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Family of L.A. man killed by ICE agent calls for grand jury investigation into shooting

The family of Keith Porter Jr., who was shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve, called on Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman to put the case before a grand jury.

Ryan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' gets official release date from Marvel

Marvel Studios' 'Ghost Rider' reboot, starring Ryan Gosling as the fiery supernatural motorcyclist, will hit theaters July 28, 2028.

Blow to Westside child care: UCLA to close infant and toddler centers charging $3,000 a month

UCLA will close its remaining child-care centers in June, leaving hundreds of families scrambling to find new care amid an acute countywide shortage.

House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez engaged in "inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer." He said he did not violate the law or House ethics rules.

A Compton gang war and bitter revenge plot led to Tupac Shakur's slaying, D.A. says

The trial of the alleged mastermind behind the killing of famed rapper and actor Tupac Shakur got underway in Las Vegas, with prosecutors alleging the shooting was the culmination of a gang rivalry and fight at the MGM Grand.

Trump praises 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a drowning boy in Santa Cruz

A 16-year-old lifeguard, whose viral video rescue of a boy at a Santa Cruz beach last month garnered widespread attention, met with President Trump at the White House on Monday.

Hayden Panettiere: 6 essential performances, from 'Nashville' singer to 'Scream' sleuth

The actor, who died Sunday at 36, began her acting career at an early age with memorable roles in 'Remember the Titans,' 'Heroes' and the video game franchise 'Kingdom Hearts.'

Perez Hilton remains hospitalized as his website resumes activity

In a statement published to Perez Hilton's website, his family shared that the 48-year-old is "continuing in an inpatient setting under the care of a dedicated team of medical and mental health professionals."

Jeanie Buss contests family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner

Jeanie Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements the Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake, citing a court ruling she is to be owner for life.

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

'Heroes,' 'Nashville' stars pay emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere: 'Just heartbreak'

Hayden Panettiere, the accomplished former child actor known for roles in 'Ice Princess' and 'Heroes,' died Sunday at age 36. Her Hollywood peers remembered her career on social media.

Poll showing Bass leading Raman by double digits was bogus, company says

The bogus poll — which the company claimed was a social media experiment — also showed Bass picking up support from most voters who supported Spencer Pratt in the mayoral primary.

'Rare accomplishment': How Max Muncy went from being cast off to longest-tenured Dodger

No one could've foreseen the unobtrusively great career that Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has carved out for himself, specifically over the last nine seasons in Los Angeles.

Paramount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays

Tech scion David Ellison's company wants the coalition of 12 states and the WGA to cover the 'ticking fees' that Paramount could incur due to Warner deal delays.

Hayden Panettiere dead at 36: What we know about her final moments

Actor Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Nashville' and 'Heroes, is dead at 36. Here is what we know.

Second jet skier who disappeared in Long Beach over the weekend rescued

Authorities rescue a jet skier who went missing on Sunday in Long Beach.

Extreme heat is returning to Southern California. Here's how bad it will get

Beyond communities along the coast, most of the region will be under a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Thursday, with highs of 92 to 105 expected, according to a heat advisory.

Business and labor square off in West Valley's 3rd District L.A. City Council race

Tim Gaspar touts his work as a small business owner, while Barri Worth Girvan says her time in the public sector will make her a stronger advocate for Valley constituents.

Swanson: Tarik Skubal's gritty starts would pay off if slumping Dodgers would wake up

Tarik Skubal has yet to have a Cy Young-caliber start for the Dodgers, but at least he's battling. The rest of the team is in a much worse funk.

Hydrogen failed as car fuel. Now California's big dollar bet on it for green energy is fading, too

Green hydrogen has gone bust in California, with project cancellations, ongoing fuel disruptions and station build-outs at a standstill.

Contributor: The Iran war has exposed the limits of the U.S. military

The campaign has left U.S. forces vulnerable, has depleted critical weapons and has failed to establish control of vital waters.

Generations of my family love this L.A. tiki steakhouse, so I named my son after it

In a city constantly reinventing itself, it is a privilege to have a place that has lasted long enough to become a family tradition. Damon's reminds me of generations that came before, and hopefully generations to come.

Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes,' 'Nashville,' dies at 36 in South Carolina

Actor Hayden Panettiere, who starred in TV dramas and movies, died Sunday, according to her family. She was 36.

Nick Reiner renews demand for trust fund ahead of murder trial in parents' deaths

Nick Reiner has renewed his demand for access to a trust fund established by parents Michelle and Rob Reiner to cover legal fees ahead of his trial in their deaths.

