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Podcast: The mystery of the disappearing gray whales August 5, 2021

Gray whales have been dying in record numbers. No one knows exactly why, but there are some clues.

Earthquake: Magnitude 3.5 quake strikes in Hemet August 5, 2021

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday in Hemet, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

River fire near Colfax, Calif., grows to 1,400 acres, spurs evacuations and damages homes August 5, 2021

A new wildfire that began Wednesday near Colfax, north of Sacramento, has burned through 1,400 acres and started damaging homes, according to state and local officials.

Kevin Rector

Republicans go after Newsom, mask mandates and critical race theory in recall debate August 5, 2021

Talk radio host Larry Elder and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner skipped the first recall debate, which was held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda.

Seema Mehta, Phil Willon

Solis issues executive order mandating L.A. County employees get vaccinated August 5, 2021

Hilda Solis, chair of the County Board of Supervisors, issued an executive order requiring county employees to provide proof of vaccination by Oct. 1.

Kevin Rector

Raging Dixie fire burns homes, businesses in Greenville amid 'critical' conditions August 4, 2021

Personnel attacking the Dixie fire are bracing for strong winds expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon that could make difficult conditions worse.

Lila Seidman

Three dead, two seriously injured in street racing crash in Burbank, police say August 4, 2021

Three people are killed when their car is struck and nearly cut in half by two other vehicle that were involved in a street race, Burbank police say.

Melissa Hernandez

L.A. will consider requiring vaccine proof at restaurants, gyms, indoor sporting events August 4, 2021

The L.A. City Council will consider requiring that people show their vaccination status to visit indoor places such as restaurants, stores and gyms.

Luke Money, Emily Alpert Reyes

O.C. Board of Education to sue Gov. Newsom over K-12 school mask mandate August 4, 2021

The Orange County school board votes to challenge Gov. Newsom's authority to impose a mask mandate for K-12 students as COVID-19 cases spike.

Colleen Shalby

Newsom can call recall proponents 'Republicans and Trump supporters,' judge rules August 4, 2021

In a tentative ruling, judge say Gov. Gavin Newsom can refer to backers of his recall as 'Republicans and Trump supporters' in voter guide.

Maura Dolan

'Running out of options': California resorts to water cutoffs as drought worsens August 4, 2021

California resorts to unprecedented water cutoffs as drought worsens. How bad is it?

Julia Wick

Animal activist whose grisly videos spurred Times probe treated pets without a license August 4, 2021

The charges against Marc Ching came after a Times investigation exposed troubling practices at his business, the Petstaurant, and charity, the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation.

Alene Tchekmedyian, Paul Pringle

Forest Service changes 'let it burn' policy following criticism from western politicians August 4, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service indicates it will be more aggressive in putting out blazes early rather than letting some burn as a way to thin out brush.

Anita Chabria, Lila Seidman

At my wife's Santa Ana market, the masks have never come off August 4, 2021

Those few who look into the store, see a sea of masked people and storm out? Have fun elsewhere.

Gustavo Arellano

L.A. City College swap meet, on the brink of closure, will stay open August 4, 2021

A new operator is taking over the L.A. City College swap meet, which was on the verge of closing after bleeding money during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Kuo

Coronavirus infections steadily increased in LAUSD summer school, but numbers were small August 4, 2021

Risk factors are difficult to evaluate in school settings, but rising numbers are likely to raise concerns for some.

Howard Blume

Newsom and his allies raise tens of millions more than recall backers and GOP candidates August 4, 2021

Newsom's anti-recall allies have more money than all the GOP candidates combined.

Seema Mehta, Maloy Moore

Woman sues L.A. after being struck by a car on a street where tents block the sidewalk August 4, 2021

The Valley Village resident said she had gone to the 101 overpass on Gower Street to distribute sandwiches and water to people living at the encampment.

David Zahniser

California sees significant rise in vaccinations as employers issue mandates August 4, 2021

The increase comes as a growing list of municipalities, businesses and venues are moving to require the shots for employees and, in some cases, customers.

Luke Money

More text messages released involving Trevor Bauer and woman accusing him of sexual assault August 4, 2021

Lawyers for Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer countered a woman's accusation that Bauer sexually assaulted her with text messages the woman exchanged with Bauer and others.

Richard Winton

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Today’s Global Headlines

Epstein meetings a huge mistake, says Bill Gates August 5, 2021

The Microsoft co-founder says he should not have given the convicted sex offender "credibility".

Mapping the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan August 5, 2021

Maps of Afghanistan show who controls districts in fighting between the government and Taliban forces.

Paul Johnson: Chicago house music DJ dies at 50 after catching Covid August 5, 2021

Johnson, who had a 1999 hit with Get Get Down, had been in intensive care with the virus.

Washington NFL team bans fans from wearing Native American dress August 5, 2021

The club, which dropped the name Redskins last year, says fans can no longer wear headdresses at games.

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking August 5, 2021

The lawsuit accuses companies of fuelling bloodshed through negligent business practices.

Migrant van crash kills at least 10 in Texas August 5, 2021

Officials say 30 people were onboard when their vehicle hit a metal pole and stop sign.

Iran's new hardline president Ebrahim Raisi to be sworn in August 5, 2021

Ebrahim Raisi takes over amid heightened tensions with the West and growing discontent at home.

How a fake network pushes pro-China propaganda August 5, 2021

The web of 350 fake social media profiles aims to discredit the West, sometimes with garish cartoons.

Peter Bol: The Sudanese-Australian runner who lifted a nation August 5, 2021

Peter Bol's Olympics has delighted Australians, becoming a "symbol of what we can aspire to be".

US plans to require Covid vaccine for foreign travellers August 5, 2021

Most international travellers will eventually need to be vaccinated when the US reopens borders.

Article 370: Why more locals in Kashmir are becoming militants August 4, 2021

Two years after India revoked Kashmir's status, more locals are taking up arms in the disputed region.

Jack Antonoff has redefined pop music. Here's how August 4, 2021

Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and Lorde all rely on his advice. Now he's making a statement of his own.

Kenya outrage over debt collectors' shaming tactics August 4, 2021

Kenyans are outraged by the latest intimidation tactics used by debt collectors to recover loans.

Why whales in Alaska have been so happy August 4, 2021

What will happen to Alaska's whales when tourism returns to waters stilled by Covid?

Bangladesh lightning strike kills 17 wedding party guests August 4, 2021

The wedding party was disembarking from a boat when several lightning bolts hit the group.

Elaine Thompson-Herah: Instagram blocks gold medallist who shared race win August 4, 2021

The Jamaican sprinter was blocked after posting footage of her races on her Instagram account.

Quinn: Canada's transgender footballer on being 'visible' and playing at the Olympics August 4, 2021

Quinn, a defender for Canada's women's football team, came out as transgender in September 2020.

Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks August 4, 2021

Anyone flouting the rules could be fined due to the damage some lotions can cause to coral.

Four-year-old US piano prodigy flourishing amid pandemic August 4, 2021

Brigitte's parents just wanted to keep her busy. Now, she's been invited to play at Carnegie Hall.

Andrew Cuomo: Why is the NY Governor under pressure to resign? August 4, 2021

Democrats, including President Biden, have called for the New York governor to go.

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