From the Archives: 1947 explosions destroy tanker Markay in Los Angeles Harbor, kill 12
Twelve people are killed after explosions aboard the tanker Markay sink the ship in Los Angeles Harbor.
Video shows deputies firing 34 shots at car in killing of unarmed man, prompting questions
The deputies pulled up to the South Los Angeles apartment complex, stepped out of the patrol car and quickly drew their weapons. Within 20 seconds, the incident turned tragic. Deputies fired 34 rounds at a white Kia that backed rapidly out of a parking space. The unarmed driver, Ryan Twyman, 24,…
For Santa Anita’s low-paid workers, horse deaths bring pain and fears about the future
Dagoberto Lopez begins each workday at Santa Anita Park at 4:30 a.m., checking on the five horses under his care: War Beast, Of Good Report, Carnivorous, Kissable U and Juggles. He checks their temperature. He makes sure they’ve had enough to eat. He gives them sponge baths. On race days, he braids…
San Fernando Valley teacher gets 10 years in jail for molesting students
A former teacher will spend more than 10 years in jail for molesting girls at the San Fernando Valley high school where he taught science and coached lacrosse, according to City Atty. Mike Feuer’s office. Scott Silva was convicted after a two-week jury trial of 25 criminal counts that included…
Basketball players could be banned from postseason after review finds L.A. Trade-Tech mismanaged funds
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is facing a possible ban on postseason sports after an external review found evidence that it didn’t create educational plans for its student athletes and gave them special benefits. Such actions, if verified, violate state college athletics rules and could lead…
Costco shooting: Did LAPD officer face ‘imminent threat’ when he opened fire?
An off-duty LAPD officer was shopping with his family at a Corona Costco on Friday night, carrying his young son in his arms. Nearby, a couple were roaming the aisle with their 32-year-old son, Kenneth French, who family members have said had an intellectual disability. The two families came together…
After college admissions scandal, UC rolls out reforms to avoid more fraud
The University of California on Thursday released a sweeping list of recommendations aimed at better policing of fraud and conflicts of interest in admitting students — a process triggered by the national college admissions scandal. The recommendations, which UC President Janet Napolitano now plans…
Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland
By JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON — A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The justices, in ruling 7-2 in favor of the cross’ backers, concluded that the nearly 100-year-old memorial’s presence on a grassy highway median doesn’t…
Autonomous vehicles are learning how to predict pedestrians’ movements. How soon before drivers are no longer needed?
Autonomous vehicles can already identify people in and near roadways. But human behavior is complicated. Is that pedestrian about to step off the curb and into traffic? Does that person in the crosswalk up ahead know a vehicle is approaching? Is the human distracted by another human or, worse yet, one of those little devices…
North Korea’s Kim meets China’s Xi, says awaiting U.S. actions
By KEN MORITSUGU BEIJING — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, meeting in Pyongyang with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said Thursday that his country is waiting for a desired response in stalled nuclear talks with the United States. “North Korea would like to remain patient, but it hopes the relevant party will meet halfway with…