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.
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What's at stake for Dodgers' owner Mark Walter as authorities probe his businesses
With the Department of Justice, the SEC and state insurance regulators probing Mark Walter's businesses, the Dodgers owner has a lot on the line.
'Coordination, not subordination': Sheinbaum attacks U.S. 'meddling' in Mexico's politics
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum let long-mounting frustrations with the Trump administration rise to the surface.
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.
From deadly floods to twin quakes, a Venezuelan coast wonders how much more it can bear
Weeks after two powerful earthquakes ravaged La Guaira, Venezuela, grieving survivors now face a slow, uncertain recovery.
California regulators approve $34.5-billion Charter-Cox merger
More than 6 million customers in California will have Spectrum service.
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Those shock gloves ICE plans to buy can bring strong men to their knees in less than a second
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver painful shocks to detainees.
Judge dismisses suit over alleged Harvard antisemitism. What it could mean for UC cases
A judge tossed a Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard. The decision could potentially shape similar legal battles facing the UC.
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue for two years, inscribe Trump's name on building
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees on Thursday voted to move forward with President Trump's plan to close the building for renovations and to inscribe his name on the building to commemorate the upgrades.
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November
For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.
FedEx and others announce layoffs in Southern California
More than 500 people have lost jobs at FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking; two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville will close.
In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor's race
After polling showed progressive Francesca Hong up by double digits, the establishment-backed David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin.
Trump again asks Supreme Court to save USPS mail ballot plan after second lower court loss
The Trump administration again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene to save President Trump's plan for the U.S. Postal Service to place new nationwide limits on mail voting.
As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters
L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.
How Anaheim outpaced Silicon Valley in income growth
A recent survey of metropolitan areas showed that Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana had some of the greatest income growth nationwide.
Inside David Ellison's desperate fight for Warner Bros.
Paramount's board has approved David Ellison's contingency plan to move headquarters from Hollywood as early as this fall, according to people familiar with the situation.
Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views
The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.
How to help Colombians after devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake
After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia, thousands have been left without basic needs and hundreds have died. Here are some organizations to visit to help out those in need in Colombia.
Chabria: Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case
In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wrong message.
'The Yellow Line is a quiet thief': How Israel's moving border is erasing Gazans' lives
Since an October ceasefire, Israel has shifted the Yellow Line west, boosting its control from 53% to about 64% of the Gaza Strip.
Iran believes time is on its side in the war with the U.S. But its strategy carries great risks
Iran is betting that military pressure will ultimately force the United States to accept Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz — and that time is on its side. But its strategy carries risks.
How Colorado became the unlikely epicenter of American yak ranching
A slice of Nepal has been recreated in Colorado, where a rancher raises yaks.
Contributor: One key element is missing from the Israel-Gaza peace deal
The missing element is Israel.
Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation
Blanche's path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats alike.
After Supreme Court loss, Trump again targets birthright citizenship with new orders
Trump called the Supreme Court decision 'very unfair,' and said the new orders were an attempt to end birthright citizenship by other means.
Mexico sends troops to improve security as U.S. halts avocado imports over 'threat'
The United States said it halted avocado inspection work in Mexico's Michoacán state because of a "threat to U.S. interests."
Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump's Justice Department
The confirmation of Todd Blanche hangs on the support of two Republicans who have repeatedly criticized President Trump's stewardship of the department.
British authorities approve Paramount's Warner Bros. deal
Paramount now has clearances from around the world, but David Ellison's company still faces an antitrust trial in California in its battle with state attorneys general
From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers
Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.
ICE's healthcare payment system collapsed. Are detainees still getting off-site care?
With a new payment system still not in place, advocates for immigrant detainees fear some are going without necessary treatment as medical providers near a year without compensation.
Michigan Senate victory boosts progressives as Democrats wrestle with party's direction
El-Sayed's victory will put to the test in a swing state the broader strength of the progressive movement, which has found success in deep-blue places like New York City and Los Angeles.
Bones, flags, and faded hope: Gaza City bids farewell to 112 killed in airstrike
A mass funeral was held for 112 people whose remains were recovered from buildings destroyed in Gaza City during the war between Hamas and Israel.
Influencer shot dead in Mexico while livestreaming
Mexican influencer César Gastélum, 25, was shot dead while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán.
Primaries on the West Coast are complete. Here are November races to watch
The Western states hold four of the nation's 18 toss-up races as rated by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
The obscure financial maneuver at issue in Dodgers owner probe explained
Federal authorities are investigating billions in related-party loans made by two insurers owned by Mark Walter reportedly to entities associated with him or his holding company.
Blanche's attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote
Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
California sues Trump to block latest tariffs, sharing of needy families' data with ICE
California sued the Trump administration twice Monday, to block President Trump's latest round of tariffs and to block his administration from sharing needy families' personal data with immigration officials.
Trump set to visit L.A. for fundraiser. Attacking Newsom is on the agenda
The president is scheduled to attend a Republican National Committee dinner Tuesday night at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Democratic states urge Supreme Court to block Trump's new limits on mail ballots
President Trump's executive order required the U.S. Postal Service to use state-by-state lists of eligible voters who may send a ballot by mail.
Holdout GOP senators now back Blanche after he signs an order killing $1.8-billion fund
Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche issued a formal order terminating President Trump's $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.
Contraband fuel: Smuggling gasoline into Mexico earns cartels millions
The scheme, known as huachicol fiscal, is the second-largest source of revenue for cartels, after drug trafficking.
Will California voters 'orphaned' in top-two primary be strategic in November House races?
California voters left without a candidate from their own party after the top-two primary could still hold strategic sway in key congressional contests.
Barabak: Democrats are at each other's throats — this time over the 2028 calendar
The choice of which state begins the presidential balloting turned into a needlessly divisive conflict over race and ethnicity. Nevada didn't take South Carolina's selection well.
Screams and gunshots at Idaho In-N-Out: 3 killed, 7 injured, gunman dead, police say
A shooting at a new In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, left a 'very chaotic scene' at 'one of the busiest locations in all of Southern Idaho,' the police chief said.
Western U.S. heat wave brings record temps to Phoenix, wildfire evacuations in Spokane
Cities across the Western U.S. set or approached daily temperature records on Saturday, as SoCal officials cautioned residents to watch for symptoms of heat illness.
Though California could be key to House control, it now has few battlegrounds
California's redistricting has helped drive a decrease in the number of competitive congressional districts nationwide, a new analysis found. The battlegrounds that are left could have national consequences.
Another bot from a top AI company escapes and hacks multiple firms
Anthropic's Claude goes rogue and hacks three organizations while testing
Trump touts Hamas disarmament deal, but uncertainties remain
Hamas confirmed it would begin disarmament, but said it was contingent on Israel halting all attacks in Gaza and fulfilling provisions of the first phase of a ceasefire deal signed in 2025.