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Massive strike shuts down LAUSD, leaving 420,000 students out of school March 21, 2023

The massive three-day strike begins, with LAUSD teachers, bus drivers, custodians and other workers shutting down Los Angeles public schools.

Grace Toohey, Howard Blume

Space station discarded some trash. It rained fire in California's sky March 21, 2023

Satellite debris reentering the Earth's atmosphere recently lighted up the sky across Northern California. Experts say the phenomenon is more common than many realize.

Grace Toohey

Humans are the greatest peril to mountain lions. Can that change? March 21, 2023

The average California mountain lion is more likely to die at the hands of a human than of natural causes.

Sean Greene

L.A.'s only Indigenous school helps return land to California's Native population March 21, 2023

By naming it the Chief Ya'anna Learning Village, a school official said they will pay tribute to an Indigenous leader who offered refuge to Indigenous immigrants.

Melissa Gomez

Amid soaking storms, California turns to farmland to funnel water into depleted aquifers March 21, 2023

In parts of California's Central Valley, farmlands are being used to soak up storm water and replenish depleted groundwater.

Ian James

Los Angeles police accidentally release photos of undercover officers to watchdog website March 21, 2023

The watchdog group Stop LAPD Spying Coalition has created what it calls a "first-of-its-kind" website with the names and photos of every LAPD police officer.

Libor Jany, Richard Winton

Poll: Is L.A. ready for the 2028 Olympics? Some residents express concern March 21, 2023

Fifty-seven percent of L.A. residents believe the 2028 Olympics will be good for the city, according to a Suffolk University/Los Angeles Times poll. Younger Angelenos are more skeptical.

David Wharton

Big storm slams SoCal: How long will it rain and when will it finally dry out? March 21, 2023

Here is what to expect and when the rain will end as a new, powerful storm rolls into Southern California this week.

Hayley Smith, Luke Money

Former TV star, now a chicken 'rescuer,' found not guilty of Foster Farms theft March 21, 2023

Alexandra Paul and another activist took chickens from a truck outside of Foster Farms' Livingston, Calif., plant in what they called an "open rescue."

Christian Martinez

Man who threatened Bell Gardens High had guns, ammo, bulletproof vest, police say March 21, 2023

A man who allegedly made a shooting threat against Bell Gardens High School on social media was arrested Sunday in possession of stolen guns, ammunition and a ballistic jacket, police say.

Christian Martinez

L.A. federal prison guard gets 10-year sentence for raping inmate in her cell March 21, 2023

A former prison guard gets 10 years behind bars for raping an inmate in the cell where she was isolated with COVID-19 at the federal jail in downtown L.A.

Michael Finnegan

Students say Cal State Long Beach commencement plans deflate joy of graduation March 21, 2023

Students are pressuring university officials to reconsider and have generated more than 15,000 signatures on an online petition.

Debbie Truong

California town engulfed in floodwater. But residents fear what will happen if they flee March 21, 2023

A California town is engulfed in floodwater, but residents fear what will happen if they flee.

Ian James

LAPD officer convicted of perjury, filing false report in 2019 DUI arrest in Hollywood March 21, 2023

Alejandro Castillo, a 15-year-veteran of the LAPD, was convicted of perjury after filing a false police report in a 2019 DUI arrest in Hollywood.

Salvador Hernandez

Last-minute talks fail, massive LAUSD strike and school shutdowns set for Tuesday March 21, 2023

Los Angeles Unified School district and its union fail to reach a strike settlement. Staff and teachers are ready to walk out Tuesday and close down schools.

Howard Blume

Glendale City Council members accused of cutting in line for early COVID-19 vaccinations March 21, 2023

Glendale City Council members cut in line for scarce early COVID-19 vaccinations, and the EMS chief who protested was demoted, lawsuit alleges

Michael Finnegan

Man arrested after short joyride in Long Beach ambulance, police say March 20, 2023

Los Angeles police officers stopped the man driving a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance less than two miles from the San Pedro hospital where officials say he stole the vehicle.

Grace Toohey

Video shows Oxnard police shoot, kill man who charged while shouting 'I hate pigs' March 20, 2023

The suspect charged police with a 5-foot metal pole before he was shot, according to body camera footage released by the department.

Nathan Solis

Free food is available for students during the strike that will close LAUSD schools March 20, 2023

With classes likely to be canceled throughout LAUSD on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, here are some ways to get free meals for students who would usually be fed at school.

Carlos De Loera

Police in L.A., N.Y. and beyond brace for protests if Trump indicted March 20, 2023

Former President Trump has called for protests if he is indicted by a grand jury in New York. Police there and in L.A. say they are monitoring.

Richard Winton

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Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements March 21, 2023

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war March 21, 2023

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames March 21, 2023

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is a devastating loss for his community.

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea March 21, 2023

If confirmed, the strike suggests Ukraine's capacity to deploy drones has increased.

Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroom March 21, 2023

The Ecuadorean government has condemned the attack after journalists nationwide were targeted.

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording March 21, 2023

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

US police forces on alert ahead of possible Donald Trump arrest March 21, 2023

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit March 21, 2023

More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.

Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist preacher continues to elude police March 21, 2023

Punjab's top court questions efforts to find Amritpal Singh, who's being sought by thousands of police.

Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets March 21, 2023

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family.

Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption March 21, 2023

Zhao Weiguo formerly headed Tsinghua Unigroup, which was one of China's leading chipmakers.

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria March 21, 2023

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

France pension reform: Macron's government survives no-confidence vote March 21, 2023

More than 100 people are arrested after protests across Paris following Monday's vote.

What a man freed from a 241-year prison sentence finds strangest of all March 21, 2023

Bobby Bostic was released in November - after being told as a teenager he would die in prison.

What happens next if Trump is arrested this week? March 21, 2023

The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead.

Here's what would happen if Trump were arrested March 21, 2023

Could the former president the former President gets indicted? Our correspondent explains.

Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine March 20, 2023

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group.

Dreams of space that ended in shipwreck off Italy March 20, 2023

Maeda, 17, wanted to be an astronaut - and took huge risks to pursue her goal.

The 'dear' friendship of Putin and Xi... in 62 seconds March 20, 2023

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

Ukraine war: What support is China giving Russia? March 20, 2023

China could be providing military intelligence to Russia as well as economic support.

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