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Southern California can expect cooler temperatures, cloudy skies. How long will June gloom last? June 7, 2023

Southern California can expect another week of June gloom, with a chance of thunderstorms and showers on the horizon.

Summer Lin

Suspect on the loose after man is shot to death outside Hollywood Hills home June 7, 2023

The victim was shot in the Hollywood Hills around 2 a.m. by a gunman who drove away, Los Angeles police said.

Nathan Solis

Renters dominate California — but they are struggling to survive June 7, 2023

New census data reveals over a quarter of U.S. households had solo occupants in 2020, more than three times the 1940 estimate and more than twice the 1960 level.

Terry Castleman

What does Pride mean when LGBTQ+ Americans are under attack? June 7, 2023

A Times reporter and photographer interviewed attendees at West Hollywood's longstanding Pride celebration. At a time when states are implementing legislation targeting LGBTQ+ communities, some said they came to Pride for fun, some to find community, and some to be heard.

Mariana Duran

Sacramento embraces surprise arrival of migrants stuck in national political feud June 7, 2023

Sacramento church leaders respond to the needs of migrants who were flown to California, while officials condemn Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Mackenzie Mays

Column: Will conservative Catholics decry Florida's Sacramento migrant dump? June 7, 2023

Tellingly, the three main architects of Florida's migrant-shipping strategy have ties to the Catholic Church, including Gov. DeSantis. Meanwhile, Catholics who actually read the Bible have stepped up to help the migrants stranded in Sacramento.

Gustavo Arellano

String of eviction notices leads to growing concerns about Skid Row receiver June 7, 2023

Tenants at Skid Row Housing Trust buildings were issued eviction notices that the city attorney's office deemed illegal. The receiver overseeing the properties has rescinded them.

Liam Dillon, Doug Smith

Two dozen killer whales spotted celebrating a hunt off the San Francisco coast June 7, 2023

The unusually large group spotted near the Farallon Islands was possibly a meeting of six or seven families.

Vanessa Arredondo

Report: Four of California's prisons ranked worst at handling COVID, care for inmates June 7, 2023

A new report from UCLA dinged Chino, Solano, Chuckwalla and Mule Creek as the 4 prisons with the most signs of unconstitutional conditions during the pandemic.

Keri Blakinger

Revenge served ice cold? Top L.A. law firm outs former partners' racist, sexist emails June 7, 2023

The law firm Lewis Brisbois revealed former lawyers' misogynistic and vile remarks in emails.

Matt Hamilton, Harriet Ryan

Commentary: I helped break the Schwarzenegger groping story. It took him 20 years to own it June 7, 2023

An L.A. Times investigation uncovering the movie star's sexual misconduct ran just days before he was elected California governor in 2003. Here's the story of one of the main reporters.

Carla Hall

Smuggler of roasted eel could get up to 21 years in federal prison June 7, 2023

Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his wholesale business Yong Chang Trading Co. in the City of Industry pleaded guilty May 31.

Saumya Gupta

Pride flags won't fly at Orange County government properties, supervisors decide June 7, 2023

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to permit only U.S. government and military-related flags to be flown at county properties, effectively barring Pride flags from being flown.

Summer Lin

LAPD officer's alleged killer stands trial again after conviction in 1983 case was tossed June 7, 2023

Kenneth Gay was convicted of gunning down LAPD Officer Paul Verna during a 1983 traffic stop, but his conviction was thrown out by the California Supreme Court in 2020. Now Gay is standing trial again.

James Queally

3 arrested outside Glendale school board in violent clashes over LGBTQ+ rights June 6, 2023

Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly after fighting broke out outside the Glendale Unified School District building.

Jeremy Childs, Christian Martinez

Dead people had disabled parking placards in California. New DMV rule to reduce fraud June 6, 2023

Disabled parking placard holders will have to sign a DMV form every six years to verify they're still alive and in need of a placard in order to renew it.

Saumya Gupta

'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say June 6, 2023

Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz of OneTaste were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said.

Noah Goldberg

'Let's stand firm': Supervisors move to boost LGBTQ+ rights, gender-affirming healthcare June 6, 2023

The county has six months to form a new 15-member commission, which will be composed exclusively of people who identify as LGBTQ+, according to a motion.

Rebecca Ellis

Man who allegedly overturned street vendor carts outside SoFi Stadium is fired June 6, 2023

Man accused of overturning a pair of food carts on a busy street outside SoFi Stadium on Saturday night has been fired, stadium officials say.

Andrew J. Campa

Former Bay Area TV anchor Frank Somerville arrested twice in one night in Berkeley June 6, 2023

Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville, who has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, was arrested twice after domestic disturbances.

Summer Lin

“Have a seat at a table” We all know that the playing field is not always equal and has not always been equal. This is…

Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving Paris St-Germain June 7, 2023

Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join MLS side Inter Miami after leaving Paris St-Germain.

Ukraine dam: What we know about Nova Kakhovka incident June 7, 2023

Catastrophic floods engulf towns and villages in southern Ukraine after a major dam was destroyed.

Ukraine dam: Thousands flee as floods submerge Kherson and nearby towns June 7, 2023

Officials say there could be a catastrophic impact on agriculture, worsening global food shortages.

Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour June 7, 2023

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

Egypt bans Dutch archaeologists over exhibit about black musicians June 7, 2023

A museum says it is being unfairly punished for showing ancient Egypt's influence on black artists.

Pope Francis, 86, has abdominal surgery June 7, 2023

The three-hour operation at a Roman hospital was completed without complications, says the Vatican.

Crocodile found to have made herself pregnant June 7, 2023

Researchers have found the first case of a crocodile who made herself pregnant.

‘Golf truce shows how Saudi money is changing world sport’ June 7, 2023

Golf's shock merger is a stunning example of the shift in power that Saudi Arabia's investment in sport is bringing about.

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect unfit to stand trial, UN court rules June 7, 2023

Félicien Kabuga, alleged to have financed Hutu militias, was arrested in France after 26 years on the run.

Ukraine dam breach: Tears and a hug as people rescued June 7, 2023

The BBC's James Waterhouse witnesses an evacuation in the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

CNN chief Chris Licht out after just 13 months June 7, 2023

Chris Licht had been criticised for CNN's handling of a recent town hall interview with Donald Trump.

Francoise Gilot: Artist, writer and Picasso's former lover, dies at 101 June 7, 2023

Gilot, who was 101, emerged from Picasso's shadow to become acclaimed as an artist in her own right.

Ukraine dam: Hundreds of thousands without drinking water, says Zelensky June 7, 2023

Ukraine's president says hundreds of thousands have no access to drinking water after the dam disaster.

Twitch apologises as streamers leave after adverts row June 7, 2023

One streamer tells BBC News this is the push he needed to leave the platform altogether.

Ukraine dam: The city of Kherson which has had enough June 7, 2023

Many are trapped in their homes downstream from the breached dam and water levels are still rising.

Mexico violence: Bodies found dumped in ravine are missing call centre workers June 7, 2023

Dozens of bags containing human remains were found dumped in a ravine in Jalisco last week.

The Ukraine dam breach rescue... in 62 seconds June 7, 2023

The BBC's James Waterhouse reports from a town flooded by the recent dam breach.

The one thing Mike Pence needs to beat his old boss in 2024 June 7, 2023

The former VP was Trump's ambassador to the Christian right - now evangelicals can help him in 2024.

Missouri man executed for killing two in botched jailbreak June 7, 2023

Michael Tisius, 42, was denied clemency despite several jurors in his case speaking up for him.

Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment June 7, 2023

Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.

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