Gavin Newsom declares bird flu state of emergency

Hurricane Rachel, Kelvin wave combine to bring rain, winds, coastal dangers to SoCal October 8, 2026

Forecasters are warning that south-facing beaches in Southern California could be particularly at risk of flooding on account of Hurricane Rachel this weekend.

Rong-Gong Lin II

At the epicenter of AI, San Francisco Bay residents take on the technology October 8, 2026

In the epicenter of the technology industry, people have conflicting views about whether AI is going to do more harm than good.

Queenie Wong

Flu season didn't start when or where it was expected. Get your shot now, health officials say October 8, 2026

Flu activity began rising in September, ahead of its typical early-November start, said Dr. Dawn Terashita with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Iris Kwok

SoCal's famed coastal railroad may have to move to survive rising seas. How could it happen? October 8, 2026

The California State Transportation Agency is expected to launch a study examining what would be needed to move the railroad line from the San Clemente coast.

Summer Lin

ICE detainees were sprayed with a cleaner during COVID crisis. Now they have a settlement October 8, 2026

Hundreds of detainees said they suffered lasting health issues when guards sprayed a toxic cleaning agent during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrea Castillo

Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, murderer imprisoned half a century, is recommended for parole October 7, 2026

Krenwinkel was granted parole on a preliminary basis Tuesday at her 18th hearing to gauge her suitability for parole, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Richard Winton

Passenger gunned down Culver City bus driver after he refused to pull over, prosecutors say October 7, 2026

Jose Antonio Zayas has been charged with one count of murder in the fatal shooting of Culver City bus driver Bruce Rodriguez.

Salvador Hernandez

LAUSD parents demand return of school police as Franklin High mourns student October 7, 2026

LAUSD parents called for school police to return to campuses after the death of Franklin High student Xavier Nungaray-Martinez. Concerns over bullying and student safety are rising.

Andrew Khouri, Howard Blume, Kate Sequeira

Private prison company sues California over civil rights law for immigrant detainees October 7, 2026

GEO Group operates several detention centers for people being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It's challenging a new California law to give detainees privacy rights.

Nicole Nixon

L.A. County supervisors call for 'bold action' to improve restraining order system October 7, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath cited recent reporting by The Times when presenting a motion to improve outcomes for victims of domestic violence and stalking who seek restraining orders and protection from law enforcement.

Connor Sheets, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee

Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country October 7, 2026

In a new report, researchers find that Californians are paying some of the highest water bills in the country.

Ian James

Mother is arrested in case of 14-year-old allegedly impregnated by her father October 7, 2026

Ofelia Garcia Ortega, 36, was arrested Tuesday at the Salinas Superior Courthouse. She is facing multiple charges, including child endangerment.

Iris Kwok

Arellano: What Steve Hilton doesn't get about Xavier Becerra's parents October 7, 2026

What more proof do California voters need that Hilton is laughably out of touch with how we live? Many Mexican Americans consider family members raised in Mexico to be immigrants, even if they were born in the U.S.

Gustavo Arellano

Santa Monica man who was charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping another woman is found dead October 7, 2026

Alexander Schecter, 26, who was charged in the rape of one woman and the kidnapping of another, died by suicide, authorities said.

Iris Kwok

Hilton warm on tax cuts, tepid on Trump, cold on offshore wind during gubernatorial town hall October 7, 2026

At a town hall, Steve Hilton takes shots at Xavier Becerra and lays out his plan for California.

Nicole Nixon

LAPD's license plate reader pilot program put on hold by City Council October 7, 2026

Citing concerns about the potential misuse of automated license plate readers, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to overrule the approval of a pilot program by Axon Enterprise that would attach the devices to streetlights around the city.

Libor Jany

Franklin High student who fell from railing died by suicide, coroner determines October 6, 2026

L.A. County authorities have classified the death of a 17-year-old Franklin High student as a suicide and identified him as Xavier Nungaray-Martinez.

Andrew Khouri, Howard Blume

Violent head-on crash kills 3, including UCLA, UC Santa Cruz students October 6, 2026

Three people were killed in a crash Sunday evening outside of Salinas.

Salvador Hernandez

Delta and Air Canada planes collide on taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport October 6, 2026

A Delta Air Lines plane collided with an Air Canada aircraft at LAX on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

Summer Lin

FBI whistleblower alleges Trump ordered investigations of L.A.-area immigration protesters October 6, 2026

A former FBI intelligence analyst has alleged that President Trump ordered the FBI to launch unconstitutional investigations into immigration enforcement protesters from the Los Angeles area.

Kevin Rector

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over bird flu on Wednesday, as the disease continued to spread in dairy cows.

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Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge October 8, 2026

Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Italy overhauls electoral system after fiercely contested debate October 8, 2026

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.

Tanker hit by multiple projectiles in Gulf off Qatar, maritime agency says October 8, 2026

Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.

Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation October 8, 2026

Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.

Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital October 8, 2026

Police say the bear entered a traditional nomadic dwelling near Ulaanbaatar, killing a man and seriously injured a woman.

Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile October 8, 2026

The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.

South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row October 8, 2026

It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.

Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain October 8, 2026

Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC October 8, 2026

A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies October 8, 2026

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90 October 8, 2026

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds October 8, 2026

Bassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information - including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice.

Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75 October 8, 2026

Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

France's school protests: What lies behind the anger October 8, 2026

Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say October 8, 2026

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.

Texas carries out first US execution since Christa Pike's botched lethal injections October 8, 2026

Lawyers for Jamaal Howard had asked a judge to pause the execution after Christa Pike's botched lethal injections.

Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club October 8, 2026

Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.

Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel October 8, 2026

Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.

Cornell rape case accuser has received ‘threats’, attorney tells BBC Newshour October 8, 2026

Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.

She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over October 7, 2026

The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

Gavin Newsom declares bird flu state of emergency

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