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Bass returns campaign donations from leaders of anti-gang nonprofit after Times inquiry September 4, 2026

The Bass campaign's decision came after The Times asked whether the contributions ran afoul of a city law restricting campaign fundraising by city contractors.

David Zahniser

Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be displaced by the L.A. Olympics, study says September 4, 2026

Thousands of homeless people probably will be displaced when the 2028 Olympics come to L.A., researchers say. They say the government needs a plan now for where they will go.

James Rainey

Hurricane Marie: What to expect in SoCal this weekend and how to plan accordingly September 4, 2026

Forecasters expect strong surf and rip currents and a chance of rain, thunderstorms and muggy weather as people flock to the coast during the long weekend.

Hannah Fry

LAPD internal affairs file spills more details on unit in racist recordings scandal September 4, 2026

An inquiry into the case's effect on LAPD recruitment efforts is ongoing, but an internal investigation sheds new light on the unit at the center of a scandal.

Libor Jany

Bass, Raman tout their environmental bona fides at L.A. forum September 4, 2026

In a forum at L.A. Trade-Tech, the two mayoral candidates differed sharply over the city's environmental performance under Bass's leadership

Noah Haggerty

L.A. Community College District cancels housing proposal after allegations of bidding 'irregularities' September 4, 2026

The L.A. Community College District canceled a bidding process to build student housing after a developer alleged irregularities. The district said officials acted appropriately.

Andrew Khouri

Arellano: Nithya Raman is the comeback kid of L.A. politics September 4, 2026

The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for scoring while behind is almost preternatural.

Gustavo Arellano

Payouts in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement delayed to two largest law firms September 4, 2026

Two firms representing roughly half of the victims in the nation's largest sex abuse settlement have had their payments delayed amid pending audit and fraud probes, leaving many clients who expected life-changing sums stuck in limbo.

Rebecca Ellis

As world braces for 'super' El Niño, research suggests global warming has increased its punch September 4, 2026

New research suggests that human activity is making El Niño even more extreme and globally disruptive.

Hayley Smith

Trump is trying to terminate EVs in California. Is that even possible? September 4, 2026

The Trump administration's efforts to erode California's emissions authority are slowing the state's EV transition, but not stopping it.

Hayley Smith

USC students board Hector the Barber's school bus for curbside cuts September 4, 2026

After the pandemic closed his shop, Hector the Barber bought a yellow school bus and turned it into a mobile barbershop parked right outside USC.

Francesca Pinney

Bass is asked to testify before Congress about waste and fraud in L.A.'s response to homelessness September 4, 2026

Rep. Tim Burchett, chair of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, said his panel is concerned about "potential misallocation of federal dollars."

David Zahniser, Doug Smith

Coast Guard rescues 37 migrants found adrift on boat off Southern California coast September 3, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard officials rescued dozens of migrants in a 30-foot boat that had been adrift near Oxnard for days without food or water.

Terry Castleman

1 dead, 4 injured after driver, 91, crashes car in Trader Joe's parking lot, police say September 3, 2026

One person was killed and four others injured after a motorist collided with a group of pedestrians in the parking lot near the Grove on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Clara Harter

Lack of FEMA funds cuts off key recovery program for Eaton, Palisades fire survivors September 3, 2026

California says it's ending its disaster case management program for Eaton and Palisades fire survivors after FEMA stalled federal funding.

Clara Harter

Convicted Malibu scammer added to FBI's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list after fleeing U.S. September 3, 2026

Bernhard Eugen Fritsch, a Malibu man who fled the U.S. to avoid an expected 15-year prison sentence after a fraud conviction last year, has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list.

Grace Toohey

Body recovered from lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights September 3, 2026

LAPD officers are investigating after a body was recovered from the lake at Hollenbeck Park in Boyle Heights.

Fedor Zarkhin

Lost in the algorithm: Hikers stranded on Mt. Shasta after following Gemini AI's plan September 3, 2026

Authorities say three hikers became stranded on Mt. Shasta after relying solely on Google's Gemini AI.

Karen Garcia

Motorcyclist intentionally drives into Amazon protesters outside warehouse near Riverside, officials say September 3, 2026

Two demonstrators were injured after officials say a motorcyclist appeared to deliberately drive at the group protesting outside the Amazon facility in Riverside County on Wednesday morning.

Grace Toohey

Young girl among two bodies pulled from Dominguez Channel, homicide investigators say September 3, 2026

Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after the heavily decomposed body of a young girl was recovered from the Dominguez Channel in Carson.

Richard Winton, Iris Kwok

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Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row September 4, 2026

King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC September 4, 2026

Palestinian teenagers Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia were shot dead when Israeli settlers and soldiers entered a village in the occupied West Bank.

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says September 4, 2026

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high September 4, 2026

Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect September 4, 2026

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views September 4, 2026

After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?

'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel September 4, 2026

From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple challenges to reach survivors.

100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette' September 4, 2026

The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs September 4, 2026

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

Watch: Moment workers are rescued from Nepal tunnel September 4, 2026

Rescuers pull two people from a hydropower tunnel more than a week after a massive flash flood devastated the Nepal-China border.

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death September 4, 2026

The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.

Nepal says it will need billions in funding to rebuild after flash floods September 4, 2026

BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is in Nepal where authorities are trying to begin rebuilding amid the debris.

Could robots be the future of theme parks? September 4, 2026

Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.

Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror September 4, 2026

The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.

Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry September 4, 2026

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles September 4, 2026

Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days September 3, 2026

A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says September 3, 2026

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.

AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost? September 3, 2026

Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel September 3, 2026

The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".