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Lopez: They were homeless, but turned their lives around. Here's how they did it October 10, 2026

As mayoral election day nears, four people talk about how they escaped homelessness.

Steve Lopez

Iowa fugitive worked as a chef in San Diego under an alias for more than a decade October 10, 2026

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Brian Anthony Williams, whom they allege is a fugitive from Iowa who lived for more than a decade under an alias and worked as a chef in San Diego.

Suhauna Hussain

New California ghost gun lawsuit takes aim at company that sells 3-D printer filament October 10, 2026

San Diego County authorities say Polymaker made a "strategic business choice" to market and sell 3-D printer filament to Californians for the express purpose of building illegal weapons.

Sonja Sharp

10 deaths at L.A.'s Twin Towers jail: One man's family alleges staff failed to provide care October 10, 2026

The family of Daniel Magaña has filed a wrongful death claim against L.A. County, alleging staff at the Twin Towers jail failed to provide him with "psychiatric evaluation, monitoring, medication, and treatment" before he was found unresponsive in his cell earlier this year.

Libor Jany

Tropical Storm Rachel is behaving in unusual ways. What that means for SoCal this weekend October 10, 2026

Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to make landfall either in northern Baja California or San Diego County as early as Saturday night, bringing with it a slew of potential hazards, including damaging coastal flooding.

Hannah Fry, Rong-Gong Lin II

Off-duty ICE agent found sleeping on Fresno lawn is shot after assaulting man, authorities say October 10, 2026

When officers arrived, they found David Gonzalez, 32, in handcuffs, with a gunshot wound to his midsection, according to a Fresno Police statement.

Iris Kwok, Brittny Mejia

Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding: 'We're preparing for more damage' October 9, 2026

Newport Beach was one of several coastal communities to see flooding Friday as residents braced for Tropical Storm Rachel, which is expected to cause more issues over the weekend.

Hannah Fry, Iris Kwok

Summit chaser takes fatal plunge after climbing 13,000-foot Sierra peak October 9, 2026

Hiking enthusiast Brian Seibert summited the more than 13,000-foot face of Mt. Morgan's north ridge, offering him a sweeping panorama view of the jagged peaks and crystalline lakes of the Eastern Sierra. Three days later, his body was recovered.

Clara Harter

'We're at our wit's end.' Carmel-by-the-Sea homes got addresses for the first time. Voter confusion ensued October 9, 2026

Carmel-by-the-Sea recently got numbered street addresses for the first time in its 110-year history. All residents were told to re-register to vote.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Influencer Adva Lavie found competent to stand trial on charges she ripped off wealthy suitors October 9, 2026

Influencer Adva Lavie is found competent to stand trial on charges that she ripped off wealthy suitors.

Richard Winton

Avert 'ecological tailspin': Advocates sue California over one of the largest water systems in the world October 9, 2026

An environmental group and water agency representing farmers are suing California, arguing the state is taking excessive amounts of water out of the Bay Delta, harming fish and the ecosystem.

Ian James

Lawsuit accusing O.C. Board of Education trustee of choking neighbor dismissed October 9, 2026

A neighbor accused an Orange County Board of Education trustee of attacking and choking him after a road rage incident in 2023. A lawsuit against the trustee was dismissed earlier this year.

Salvador Hernandez

'Pretty Little Liars' actor Keegan Allen says he was victim of armed robbery in bloody video October 9, 2026

Keegan Allen posted a video of himself covered in blood in West Hollywood on Thursday night, saying he had just been the victim of an armed robbery.

Joseph Serna

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Long Beach after midnight October 9, 2026

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattled Long Beach just before 1 a.m. on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Joseph Serna

'Circling like sharks': Companies are buying up L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement October 9, 2026

Victims of sex abuse in line to receive payouts from L.A. County are being approached by private companies that offer a lump sum in exchange for the right to collect their future checks.

Rebecca Ellis

Police lawsuits have cost L.A. nearly half a billion dollars since 2019, new data show October 9, 2026

The rise of multimillion-dollar "nuclear verdicts" involving the Los Angeles Police Department has caused payouts over officer misconduct, traffic accidents and workplace discrimination to soar in recent years, according to a Times analysis of data from the city attorney's office.

Libor Jany, Sean Greene

This Joshua Tree highway keeps killing wildlife. Enter the poop-hunting dogs October 9, 2026

Every year, hundreds of animals die trying to cross State Route 62, connecting L.A. and Joshua Tree. The research to fix it is a bit unconventional.

Noah Haggerty

Southern California braces for Tropical Storm Rachel. 'This is not even the worst,' official says October 9, 2026

The blistering heat that has baked Southern California for days is coming to an end, with rain on tap for the weekend and early next week, along with a risk of potentially damaging coastal flooding.

Hannah Fry, Rong-Gong Lin II

Arellano: We live in a world the L.A. City Hall audio leak scandal wrought. Thank God October 9, 2026

The recording that exposed the quartet's machinations ultimately destroyed the type of ethnic politicking that made the careers of too many self-serving power grabbers. The transcript of their back-and-forth now reads as prophecy.

Gustavo Arellano

SoCal business owner hid cameras in bathroom — and his shoe — for secret recordings, police allege October 9, 2026

The owner of Young's Automotive in Covina was arrested and booked on multiple felony charges, authorities said.

Iris Kwok

The Return to Coherence:

From left: Michele A. Wilson with Aryaa community leaders Dr. Lauren Leiva, DPT, Allana Pratt, and Ann Marie “Annie” Ziegler.

The Return to Coherence:

By Michele Wilson on July 31, 2026

What a 14-Day Detox Taught Me About Coming Home to Myself Featured photo, from left: Michele A. Wilson, Dr. Lauren Leiva, DPT, Allana Pratt, and

The Return to Coherence:

By Michele Wilson on July 31, 2026

What a 14-Day Detox Taught Me About Coming Home to Myself Featured photo, from left: Michele A. Wilson, Dr. Lauren Leiva, DPT, Allana Pratt, and

Creating Inclusive Workplaces: How Businesses Can Celebrate NDEAM Beyond October

By Michele Wilson on October 31, 2024

Being a mom to a young adult with disabilities makes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) hit home for me personally. Caring for my son

'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest October 10, 2026

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.

Headmaster detained after BBC investigation into alleged sexual abuse of students October 10, 2026

Former students launched their own investigation, spending years collecting evidence and testimonies from others who say they were abused by the headteacher.

Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people October 10, 2026

Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.

Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case October 10, 2026

Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.

Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now? October 10, 2026

The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.

How the trial of murdered Australian brothers and US friend unfolded October 10, 2026

The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".

Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine October 10, 2026

After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin October 10, 2026

Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says October 10, 2026

The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.

'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize October 10, 2026

The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay.

US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat' October 10, 2026

Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".

Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected October 10, 2026

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation October 9, 2026

Students taking to the streets have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary October 9, 2026

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices October 9, 2026

The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

Three men found guilty of murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico October 9, 2026

Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were on a surf trip when they were killed in an apparent botched robbery.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he would not watch it October 9, 2026

The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings October 9, 2026

Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting October 9, 2026

The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.

Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet October 9, 2026

Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.

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