangerous journeys to enter California through the coast
Experts say the shift is in response to restrictive border policies that put migrants at increasing danger as they are pushed farther out to the high seas.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-19/maritime-migration-san-diego-cbp
Intense rain storms could dampen fall fire risk in parts of California
With peak fire season upon us, rain and wind are in a race for who gets here first.
A Black mother lost her son to police violence in 2008. People are finally saying his name
Sheryl Bell's son Julian Alexander was killed by Anaheim police in 2008. His name is only now being talked about in the same breath as George Floyd and other Black Americans killed by police.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-19/julian-alexander-anaheim
Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements
In some schools, teachers and other workers suddenly disappear, leaving voids, but there are no massive disruptions after vaccination deadline.
Fatal crash shuts down southbound 110 Freeway north of 101 Freeway
California Highway Patrol officers investigate a fatal crash that shut down a portion of the southbound 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles
Oil company at center of Orange County spill received millions in federal relief
Beta Offshore received a $20-million "end of life" royalty discount. It also received a $11-million discount because it planned to drill new wells.
Massive fire at suspected marijuana grow in Canoga Park seriously injures three
It took 150 firefighters just over an hour to extinguish the fire, which consumed a 50-foot by 100-foot, one-story building, LAFD said.
Parents in California protest student COVID-19 vaccine mandate, keep kids home
On Monday, some parents kept their children home from school to protest the pending statewide student vaccination mandate.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-18/california-protests-student-vaccination-mandate
18-month-old boy sitting in stroller killed in North Hills hit-and-run crash
A collision at an intersection sent one car careening onto the sidewalk, fatally striking the child and seriously injuring a woman.
Congresswoman calls for emergency declaration over foul odor in Carson
The smell in Carson linked to the Dominguez Channel is an emergency, Rep. Nanette Barragán says.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-18/la-me-carson-smell-dominguez-channel-emergency
State authorities destroy 1 million marijuana plants in crackdown on illegal operations
Law enforcement agents destroyed more than 1 million illegally grown marijuana plants this year in an attempt to curb the widespread grows that undercut California's legal marketplace.
Mark Ridley-Thomas will 'step back' from council duties, but not resign
In a letter to council members, Ridley-Thomas said he will fight the "outrageous allegations" and resume participation at an "appropriate" time.
L.A. County wants to force Vanessa Bryant to take psych exam to prove distress in suit over leaked photos
Attorneys for Kobe Bryant's widow also argue it is 'adding insult to injury' for L.A. County to refuse to make Sheriff Alex Villaneuva and Fire Chief Daryl Osby available for routine depositions.
Female firefighters, civil rights advocates call for LAFD chief's removal
Female firefighters and civil rights advocates on Monday called on LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas to resign after reports of abuse, harassment and retaliation of female firefighters in the department....
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-18/female-firefighters-speak-out
'Gimme Shelter': California's new housing police
Gov. Gavin Newsom is emphasizing holding cities accountable for state laws on zoning and approving housing projects, including starting a new effort staffed with more than dozen employees to enfo...
Drizzle teases L.A. after toasty weekend, and more moisture is on the way
The weather system was far more dramatic in central and Northern California, where measurable rain and even snowfall were recorded at higher elevations.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-18/after-hot-weekend-la-weather-cools-drizzle-rain
California records driest year in a century
The average accumulation of rain and snowfall across the state totaled only 11.87 inches during the 2021 water year, which ran Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-18/california-records-driest-year-in-a-century
Column: As California continues to burn, politicians must have their feet held to the fire
Internal squabbles, budget worries and a failure to prioritize the wildfire threat have held Sacramento back in addressing the state's blazes, columnist George Skelton writes.
NASA turns technology back toward Earth to focus on climate change
Scientists and California state officials are working together to study Earth's rapidly changing systems and make more informed decisions.