Tommy John, Dodgers pitcher and medical pioneer, dies at 83

Tommy John, who ruptured a ligament in his left elbow in 1974, agreed to a radical surgery that revived his career and changed baseball. He pitched for 26 years.

How LA28 aims to stage 'the best Paralympic Games ever'

Is Los Angeles ready to host the Paralympics? L.A. 28 organizers hope the city can deliver a transformational boost mirroring the 1984 Olympics.

Trump turns to containing the fallout from setbacks in Iran

The current approach — an economic choke hold on Iran — is being led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Contributor: The trail imparts lessons to aging hikers, and they to us

The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail taught my aging parents to adapt, and that's a survival skill for us all.

CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman accused of harassment in wrongful termination suit against ABC

Gutman was included in a former ABC News producer's wrongful termination suit filed Friday in Los Angeles.

Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough' amid outcry from families

Lawmakers are pressing for answers amid reports that sailors aboard the San Diego-based carrier have endured food shortages, plumbing failures and severe fatigue.

Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients

A new ruling by an administrative immigration court ends a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients who are married to U.S. citizens.

Netflix leans into young adult dramas as YouTube threat grows

Netflix is making it easier for fans to find hundreds of YA films and TV shows, including supernatural mystery "Sid & Zoey" and coming of age tale "Sunshine Girls."

L.A. Affairs: My egg-freezing hormones pushed me toward a wedding I didn't even want

I fell asleep that night curious about my shifting feelings around marriage. Was it just the hormones? Was it real? Or was it the dress I bought?

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Ariana Madix

The 'Love Island USA' host is horseback riding, dancing at Club Tee Gee and playing old-school games at the Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena.

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

Hiltzik: Trump's new orders on child vaccines are even more dangerous than they seemed at first

Trump's anti-vaccine orders will encourage vaccine refusals, placing millions of children at risk.

Contributor: SAT scores are another way UC schools are closing their doors to diversity

If the UC system is serious about equity, the answer isn't to reinstate a test that measures proximity to wealth and resources.

Hardware on clothing complicates my life. But I love it anyway

I need my bags, belts and shoes to be studded, spiky, pierced and heavy.

What Tony Romo's leave means for CBS' NFL coverage

The former NFL quarterback and lead analyst for the network's football coverage has a court hearing on charges that he operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Op-comic: He's 13 and going gray and somehow still a puppy

My dog, Stanley, is still little, but he's not young. Is he still the baby of the family?

Celebrity chef Eric Greenspan finally gets his 'grandma moment' with modern Jewish deli

After stepping away from Elon Musk's controversial Tesla Diner, celebrity chef Eric Greenspan has opened Mish, his long-awaited modern Jewish deli.

This director made a John Hughes-inspired movie about a Mexican American teen

Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.

Ibeyi's 'Offering' is far more than musical — it's a spiritual rite

The L.A. Times interviews Cuban French sister act Ibeyi on spirituality, dancing in Havana and the making of 'Offering,' their fourth album and first since leaving XL Recordings.

They're raffling off their $2-million home for $7 to travel the world: 'If not now, when?'

Daniel Leigh and his wife, Lauren Vaknine, are selling their five-bedroom home in England through the online raffle platform Raffall and planning to travel the world with their two kids.

20 years and $3.7 million later, a historic Spanish-style Wallace Neff home returns to glory

Despite buying an 'ugly mess' in 2002, the Lauensteins had high hopes for restoring their Wallace Neff home. A breakthrough came after finding a hidden set of original plans in a cabinet.

After her son's death, she found a new purpose. 'He's whispering: Mom, this is your path'

After suffering the loss of her child, journalist Esme Saleh leaned into her creative side, painting folk art-inspired taper candles as a way to move forward.

Argentine club queen Six Sex wants you to get free

In her debut album, 'Ultra,' Six Sex counters today's 'sex recession' with 'ultra terrorific fantasy.' She spoke to De Los about her pleasure-seeking ethos and Argentina's alt-pop vanguard.

He turned his one-bedroom West Hollywood apartment into an entertainer's paradise

After finding an apartment where he could have a big enough dining room to entertain, Julio Miranda-Martin set about making it his own, which meant a room-to-room paint makeover and warm lighting.

Lost in LACMA's new galleries, a serene still life serves as a compass

Stephanie Shih staged a rainbow of plants, flowers, fruits and a single real butterfly within the gallery itself and documented them over the course of two weeks late last year.

This blue, curvy Baldwin Hills house is Black postmodernism in motion

The spiral staircase that winds you through the home, left and right, mimics the feeling of descending these same hills.