https://www.latimes.com/california California en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record Both L.A. County and city are saddled with billions in unexpected costs. How come only one faces a $1-billion deficit? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/best-pilates-studios-essential-california Don't mistake a serene workout for an easy one. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:30:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/best-pilates-studios-essential-california https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage Altadena residents, who would see the worst damage from the Eaton fire, also experienced the most issues with evacuation alerts. Was the community at a disadvantage during the L.A. firestorm because of its government structure? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about Easter is supposed to be a happy time, but all I can think of is the people who persecuted Jesus. At a time when Christians are called upon to embrace Jesus’ message of love and charity, our president continues to revel in a cruelty that’s, well, biblical. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/trumps-cruelty-to-migrants-reminds-us-what-easter-is-about https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/in-their-golden-years-this-is-not-the-country-they-expected-to-be-living-in-so-what-now Many older Californins believe 'democracy is in peril.' But can outrage over Trump spark a winning strategy for the opposition? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/in-their-golden-years-this-is-not-the-country-they-expected-to-be-living-in-so-what-now https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland’s next mayor. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:25:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/convicted-killer-who-escaped-from-california-custody-allegedly-shot-mexican-police-officer-is-recaptured Cesar Hernandez, a convicted L.A. County murderer who escaped from custody in California and then fled to Mexico, has been captured. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:54:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/convicted-killer-who-escaped-from-california-custody-allegedly-shot-mexican-police-officer-is-recaptured https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/newsom-pardons-cambodian-immigrant-facing-deportation California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued 16 pardons and nine commutations to felons on Friday in advance of the Easter holiday. Sithy Bin, a Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, is among those offered clemency. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:23:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/newsom-pardons-cambodian-immigrant-facing-deportation https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/surfers-chased-from-water-by-sea-lion-in-newport-beach Some surfers in Newport Beach had to cut and run after they were chased by a sea lion that may have been suffering from the effects of domoic acid poisoning. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:17:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/surfers-chased-from-water-by-sea-lion-in-newport-beach https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/california-senators-outraged-dhs-agents-visit-lausd-unannounced Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) demand Homeland Security Investigations provide more answers after meeting with officials over the LAUSD incident. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:03:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/california-senators-outraged-dhs-agents-visit-lausd-unannounced https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/his-lawyers-said-he-was-framed-after-3-decades-in-prison-a-judge-just-declared-him-innocent An East L.A. man who spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he did not commit has been formally declared innocent. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:09:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/his-lawyers-said-he-was-framed-after-3-decades-in-prison-a-judge-just-declared-him-innocent https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall A Los Angeles County judge took a major step toward shutting down Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, months after a state oversight body found it 'unsuitable' to house youth. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:33:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-14/baby-great-white-sharks-cruise-california-surfers Shark lab researchers say they have a mountain of tracking data that shows juvenile great whites, some as long as nine feet, routinely cruise among Southern California swimmers and surfers with no apparent interest. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-14/baby-great-white-sharks-cruise-california-surfers https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/starbucks-barista-dress-code-heres-the-look The change appears to align with the company's "Back to Starbucks" strategy under CEO Brian Niccol, who assumed the role in August. The barista union has objected to the dress code change. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:34:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/starbucks-barista-dress-code-heres-the-look https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/motorcyclist-fatally-shot-by-newport-beach-police The motorcyclist "became uncooperative" after a traffic stop on Pacific Coast Highway, according to a Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson who said an investigation is underway. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:46:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/motorcyclist-fatally-shot-by-newport-beach-police https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/911-logs-west-altadena-eaton-fire-evacuations Long before the evacuation order came, law enforcement officers knew the Eaton fire was spreading in west Altadena, dozens of 911 call logs reveal. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/911-logs-west-altadena-eaton-fire-evacuations https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/murder-for-hire-plot Authorities claim they hired a hitman to make a business competitor "disappear." What they didn't know was that the would-be assassin was talking to the FBI. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:11:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/murder-for-hire-plot https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-08/la-me-palm-springs-canadians-trump-tariffs Palm Springs is bracing for an economic hit. Canadian snowbirds are canceling vacations and selling property because of Trump. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-08/la-me-palm-springs-canadians-trump-tariffs https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-28/fentanyl-overdose-victims-trump-parents-war-on-drugs President Trump has designated cartels as terrorist groups and called for the death penalty against fentanyl dealers. His approach has been welcomed by some parents who have lost children to overdoses, but others warn of added stigma and unintended consequences. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-28/fentanyl-overdose-victims-trump-parents-war-on-drugs https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-26/barbara-graham-murder-conviction-j-miller-leavy A new book by former L.A. prosecutor Marcia Clark raises questions about the tactics used to convict Barbara Graham, the brassy "dice girl" who in 1955 was executed at San Quentin for the murder of a Burbank widow. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-26/barbara-graham-murder-conviction-j-miller-leavy https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-29/john-orr-glendale-fire-captain-prolific-arsonist The FBI would eventually call John Orr the most prolific serial arsonist of the 20th century, and when he went on trial in 1998, prosecutors presented his manuscript as a thinly veiled memoir of his crimes. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-29/john-orr-glendale-fire-captain-prolific-arsonist https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-26/before-scopes-clarence-darrow-fought-another-battle-he-was-accused-of-bribing-a-jury The anticipated Trial of the Century never happened. It was Darrow himself who went on trial. The accusation: bribery. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-26/before-scopes-clarence-darrow-fought-another-battle-he-was-accused-of-bribing-a-jury https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-27/his-wives-kept-dying-mysteriously-his-secret-poison-insulin An insulin overdose was nearly impossible to peg as a cause of death. In multiple cases, it was William Dale Archerd’s choice of poison, police said. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-27/his-wives-kept-dying-mysteriously-his-secret-poison-insulin https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-20/how-a-tabloid-interview-led-to-criminal-charges-in-john-belushis-death In March 1983, a year after John Belushi’s death, Cathy Smith was indicted on a count of second-degree murder — a charge potentially carrying 15 years to life — and 13 counts of administering cocaine and heroin to the comedian. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-20/how-a-tabloid-interview-led-to-criminal-charges-in-john-belushis-death https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-30/polly-klaas-murder-shook-the-country-inspiring-far-reaching-laws Detectives grilled Polly Klaas' 12-year-old friends, who had witnessed the abduction. Was this some kind of prank? Did Polly have a boyfriend? Had she run off with him? Were they covering for her? Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-30/polly-klaas-murder-shook-the-country-inspiring-far-reaching-laws https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-23/black-dahlia-myth-reality-larry-harnisch A retired Los Angeles Times copy editor began researching the Black Dahlia murder case in the late 1990s. Arguably the world’s top authority on the mysteries surrounding Elizabeth Short's death, he believes he knows who killed her. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-23/black-dahlia-myth-reality-larry-harnisch https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-28/in-postwar-california-the-red-light-bandit-pricked-a-governors-conscience He is mostly forgotten today. But Caryl Chessman’s death penalty conviction dominated the debate about capital punishment for years. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-28/in-postwar-california-the-red-light-bandit-pricked-a-governors-conscience https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/smuggled-out-of-a-santa-monica-safe-the-top-secret-documents-that-changed-american-history Hunkered over a Xerox machine at an ad agency above a flower shop on Melrose Avenue, Daniel Ellsberg began the laborious process of photocopying the smuggled documents that he hoped would end the Vietnam War. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/smuggled-out-of-a-santa-monica-safe-the-top-secret-documents-that-changed-american-history https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-21/the-kidnapped-heiress-who-became-an-urban-guerilla-and-embraced-her-captors Patricia Hearst’s transformation into a fervent member of the SLA was part of a strange saga at the nexus of leftist militancy and American aristocracy, saturation media coverage and youth revolt. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-21/the-kidnapped-heiress-who-became-an-urban-guerilla-and-embraced-her-captors https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-07/crimes-of-the-times-the-george-franklin-repressed-memory-murder-case George Franklin’s freedom was at stake. So was support for the idea that 'repressed memories' like his daughter's recollection of Susan Nason's 1969 slaying are accurate. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-07/crimes-of-the-times-the-george-franklin-repressed-memory-murder-case https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/the-manson-follower-who-tried-to-kill-president-and-man-who-stopped-her Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme was one of Charles Manson's earliest disciples and remained devoted to him long after he went to prison. In September 1975, she brought a loaded gun to Sacramento's Capitol Park with plans to confront President Ford. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/the-manson-follower-who-tried-to-kill-president-and-man-who-stopped-her https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/the-dirty-secret-of-californias-legal-weed An L.A. Times/WeedWeek investigation finds alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis products at dispensaries across the state Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/the-dirty-secret-of-californias-legal-weed https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/california-doesnt-test-legal-weed-for-pesticides-so-we-did California doesn't pull legal weed from store shelves to test for pesticides; we did and found dangerous chemicals Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/california-doesnt-test-legal-weed-for-pesticides-so-we-did https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-08/a-series-on-the-fallout-of-legal-weed-in-california California’s legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016 ushered in a multibillion-dollar industry. But many of the promises of legalization have proved elusive. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-08/a-series-on-the-fallout-of-legal-weed-in-california https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-02/the-creators Their art, their ideas, their performances make the world a more fascinating and complex place. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-02/the-creators https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-09/the-connectors Power doesn’t travel in a straight line. These power brokers connect the dots. Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-09/the-connectors https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-16/the-money Cash is the currency of power. Deep pockets give these people their juice. Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-16/the-money https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-23/the-civic-center They are the backbone of Los Angeles. They know the metropolis' streets and its people. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-23/the-civic-center https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-30/the-disruptors They are the agitators looking to rewrite the rules of influence and governance. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-30/the-disruptors https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-07-07/the-establishment They are the bosses, elected officials and A-list names calling the shots from the seats of power. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-07-07/the-establishment https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-06/our-queerest-century-series-lgbtq-people-contributions-history With queer lives under threat, Our Queerest Century highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ people since the 1924 founding of the nation's first gay rights organization. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-06/our-queerest-century-series-lgbtq-people-contributions-history https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teacher-disney-ears-burned-palisades-fire Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Lam become synonymous with her Minnie Mouse ears. On the day of the Palisades fire, she dropped her ears to grab her students' hands. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teacher-disney-ears-burned-palisades-fire https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/ucla-international-student-detained-us-mexico-border UCLA confirmed that an international student was detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. A campus rally was quickly organized in her support. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:44:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/ucla-international-student-detained-us-mexico-border https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/housing-tracker-for-march Explore the price trends for home sales and rentals in and around Los Angeles. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/housing-tracker-for-march https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2025-04-16/amid-questions-about-his-resume-leader-of-new-los-angeles-housing-agency-plans-to-depart Ryan Johnson, who was hired as interim CEO of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency in September, will not seek the role permanently. Times interviews with board members and a past employer raised concerns about Johnson's background. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2025-04-16/amid-questions-about-his-resume-leader-of-new-los-angeles-housing-agency-plans-to-depart https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/the-vibe-shift-is-real-as-san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-becomes-hometown-hype-man 'There’s a sense of hope and optimism people haven’t seen in a long time,' San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said of the city's nascent rebound. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/the-vibe-shift-is-real-as-san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-becomes-hometown-hype-man https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/this-little-known-earthquake-fault-has-been-quiet-but-it-can-unleash-devastation-across-socal While not a household name like the San Andreas, the Elsinore fault is part of a larger seismic zone that experts fear and believe more people should know about. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:30:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/this-little-known-earthquake-fault-has-been-quiet-but-it-can-unleash-devastation-across-socal https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/elephants-form-alert-circle-to-protect-their-young-as-quake-shakes-san-diego-zoo-safari-park Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed an alert circle to protect their young as a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the region Monday morning. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:19:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/elephants-form-alert-circle-to-protect-their-young-as-quake-shakes-san-diego-zoo-safari-park https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/californias-earthquake-early-warning-system-let-many-know-about-temblor Monday's 5.2 magnitude temblor marked another success for California's early earthquake warning system, with users in some areas saying they got notifications on their phone before they felt shaking. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:09:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/californias-earthquake-early-warning-system-let-many-know-about-temblor https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/earthquake-san-diego-felt-across-southern-california The 5.2 quake was centered near Julian. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries but some residents reported feeling a strong jolt. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:19:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/earthquake-san-diego-felt-across-southern-california https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/portos-bakery-moving-forward-in-downtown-disney-replacing-earl-of-sandwich Disney filed demolition permits this month for the building that previously housed La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney just steps away from the entrance to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. The site will be the future home of the seventh Porto's Bakery location in Southern California. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:17:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-18/portos-bakery-moving-forward-in-downtown-disney-replacing-earl-of-sandwich https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/chabria-column-siebel-newsom-plan-to-fix-the-epidemic-of-violence-against-women America has an epidemic of violence against women. First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and a working group of legislators, legal experts, health professionals and advocates want California to lead on change. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/chabria-column-siebel-newsom-plan-to-fix-the-epidemic-of-violence-against-women https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-03/another-painful-disaster-has-us-asking-why-cant-los-angeles-accomplish-big-things The January fires that scorched homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades have columnist Patt Morrison asking why we can't accomplish big things. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-03/another-painful-disaster-has-us-asking-why-cant-los-angeles-accomplish-big-things https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-14/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics As attorney general, Becerra sued the first Trump administration 123 times and won the vast majority of cases. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-14/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/good-news-on-tax-day-filing-extensions-and-food-deals-for-pizza-burgers-doughnuts Restaurants and fast food chains are offering their version of a tax break. Here's a list of deals and discounts available Tuesday and throughout the week. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:09:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/good-news-on-tax-day-filing-extensions-and-food-deals-for-pizza-burgers-doughnuts https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/immigration-demographic-change-california-asian-latino Changes to our immigration system on multiple levels — from student and work visas to the southern border — may accelerate the trend of most immigrants to California coming from India and China. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/immigration-demographic-change-california-asian-latino https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/exclusive-disneys-club-33-is-opening-its-membership-heres-how-you-can-join-the-waitlist Disney's exclusive Club 33 is updating its membership info. Here's how you can join the membership line. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:03:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/exclusive-disneys-club-33-is-opening-its-membership-heres-how-you-can-join-the-waitlist https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/three-recent-hantavirus-deaths-gene-hackmans-wife Mono County, in the Mammoth Lakes area, reported three deaths related to hantavirus. Here's what Los Angeles County residents should know about the virus. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:15:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/three-recent-hantavirus-deaths-gene-hackmans-wife