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While Women's March unfolds, L.A. Archdiocese offers its own social justice festival
OneLife LA, held downtown Saturday, is the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' counter to the Women's March, though it's two years older.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-18/onelife-la-2020
At Cudahy town hall meeting, residents express anger over environmental injustice
At a raucous town hall meeting in Cudahy on Friday night, hundreds of residents turned out to express their outrage over a Delta Air Lines jet that dumped 15,000 gallons of fuel over the working-...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-18/cudahy-town-hall-jet-fuel-dump
Thousands turn out for Women's March in downtown L.A.
Thousands turnout for Women's March in downtown L.A.
Sign showing councilman as 'corrupt' donkey at center of 1st Amendment tiff
Two banners in Baldwin Park show Ricardo Pacheco with a donkey's mouth and ears and accuse him of being a "liar," "fraud," "bully" and "abuser."
LAPD releases photo of bicycle part it says prompted fatal police shooting
LAPD releases photo of bicycle part that it says prompted the fatal police shooting
L.A. council president pushes back on proposed 'detention center' for immigrant children
L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez wants to stop the city from allowing permits to build detention centers for unaccompanied immigrant minors.
Delta jet fuel dump unlikely to cause long-term health problems, experts say
The jet fuel that was dumped by a Delta flight across southeastern Los Angeles County prompted concerns from residents who are uncertain about the health and environmental impacts of jet fuel exp...
Q&A: Will I be screened for coronavirus at the airport?
Federal officials are now screening passengers flying into LAX, JFK and SFO for a new, worrisome virus that has infected dozens in China.
Frank Cruz had a short fuse for second-class treatment. So he blazed a path for himself
Frank Cruz always told other people's stories. Now, he tells all in his memoir about his days as a reporter, Telemundo co-founder and everything in between. He carved paths for others along the w...
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-01-18/frank-cruz-telemundo-memoir
Cheating scandal leaves Dodgers fans feeling tagged out at home
L.A. is fuming over World Series cheating, feeling the history books contain a lie.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-18/la-feels-robbed-by-history
Are you a fan of old L.A.'s charm? These historic bungalows need a savior with deep pockets
The Edinburgh Bungalow Court, a historic-cultural monument, is on the market. If it doesn't get a new buyer, it's almost certain to be razed.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-18/historic-los-angeles-edinburgh-bungalow-court
In spite of this week's storm, Northern California's seasonal precipitation remains below normal
Precipitation in key Northern California watersheds continues to hover below normal, even after a recent cold storm dropped heavy snow
Former North Hollywood teacher's aide convicted of sexually abusing half a dozen girls
Lino Cabrera pleaded no contest to sexually abusing 10- and 11-year-old girls at Oxnard Street Elementary School over three years.
Column: Momentum is building to use St. Vincent's as a homeless service center. Let's not squander it
If Team Trump wants to help on homelessness in L.A., why not provide money to buy the soon-to-be-shuttered hospital?
1 killed, another injured in avalanche near Lake Tahoe, officials say
A skier was killed and another seriously injured Friday in an avalanche at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort just west of Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
Delta is cited by air quality regulators after jet dropped 15,000 gallons of fuel over L.A.
Air quality regulators in Southern Calfiornia accused Delta Air Lines of causing a public nuisance when the jet released fuel above L.A. The action can lead to civil penalties.
Thief steals $145,000 in cannabis revenue from van in Santa Ana
Police say a man stole $145,000 in cash from a marijuana money courier's van at a Santa Ana gas station after the driver collected the proceeds from several dispensaries.
Four teachers sue Delta after jet fuel dump over elementary school
The women say they have suffered unnecessary emotional and physical distress.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/teachers-delta-lawsuit-jet-fuel-dump
Activists call for justice for man killed in police shooting
Protesters called for the release of body camera footage of a deadly police shooting after LAPD Chief Michel Moore suggested that the man was unarmed at the time of the encounter
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/activists-police-shooting-lapd-culver-city
California lawmakers say pot taxes must be cut to help an industry 'on the brink'
California lawmakers on Friday revived a proposal to temporarily cut taxes on marijuana to help the state's beleaguered legal market.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/california-lower-pot-taxes-gavin-newsom
The flu season is hitting young people particularly hard. And it's not over
More younger people are coming down with the flu this year than is typical, public health experts say.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/flu-season-young-people-influenza-b
Thousands expected at Women's March in Los Angeles
One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, women across the country will come together for the fourth annual Women's March events.
