Car processions, empty coffins in memory of George Floyd

More than 75,000 Kaiser workers go on strike amid clash over staffing, wages October 4, 2023

Unions representing striking workers said they were protesting 'bad faith bargaining' by Kaiser executives over solutions to staffing problems.

Emily Alpert Reyes

Caught trying to steal copper piping, he fled across freeway and was run down, police say October 4, 2023

The 32-year-old man was killed in Tustin after trying to steal copper piping from a local business, according to authorities.

Jeremy Childs

Supervisors demand urgency in L.A. County's efforts to address homelessness, RVs October 4, 2023

Los Angeles County supervisors were displeased Tuesday to hear how slow county departments have been to address the region's homelessness crisis.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

Column: Senate appointment extricates Newsom from a major screw-up October 4, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's appointment of Laphonza Butler to the Senate corrects his political mistakes.

George Skelton

California just experienced a 'miracle' water year. But winter could bring new challenges October 4, 2023

With great abundance comes risk. Forecasters are warning of another potentially wet winter fueled by El Niño, which could bring levee breaches and flooding.

Hayley Smith

L.A. County wants to buy — and forgive — your medical debt. Here's how that would work October 4, 2023

A report released in June that found that 810,000 L.A. County residents — roughly one in 10 — have outstanding medical debt. A disproportionate percentage were Black and Latino.

Rebecca Ellis

Kevin McCarthy is out as House speaker. Here's what happens next October 4, 2023

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is no longer speaker of the House, following a revolt led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). Here's what happens next.

Faith E. Pinho

Lady Gaga will not have to pay $500K to the woman who dated one of her dognapper's dads and sued for reward October 4, 2023

A Los Angeles judge ruled to dismiss lawsuit against Lady Gaga, brought by the woman who dated one of the dognapper's dads. The judge ruled she had "unclean hands" when attempting to cash in on the $500,000 reward.

Emily St. Martin

News Analysis: California knows earthquakes. This week, a temblor reshaped the state's politics October 4, 2023

For years, the top level of California politics seemed frozen, with entrenched leaders in both parties. In one week, the last vestiges of that order are upended.

David Lauter, Benjamin Oreskes

Column: McCarthy's fall was sudden, but a long time coming October 3, 2023

McCarthy's ouster from a job he long coveted was induced by far-right Republicans with the support of vengeance-minded Democrats. It was dramatic, but no surprise.

Mark Z. Barabak

Orange County sues Southern California Edison, T-Mobile over Coastal and Silverado fires October 3, 2023

In two lawsuits, Orange County alleges Southern California Edison acted negligently, which resulted in the ignition of two wildfires.

Hannah Fry

Costa Mesa nanny convicted as serial molester October 3, 2023

Matthew Zakrzewski, 34, lured Orange County parents to his babysitting service and then sexually abused the children, ages 2 to 12, entrusted to his care.

Christopher Goffard

Kevin McCarthy ousted as speaker, throwing Washington into chaos October 3, 2023

Hard-line Republicans joined with Democrats to remove the Bakersfield Republican from the speaker's chair.

Erin B. Logan, Cameron Joseph

Two elderly brothers went missing during a fishing trip. One was found dead in the water. The other is still missing October 3, 2023

An 86-year-old man who went missing Friday was found dead under a bridge in Lancaster. Sheriff officials say his brother is still missing.

Salvador Hernandez

Woman hospitalized after a car hits her and a self-driving vehicle pins her in San Francisco October 3, 2023

First responders arrived to find a woman pinned underneath a self-driving car with 'multiple traumatic injuries.'

Summer Lin

'Everything I do is for you': Mom, boyfriend arrested in killing of child, officials say October 3, 2023

Samantha Garver and her boyfriend, Sergio Mena, were arrested on suspicion of murder after her 1-year-old son was found with severe burns, authorities said.

Noah Goldberg

What would you do with $1.2 billion? Powerball jackpot climbs after no big winners October 3, 2023

There were no big winners in Monday's Powerball drawing, clearing the way for a $1.2-billion jackpot on Wednesday — the third largest in the lottery game's history.

Nathan Solis

Laphonza Butler sworn in as California's newest U.S. senator October 3, 2023

Butler becomes the first out gay person of color to serve in the Senate, and the first out LGBTQ+ person to represent California in the chamber.

Erin B. Logan, Faith E. Pinho

Can pets join their owners in stores? Here's what you should know October 3, 2023

Can pets join their owners in stores? If it's a service animal, the answer is yes. Here's what you should know.

Karen Garcia

San Francisco could ban right-hand turns on red. Could L.A. soon follow? October 3, 2023

San Francisco could become the second-largest city in the U.S. to ban right-hand turns on red lights. Advocates look at whether it has a shot in L.A.

Salvador Hernandez

Car processions began at four Southern California locations on Monday and converged on downtown L.A. as demonstrators honored George Floyd, who died at the hands of police. The memorial, in which hearses carried empty coffins, coincided with a public viewing for Floyd in Houston.

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Venice tourist bus plunge leaves 21 dead October 4, 2023

Children are among the victims after a bus fell from an overpass and caught fire.

Taylor Swift/ Travis Kelce romance reaches White House October 4, 2023

Pentagon spokesman says he can "neither confirm or deny" reports about the most-talked about NFL fling.

Climate change: Pope Francis warns world 'may be nearing breaking point' October 4, 2023

Pope Francis criticises attempts to deny or gloss over the issue in a new intervention.

Lady Gaga wins case to keep $500,000 dognapping reward October 4, 2023

A judge says the star does not need to pay $500,000 to a woman after her dogs were stolen in 2021.

Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November October 4, 2023

The Taliban urged Islamabad to rethink the move, which follows a spike in cross-border militant attacks.

'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians October 4, 2023

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain October 4, 2023

The move is part of efforts to target the supply chain of the drug amid the opioid crisis in the US.

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos October 4, 2023

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers.

Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death October 4, 2023

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

Kevin McCarthy has gone. Why was he removed and who might replace him? October 4, 2023

Removing a House Speaker like this is uncharted territory. Here's what we know about where things go.

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia October 4, 2023

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.

Watch: Backpackers flee fireball in Sydney hostel October 4, 2023

CCTV footage shows the moment an e-bike battery explodes, sparking a fire in the suburb of Darlington.

Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging October 4, 2023

The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.

Watch: Iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns pink October 4, 2023

The 40-metre (130ft) monument is lit bright pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too October 4, 2023

The House is a broken institution - Kevin McCarthy looked almost relieved when the axe finally fell.

Matt Gaetz sat alone but still won his fight with Kevin McCarthy October 4, 2023

At times it seemed like the Florida rebel versus the rest of the Republican party as he brought down the Speaker.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy... 9 months in 90 seconds October 3, 2023

The California Republican faced a few challenges in his shortest-serving tenure in 154 years.

India-China feud keeps international planes out of Nepal airport October 3, 2023

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming.

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble October 3, 2023

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.

France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa October 3, 2023

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France.

Car processions, empty coffins in memory of George Floyd

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