Biden visits veterans medical center

Citing tensions, LAUSD to restrict where charters and district schools can share campuses September 27, 2023

L.A. school board puts needs of its schools first -- limiting where charter schools can rent campus space. Charters vow to fight for legal right to share campuses.

Howard Blume

L.A. County to pay nearly $2.6 million to former fire captain shot at Agua Dulce station September 27, 2023

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the settlement in a shooting that stemmed from a workplace dispute at a county fire station

Brittny Mejia

Culver City buys gun store, just two blocks from school, to stop another from taking its place September 26, 2023

The Martin B. Retting shop was grandfathered in when Culver City banned gun stores near schools, and it could have transferred those rights to a new owner.

Salvador Hernandez

Wrongly accused of rape in L.A. County as a teen, man freed from prison after 28 years September 26, 2023

Gerardo Cabanillas was promised probation if he confessed to a sexual assault he didn't commit when he was 18 years old. After 28 years in prison, Cabanillas has been freed after DNA evidence proved his innocence, officials announced Monday.

James Queally

State schools Supt. Tony Thurmond announces 2026 bid for California governor September 26, 2023

The superintendent of public instruction becomes the second Democrat to launch a campaign for California governor in a race that is still three years away.

Mackenzie Mays

Who replaced Julio Urías on Dodger Stadium mural? The players who caught him September 26, 2023

Dodgers catchers Will Smith and Austin Barnes now appear where pitcher Julio Urías once was on a stadium mural celebrating the team's 2020 World Series win.

Chuck Schilken

Which major California city has the highest rate of car thefts? Hint: It's not L.A. September 26, 2023

Motor vehicle theft has been on the rise in Oakland. Law enforcement agencies share the best precautions you can take to keep your car safe.

Karen Garcia

Wayne Ratkovich, developer who saved some of L.A.'s best-known architectural gems, dies at 82. September 26, 2023

In renovating the Wiltern theater, the Oviatt building, the Fine Arts building and others, Ratkovich changed the attitude in a city that often viewed historical buildings as obsolete.

Roger Vincent

UAW aims for drivers' attention by striking parts warehouses, including two in the Inland Empire September 26, 2023

Inland Empire workers strike at GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, in a widening labor action that could affect consumers' ability to get car repairs.

Ronald D. White

Youth football coach in Riverside arrested after allegedly punching 14-year-old after game September 26, 2023

The coach, Eibylardo Funes, was booked on charges of battery and willfully harming a child last week after he allegedly assaulted the 14-year-old player.

Noah Goldberg

Newsom signs gun laws that add new taxes and limit where owners can carry firearms September 26, 2023

Among more than 20 gun-control laws California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed are one to tax ammunition and firearms, and another limiting who can obtain a concealed-carry permit.

Hannah Wiley

Powerball jackpot jumps to $835 million. What are your odds of winning? September 26, 2023

The Powerball jackpot rose to $835 million after there was no big winner during Monday night's draw. The last jackpot was a $1-billion ticket sold in L.A. in July.

Summer Lin

L.A.'s mayor declared a homeless emergency. A new lawsuit says it should be repealed September 26, 2023

A nonprofit group asks a judge to strike down Karen Bass' emergency declaration on homelessness, calling it a "vast and illegal expansion of mayoral power."

David Zahniser

Over a dozen Hells Angels members indicted in brutal attack on 3 Black men in San Diego September 26, 2023

In the June 6 assault in Ocean Beach, three men, ages 19, 20 and 21, were chased by members of the Hells Angels gang. Two were severely beaten.

Jeremy Childs

Working-class Echo Park residents join forces to battle parking nightmare due to yoga studio September 26, 2023

Since the yoga studio opened in 2017, residents have had to compete with yoga clients for parking. Driveways have been blocked and cars damaged.

Karen Garcia

L.A. County offers 3,000 new mental health and substance use treatment beds in bid to end lawsuit September 26, 2023

In another attempt to settle a lawsuit, Los Angeles County has agreed to create 3,000 new mental health and substance use treatment beds by the end of 2026.

Doug Smith

Tearing down dams could save Western rivers — and also make climate change worse September 26, 2023

One of America's reddest states is seeking 100% clean energy. But does hydropower count as clean?

Sammy Roth

Malibu Triathlon, set for this weekend, gets last-minute go-ahead from City Council September 26, 2023

Endangered fish threatened to derail the Malibu Triathlon, but the City Council approved a permit for a new, shorter route for the charity event.

Matt Hamilton

Newsom bars school book bans: LGBTQ+ textbook bill signed into law amid growing culture wars September 26, 2023

A new law signed by the governor will bring more scrutiny to school district curriculum decisions. Materials must feature 'inclusive and diverse perspectives.'

Mackenzie Mays

Newsom signs child sex trafficking bill that exposed cracks in prison reform efforts September 26, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a high-profile bill to increase prison terms for those convicted of child sex trafficking, legislation that divided Democrats.

Hannah Wiley

President Joe Biden and VA Secretary Denis McDonough visit a medical center administering COVID-19 vaccines in DC

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Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Nineveh September 27, 2023

The bride and the groom are thought to be among the victims of the blaze, local media reports.

Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted' September 27, 2023

Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.

Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court September 27, 2023

They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.

'They bombed everywhere': Survivors recount Karabakh attack September 27, 2023

Survivors in a remote village say three children and two adults were killed, including two boys from one family.

Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news September 27, 2023

In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.

Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case September 26, 2023

Donald Trump exaggerated his net worth and asset values to get better loans, a New York judge rules.

Biden dog Commander bites another Secret Service agent September 26, 2023

This is the 11th time Commander has bitten a guard at the White House or the Biden family home.

Canada's Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row September 26, 2023

Anthony Rota resigns after praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit as a "war hero".

8 mile actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46 September 26, 2023

The actor and rapper, known for rap-battling Eminem in the 2002 film, died at his home on Sunday.

Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive September 26, 2023

Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.

Maldives: The presidential poll with India and China on the ballot September 26, 2023

The Maldives presidential election will also decide who gets the advantage in the strategically located islands.

Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen September 26, 2023

The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.

Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia September 26, 2023

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region.

Joe Biden makes history by joining UAW picket line September 26, 2023

Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they "deserve" wage raises and concessions.

Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly September 26, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales September 26, 2023

The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up.

JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley September 26, 2023

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

Shakira accused of tax crimes for the second time September 26, 2023

Spanish prosecutors claim the singer has defrauded the state of more than €6m.

Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress September 26, 2023

Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.

Viral Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce clip leads to 'crazy 24 hours' September 26, 2023

A journalist spotted the superstar leaving an American football game with one of the sport's top players.

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