World & Nation
PARIS -- French President François Hollande named a new prime minister Monday who will pick a fresh government after the ruling Socialists suffered a humiliating rout in local elections over the weekend.
March 31, 2014
French President Francois Hollande dissolved the government on Monday after an open feud in his Cabinet over the country’s stagnant economy.
Aug. 25, 2014
California
A drunk driver who ran a stop sign and crashed into a car tried to run away, but neighborhood residents chased him and a passenger and held them till police arrived, authorities said Monday.
Jan. 20, 1998
Obituaries
Joaquin Navarro-Valls — a suave, silver-haired Spaniard who was a close confidant of Pope John Paul II and served for more than two decades as chief Vatican spokesman — has died at the age of 80.
July 5, 2017
Six people were appointed Tuesday to the newly created Northwest Commission, but City Directors turned down the appointment of Michael Zinzun, an activist who has filed a number of lawsuits against the city.
Dec. 20, 1990
High School Sports
A girls’ basketball team in South L.A. banded together, determined to win for themselves and their coach. “Where we come from, we don’t get a lot of wins,” says the assistant coach.
March 11, 2022
Law enforcement: Motorist, passengers flee after allegedly hitting car. North Hollywood residents pursue and hold two.
Supporters of French President Francois Hollande have awoken each morning for the last four weeks thinking things surely could get no worse.
Sept. 15, 2014
Firefighters fished two teen-agers out of the Pacoima Wash near Ritchie Valens Park on Saturday afternoon in the fourth such rescue operation there this year.
April 2, 1995