What sways homeless people to get COVID-19 shots? It could be other homeless people
In L.A. County, health officials are enlisting people living in tents, RVs and makeshift shelters to help get unhoused people vaccinated.
Shooting at Halloween party came days after deputy killed man on same block
An L.A. County sheriff's deputy had fatally shot a man on the same Whittier block where three people were critically wounded in a shooting at a Halloween house party five days later, authorities ...
Lake Tahoe waters plummet as drought, climate change plague resort
Some boat ramps and docks are hundreds of feet from the water line, said Geoffrey Schladow, director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-17/lake-tahoe-water-level-drops
Bill Clinton heads home after spending six days in a California hospital fighting an infection
Clinton, 75, was treated for a urological infection that spread to his blood.
Regulators badly underestimated the devastation of a possible oil spill off the O.C. coast
This month's spill was over 10 times larger than regulators in the 1970s predicted in the event of an anchor strike on the pipeline. Their miscalculation may have missed an opportunity to enact s...
Coast Guard designates cargo vessel as 'party in interest' in oil spill
Investigators say the ship was involved in an anchor-dragging incident in January, near the pipeline that was the source of this month's oil spill.
Karen Bass opens her mayoral campaign — but one prominent backer is missing
Rep. Karen Bass kicked off her campaign for L.A. mayor in front of a crowd of 700 supporters. One notable absence, though, was felt: Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-16/karen-bass-opens-campaign-ridley-thomas
Former President Clinton expects to be discharged from Orange County hospital on Sunday
Clinton, 75, was admitted to UC Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday after feeling fatigued.
Two teens and a man shot at a Halloween house party in Whittier
Two teenagers and a man were critically wounded at a Halloween house party in Whittier when a man pulled out a handgun after a fistfight and opened fire, authorities said.
Robert Durst on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19, his lawyer says
Millionaire Robert Durst, who days ago was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Susan Berman, is on a ventilator with COVID-19, his lawyer says.
Ridley-Thomas was at the center of L.A.'s fight against homelessness. What happens now?
Among those who are dedicated to alleviating homelessness in Los Angeles, the news of the indictment of City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas brought only sadness and dismay.
Column: Why South L.A. is staying loyal to Ridley-Thomas, even as he faces federal charges
Many are rising to defend and pray for the councilman, while calls escalate for him to step down or, at the very least lose, his committee assignments.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-16/mark-ridley-thomas-south-la-staying-loyal
La Niña is back. What does that mean for a parched Southern California?
What does another La Niña winter mean for drought-stricken Southern California? Nothing to cheer about.
Dodgers-Giants rivalry is a showdown between the two Californias
Los Angeles Dodgers versus the San Francisco Giants is the most visible part of an ideological fault line that runs through politics, food, culture, dress, music and contrasting ways of life. Sim...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-16/dodgers-giants-win
Column: The clock is ticking on those unvaccinated L.A. city workers. Will they come around?
COVID vaccine mandate deadline is fast approaching, and L.A. officials weigh discipline options.
L.A. County supervisors may order audit to examine Mark Ridley-Thomas bribery charges
L.A. County Supervisors Hilda Solis and Kathryn Barger want to see an independent audit of their former colleague Mark Ridley-Thomas.
Column: Is L.A. Sheriff Alex Villanueva rounding up a 'posse' of cowboys?
Neither the L.A. County inspector general nor a deputies union were impressed with Villanueva's announcement that cowboy hats are now allowed.
After 30 years in the political spotlight, Ridley-Thomas is suddenly under a cloud
For 30 years, Mark Ridley-Thomas was an influential voice in L.A. politics. The city councilman now faces bribery and other charges. He denies any wrongdoing.
MacArthur Park closure proceeds calmly, despite fears of repeat of Echo Park violence
Despite fears of unrest, the closure of MacArthur Park went quietly Friday night.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-15/macarthur-park-closure-occurs-calmly
LAPD declares 'ghost guns' an 'epidemic,' citing 400% increase in seizures
The proliferation of so-called ghost guns, which are untraceable and able to be assembled at home, has contributed to more than 100 violent crimes so far this year, the LAPD said.
