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Irvine woman who allegedly taped dogs' mouths shut arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty June 2, 2023

Gabriela Barrera, 21, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after she admitted to taping multiple dogs' mouths shut, the Irvine Police Department said.

Christian Martinez

After months 'left in the dark,' undocumented flood victims to get $95 million in aid from state June 2, 2023

Months after Gov. Gavin Newsom promised rapid aid for undocumented victims of California's winter floods, eligible households could start seeing payments of up to $4,500.

Jessica Garrison, Ian James, Susanne Rust, Terry Castleman

Bass names new head of troubled Animal Services department June 2, 2023

In announcing the appointment, the Los Angeles mayor said Staycee Dains will "bring strong leadership and a true passion for animal welfare to L.A. Animal Services."

Dakota Smith

Tom Plate, former L.A. Times editor and leading expert on Asia, dies June 2, 2023

Plate published books, columns and founded an organization focusing on Asia and its impact on the U.S. in hopes of preparing students for the future.

Priscella Vega

Kanye West sued by photographer after the rapper allegedly threw her phone into the street June 1, 2023

A brief video shows an angry Kanye West allegedly grab the photographer's phone and throw it into the street.

Nathan Solis

Pride flag flies at the Hall of Administration — a first for an L.A. County building June 1, 2023

A Pride flag will fly at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration building in downtown Los Angeles each day during LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June.

Summer Lin

Man acquitted of starting 2018 Holy fire, which burned 23,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties June 1, 2023

Trabuco Canyon's Forrest Gordon Clark was acquitted on three charges of felony arson in connection with the Holy fire, which ripped through Cleveland National Forest in 2018. He was found guilty of making criminal threats.

Andrew J. Campa

Debt ceiling vote splits Democratic candidates for Feinstein's Senate seat June 1, 2023

Katie Porter and Barbara Lee opposed the bipartisan bill to suspend the debt ceiling until 2025. Adam Schiff voted for it.

Owen Tucker-Smith, Benjamin Oreskes

Ancient mastodon tooth washes ashore near Santa Cruz, is almost lost to unwitting jogger June 1, 2023

After a Santa Cruz paleontologist was alerted of the find, he raced to the beach only to find the tooth gone. Days later, a jogger turned it in after seeing the news.

Vanessa Arredondo

Former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey weighs U.S. Senate bid June 1, 2023

Former Dodger Steve Garvey's celebrity could upend California's 2024 U.S. Senate race, if he decides to jump in.

Seema Mehta

The 'Wave House,' Harry Gesner's Malibu masterpiece, lists for $49.5 million June 1, 2023

The 'Wave House,' an iconic Malibu residence built by Harry Gesner, just surfaced for sale for the first time in 36 years at $49.5 million.

Jack Flemming

Meta threatens to pull news from Facebook, Instagram if California bill passes June 1, 2023

As California considers a bill that would force tech platforms to pay publishers for news content, Meta has warned it would pull content in retaliation.

Helen Li

Grazing goats prevent California wildfires. New salary rules may jeopardize the industry June 1, 2023

California wildfire prevention is at risk after new labor requirements separated goat herders from sheep. Goats are an economical and sustainable method of clearing underbrush.

Grace Toohey

Column: Newsom halted the death penalty. The D.A. in the Davis stabbings case doesn't care June 1, 2023

The stabbings of three people in Davis could be tried as a death penalty case. But would the Yolo County D.A. go for capital punishment in a state where it is effectively banned?

Anita Chabria

Question of reparations raises skepticism and hope among Black L.A. residents June 1, 2023

The reparations debate remains one of the hottest topics in town, particularly in communities like Crenshaw, Leimert Park and Inglewood — the heart of Black L.A.

Brennon Dixson

Driverless trucks on California highways? Legislators don't trust the DMV to ensure safety June 1, 2023

State legislators are pushing a bill that would delay the advent of driverless trucks and wrest away regulatory control from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Russ Mitchell

Column: I quit Twitter for a week. I didn't miss it. Be worried, Elon Musk June 1, 2023

My wife and my bosses keep telling me to not waste so much time tweeting — over 1,000 times in April alone. Waste of time, my behind. I've gained friends and followers and writing gigs — arguably, this job! — from my torrent of tweets.

Gustavo Arellano

Central Valley flooding offers birds bountiful water. Will it also poison them? June 1, 2023

Central Valley flooding has raised a new potential threat to migrating birds: Massive die-offs from bacteria-contaminated water.

Susanne Rust

What the latest police numbers show about crime in L.A., San Francisco and West Hollywood June 1, 2023

Violent crime decreased 10% year over year, with property crime down as well after both rose in 2022.

Terry Castleman

Video captures dog fending off coyote attacking fellow pooch in Mission Viejo backyard June 1, 2023

Backyard surveillance footage captured a small dog rushing to save his fellow pet from being attacked by a coyote at a Mission Viejo home last month.

Jeremy Childs

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Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning? June 2, 2023

A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain.

Joe Biden 'fine' after fall on stage in Colorado June 2, 2023

Officials say the 80-year-old president stumbled on a sandbag while handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony in Colorado.

iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024 June 2, 2023

Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying away from China

Franco Mulakkal: Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of rape June 2, 2023

The Vatican had temporarily relieved Franco Mulakkal of his duties when he was arrested in 2018

Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile' June 2, 2023

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

Congress approves debt deal, averting a US default June 2, 2023

President Joe Biden will now sign the measure into law, staving off worldwide economic chaos.

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West June 2, 2023

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Africa's week in pictures: 26 May-1 June 2023 June 1, 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Foo Fighters review: But Here We Are finds a band working through grief June 1, 2023

The band's first album since Taylor Hawkins' death, is a powerful account of, and antidote to, pain.

Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda June 1, 2023

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

Poland's quest to retrieve priceless Nazi-looted art June 1, 2023

A 16th Century Italian painting looted by the Nazis has been returned to Poland from Japan.

Mexican police find 45 bags of human remains June 1, 2023

Officials were searching a ravine near Guadalajara for seven young people reported missing last week.

Are tornadoes in the US getting worse? June 1, 2023

They are largely unpredictable and unforeseeable but are twisters becoming a more serious threat?

Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person June 1, 2023

Shares in Musk's electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.

How gun violence is reshaping American lives June 1, 2023

Avoiding public places, moving home... how the threat of random gunfire is changing the way people live.

Women lead Indian families as men migrate June 1, 2023

India's traditionally patriarchal society is seeing a rising number of women heading families.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march June 1, 2023

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

France influencers: Jail threat for those found flouting new ad laws June 1, 2023

France's new rules ban or restrict certain commercial practices by online personalities.

Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations June 1, 2023

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

Why soldier's defamation case loss raises next question... in 83 seconds June 1, 2023

The BBC explains why an Australian soldier lost a defamation case over reports he killed Afghan prisoners.

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