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L.A. is shutting down its largest gas plant — and replacing it with an unproven hydrogen project February 9, 2023

Critics said the $800-million green hydrogen plan could end up making the climate crisis worse, not better.

Sammy Roth

New deputy 'gang' forming in L.A. County Sheriff's Department, lawsuit alleges February 9, 2023

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are forming a new "gang" in the agency's East L.A. station, according to a deputy who alleges in a lawsuit he was abused when he refused to join the group.

Keri Blakinger

Rahsaan Thomas of 'Ear Hustle' released from prison a year after commutation from Newsom February 8, 2023

Rahsaan Thomas was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, more than year after he was granted a commutation from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Mackenzie Mays

Several students 'in minor distress' taken to hospital after unspecified illness February 8, 2023

Police say a teacher at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, a public magnet school in Tarzana, described the students as appearing to be "under the influence."

Alexandra E. Petri

Harry Kelsey, former chief curator at L.A.'s Natural History Museum, dies at 93 February 8, 2023

Aside from his history work, Harry Kelsey was key in helping establish downtown Los Angeles' Broadway Theater and Commercial Historic District.

Priscella Vega

Cal State Fullerton feared a student had sent campus threat. It was just a bad Nintendo joke February 8, 2023

An email urging a Cal State Fullerton professor to cancel class 'for the good of humanity' sent the campus into high alert. Turned out it was a (bad) joke.

Noah Goldberg

Brazen food stamp scammers steal millions from L.A.'s poorest. 'They're hemorrhaging money' February 8, 2023

Money meant for the lowest-income Los Angeles County residents is being siphoned from their EBT cards in record amounts.

Rebecca Ellis

Two people and their pet cat killed in fire at Mar Vista home February 8, 2023

Fire crews responding to a 911 hang-up call about 2:22 a.m. found a single-story home on fire in the 3500 block of South May Street.

Summer Lin

2 killed, 1 injured in Lake Balboa crash after car speeds through red light, LAPD says February 8, 2023

Around 3:46 a.m., a Chevrolet Corvette speeding north on Balboa Boulevard collided with a Honda SUV traveling east on Victory Boulevard, police said.

Alexandra E. Petri

California faces threat from the type of back-to-back mega-earthquakes that devastated Turkey February 8, 2023

The earthquakes in Turkey show how big quakes are more likely to cause big aftershocks far from the epicenter. The same could happen in California.

Rong-Gong Lin II

A city staffer's call for a police patrol made Fox News. LAPD wants to find the leaker February 8, 2023

The leak triggered another exchange between Soto-Martinez, a sharp critic of the LAPD, and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers.

David Zahniser, Libor Jany

Some Latinos don't trust Western mental health. That's where curanderos come in February 8, 2023

Curanderismo is a traditional healing practice with many forms and applications. Its acceptance is growing in some corners of the medical community.

Karen Garcia

Corporations turn to ballot to combat California's progressive agenda, raising alarms February 8, 2023

California voters in 2024 will decide whether to keep a law to require buffer zones around new oil wells as corporations use referendums to challenge progressive policies.

Taryn Luna

Soaring California natural gas prices could bring higher electricity bills this summer February 8, 2023

Southern California Edison and the L.A. Department of Water and Power hinted at higher electric rates due to a rise in natural gas costs at a meeting of energy stakeholders.

Terry Castleman

Winery's wastewater dump in the Merced was bad for fish, and the bottom line February 8, 2023

E. & J. Gallo Winery will pay a fine of nearly $380,000 for discharging more than 90,000 gallons of wastewater into the Merced River.

Christian Martinez

What to know about L.A.'s new tenant protection laws February 8, 2023

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to finalize the last of its tenant protection package.

Julia Wick

Devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria reminds California to prepare. Here's how February 8, 2023

It's a matter of when, not if, the Big One hits in California. Here's what you need to have in an emergency kit and other tips for earthquake readiness and resilience.

Jessica Roy

Brandon Tsay, still grieving, gets the 'hero' treatment in Washington February 8, 2023

This is what it's like to be summoned to Washington as an official national hero — the president's special guest at the State of the Union address — while you are still processing your own emotions.

Noah Bierman

Photos: Biden pitches optimism to skeptical Americans in State of the Union address February 8, 2023

In a State of the Union address that began as a bipartisan appeal, President Biden appeared combative and feisty at times as he sparred with Republicans over his legislative record, the federal deficit and border security.

Times Photography Staff

Disney riders rescued from sinking Pirates of the Caribbean boat, viral video shows February 8, 2023

The TikTok video showed Disneyland firefighters helping riders exit the waterlogged boat on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

Grace Toohey

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Bus driver charged with murder after ramming Quebec nursery February 9, 2023

Two children were killed and six others were injured in the incident near Montreal on Wednesday.

Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets February 9, 2023

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit February 9, 2023

Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted.

Nigeria election 2023 in Katsina: 'You let kidnappers take me, now you want my vote' February 9, 2023

Kidnapping gangs have spread terror across Nigeria - how will this affect this month's elections?

Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India February 9, 2023

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory.

Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry February 9, 2023

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world.

Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response February 8, 2023

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.

Tyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man February 8, 2023

A new report details the brutality the 29-year-old suffered at the hands of five Memphis officers.

Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say February 8, 2023

US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles' February 8, 2023

Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but they are fewer.

How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror February 8, 2023

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground.

Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people? February 8, 2023

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world.

MH17: Putin probably supplied missile that downed plane - investigators February 8, 2023

The aircraft was hit by a Russian-made missile in eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people.

Notorious Russian nationalist Igor Mangushev shot dead in Ukraine February 8, 2023

Igor Mangushev was shot in the head and his killing sparks speculation about who was to blame.

Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded February 8, 2023

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.

Turkey earthquake: 'This building is just a snapshot of the devastation' February 8, 2023

The BBC's Anna Foster has spent two days travelling alone towards the earthquake epicentre.

Turkey earthquake: BBC reporter stops as rescuers listen for trapped people February 8, 2023

Tom Bateman was reporting from Adana, Turkey, when asked to be be quiet.

New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea February 8, 2023

A naval vessel intercepted a massive 3.2 tonnes haul found drifting in the Pacific Ocean.

Ukraine war: Borrowed time for Bakhmut as Russians close in February 8, 2023

This small Ukrainian city has been at the centre of an epic six-month battle on the front line.

State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight February 8, 2023

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech.

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