'Stinky City' Anger grows in Carson as noxious smell sickens residents, eludes solution
In Carson, a smell like rotten eggs from the Dominguez Channel has been sickening residents for nearly two weeks. Anger is growing.
Pomona shelter for unaccompanied migrant children set to close next month
The facility, which has housed tens of thousands of children and teenagers, will close Nov. 19.
Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas says he won't resign, plans to fight bribery charges
L.A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas said he wouldn't resign and plans to fight the charges of bribery that were revealed earlier this week.
California adds Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list
Scientists say 1,000-pound leatherback sea turtles have declined by about 5.6% in California each year for the last three decades.
L.A. County health inspectors enforce new vaccine mandates with training, not tickets
Visits to businesses by L.A. County health inspectors Oct. 8-10 were focused primarily on education rather than heavy-handed enforcement.
L.A. mandate looms, but fate of unvaccinated employees remains unclear
Los Angeles will soon require all city employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. But it remains unclear what will happen to those who refuse.
101 Freeway reopens as Alisal fire is restrained ahead of red flag conditions
Crews make significant progress on the Alisal fire, with containment jumping from 5% to 41%.
Santa Ana winds bring critical fire danger, red flag warning to Southern California
A red flag warning signaling hot, dry, windy conditions will be in effect from 6 a.m Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Officials fear a resurgent flu season as COVID-19 restrictions fade, schools reopen
Public health officials are recommending everyone get a flu shot now to stave off a potentially bad season.
Shootings by LAPD officers rising again after years of decline
Los Angeles police officers have opened fire more times this year than in all of last year or the year before, according to LAPD data tracked by The Times.
Health experts and fans express concern over Coachella's new vaccination policy
Coachella said it would no longer require proof of vaccination to attend the festival. Health experts and fans have questions.
Another blow to UC admissions tests: Nix the SAT alternative exam, faculty recommend
An alternative test would perpetuate racial and economic disparities while adding only 'modest' value in predicting college success, a faculty group has recommended.
A son's troubles, financial desperation brought USC dean, Mark Ridley-Thomas together
The desperation that brought USC dean, Mark Ridley-Thomas together
Black Angelenos express mix of cynicism, disappointment after Ridley-Thomas indictment
Across L.A.'s Council District 10, constituents, family, friends and collaborators expressed a mix of emotions on the news that Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted on federal bribery charges.
Boy Scouts sex abuse victims vote on $1.9-billion settlement plan
Opponents of the plan say the settlement lets the Boy Scouts off the hook for billions in damages from decades of abuse.
Podcast: The story of an unsung Black Panther
Barbara Easley-Cox describes what she experienced as a member of the Black Panther Party, from California to Algeria to North Korea and beyond.
Would you quit your job for $110,000? This California swordfish catcher said no
As the government seeks an end to drift gill net fishing, a once booming swordfish industry draws its last breaths.
Villaraigosa endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor
Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa endorsed Rep. Karen Bass in her bid for mayor, saying, "I have never seen this city so dirty, so rudderless."
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-15/villaraigosa-endorses-karen-bass-for-l-a-mayor
97% of LAUSD teachers, administrators meet COVID-19 vaccination deadline
Teachers and other staff had through Friday to obtain their first shot. Otherwise, they can't return to campus on Monday.
FOTOS | Atasco en los puertos de Los Ángeles: docenas de barcos están inactivos frente a la costa
Una ruptura de la cadena de suministro global ha provocado un estancamiento en los puertos de Los Ángeles y Long Beach y más allá
'Big Mike' Lerma, reputed Mexican Mafia member, charged with ordering murder at L.A. prison
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged Michael Lerma with ordering the murder of an inmate at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Ridley-Thomas indictment brings fresh uncertainty to an already unsettled City Hall
Already unsettled by the likely departure of the mayor, an upcoming election and a contentious redistricting process, the City Council must decide what to do about Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas.