Adorable owl injured on 101 Freeway recovers in time for mating season
The bird suffered serious injuries after a car struck it, leaving it with internal bleeding, trauma to its face, eye and nasal cavity, and a broken scapula.
Coronavirus screenings to begin at LAX, two other U.S. airports amid outbreak in China
Federal authorities in three U.S. airports will begin screening travelers arriving from Wuhan, China, for signs they may be infected with a new coronavirus spreading in Asia.
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-01-17/coronavirus-airports-lax-sfo-jfk-screening-china
First non-Jew to lead Bet Tzedek has devoted career to working with legal aid groups
The incoming leader of the legal aid group reflects on the organization's mission and Jewish roots
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/bet-tzedek-new-leader
Big rig hauling live chickens ruffles feathers with road closure in Chino Hills
The semi-truck toppled onto its side exiting the southbound 71 Highway at Grand Avenue, closing the off-ramp and eastbound lanes, Chino Hills police said
To stop Trump fracking plans, California is going to court
Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra announced a lawsuit to limit the Trump administration's new fracking efforts on federal lands inside California.
Chilly rainstorm dampens Southern California overnight. Clear skies on the horizon
A chilly winter storm that moved through Southern California overnight produced some of the first measurable rain of the year for Los Angeles.
5 residents, including child, are zip-tied during home invasion in Whittier
Three intruders entered the house while one of the residents was taking out the trash. They zip-tied everyone inside and stole money from a wallet.
Trump inked a deal with China. California is still sorting out the implications
The trade deal inked Wednesday doesn't do much to clear up that complexity, or relieve the impact of tariffs on California businesses and consumers.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-01-17/trump-china-trade-deal-california
Feeling robbed by Astros cheating scandal, Dodgers fans demand justice
While Dodgers fans agree the Houston Astros should vacate their World Series title, not all believe L.A. should be awarded the championship.
Police offer few details in death of 11-year-old Placerville boy
A woman who described herself as the biological mother of 11-year-old Roman Lopez says she found out about her son's death from an online article.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/placerville-boy-death-investigation
Adam Schiff takes on Trump, calling him an 'erratic hothead.' Now he's feeling the heat
Once described as "more labradoodle than Doberman," Adam Schiff got tough on President Trump. That's made him a both hero and a pariah.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-17/adam-schiff-president-trump-impeachment-backlash
Former sheriff's deputy who lied about being shot by a sniper is arrested
In August, Angel Raul Reinosa reported that he was hit by rifle fire while walking to his car at the Lancaster sheriff's station, prompting a massive law enforcement response.
Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes using state-owned trailers to house homeless people
Newsom, wrapping up his week of community visits to talk about the homelessness crisis, acknowledged the trailers are only a small step to addressing a very large problem.
About 170 people sickened at Yosemite with gastrointestinal illness
Most of the reported cases are consistent with norovirus, which can be contracted by consuming contaminated food or water.
UC proposes annual tuition increases over five years to boost predictability, financial aid
The University of California is proposing annual tuition increases over five years, saying it will raise more financial aid and reduce costs for more than half of in-state undergraduates. The UC ...
Hollister Ranch sues California, calling new public access law unconstitutional
Hollister Ranch landowners are suing the state, arguing a new law designed to open the area's exclusive beaches is unconstitutional.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-16/hollister-ranch-sues-california
Lori Loughlin told Rick Singer her daughters 'love USC' months before arrest in admissions scandal
In November 2018, William "Rick" Singer picked up the phone in a government building in Boston and dialed a Los Angeles number. "Lori, it's Rick Singer. How are you?"
