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Hollywood exec's son held without bail in Tarzana body parts case December 8, 2023

Samuel Bond Haskell IV is ordered held without bail on charges that he murdered his wife and in-laws then left his wife's torso in a dumpster.

James Queally

Los Angeles County demographic changes: What you need to know about new 2022 U.S. Census data December 8, 2023

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey show Los Angeles County's shifting demographics.

Sandhya Kambhampati

December wildfires are still a risk: Brush is dry, and strong Santa Ana winds are coming December 8, 2023

Southern California is bracing for a weekend of strong, dry Santa Ana winds — a reminder that even in December, the region is not out of wildfire season.

Alexandra E. Petri

San Diego police sergeant shot, suspect dead in shootout in 4S Ranch parking lot December 8, 2023

A San Diego police sergeant was shot in the head and the suspected gunman is dead after a confrontation with officers in a 4S Ranch shopping center parking lot late Thursday.

Teri Figueroa

Nine months after scandal, publishers are still sorting out a plagiarism mess December 8, 2023

Ghostwriter Kristin Loberg and many of her clients have apologized for misusing authors' words without attribution. But publishing firms have been largely quiet.

Corinne Purtill

How an L.A. marriage fraud scheme helped over 300 people obtain green cards December 8, 2023

Federal prosecutors say the operation's clients paid up to $30,000 for 'staged marriages' that allowed them to obtain permanent U.S. residency.

Defne Karabatur

The twisted path of Jerrid Powell, from jock to accused L.A. serial killer December 8, 2023

More than a week after the arrest of Jerrid Joseph Powell in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless men and an L.A. county employee, much remains wrapped in mystery, including a motive in the slayings.

Ruben Vives, Noah Goldberg, Richard Winton

'Coolio-style hair': LAPD union official's column sparks backlash and debate December 8, 2023

The Los Angeles Protective League's Jamie McBride wrote a recent column in the union's monthly newsletter accusing the department of lowering its standards on beards and hair.

Libor Jany

Statue of controversial USC founder removed from campus December 8, 2023

A statue of Robert Widney was removed for maintenance, USC officials say. Widney was connected to groups that carried out extralegal lynchings.

Alexandra E. Petri

President Biden to visit L.A. for Hollywood fundraiser: Brace yourself for traffic headaches December 8, 2023

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are attending a Hollywood fundraiser hosted by directors Steven Spielberg and Rob Reiner.

Anthony De Leon

Hunter Biden charged with tax crimes in Los Angeles December 8, 2023

Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday in L.A. on federal tax charges. The nine-count indictment was unsealed on the eve of President Biden's arrival in Southern California.

Matt Hamilton

Historic blimp hangar's massive doors are coming down; Tustin asks state and feds for help December 8, 2023

Tustin officials are increasing pressure on the state and Navy, which owns the hangar at the defunct Marine Corps Air Station, to support cleanup efforts.

Hannah Fry

Tulare County teen passes California bar exam at 17, youngest ever December 8, 2023

A 17-year-old from Tulare County passed the California bar exam, the youngest person in history to do so, officials said.

Summer Lin

McCarthy's constituents 'don't blame him,' but worry about losing their voice in Congress December 7, 2023

McCarthy's announcement that he's retiring early from the House prompted sadness, but not surprise, in his Central Valley district, which is the most Republican in California.

Faith E. Pinho, Laura J. Nelson

Former La Habra police chief sentenced to more than 11 years for role in Jan. 6 riot December 7, 2023

Former La Habra Police Chief Alan Hostetter was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for joining the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Hannah Fry

Archie Bunker couldn't exist today. That's why we need him more than ever December 7, 2023

Norman Lear's cantankerous, bigoted creation ignited dialogue, not a culture war. We could use him now.

Lorraine Ali

As deficit estimate hits $68 billion, Newsom seeks 'major changes' to healthcare wage law December 7, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom said his staff has been working with Democrats in the Legislature on the state's healthcare minimum wage law in light of budget concerns.

Taryn Luna, Mackenzie Mays

Suspect is arrested in attack on grandfather pushing grandchild in stroller December 7, 2023

The suspect is accused of attacking two people, according to authorities. The motive behind the attacks is under investigation.

Nathan Solis

The legendary Norman Lear had some sage advice for all of us about aging well December 7, 2023

Advice on aging from the legendary Norman Lear: "So long as I am interested in the next, I'm moving. And there have been a lot of wonderful nexts."

Steve Lopez

Intruders 'weaseled' through walls and shattered doors to break into SoCal businesses December 7, 2023

Multiple San Bernardino County Juice It Up! locations were reportedly broken into last weekend, the latest in a string of incidents targeting the smoothie franchise.

Ashley Ahn

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Michigan school shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole December 8, 2023

In 2021, Ethan Crumbley killed four students at Oxford High School when he was 15 years old.

Shane MacGowan funeral: Key speeches and performances from a service of tributes December 8, 2023

Family and friends paid tribute to the lead singer of The Pogues, at his funeral in County Tipperary.

Bowen: US vetoes ceasefire call but pressure is building December 8, 2023

Israel rejects the UN chief's description of the war in Gaza as a "risk to international peace and security".

Samuel Paty: Six teenagers convicted for roles in teacher's beheading in 2020 December 8, 2023

Samuel Paty was killed after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed in a class debate about freedom of expression.

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque December 8, 2023

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented.

Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs December 8, 2023

Remains of baby dinosaurs inside another dinosaur reveal what a young predator ate 75m years ago.

Refaat Alareer: Palestinians mourn writer killed in air strike December 8, 2023

Writer and literary scholar Refaat Alareer was killed in an air strike on Wednesday, his family say.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals December 8, 2023

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as neutrals, the IOC confirms.

Elizabeth Magill: UPenn loses $100m donation after House antisemitism testimony December 8, 2023

A major University of Pennsylvania donor withdraws grant after Congress hearing about antisemitism on campus.

Japan: Thousands of dead fish mysteriously wash up on beach December 8, 2023

Tons of dead sardines and mackerel wash up on a beach in Japan, leaving experts pondering the cause.

Rwanda: How the country views the UK's asylum deal December 8, 2023

Rwanda has facilities ready to host asylum seekers but some there are not sure it is a good idea.

Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza December 8, 2023

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli troops in north Gaza.

Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator December 8, 2023

Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.

Gérard Depardieu's obscene remarks shown in new documentary December 8, 2023

The French actor is under renewed pressure as a programme shows him sexually demeaning women.

MLK house: Bystanders prevent attempt to burn down Dr King's birth home December 8, 2023

Police say bystanders stopped the arson attempt and "saved an important part of American history".

Al-Mawasi: Gaza humanitarian zone not humane, evacuees say December 8, 2023

Israel has told civilians to shelter in a "safe" zone, but people say it is not fit for people to stay in.

Putin to stand for fifth term as Russian president December 8, 2023

The 71-year-old is widely expected to win next March, and can then potentially stay in power until 2036.

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza? December 8, 2023

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?

Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better December 8, 2023

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.

Hunter Biden faces second federal indictment, this time on tax evasion December 8, 2023

The president's son allegedly evaded at least $1.4m in taxes while funding an "extravagant lifestyle".

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