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Welcome to the L.A. Troll Apartment. You can live under a bridge for only $250,000 June 6, 2023

Housing in Los Angeles does not come cheap. But one Alhambra apartment lets you live more like a troll under a bridge for only $250,000.

Noah Goldberg

Jeanette Rowe, who brought homeless services to people in the streets of L.A., dies at 72 June 6, 2023

Rowe rejected the idea homeless people were 'service-resistant,' feeling they would come indoors if people would only listen to them.

Gale Holland

Carvalho is expected to defend dismantling of Primary Promise June 6, 2023

L.A. Unified Supt. Alberto Carvalho backed the dismantling of Primary Promise in favor of a program that school officials say will be more equitable and effective.

Howard Blume

Far from Hollywood's glamour, Estefanía Rebellón celebrates four years helping migrant children June 6, 2023

Estefania Rebellón is the founder of Yes We Can, an organization that provides educational assistance to migrant minors.

Alejandro Maciel

Cal State details potential tuition increases amid massive funding gap June 6, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on tuition increases later this year.

Debbie Truong

This rural California county lost its only hospital, leaving residents with dire healthcare choices June 6, 2023

After the financial collapse of Madera County's only general hospital, residents are left with slim options for care. Some have come to accept that they may die in an emergency.

Melissa Gomez, Hannah Fry

Unruly airplane passengers disrupting more flights, despite FAA's zero-tolerance policy June 6, 2023

A new analysis from the International Air Transport Assn. showed that unruly-passenger incidents increased 47% in 2022. Physical abuse incidents, while rare, increased 61% year over year.

Terry Castleman

Behind the scenes of the 'Foretold' podcast June 6, 2023

As we publish the "Foretold" podcast finale, host Faith E. Pinho shares some of the moments and the photos that stick with her most.

Faith E. Pinho, The Foretold team

Opinion: Can a four-day workweek really work? Many companies have already learned the answer June 6, 2023

Legislation on the subject has been considered in California and Congress. Companies across the country and world have made it a successful reality.

Juliet Schor and Wen Fan

Toddler shot and injured in South L.A.; police search for 2 men June 6, 2023

A 1-year-old girl was shot in the foot near Avalon Boulevard and 81st Street in South Los Angeles on Monday evening. Two men are sought.

Jeremy Childs

Man threatened Laguna Hills High with deaths, a bomb, mayhem at graduation, officials say June 6, 2023

A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday in Northern California after allegedly making a series of false shooting, death and bomb threats against Laguna Hills High School beginning in December.

Christian Martinez

Newsom threatens DeSantis with kidnapping charges after migrants flown to Sacramento June 6, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping charges after South American migrants were flown to Sacramento.

Mackenzie Mays, Melanie Mason

California leads U.S. in dog attacks on mail carriers as number of bites rises June 5, 2023

Last year, there were 675 dog bites on mail carriers in California, 67% more than the No. 2 state, Texas, according to U.S. Postal Service data.

Alexandra E. Petri

Metrolink partially suspends Orange County train lines due to landslides — again June 5, 2023

Services had just restarted when another landslide was discovered Monday. Tracks were closed between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

Vanessa Arredondo, Phil Diehl

After a sunny weekend, June gloom is back with clouds, cold and chance of storms June 5, 2023

After a warm weekend, June gloom is expected to bring overcast skies, colder conditions and a chance of rain and thunderstorms to Southern California.

Summer Lin

Police investigate string of 5 armed robberies and a shooting at taco trucks within a week June 5, 2023

After five armed robberies of taco trucks within a week, a separate shooting at another taco truck injured two men early Monday morning.

Noah Goldberg

California Legislature's honor for drag activist angers state Republicans June 5, 2023

Sister Roma of the San Francisco Order of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was honored by California Legislature, sparking another culture wars controversy.

Hannah Wiley

L.A. asked Congress for millions to address homelessness. But getting the cash isn't certain June 5, 2023

The return of earmarks has also rekindled a debate among the three California Democrats vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate. It's a rare area of policy disagreement.

Benjamin Oreskes

Column: California proves that stricter gun laws save lives June 5, 2023

California has arguably the nation's strictest gun laws. And we've got one of the lowest rates of gun deaths. States with lax gun controls, especially in the South, have some of the highest gun death rates.

George Skelton

'Improvised, spotty and belated': Will California reform its oversight of water rights? June 5, 2023

Bills advancing in the California Legislature would expand water regulators' authority to investigate the state's oldest water rights and penalize violators.

Ian James

“Those that follow most often enjoy the results of the progress you gain.” -Chadwick Boseman August 28, 2020 marked 67 days until the most…

Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach June 6, 2023

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024 June 6, 2023

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

Iran hails 'new era' as embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia June 6, 2023

The Iranian deputy foreign minister hails "a new era", seven years after the rivals severed ties.

'More and more water is coming every hour' - people flee as Kakhovka dam bursts June 6, 2023

Towns and villages are under water with thousands of people trying to flee flooded areas after dam breach.

Nova Kakhovka: Who benefits from breaching the dam? June 6, 2023

Russia and Ukraine are pointing the finger at one another, but where does the truth lie?

PGA Tour & DP World Tour agree shock merger with LIV Golf to end split in golf June 6, 2023

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour agree to merge with Saudi Arabian-backed circuit LIV Golf in a deal that ends the acrimonious split in the game.

Ukraine dam: Thousands flee floods after dam collapse near Nova Kakhovka June 6, 2023

Around 40,000 people need to be evacuated, says Ukraine, after a collapse released a torrent of water.

Sudan conflict: Army accused of killing Congolese in campus bombing June 6, 2023

A campus where foreigners were staying was attacked, killing 10 people, DR Congo says.

Ukraine war: Wagner boss rubbishes Russian claims of Ukrainian casualties June 6, 2023

Moscow says it inflicted 3,700 casualties on Kyiv on Monday, but Yevgeny Prigozhin called the claim "absurd".

'Ducking hell' to disappear from Apple autocorrect June 6, 2023

One of the most common swear words will no longer be automatically changed when you type out a message.

US sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens June 6, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules.

Haiti: Deadly earthquake kills three after floods June 6, 2023

A deadly quake has struck the city of Jérémie as much of Haiti reels from the aftermath of floods.

Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83 June 6, 2023

She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star.

Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow June 6, 2023

Agents who helped to bring down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it.

What we know about Nova Kakhovka dam incident June 6, 2023

A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.

Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes June 6, 2023

Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.

Ukraine dam: Swans seen swimming through Nova Kakhovka June 6, 2023

The city was flooded after Ukraine accused Russia of destroying a huge dam nearby.

Haiti floods: Residents shelter on rooftops June 6, 2023

At least 42 people have died and more than 13,600 homes have been swamped in Haiti.

Pilot of plane that crashed in Virginia was slumped over in cockpit - reports June 6, 2023

The wayward aircraft entered restricted airspace over the US capital before crashing in Virginia.

Watch: Water gushes through damaged Ukraine dam June 6, 2023

President Zelensky shared a video of the Kakhovka dam, in Kherson region, on his Telegram page.

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