California

UC regents set firm, faster 2027 deadline on whether to bring back SAT admissions requirement

Jaweed Kaleem — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:33:23 GMT

The UC regents chair set a firm and fast deadline for a faculty recommendation on the use of SAT scores in admissions. Professors, advocates and the Trump administration are watching the high-stakes study.

Desperate search underway for woman missing in scorching Mojave Desert off-roading area

Alex Wigglesworth — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:53:46 GMT

Julie Goforth, 63, was last seen riding her dirt bike in the sprawling El Mirage Dry Lake Off Highway Recreation Area near Adelanto.

Lobster poachers pinched in Santa Monica; crustaceans stuffed in bags, backpacks, a baby stroller

Seamus Bozeman — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:21:25 GMT

A clawed caper at the Santa Monica Pier went awry despite 'sophisticated' attempts by suspects to get away with poaching roughly three dozen spiny lobsters, authorities said.

Oil tanker captain didn't know he was hauling cocaine for cartels. Here's how he found out

Summer Lin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:01:48 GMT

A Filipino national pleaded guilty Monday to bringing hundreds of pounds of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States that was meant for a Mexican cartel, officials say.

Is it safe to eat produce? A rise in diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis sparks fears of fruits, vegetables

Karen Garcia, Hannah Fry — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:09:03 GMT

As the number of cyclosporiasis cases grows, experts share tips on how to safely consume produce.

Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake

Tony Briscoe — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:08:01 GMT

Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air.

This invasive insect threatens California's wine industry. It's been linked to another Costco-sold plant

Grace Toohey — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:29:56 GMT

This is the second known infestation of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in plants sold at California Costco warehouses in recent months. The invasive insect can be deadly to grapevines and threatens the state's massive wine industry.

Dangerous heat wave hits L.A.: How long will it last? How high will temperatures soar?

Joseph Serna — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:16:34 GMT

An extreme heat warning for Southern California could pose a health risks for vulnerable residents as temperatures climb into the triple digits in some inland areas.

Tony Fanara, owner of Italian restaurant Palermo and community pillar, dies at 79

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:13:14 GMT

He was known for taking care of people, feeding first responders and city employees amid the Los Angeles riots of 1992, after the Northridge earthquake of 1994 and at the beginning of the pandemic.

After lawsuit, ICE pauses construction of Bay Area detention facility

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:55:17 GMT

The voluntary pause extends until Sept. 9.

Sheriff's watchdog group needs new lawyers to do its job, civil grand jury says

Salvador Hernandez — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Sheriff's oversight commission is fighting its own county attorneys, arguing they are hindering real oversight over the Sheriff's Department.

Arellano: Two Lorenzos from Mexico. One fulfilled his American dream. ICE killed the other

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We should hail the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo the way we one day will the life of Lorenzo Arellano — as Mexicans who made it, challenges be damned.

These high schoolers show how 'majors' are not just for college students

Francesca Pinney — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Linked Learning Alliance has gathered findings from its fifth annual survey, contributing a student perspective to its career-centered high school education framework.

Scientists crack the code on predicting California's deadly cliff collapses

Rosanna Xia — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that it is possible to predict a coastal landslide hours, sometimes days, before it happens.

House votes to make daylight saving time permanent. Would California go along with it?

Iris Kwok — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The House approved a bill that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states. California and other states could opt out if the measure becomes law.

California grad student left threats of violence in campus bathrooms, sparking fear, prosecutors say

Seamus Bozeman — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:41:09 GMT

The scrawled threats warned of bombings and knife and gun violence and sparked fear on campus, authorities say.

Lancaster mother accused of killing toddler, who was hospitalized with severe burns

Seamus Bozeman — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:31:33 GMT

Rayzhanna Greenhoward, 28, was charged Monday by L.A. County prosecutors with killing 2-year-old Legend Lee.

Two fathers killed in South L.A. crash; one was on the way to meet his newborn

Ruben Vives — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:18:50 GMT

The fatal crash killed the two fathers and critically injured the daugther of one of the men, according to family.

