Column: Kevin McCarthy wants vengeance. Now he’s free to pursue it
Freed of responsibilities as speaker, the Bakersfield Republican can devote himself to what’s long been his forte: campaigns and elections. Payback is part of his agenda.
Mayor Bass’ ambitious housing program calls on L.A.’s wealthy. Can she pull it off?
Philanthropic and real estate leaders react with hope and skepticism to Mayor Karen Bass’ plan to use outside donations to buy real estate.
As salmon are released into the Klamath River, tribal leaders see a ‘symbol of hope’
California has released 500,000 salmon into the Klamath River. As dams are removed, the fish will be some of the first to return to a free-flowing river.
Universal Studios tram crashes, injuring 14 riders
The tram had an issue with its brakes, and the last car struck a rail when it was traveling down a hill of a parking structure, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Some writers and readers wrestle with tough subjects at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Authors discuss their books in front of audiences on the USC campus during the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday.
Woman found dead inside Sunland trash bin identified
The Los Angeles County medical examiner has identified the 32-year-old woman who was found dead inside a trash bin in Sunland.
LAPD seeks public’s help identifying driver, victims in street takeover hit-and-run
The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information about a South L.A. street takeover where a driver struck several pedestrians, including two women, then fled the scene.
L.A. teen’s death caused by fall down stairs, not school fight, autopsy report finds
The Los Angeles County medical examiner determined the death of 16-year-old Shaylee Mejia was caused by an accidental fall down stairs, not a school fight.
LAPD’s recruiting woes laid bare: Only 30 officers per class, analysis shows
A Times review shows the LAPD’s academy is graduating about half the number of recruits needed per class to keep pace with Mayor Karen Bass’ ambitious plan to expand the department to 9,500 officers.
Mojave desert tortoise officially joins California’s endangered list
The California Fish and Game Commission on Thursday formally recognized the Mohave desert tortoise as endangered.