World & Nation
The U.S. approves $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, amid heightening tensions.
Aug. 13, 2024
Defense Secretary Austin orders a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East, Pentagon says, as Western leaders warn Iran to “stand down” Israel threats.
Aug. 12, 2024
California
A teacher who has worked for more than two decades at a Murrieta middle school was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexually abusing two minors.
Aug. 15, 2024
The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
Aug. 2, 2024
Mourners hold funeral prayers in Doha for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh as Iran and its regional allies vowed to retaliate against Israel.
Veteran diplomat Martin S. Indyk, an author and leader at U.S. think tanks who devoted years to finding a path toward peace in the Middle East, has died.
July 26, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Tim Walz can turn Kamala Harris’ message of “we’re not going back” into something more positive: Let’s find common ground.
Aug. 6, 2024
Police tell Silver Lake and East Hollywood residents to keep the lights on at night, lock all doors and windows, and be watchful for suspicious people or vehicles.
July 28, 2024
Obituaries
Richard Alatorre, who spent his 28-year political career practicing ‘change from the inside’ and bringing other Latinos up with him, has died at 81.
Politics
A comparison of Biden and Trump on Mideast policy. The biggest disparity between the two candidates may be their attitude toward Palestinians.
June 12, 2024