Arson investigation underway after beloved family-owned Mexican market burns in Sun Valley

Clara Harter — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:07:00 GMT

An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a beloved family-owned Mexican market in Sun Valley.

UC abruptly suspends plan to reconsider SAT in admissions

Jaweed Kaleem — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:54:43 GMT

An influential UC admissions committee abruptly pulls back its road map for studying whether the university should reinstate SAT tests in admissions.

Very ill L.A. County person found to have West Nile amid explosion of virus activity nationwide

Karen Garcia — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:31:22 GMT

Public health officials in Los Angeles County report the county's first case of West Nile virus in 2026.

Luxury hotel accused of price gouging during Eaton fire will pay to settle lawsuit

James Queally — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:57:35 GMT

Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it raised prices on guests by more than 10% in Pasadena in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton fire.

Shirtless man arrested after police say he climbed, vandalized a Waymo in East Hollywood

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:22:31 GMT

A shirtless man was arrested after video showed him standing atop a Waymo in East Hollywood, vandalizing the self-driving car.

Driver plunges to death from Laguna Beach parking lot. It's not the first time

Summer Lin — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:54:17 GMT

A 79-year-old woman was killed after plunging her car off an embankment Friday night in Laguna Beach, according to authorities.

Two men try to rob off-duty Long Beach police officer at gunpoint, prompting a shooting, officials say

Ruben Vives — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:08:37 GMT

The off-duty officer was not injured in the shooting. The suspected robbers remain at large.

'Dangerous heat' to broil Southern California this week, raising health and fire risks

Grace Toohey, Seamus Bozeman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:41:51 GMT

Temperatures across Southern California's interior — from inland San Luis Obispo County south into San Diego County — are expected push into the triple digits this week, peaking Thursday and Friday.

Earthquakes north of L.A. appear to be on or close to San Andreas, Garlock faults

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:34:21 GMT

Back-to-back earthquakes rocked the area north of Los Angeles near two of California's most significant faults — including the mighty San Andreas — sending shockwaves across the region.

'It looks like a war.' How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:21:53 GMT

A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich at Yerord Mas has become a lightning rod, igniting hundreds of online comments over price, tradition and respect.

A vacant lot near City Hall will become an art park. Why are some people objecting?

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Residents, unions, politicians and nonprofits have tussled over the future of a two-acre plot of prime real estate in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

A 'super' El Niño is brewing. Experts fear historic dangers from 'extraordinary' weather

Rong-Gong Lin II — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The consensus of computer models suggests that the new El Niño climate pattern will probably be a very strong one.

Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders in Antelope Valley lifted

Amy Hubbard — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:59:47 GMT

Evacuation orders for a portion of the Antelope Valley were downgraded to warnings on Sunday for the area between Fort Tejon Road and 233rd Street East to Boneyard Canyon. The fire was 31% contained.

State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits

Samantha Masunaga, Stacy Perman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:10:56 GMT

More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.

PG&E should pay $22 million for Mosquito fire violations, regulators say

Matthew Ormseth — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:43:32 GMT

During an investigation of the Mosquito fire, which burned nearly 80,000 acres in Placer County, California regulators found PG&E committed safety violations.

Academy Award-winning special effects pioneer Don Iwerks dies at 96

Corinne Purtill — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:23:17 GMT

The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.

Fight over broken bottle led to Exposition Park machete attack, police say

Matthew Ormseth — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:06:57 GMT

A fight broke out Friday night in Exposition Park over a broken bottle. It led to a machete stabbing, police say

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported near Arvin

Quakebot — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:43:57 GMT

The California earthquake marks the second reported Sunday with a magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported about 26 miles from Bakersfield.

Earthquake: 4.2 quake near Bakersfield

Quakebot — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:56 GMT

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported Sunday morning 26 miles from Bakersfield.