Former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca must report to prison by Feb. 5, judge rules
Lee Baca, 77, is set to begin serving a three-year sentence for his role in a scheme to obstruct an FBI investigation into abuses at L.A. County jails.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-16/lee-baca-must-report-to-prison-by-feb-5
Dramatic video shows arsonist setting fire at Lake Forest apartment complex
The blaze charred the roof and front half of the building on El Toro Road and was about 50 feet from occupied apartments.
UCLA gets $25-million gift from Uniqlo CEO for Japanese humanities endowment
The gift is the largest from an individual donor in the history of UCLA's College of Humanities division.
5-year-old's shooting in South L.A. home prompts abuse investigation
The Los Angeles Police Department's Abused Child Unit is investigating after the girl's shooting.
Where's the rain? Chilly winter storm is creeping south toward L.A.
The storm, which originated south of Alaska, is expected to creep down the coast throughout the day before reaching Southern California about 8 p.m.
Body cams contradict LAPD's gang designations. It's another milestone in their use
The LAPD's methods for labeling someone a gang member. After a review of body-cam footage, at least 20 officers are suspected of falsifying such data.
Chris Erskine: Can I say I took a polar plunge if the water is 58 degrees?
It was the perfect day for a polar bear plunge, not too bitter. Splashing in the sweet sea seemed to energize everyone after long weeks of holiday wine and cheddar balls.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-01-16/erskine-column-polar-plunge-santa-monica
Federal lawsuit alleges Santa Ana officers left two detainees in hot van for hours
The two detainees thought they would die in the van, according to the lawsuit.
L.A.'s citation program is 'unnavigable' for homeless and disabled people, lawsuit argues
A skid row group is suing Los Angeles over a program that provides an alternative to criminal charges for minor offenses, arguing that it denies people a chance at a fair hearing and is "unnaviga...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-16/citation-los-angeles-homeless-disabled-lawsuit
This log cabin is a haven for sobriety groups. Beverly Hills wants it removed
The cabin, built in the 1920s or '30s, has been managed by the Lions Club for decades. The order to take it off the property came as a surprise.
L.A. homicides are down again. Police credit thousands of extra patrol hours
Besides homicides, Moore and other officials touted other reductions in crime and violent encounters.
Column: Newsom can't afford to ignore homelessness. It's the top issue with voters
As a new poll shows homelessness as California voters' top concern, Gov. Gavin Newsom is stumping the state promoting a homelessness plan he unveiled in his budget proposal.
Woman missing in Butte County for six days is found alive
A woman in the early stages of dementia who went missing six days ago was found alive Wednesday by a helicopter crew searching for her in Butte County.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-15/woman-missing-for-six-days-found-alive
5-year-old girl hospitalized after being shot in South Los Angeles
The shooting occurred near 41st Place and Woodlawn Avenue in Historic South-Central, authorities said, but many details remain unclear.
Justice Ming Chin to retire from California Supreme Court, giving Newsom his first appointment
Chin, 77, was appointed by Republican Gov. Pete Wilson. The next appointee will give the court five of seven justices appointed by Democrats.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-15/california-supreme-court-chin-retire-newsom
USC questioned whether Lori Loughlin's daughters were really athletes a year before admissions scandal
Prosecutors disclosed emails on Wednesday showing Donna Heinel was tasked with probing the very fraud she allegedly perpetrated at USC.
Listen: Radio call to LAX tower raises questions about jet fuel dump over school
Communications between air traffic controllers and a pilot raise questions why fuel was dropped over Cudahy before a Delta airliner returned to LAX.
Michael Avenatti ordered to stay in jail as his criminal trials begin
In revoking his bail, a U.S. District Court judge calls Stormy Daniels' former lawyer Michael Avenatti a danger to the public.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-15/michael-avenatti-arrested-new-fraud-allegations
A big cat convention? Rare video captures five mountain lions hanging out together
A home surveillance video captured five California mountain lions defying their reputation as being notoriously solitary.