Former President Clinton recovering from an infection, remains hospitalized in Orange County
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is with the 42nd president of the United States at UC Irvine Medical Center, sources confirmed.
Many sites bear the name 'Mark Ridley-Thomas.' What happens now that he faces charges?
Federal charges have cast a shadow over the many sites named after longtime politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, whose name has decorated health centers, a youth facility, government offices and a pede...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-14/mrt-name-buildings-federal-charges-bribery
FBI joins investigation of Orange County oil spill as Coast Guard drastically reduces size estimate
Officials initially estimated as much as 144,000 gallons of oil was spilled into the ocean but on Thursday, a Coast Guard lieutenant commander said the agency is confident the number of gallons l...
ICE held a man in solitary confinement for more than a year. He's suing under a new California law
The law allows people to sue private prison companies for failing to comply with the standards of care outlined in a facility's contract.
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for murdering Susan Berman
Robert Durst, 78, will spend the rest of his life in a California prison for the fatal shooting of his longtime confidante, Susan Berman, in 2000.
70,000 Californians have died from COVID-19
Statewide numbers of new coronavirus infections and COVID-19 hospitalizations have been falling for weeks, but daily death counts have remained high.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-14/70-000-californians-have-died-from-covid-19
Cher wants her Sonny & Cher royalties, and she's suing Sonny Bono's widow to get them
In Cher's $1-million lawsuit against Mary Bono, she accuses Sonny Bono's widow of undoing provisions from her divorce settlement entitling her to royalties.
What will it take to get out of the pandemic? California still has a long way to go
While not as potent as earlier in the year, COVID-19's presence looms large, especially heading into the colder fall and winter months.
Bay Area mother charged after allegedly hosting drinking parties for teens
Police say Shannon Marie O'Connor gave so much alcohol to her son and other teens that they often vomited and passed out.
Heavy smoke from Alisal fire hurts air quality in L.A., Orange counties as red flag warning issued
The blaze has sent toxic smoke billowing southeast of Santa Barbara, triggering air quality advisories in Los Angeles and other counties.
LAPD detective wounded in shooting; 14-year-old suspect in custody
A 14-year-old suspect is in custody after an LAPD detective was and wounded while driving to work early Thursday morning.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-14/lapd-officer-shot-near-newton-station
Podcast: Boardrooms so white and male? That's changing
California laws requiring companies to put women and nonwhite or LGBTQ people on their boards of directors are having nationwide influence.
https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2021-10-14/the-times-podcast-diversity-corporate-boardrooms
L.A., San Diego school districts are sued over student vaccination mandate
As expected, the state's two largest school systems face litigation over requiring COVID vaccinations as a condition for attending in-person classes.
Column: Newsom made the right decisions on fishing, 'ghost guns' and 3 other simple bills
Bills on fishing licenses, ghost guns, jaywalking, bicycle laws and gas-powered lawn equipment were among those Newsom acted on
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-14/skelton-newsom-california-legislature-bills-2021
USC to apologize for WWII actions that derailed education of Japanese American students
In a policy reversal, USC will apologize to former Japanese American students and offer them honorary degrees posthumously eight decades after impeding their efforts to complete their education.
Cleansed of oil, birds harmed by O.C. spill take flight in Huntington Beach
As of Tuesday evening, wildlife officials had collected 28 oil-covered birds from the Orange County shoreline, all of which have undergone cleaning and rehabilitation. Some were released Wednesda...
Column: Ridley-Thomas, a heavy lifter on homelessness, now carries weight of bribery charges
A federal bribery indictment threatens to taint one of longest-serving Los Angeles politicians.
