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LA County sheriff's deputy shoots pipe wrench-wielding woman in Covina November 27, 2022

Suspect smashed patrol car's rear window, then charged deputy before he opened fire, authorities say

Tony Briscoe

A free Christmas tree? California forest offering tree permits for the first time November 27, 2022

Stanislaus National Forest's free permits aren't just Christmas gifts for the public, but will also thin the ranks of smaller trees that fuel fires.

Melody Gutierrez

L.A. County expected to see cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and possibly rain next week November 26, 2022

There's a possibility of rain next weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Colleen Shalby

Three homicide victims found inside burning Riverside home; suspect killed by sheriff's deputies November 26, 2022

Riverside police responding to a house fire on Friday found the bodies of three people killed in what police are investigating as a triple-homicide.

Gabriel San Román, Matthew Ormseth

3 people injured in Hawthorne shooting November 26, 2022

Multiple suspects may have been involved in the Friday night shooting, police said.

Colleen Shalby

'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63 November 26, 2022

Singer-actress Irene Cara, who sang the title cut from the 1980 movie 'Fame' and then belted out the hit 'Flashdance ... What a Feeling,' has died.

Associated Press

Can California avoid a third devastating COVID-19 winter wave? Cautious signs of hope November 26, 2022

There's guarded optimism that this winter might be different from those of 2020 and 2021, when COVID-19 surges killed thousands of Americans a day.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Why are some of Southern California's most expensive properties left completely empty? November 26, 2022

As development fills every crack of L.A. County, some of the most prized parcels are left untouched. Why?

Jack Flemming

As Anna May Wong quarters roll out, a younger generation reflects on the actress' legacy November 26, 2022

For these children, it's hard to imagine a time when Wong, then the country's most celebrated Asian American actress, was mostly relegated to playing villains or housemaids.

Anh Do

Family of Stanford soccer player Katie Meyer sues school over her suicide death November 26, 2022

The lawsuit alleges that Stanford University's 'reckless' handling of disciplinary charges against Katie Meyer led to the goalkeeper's suicide.

Gabriel San Román

With flu season here, health officials urge communities of color to get vaccinated November 26, 2022

Flu vaccination rates have lagged in Black and Hispanic communities, according to the CDC. Public health officials are trying to change that.

Marissa Evans

Tears, apples and travel blankets: Rescued chimps leave troubled California refuge for new home November 26, 2022

After serving as subjects of biomedical experiments, these weary chimpanzees are headed to a better life in the world's largest chimp sanctuary.

Louis Sahagún

Cal State University poised to drop plan for tougher math admissions requirement November 26, 2022

The proposal to require a fourth year of math, first proposed in 2016, was widely opposed by education advocates.

Debbie Truong

Former Montebello detective sues city, alleging gender discrimination in vaccine exemptions November 25, 2022

The lawsuit characterizes her vaccine exemption denial as part of a broader pattern of gender discrimination in the department.

Julia Wick

A woman pulled over to help a motorcyclist who hit a deer. Both were killed by a third driver November 25, 2022

The woman saw the crash and stopped at the center median, the report said, getting out of her car to help the injured motorcylist.

Sarah Parvini

Santa Ana winds expected to ease through the weekend as cooler temperatures roll in November 25, 2022

A red flag warning was in effect for western Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County through 11 a.m. Friday.

Sarah Parvini

Photos: Here's what you missed if you didn't go holiday shopping on Black Friday November 25, 2022

Black Friday is not what it used to be, but still a moment for family and friends to get together and kick off the holiday season.

Gary Coronado, Gina Ferazzi, Francine Orr

Column: California takes the lead on hate. That's a good thing. Someone has to November 25, 2022

With hate crimes against vulnerable groups skyrocketing nationwide, including the recent shooting in Colorado targeting the LBGTQ community, California is taking the lead on fighting violence.

Anita Chabria

Poor housing conditions continue at L.A. apartment complex, despite 2,000 citations November 25, 2022

Tenants at one of L.A.'s largest apartment complexes continue to live in unsafe conditions months after the city, county and landlord pledged action.

Liam Dillon

As California droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt November 25, 2022

Increased groundwater demand and less precipitation because of drought have forever altered the state, but several sectors will be hit especially hard.

Dorany Pineda

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China Covid: Protesters openly urge Xi to resign over China Covid curbs November 27, 2022

Demonstrators in the financial hub of Shanghai publicly vent anger at Communist Party leaders.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen quits as party chair after local elections November 27, 2022

President Tsai Ing-wen resigns as head of the governing DPP after its poor showing in local elections.

Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire November 27, 2022

Protesters take to the streets in Shanghai and Nanjing in response to a fire that killed 10 in Urumqi.

Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate November 27, 2022

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

Charles V: French scientists decode 500-year-old letter November 27, 2022

A French team has decoded a letter from Charles V, revealing rumours of an assassination plot.

Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies? November 27, 2022

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk.

Jyoti Bhatt: The photographer who preserved rural Indian life November 27, 2022

Jyoti Bhatt documented the nuances of rural Indian culture that are on the cusp of disappearing.

South Africa pit bull attacks: 'We can't live in a world where dogs eat children' November 27, 2022

Anger mounts after the killing of children, including Keketso Saule, by pit bulls in South Africa.

Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting November 27, 2022

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events.

Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules November 26, 2022

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule November 26, 2022

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia November 26, 2022

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

Imran Khan: Former Pakistani PM attends first rally since shooting November 26, 2022

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan greets supporters in Rawalpindi weeks after he was shot at a similar event.

World Cup 2022: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Serbia over controversial Kosovo flag November 26, 2022

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Serbia's football association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room.

Deadly landslide tears through Italian island of Ischia November 26, 2022

A torrent of mud and debris dislodged trees, engulfed buildings and dragged cars into the sea.

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63 November 26, 2022

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork November 26, 2022

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a 'total genius' for winning Portugal penalty - Fifa November 26, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo is called a "total genius" by Fifa for winning Portugal's penalty in their opening World Cup victory over Ghana.

Protests erupt after deadly China residential fire November 26, 2022

People took to the streets in Urumqi, western China, demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea November 26, 2022

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.