LAPD could take action against officers in gang-framing case within days, chief says
Several officers across the city are suspected of falsifying field interview cards from traffic stops and entering incorrect information about those questioned in an effort to boost stop statisti...
Swastikas, hate messages plastered on Calabasas balcony
The images, which were still on display Wednesday morning, hit a nerve in the community with a large Jewish population.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-15/nazi-symbols-hate-signs-calabasas
Scientists were stumped when seabirds started dying. Now they have answers
A new study suggests that a 'blob' of warm ocean water in 2015 disrupted the food web of the Pacific, triggering the starvation and deaths of thousands and thousands of sea birds, including the c...
LAPD gang-framing scandal could have ripple effect on criminal cases
The LAPD is working with prosecutors to determine whether any criminal cases are tied to officers accused of falsifying gang identifications.
Winter storm barreling toward L.A. is expected to bring rain and snow
A chilly one-day storm will bring rain and cold that will drop snow levels and probably close the Grapevine, forecasters say.
ACLU says Orange County, cities violated sanctuary law when 2 men were detained by ICE
The ACLU claims Orange County and the cities of Tustin and Huntington Park violated the California Values Act when they turned two men over to ICE.
Tough questions for Delta after pilots dump jet fuel on schoolchildren
Delta says its pilots were forced to lighten their plane's load prior to an emergency landing at LAX by dumping fuel over a populated area.
Lopez: An empty hospital. An exploding homeless crisis. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Sure, repurposing St. Vincent Medical Center as homeless housing could be tough, but let's at least consider it.
This firm spent big to see if 'earthquake lights' could warn of temblors. It didn't work
Stellar Solutions Inc. has mothballed a costly project aimed at improving detection of electromagnetic pulses - 'luminosities' - thought to precede earthquakes.
L.A. Unified pays $25 million to settle sexual misconduct cases
Some cases over alleged sexual misconduct were related to well-known incidents of abuse at Telfair and De La Torre elementary schools, for which teachers went to jail. Others never led to convict...
Jet fuel dumped on schools, children sparks questions and outrage
The incident rattled the community Cudahy in an area of Los Angeles County that has long dealt with environmental injustices.
The Thomas fire was the best thing that ever happened to Tommy the horse
Tommy the horse was so weak after the Thomas fire, adoption was uncertain. Then he met Anne Scioscia.
In a wildfire, animal rescue can be messy; untrained volunteers add to the chaos
When the Camp fire hit Paradise, scores of volunteers wanted to help, but good hearts are not a defense against danger.
Elementary school kids doused as jet dumps fuel before LAX emergency landing
A Delta flight returning to LAX dumped fuel over southeast L.A. county, affecting some 44 people across four schools in Cudahy and South Gate.
After Thursday's rain, Southern California is expected to return to dry weather
After a brief rainy interlude this week, the Southland is expected to return to dry conditions.
Former LAPD officer to face charges after colleague's accusations of sex assault and blackmail
About a year ago, a detective from an elite unite accused former L.A. police Officer Daniel Reedy of assault and blackmail. He'll face up to 9 charges.
Pilots are supposed to dump jet fuel in unpopulated areas, not over neighborhoods
One aviation expert called fuel dumping very rare, saying, "I don't remember anyone dumping fuel over population."
Financier charged in admissions scandal indicted again on new tax fraud allegation
Already charged with resorting to fraud and bribery to get his son into USC, financier John Wilson was indicted on a new count of tax fraud.
L.A. council president: It's time to reexamine how we're handling homelessness
Nury Martinez, the first Latina to serve as L.A. City Council president, called for a reassessment of the region's homelessness strategy.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-14/nury-martinez-los-angeles-city-council
LAPD scandal over alleged gang framing expands; chief sees a 'criminal aspect'
The widening inquiry is becoming a major scandal at the LAPD, raising questions about the criminal cases brought by the officers now under scrutiny.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-14/lapd-scandal-lapd-gangs
Tracking Delta Flight 89's path before it dumped fuel on an elementary school
The Shanghai-bound flight left LAX, looped over the San Fernando Valley and southeastern L.A. County before making an emergency return to the airport.