Officials knew of potential for 'catastrophe' when O.C. oil platforms approved in 1970s
Officials raised concerns in the 1970s about plans for oil platforms off Orange County.
Photos: Gridlock at L.A. ports as dozens of ships idle off the coast
A global supply chain breakdown has resulted in gridlock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and beyond.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-10-13/photos-nightmare-causing-gridlock-at-l-a-ports
Indictment against Mark Ridley-Thomas another blow to L.A. politics
The L.A. political world is stunned by Mark Ridley-Thomas indictment.
Late October rains could dampen wildfires and help with drought, forecasters say
Late October precipitation could dampen wildfires in Northern California
A rare plant and a president's ranch are threatened as Alisal fire grows
By Wednesday afternoon, the fire had grown to 15,442 acres and was 5% contained. Santa Barbara County officials declared a local emergency, and Gov. Gavin Newsom secured federal assistance for th...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-13/alisal-fire-reagan-ranch-rare-plant
Top California labor official and husband accused of grand theft, embezzlement and tax evasion
Alma Hernández resigned as executive director of Service Employees International Union California State Council, ending her 11-year tenure.
L.A. City Council members push for measures to monitor and prevent heat-related deaths
L.A. City Council members are calling for new measures to protect residents from the health impacts of extreme heat.
L.A. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas and ex-USC dean indicted on bribery charges
A former USC dean is charged with paying off Mark Ridley-Thomas in exchange for millions of dollars in L.A. County contracts with the university.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-13/mark-ridley-thomas-usc-dean-bribery-indictment
Burning garbage and grass send up plume of black smoke near Wilmington oil refinery
Burning garbage and grass near a Wilmington oil refinery sent up a column of black smoke that could be seen across the South Bay Wednesday.
Reagan ranch, backdrop for legendary figures, threatened by Alisal fire
Reagan Ranch, setting for history and legendary figures, threatened by Alisal fire
Strong winds across California mean a risk of fire and power shutoffs
Strong winds are expected to hit swaths of California on Thursday and Friday, prompting warnings of fire and potential power shutoffs.
Port truckers win $30 million in wage theft settlements
XPO Logistics, one of the world's largest trucking companies, settled with drivers who had alleged it paid them less than minimum wage.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-10-13/la-fi-port-trucker-xpo-settlements
Sundowner winds stymie fire crews as Alisal fire grows to more than 15,000 acres
Fueled by 40-mph sundowner winds, the Alisal fire defied containment in Santa Barbara County. Strengthening winds promised even more challenges.
Investigators examine role of unprecedented port gridlock in O.C. oil spill
Gridlock at L.A. ports hit record high as investigators looking into the oil spill gather data on every vessel traveling near the pipeline since last October.
Podcast: Deep breath. Let's talk about our air
Our Masters of Disasters panel is back to discuss the future of wildfire smoke, point out the success story of auto emissions and tell terrible jokes.
PG&E warns of another power shut-off affecting up to 29,000 customers; Santa Ana winds continue to pick up
Nineteen counties in Northern and Central California could be affected in order to reduce the risk of wildfire from energized power lines.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-12/pge-warns-power-shut-off-santa-ana-winds
Brush fire burning outside Beale Air Force Base in Northern California
A fire is burning outside Beale Air Force Base north of Sacramento. The blaze is about 50 acres, according to fire officials.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-12/brush-fire-burns-near-beale-air-force-base
Photos: Alisal fire burns in Santa Barbara County
Fueled by bone-dry vegetation, the Alisal fire has burned 13,000 acres and is 5% contained.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-12/photos-alisal-fire-burns-in-santa-barbara-county
Three die, two are critically injured in South Los Angeles fire
Three people died and two more were critically injured in a house fire that broke out late Monday in the Florence-Graham neighborhood.
Family of Robert Durst's first wife demands to be heard at sentencing
Kathie McCormack's family expected to be able to confront Durst at his sentencing this week, but California law makes it extremely unlikely.