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Growing number of sick and dying California brown pelicans worries animal experts May 19, 2022

Hundreds of sick and dying California brown pelicans have recently been found across the region and are now being treated at various rescue centers along the coast.

Nathan Solis

L.A. coronavirus hospitalizations rise markedly, outbreaks increase, sparking new concern May 19, 2022

The coronavirus case rate in Los Angeles county is now high enough to land it within the "medium" community level outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalizations are also on the rise.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle charged with unrelated attempted murder May 19, 2022

Isaiah Lee, who faces misdemeanor charges for attacking comedian Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month, was charged with stabbing his roommate during a fight in December 2021, prosecutors said.

James Queally

With baby formula scarce, California mothers are sharing their breast milk May 19, 2022

Lactating parents across California are pitching in to help feed other people's children during the ongoing national baby formula shortage.

Sonja Sharp

Toddler accidentally run over by his father in Riverside, police say May 19, 2022

The father did not see his child in the driveway when the accident occurred.

Nathan Solis

New coronavirus mystery: Some are getting COVID-19 again even after taking Paxlovid May 19, 2022

Health experts are urging people to be cautious if they develop symptoms again after taking anti-COVID pills.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Column: Corruption scandal shows that in Anaheim politics, there are no angels May 19, 2022

Anaheim is a working-class city whose residents have more pressing concerns than civics, leaving room for unscrupulous officials to operate, Arellano writes.

Gustavo Arellano

Wildlife officials truck Chinook salmon to cooler waters in emergency move to help them spawn May 19, 2022

Warming waters in Northern California have been lethal for winter-run salmon eggs; less than 3% hatched last year.

Christian Martinez

A 'no party preference' prosecutor could shake up California attorney general's race May 19, 2022

Sacramento Dist. Atty. Anne Marie Schubert has spent three decades in courtrooms prosecuting murderers and rapists. Now she wants to be the state's top cop.

Hannah Wiley

With severe drought, an urgent call to rework the Colorado River's defining pact May 19, 2022

Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt says with climate change shrinking the Colorado River, Western states should renegotiate a key 1922 agreement.

Ian James

Inside the Laguna Woods church shooting: A stranger lurking, 'evil' and heroes rising May 19, 2022

How a luncheon celebrating the return of a congregation's pastor turned into a deadly scene.

Hailey Branson-Potts, Hannah Fry, Matthew Ormseth

Acrimony, threats, absent doctors: L.A. County and USC clash over hospital management May 19, 2022

Los Angeles County and USC have been quietly waging battle over the operations of L.A. County-USC Medical Center, one the nation's largest public hospitals. The County decried "a broad lack of accountability and responsibility on the part of" USC.

Matt Hamilton

Column: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention May 19, 2022

Voters will choose the two runoff candidates to compete in the November general election. Democratic Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is a shoo-in for one slot, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Critical fire conditions coming to Northern California, forecasters say May 19, 2022

The National Weather Service is warning that gusty winds could create conditions under which fires start easier and spread faster.

Gregory Yee

Garcetti wanted 9,735 cops. But L.A. won't be able to hit that target May 19, 2022

City budget analysts said the spending plan would boost the LAPD operating budget by about $115 million, a 6.5% increase. Garcetti had sought an 8.5% increase.

David Zahniser

Why do so many L.A. apartments come without fridges? Inside the chilling mystery May 19, 2022

Why do tenants have to bring their own refrigerators to rent apartments in Los Angeles?

Liam Dillon

Feds probe Tesla Autopilot in Newport Beach crash that killed 3 May 18, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had sent a team to investigate the possibility that Tesla's Autopilot was involved in the crash on Pacific Coast Highway.

Gregory Yee

Two women sought in shooting of elderly man in wheelchair outside South L.A. McDonald's May 18, 2022

The motive for the shooting is unknown, police said.

Nathan Solis

Homeowners sue SoCal Edison, claiming faulty equipment sparked Coastal fire May 18, 2022

The fire swept through an upscale neighborhood on May 11, spurred by robust coastal winds and dry brush starved of moisture due to a drought gripping the West.

Nathan Solis

7 L.A. cyclists share how to go car-free, ride safely and have fun May 18, 2022

If you've been thinking about going car-free in L.A. or even just driving less, these riders' stories can help you get started.

Jonah Valdez

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Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids - Biden May 19, 2022

Finland and Sweden's application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey's government.

Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country May 19, 2022

Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell.

Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US and Canada May 19, 2022

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in four European countries, health authorities say.

Vangelis: Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer dies at 79 May 19, 2022

The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack.

Ukrainian widow confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband May 19, 2022

The 21-year-old serviceman has pled guilty to killing her husband in a village in Ukraine's north-east.

Israeli coalition government in crisis as MP quits May 19, 2022

An Arab member resigns in anger, leaving the government as a fragile minority for the first time.

Russia's laser weapon claim derided as propaganda May 19, 2022

Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can't mask battlefield failure.

Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants May 19, 2022

The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist allowed to watch Liverpool games on TV May 19, 2022

A Nigerian judge grants Nnamdi Kanu dispensation to watch the climax of his favourite team's season.

Women awarded damages over Japan exam discrimination May 19, 2022

Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams.

Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death May 19, 2022

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man.

Bush condemns Putin's invasion of 'Iraq' instead of Ukraine May 19, 2022

The former US president corrected himself after saying Putin had invaded Iraq rather than Ukraine.

LGBTQ+ in Qatar: 'Waking up in fear every day is exhausting' May 19, 2022

Fifa has said it will cancel the World Cup 2022 contracts of any hotel in Qatar that does not allow same-sex couples to stay.

I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my career May 19, 2022

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles May 19, 2022

A month after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka May 19, 2022

Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.

The radio station giving indigenous people a voice May 18, 2022

A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.

Meet Gleb and Ukraine’s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia May 18, 2022

A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.

Taylor Swift graduation speech: Embrace 'cringe' May 18, 2022

New York University bestowed the renowned pop singer with an honorary degree.

Woman kidnapped as a child reunites with rescuer May 18, 2022

Kathy Wrethman, from Australia, has finally come face-to-face with the man who saved her life.