Why did Delta jet shower fuel on schoolchildren? Experts call it rare and concerning
How did pilots of a Delta jetliner end up dumping fuel on a playground filled with children in Cudahy? That is the question many are asking.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-14/why-did-delta-jet-dump-fuel
Children in P.E. class showered with jet fuel: 'We thought it was rain'
Three school campuses were affected when fuel was dumped from Delta Flight 89 as it made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-14/fuel-dumping-kids-jet-fuel-witness
Woman pulls kitchen knife, steals $2 million in jewelry from South Coast Plaza, police say
Costa Mesa police tracked the Newport Beach woman to her home and arrested her after security guards wrote down her license plate number.
Judge says Trump can separate families at border, refuses to second-guess government
U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw found no evidence the U.S. abused its discretion when separating children from parents.
Child finds deputy's loaded gun and badge at Airbnb in Tahoe
A man said his 9-year-old son found a loaded pistol in a bedroom drawer minutes after the family arrived at a Tahoe-area Airbnb over the weekend.
96 packages of meth worth $190,000 stashed in pickup, Border Patrol says
Agents find more than 100 pounds of meth inside the truck's gas tank, spare tire and quarter panels after following the vehicle on the 15 Freeway south of Temecula.
After mass shooting threat, former Long Beach hotel cook faces prison
Rodolfo Montoya, who was arrested in August after police found a cache of weapons at his Huntington Beach home, faces nearly four years in prison.
11,000-gallon sewage spill prompts closures along Long Beach coast
About 11,000 gallons of sewage dumped into the San Gabriel River flowed south to the beaches of Long Beach, closing a 7-mile stretch of shoreline.
Moms squatting in home to protest Bay Area housing crisis are kicked out by deputies
Several members of the Moms 4 Housing group were cuffed before dawn and marched out of an Oakland home they had been squatting in since November.
Razor blades found hidden in car door handle in Temecula
Riverside County authorities are urging motorists to be cautious after two separate reports of sharp blades being affixed to vehicles.
Trump makes wage-theft lawsuits harder — but not in California
The Trump administration loosened the federal government's "joint employer" rule for businesses that contract out work, making it harder for victims of wage theft at staffing agencies and subcont...
L.A. Metro's plan to fix plummeting ridership: More buses and fewer stops on major streets
L.A. County's transit agency proposes the first overhaul of the region's bus network in more than 25 years. Riders would see changes on the street by the end of next year, officials say.
Unprepared hikers rescued from Mt. Baldy area
Two hikers were plucked by helicopter from the Devil's Backbone trail, while a third was rescued from the Ice House Canyon area.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-13/unprepared-hikers-rescued-from-mt-baldy-area
Sheriff's detective was killed after helping someone in need
The driver who hit Det. Amber Leist stopped and tried to help her. She was taken to a hospital but died from her injuries. She was 41.
Trump officials say they'll help on homelessness. But only if L.A. meets these conditions
Trump officials are prepared to offer L.A. help on homelessness, but they want some changes in return, including on police and housing regulations.
Legislation to ban surgery on intersex children fails in California Senate committee
A bill to ban surgeries on children under 6 years old who are born with atypical genitalia failed its first vote in the California Senate on Monday.
Justice Department sues L.A. property manager for allegedly sexually harassing female tenants
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles property manager for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting female tenants for 14 years.
Ultralight plane crashes at Hawthorne Municipal Airport
The pilot suffered only minor injuries, according to Los Angeles County fire officials.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-13/ultralight-crashes-hawthorne-municipal-airport
Orange County coach arrested on suspicion of inappropriate touching, police say
Elijah Kim, a Sunny Hills High School basketball coach, was arrested on suspicion of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, investigators said.
Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca likely headed to prison after Supreme Court declines to review case
Ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca was sentenced in 2017 to three years behind bars after a jury found he oversaw a scheme to interfere with an FBI probe.
Voters could decide if California cities will be punished for not reducing homelessness
A California task force is calling for a constitutional amendment to require local governments to reduce homelessness or face possible legal action.