Second Antelope Valley fire burns 188 acres

Dakota Smith — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:54:49 GMT

Antelope Valley residents already on alert due to the Summit Fire had to contend with a second blaze in the area on Saturday. The Juno fire consumed 188 acres.

Informal Bass advisor now working for Lineage, whose cold storage warehouse caught fire

Noah Goldberg, Alex Wigglesworth — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:57:04 GMT

Yusef Robb, an informal advisor to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is working for the company whose Boyle Heights warehouse caught fire.

LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues

Dakota Smith — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:33:35 GMT

Privacy concerns led the LAPD to pause its use of Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras. The company has been criticized for allowing federal and national agencies to access its data.

Buena Park police warn of social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm

Jaweed Kaleem — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:13:40 GMT

Buena Park police issued a warning over of possible social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm, following a similar warnings in Lakewood and Huntington Beach after an incident took place in Newport Beach last week.

Trump slashes wildlife protections, putting endangered California animals at risk

Jack Flemming — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:07:18 GMT

The Trump administration rolled back the Endangered Species Act on Friday, slashing protections to the habitats of endangered species and paving the way for more drilling and mining.

Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

Jaweed Kaleem — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:48:31 GMT

Rep. Ro Khanna said armed Israeli settlers blocked and detained his delegation for more than an hour during a visit to the West Bank. He called the incident "lawless" and "unacceptable."

Lopez: Californians rallied to save the coast 50 years ago. Trump is spoiling the celebration

Steve Lopez — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Trump administration, thirsty for offshore oil, has ordered a review of California's coastal management.

We tried Erewhon's viral 'sacred' water. Is it possibly worth $1 per ounce?

Karen Garcia — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The drink was described as a "clarified tonic" with coconut water, Jasmine tea, raw honey, holy basil, anise hyssop, green cardamom, white grape juice and coconut milk.

This ex-deputy police chief was California's highest-paid public employee in 2025

Ruben Vives — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A former Redlands deputy police chief topped California's public payroll in 2025, taking home $1.26 million in total compensation — more than the combined salaries of the mayors of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, state compensation data show.

Searching for acceptance: How the World Cup drove Mexican Americans back to their roots

Alfredo Corchado — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico's exuberant co-hosting of the World Cup and its team's performance on the pitch have many looking south for comfort.

World Cup fans flock to In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's for a taste of California

Annika Duneja — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

World Cup fans flock to In N Out, Erewhon and Trader Joes for a taste of Californian culture.

A Bel-Air shootout: Fitness influencer gunned down after confrontation with robbers

Matthew Ormseth — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After a late lunch with his wife at Bossa Nova, Miguel Angel Aguilar got in his 1959 Chevrolet Impala and headed home. He didn't notice the Acura that tailed him through rush-hour traffic on Sunset Boulevard.

Legendary Television City may be sold in further blow to Hollywood

Roger Vincent — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Legendary Television City may be be sold in further blow to Hollywood

Man and woman found fatally shot inside Westwood home in possible murder-suicide

Clara Harter — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:37:59 GMT

Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.

Driver gets jail time after brake-checking semi-truck in road rage crash

Hannah Fry — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:20:09 GMT

A San Jose man was sentenced to 60 days in county jail for lying to his insurance company after he brake-checked a semi-truck on the freeway in a fit of road rage, prosecutors said.

11 dogs died after being crammed in crates in a sweltering van. How a trainer tried to cover it up

Seamus Bozeman — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:44:03 GMT

Authorities said Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit, an Irvine trainer, killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van. He covered up the deaths by impersonating the dogs' owners and having the pets cremated.

Summit fire's progress stalls at 2,690 acres amid SoCal heat wave, looming monsoon conditions

Salvador Hernandez, Seamus Bozeman, Jack Flemming — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:44:31 GMT

A wildfire burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line grew to more than 2,600 acres Saturday, spurring evacuation orders in Llano amid searing heat and approaching monsoonal weather conditions across Southern California.

