State of the City 2021

'I want to be heard': Half Moon Bay farmworkers struggle in 'deplorable' conditions January 28, 2023

The mass shooting in Half Moon Bay has brought the spotlight on a community known to many as a sleepy beach town. But its backbone is agriculture — an industry at a crossroads in this increasingly expensive remote region.

Susanne Rust, Jack Flemming, Terry Castleman

Unauthorized vehicle disabled while attempting to enter Camp Pendleton January 28, 2023

Camp Pendleton's main gate reopened more than two hours after a vehicle was disabled while trying to enter the Marine Corps base near Oceanside without authorization.

Connor Sheets

LAPD officers in riot gear face off with protesters after release of Tyre Nichols video January 28, 2023

The protest march grew out of a candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police, and Keenan Anderson, who died after L.A. police pinned him to the ground and repeatedly used a Taser on him.

James Queally, Connor Sheets

Archbishop presides over special Mass to honor Monterey Park shooting victims January 28, 2023

Dozens of people poured into the St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church on Friday night for a service honoring the 11 victims of last week's mass shooting in Monterey Park.

Summer Lin, Christian Martinez

Huntington Park police shoot, kill man in wheelchair who was wielding butcher knife, authorities say January 28, 2023

Officers responding to a report of a stabbing tried to detain the suspect, who drew a butcher knife and attempted to throw it at the officers, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

Connor Sheets

L.A. City Council backs minimum threshold for evicting tenants behind on rent January 28, 2023

Under the proposal, a tenant would have to owe more than one month's fair market rent before they could be evicted. It will need a second vote next week.

Julia Wick

Photos: Communities around the country react to the release of Tyre Nichols police video January 28, 2023

The city of Memphis, Tenn., has released the video footage of police officers beating Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop.

Was your latest natural gas bill more expensive than usual? Share it with us January 28, 2023

California utility providers have warned that natural gas bills will be much higher than usual this month.

Laura J. Nelson

Mountain lion P-81 was killed on PCH, probably by a vehicle, officials say January 27, 2023

The mountain lion's remains were collected on PCH near Las Posas Road in Ventura County a little over a month after the death of P-22.

Christian Martinez

Albert Pujols is listing his Irvine mansion for $9.98 million January 27, 2023

Longtime Angels slugger Albert Pujols is asking $9.98 million for his longtime mansion tucked in a guard-gated neighborhood in Irvine.

Jack Flemming

2 killed when stolen vehicle slams into light pole in San Jose January 27, 2023

The driver of the 2018 Hyundai sedan was reportedly traveling at a high speed when the vehicle veered off the road and struck a light pole.

Christian Martinez

Ronna McDaniel beats California challenger to remain Republican National Committee chair January 27, 2023

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel beats back an insurgent challenge from conservative California lawyer Harmeet Dhillon in the race to lead the national GOP.

Seema Mehta

Portion of westbound 91 Freeway in Corona to close this weekend for ongoing repair work January 27, 2023

Beginning Friday evening through Monday morning, all westbound lanes on the 91 Freeway in Corona will be closed for construction, from Interstate 15 to Lincoln Avenue.

Grace Toohey

L.A. County relaxes universal mask recommendation as COVID eases January 27, 2023

While wearing a face covering is still required in certain select settings and still encouraged aboard public transit, the decision for most should now be considered a matter of personal preference.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

'Gimme Shelter': Will Newsom's new mental health plan reduce homelessness? January 27, 2023

Los Angeles and seven other counties plan to join Gov. Gavin Newsom's program that aims to reduce homelessness by compelling mental health treatment.

Liam Dillon

Man arrested near Drake's Beverly Hills mansion after alleged burglary January 27, 2023

LAPD officers arrested a man who allegedly broke into a Beverly Hills mansion reportedly belonging to rapper Drake on Thursday night.

Nardine Saad

Graphic video of Paul Pelosi attack, suspect's confession to police released January 27, 2023

A graphic video showing the October attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was released Friday by a San Francisco court.

Hannah Fry, Hannah Wiley

'Don't be afraid. Don't be intimidated.' Dancing resumes at studio targeted by Monterey Park gunman January 27, 2023

While Saturday's mass shooting still weighs heavily on the community, instructors and students say they are ready to get back to dancing.

Carlos De Loera

Red envelopes and tragedy: A Monterey Park restaurant owner moves forward the only way she knows how January 27, 2023

As Lunar New Year unfolded against the backdrop of tragedy in Monterey Park, the holiday's red envelopes became a symbol of a tension: how do we honor those killed in the mass shooting while also moving forward?

Daniel Miller

To afford historic labor contract, UC considers cutting TAs, graduate student admissions January 27, 2023

After the UC and academic workers celebrated wage gains in new labor contracts, campuses scramble to pay for them, with potential cuts in new graduate students looming.

Teresa Watanabe

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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days January 28, 2023

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

Video shows police beating and kicking Tyre Nichols while he was restrained January 28, 2023

The 29-year-old cried out for his mother during the violent arrest in Memphis that led to his death, footage shows.

AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologises after it is widely mocked January 28, 2023

The news agency had warned journalists that references to "the French" could be dehumanising.

Tyre Nichols video: What the footage of police beating shows January 28, 2023

The bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten and crying out for his mother.

The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile January 28, 2023

Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats.

In photos: A makeover for 200-year-old India heritage building January 28, 2023

The building, formerly the British Residency in Hyderabad city, is now a women's university.

Tyre Nichols: Memphis reckons with police killing by black officers January 27, 2023

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual.

Auckland floods: New Zealand city declares emergency after torrential rain January 27, 2023

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

Ukraine war: UN accuses Russia of breaking child protection rules over refugees January 27, 2023

Moscow is accused of giving refugees Russian passports and allowing them to be adopted.

US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood January 27, 2023

The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men.

Bodycam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack January 27, 2023

A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2022 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.

Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? January 27, 2023

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government.

Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without Russia January 27, 2023

Moscow accuses Poland of attempting to "rewrite history" after it is not invited to the event.

Andrew Tate: Judge explains extended detention of 'dangerous' influencer January 27, 2023

The statement is the clearest indication yet of the evidence against the British-American influencer.

Adani Group: Fortune of Asia's richest man hit by fraud claims January 27, 2023

A report of fraud has sparked a mass sell-off in businesses led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.

Canadian couple rescues moose with bare hands January 27, 2023

Kirk Barharn and his wife spotted the moose tangled in a fence while driving in British Columbia.

Watchdog blames Syria for 2018 Douma chemical attack January 27, 2023

The OPCW says at least one Syrian helicopter dropped toxic chlorine gas cylinders on civilian areas.

Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera January 27, 2023

One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star.

Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia January 27, 2023

The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness.

New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland January 27, 2023

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding.

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