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Brush fire breaks out in Brentwood as Santa Ana winds approach October 14, 2026

A fire broke out near the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building in West Los Angeles Wednesday morning.

Joseph Serna

'Aggressive' great white shark seen in waters off Huntington Beach. Keep out, officials say October 14, 2026

Huntington Beach closed a roughly two-mile stretch of the beach Tuesday for 24 hours due to a shark sighting.

Iris Kwok

Chabria: The U.S is in the death business. Newsom can change that, and win votes October 14, 2026

Under President Trump, the federal government is increasingly normalizing death and corruption as tools of state power. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a unique ability to send a different message.

Anita Chabria

Commentary: Bass vs. Raman: Here's who won the L.A. mayoral debate October 14, 2026

Times columnists weigh in on the final mayoral debate before the Nov. 3 election.

Gustavo Arellano, Steve Lopez, Lorraine Ali

Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of L.A. mayor's race October 14, 2026

Bass portrayed Raman as someone who isn't ready to lead the city, while Raman described the mayor as being "missing in action" during fires in Pacific Palisades and Boyle Heights.

Noah Goldberg, David Zahniser

Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate October 14, 2026

Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Lorraine Ali, Gustavo Arellano, Steve Lopez

Westside residents without air conditioning, we want to hear from you October 14, 2026

As temperatures warm back up this week, we're continuing to report on heat impacts and would love to hear from readers.

ICE agent threw California homeowner, 72, into side of a car, attacked his daughter, D.A. says October 14, 2026

The Fresno County district attorney's office announced Tuesday that David Gonzalez III was being charged with assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, elder abuse, vandalism and battery.

Brittny Mejia, Iris Kwok

'The system failed me.' Woman poisoned by co-worker speaks out after his conviction is dismissed October 13, 2026

A Berkeley engineer released a secret recording of her co-worker poisoning her water. She is frustrated that he has petitioned to get his felony conviction dismissed and believes he is a danger to others.

Clara Harter

First Santa Ana winds of the season bring fire danger to L.A. Thursday and Friday October 13, 2026

Strong Santa Ana winds, dry conditions and a heat wave will create high fire risk in western Los Angeles beginning Thursday, according to forecasters.

Terry Castleman, Rong-Gong Lin II

Gang leader betrayed by his own memoir gets life term for Tupac Shakur's murder October 13, 2026

The man who supplied the gun used to kill rapper Tupac Shakur was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison Tuesday.

Richard Winton

No 'back to normal' at Franklin High as campus grapples with trauma after student's death October 13, 2026

Family members of Xavier Nungaray-Martinez, a Franklin High student who died after a fall, challenged the finding that he died by suicide, joining other LAUSD families in a call for the return of school police and stronger anti-bullying measures.

Howard Blume, Andrew Khouri, Kate Sequeira

Burbank airport's new $1.3-billion terminal opens — bigger and sleeker than ever October 13, 2026

On Tuesday, travelers found themselves in a space with high ceilings, contemporary art, twinkling terrazzo floors and landscaping full of succulents.

Christopher Reynolds

Suspicious bags at Disneyland prompt bomb squad response, evacuation October 13, 2026

Disneyland security alerted the Anaheim Police Department on Monday night to two bags someone had left near a roundabout, including one with marbles inside and wires sticking out of it and another with duct tape on top and sharp instruments sticking out of it.

Fedor Zarkhin

Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down second coaster amid safety concerns, rider death in Georgia October 13, 2026

The closure of Goliath comes just weeks after the park shut down X2, which had been the source of several lawsuits after riders complained of injuries.

Hailey Branson-Potts

L.A. community horrified after beloved dog found hanging from leash. 'No words can describe it' October 13, 2026

A neighbor showed him a disturbing video circulating online of a dog that had been hanged in a Lynwood alley less than a mile from Filiberto Reyes' home. It was Ruso, he said.

Iris Kwok, Ruben Vives

L.A. nonprofit rented luxury Santa Monica apartment, BMW for CEO living in Hawaii October 13, 2026

An L.A.-based nonprofit paid $6,500 a month for a beachside apartment for its CEO to use when she visited the area from Hawaii, where she resides.

Audrey McGlinchy

L.A. makes it a crime for cannabis and tobacco retailers to sell nitrous oxide October 13, 2026

L.A. is banning the sale of nitrous oxide at stores selling cannabis and tobacco products, and setting criminal penalties for violations.

Melissa Gomez

Former police officers, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide in upscale California neighborhood October 13, 2026

The shooting took place Saturday evening in unincorporated Marin County, officials said.

Iris Kwok

Record-breaking hurricane activity in Pacific Ocean is battering the California coast October 12, 2026

A record-breaking season of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean is battering the Southern California coastline.

Hannah Fry

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US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections October 14, 2026

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says October 14, 2026

Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US October 14, 2026

It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines October 14, 2026

Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Houthi missile hits Aramco building after Saudi-led coalition strike on Yemen fuel depot October 14, 2026

The Saudi energy ministry says the Houthi attack caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's headquarters complex in Dhahran.

Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police October 14, 2026

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says October 14, 2026

Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.

Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations October 14, 2026

The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.

Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts October 14, 2026

It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.

Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder October 14, 2026

Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

Watch: Block of flats destroyed in Russian strikes on Ukraine October 14, 2026

BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying charges October 14, 2026

The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.

World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey October 14, 2026

Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run October 14, 2026

Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.

What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia October 14, 2026

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster October 13, 2026

One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.

Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story October 13, 2026

Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.

Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire October 13, 2026

Some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.

'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely October 13, 2026

As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.

Who's to blame for the toxic haze choking South East Asia? October 13, 2026

Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.

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