Gunman in deadly California high school graduation shooting caught in Texas, police say

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:35:02 GMT

After one person was killed and three injured in a shooting at a Northern California high school after a graduation ceremony in early June, the Fairfield Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old suspect.

Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm

Kevin Rector, Ana Ceballos — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:28:45 GMT

The White House defended President Trump's dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission's remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisan move.

Arellano: The Eastside is fed up. And the politicians aren't listening

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:14:34 GMT

Local officials have tried to cut through jurisdictional red tape, but many residents complain that they'll ask one office for help, only to be directed to another.

Nobel Prize winner leaving UC Berkeley for new role in China

Corinne Purtill — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:06:18 GMT

Omar Yaghi will lead an AI institute at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Logan Webb's social media meltdown is the latest Giants headache in a chaotic season

Steve Henson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:39:18 GMT

KNBR digital content producer Jack Loder posted a two-minute video on X that singled out All-Star Giants pitcher Logan Webb for criticism. Webb didn't respond well.

Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before massive Boyle Heights fire

Alex Wigglesworth — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:51 GMT

The rooftop solar panels that a cold storage company says may be the cause of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire were the subject of a request for change at City Hall, records reviewed by The Times and interviews show. The company says it was seeking a safer alternative.

Even in the heart of L.A., they still rely on old-fashioned landlines and don't want to lose them

Jenny Jarvie — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Living high up in the Hollywood Hills, Peter and Nanci Ellis think of their landline as a lifeline.

Billionaire exodus? California drew 10 times more venture capital than any other state this year

Nilesh Christopher — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Billionaire exodus? California drew 10 times more venture capital than any other state this year

Nail salon owner charged with scheme that bilked fellow Vietnamese immigrants

Matthew Ormseth — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The owner of a nail salon in the San Fernando Valley allegedly stole $1.4 million from a dozen people, taking advantage of connections in the local Vietnamese community to solicit investments that were never repaid.

Trump administration proposal would all but end scientific merit in grant funding, critics say

Corinne Purtill — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Proposed in late May, the rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over federal grants for research, education and infrastructure.

In bed 23 at Adelanto ICE detention center, a terrified teenager missed his mom

Itzel Luna — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Wilber Urbina Garcia was detained by ICE a day after his high school graduation. He spent the next 16 days in detention, anxious over his future in the country and his mother's well-being.

'Real Housewives of Orange County's' Jennifer Pedranti says son was involved in starting brush fire

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:51:59 GMT

"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed her son was involved in starting a seven-acre brush fire in Ladera Ranch. Fire officials said the incident was under investigation.

Frustration, fury reign at Boyle Heights town hall on Lineage warehouse fire

Salvador Hernandez, Clara Harter, Seamus Bozeman — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:01:30 GMT

City officials and residents met with Lineage executives after a devastating fire affected Boyle Heights. Officials said the company has provided few answers.

Diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis causes hundreds to fall ill in U.S. What Californians should know

Karen Garcia — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:27:26 GMT

A parasitic disease that causes debilitating diarrhea has been reported in California this year. Officials explain how to fend off an infection.

Huntington Beach says a Newport-style 'takeover' is in the works, and police intend to stop it

Andrew J. Campa — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:49:05 GMT

Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any criminality.

Evacuation warnings issued as more than 100 firefighters battle Lake Piru brush fire

Clara Harter — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:20:30 GMT

A brush fire erupted on the border of Ventura and Los Angeles counties amid sizzling temperatures Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings near Lake Piru.

Trump administration clears path for controversial Mojave Desert water pipeline

Ian James — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:14:57 GMT

The California company Cadiz has been trying for years to pipe water out of the Mojave Desert. The Trump administration has approved a pipeline plan that allows it.

9th Circuit judge appointed by Trump faces misconduct inquiry over parking lot incident

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:08:10 GMT

Judge Ryan D. Nelson was charged with misdemeanor battery and malicious destruction of property in connection with an apparent spat with another driver in Idaho in late April.

LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist, homophobic comments may face criminal case

Richard Winton, Libor Jany — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 23:43:40 GMT

An attorney for LAPD Officer Daniel Flores said his client could face criminal prosecution for recording conversations by members of the unit tasked with deciding who can join the police force. New details about Flores' recordings were disclosed in a lawsuit he filed against the city.

California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names and 'dummy' documents

Summer Lin — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 22:34:49 GMT

A Northern California man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library, according to authorities.

California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 22:33:54 GMT

The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.

Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more

Hannah Fry — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 21:51:07 GMT

An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky.

Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 21:44:52 GMT

Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.

LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget

Jaweed Kaleem, Howard Blume, Kori McNair — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 21:06:43 GMT

L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending.

California school district scrambles to keep team name after state bans racist mascots

Jazmin Alvarado — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 19:30:56 GMT

The Marysville Joint Unified School District is seeking support of local tribal support to keep its 'Indians' mascot. So far, tribal groups are staying out of the fight.

Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers

Doug Smith — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 18:41:25 GMT

An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that could have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.

The longest ever state school takeover is ending as Inglewood steps toward local control

Howard Blume, Kori McNair — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The countdown begins for Inglewood to regain control of local public schools after California's longest-ever takeover — first by the state, then by the county.

Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid

Summer Lin — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 17:13:31 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain L.A. beaches due to elevated bacteria levels.

Dodgers scheduled to visit White House in late July to celebrate 2025 World Series win

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:40:54 GMT

The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time the White House has hosted the team this decade.

Nearly 100 dementia patients are being evicted from their Redondo Beach home. Why it's sparking outrage

Clara Harter — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Aust's heart is breaking.

These wolves returned to California, but their eating habits have sparked alarm

Clara Harter — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A study on gray wolves' dietary preferences shows that the population regrowth is connected to the fact that wolves are feasting on cattle, while natural prey resources remain comparatively scarce. Researchers found cattle in 72% of scat samples collected.

L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack

Annika Duneja — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.

UC weighs return of SAT amid early signs of changing views and faculty pressure

Jaweed Kaleem — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Six years after dropping the SAT and ACT, the University of California is weighing a return to standardized testing following intense pressure from faculty who say incoming students lack basic math and reasoning skills.

George J. Cotliar, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, dies at 94

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 02:36:59 GMT

George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.

California man's hand is blown off while he's doing Fourth of July cleanup

Jazmin Alvarado — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 01:44:22 GMT

Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking on Point St. George Beach in Crescent City, Calif., when they noticed a shiny box with nails sticking out of it.

Seventh measles case in L.A. County this year identified as international traveler at LAX

Seamus Bozeman — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 23:35:59 GMT

An international traveler flying out of LAX has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials.

Animals seized in cruelty cases can be stuck in shelters for months. New bill aims to change that

Dakota Smith — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 23:05:51 GMT

A bill supported by L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman seeks to help place abused animals with a foster home or rescue group.

'Please control your children': California restaurateur charges parents when kids run wild

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 22:02:51 GMT

The owner of a restaurant in Northern California has charged parents as much as $327 for damages wrought by their unruly children.

'Los Rugrats' cartel boss charged with narco-terrorism in Southern California

Ruben Vives — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:44:44 GMT

Authorities said the suspect appeared to have named his faction after the Nickelodeon animated series "Rugrats," a show about a group of toddlers and their day-to-day lives.

Toddler suffers brain injury after day-care worker tosses him into the air, lawsuit alleges

Karen Garcia — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:43:13 GMT

A family is suing a fitness and hospitality center in El Segundo after their toddler allegedly suffered a severe brain injury when an employee threw him up in the air and failed to catch him.

LAPD weighs canceling academy classes to get more cops on streets for Olympics

Libor Jany — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:00:52 GMT

LAPD officials have discussed a temporary pause on classes to free up hundreds of officers involved in training new recruits in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, according to department sources.

Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?

Steve Lopez — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:05:24 GMT

Exhausted Skid Row merchants' rep: "If something is working down here, you can't prove it by me."