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2 Las Vegas teens charged with murder in videotaped hit-and-run of ex-Bell police chief September 20, 2023

The two teens are accused of videotaping themselves intentionally mowing down former Bell Police Chief Andreas Probst with a stolen car as he was cycling in Las Vegas.

Summer Lin

Plane crash-lands in Compton neighborhood September 20, 2023

The pilot of a single-engine plane crash-landed in a Compton neighborhood near the airport Wednesday morning. The FAA is investigating.

Andrew J. Campa

D.A. won't seek death penalty in deputy slaying; suspect pleads insanity September 20, 2023

Kevin Cataneo Salazar faces one count of murder with special circumstances of lying in wait, firing from a car and personal use of a firearm, a .22-caliber revolver, according to the criminal complaint.

Keri Blakinger, Salvador Hernandez, Richard Winton

A man with a sledgehammer tried to get into a Long Beach school. He was stopped, then he died. What happened? September 20, 2023

A man with a sledgehammer scaled a fence at McKinley Elementary School in Long Beach, police say, and was detained by a group of men. Police found him unresponsive.

Andrew J. Campa

Air regulators threaten Southern California warehouses with fines September 20, 2023

Fifty-five percent of large warehouses are out of compliance with new rules from air regulators. They could be fined $11,000 a day.

Tony Briscoe

Councilmember Kevin de León, a year after racist audio scandal, says he'll run again September 20, 2023

Nearly a dozen others have expressed interest in running for De León's seat, which takes in all or part of downtown, Boyle Heights, El Sereno and Eagle Rock.

David Zahniser, Julia Wick, Dakota Smith

A tiny endangered fish could force cancellation of Malibu Triathlon September 20, 2023

The Malibu Triathlon faces cancellation due to a flooded underpass that's now home to the tidewater goby and a law requiring 32 days' notice of a race route.

Matt Hamilton

San Diego closes off a sea lion hot spot where selfie-taking humans are just too much September 20, 2023

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously to temporarily close access to Point La Jolla year-round due to dangerous interactions with sea lions by members of the public.

Jeremy Childs

Drama starts at courthouse, ends at hospital, with brawls, a shooting, arrests, injuries in between September 20, 2023

A brawl with unknown origins in Lancaster escalated into a shooting, six arrests, a scuffle with law enforcement and a series of minor injuries on Tuesday.

Andrew J. Campa

Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial September 20, 2023

A judge has set the stage for a possible trial over the slow progress of West L.A.'s Veterans Affairs' campus to build housing for homeless veterans.

Doug Smith

He heard voices. He bought a gun. Now he's accused of killing an L.A. deputy September 20, 2023

Experts say the 29-year-old man accused of shooting a Los Angeles Sheriff's Office deputy may have slipped through the cracks of California gun regulation after a mental health hospitalization.

Terry Castleman, Nathan Solis, Salvador Hernandez, Thomas Curwen, Richard Winton

Column: Donald Trump is rotten and despicable — but that doesn't mean he should be kicked off the presidential ballot September 20, 2023

Donald Trump should never hold office again. But the way to send him to permanent exile is a thrashing at the polls, not kicking him off the 2024 ballot as some Democrats would like.

Mark Z. Barabak

Gas leaps to over $6 a gallon: Here are 10 places in L.A. County with cheaper gas right now September 20, 2023

The average gallon of gas in L.A. County has reached $6.03, according to AAA. We rounded up 10 local gas stations where you can get gas for cheaper.

Christian Martinez

Column: 'Enough is enough.' Why RV encampments might finally start disappearing in L.A. September 20, 2023

What has been unfolding at the Ballona Wetlands represents a new model to fix a complicated homelessness problem that's mostly of L.A.'s own making.

Erika D. Smith

Thousands of California wells are at risk of drying up despite landmark water law September 20, 2023

Researchers examined plans for managing groundwater in the Central Valley. They found local plans leave thousands of wells at risk of running dry.

Ian James

Bill aims to stop federal intervention in states allowing use of 'magic mushrooms' September 20, 2023

U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia's bill is aimed at discouraging federal intervention in states and localities that have passed bills allowing some uses of psilocybin.

Connor Sheets

Questions, anger after feds signal an end to DWP billing probe September 20, 2023

The long-running federal investigation into the Los Angeles city attorney's office and the Department of Water and Power is over. But many questions remain.

Dakota Smith

Hefty cigarette taxes cut smoking big-time. But there's a downside for children September 20, 2023

California's tobacco tax funds resources for young kids. But with sales declining and a flavored tobacco ban in place, First 5's child programs are at risk.

Jenny Gold

LAPD assistant chief put on leave for alleged stalking September 20, 2023

An LAPD assistant chief is placed on leave after being accused of stalking by an officer he was romantically involved with, Police Chief Michel Moore said.

Libor Jany, Richard Winton

Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson following his 30-year prison sentence for rape September 19, 2023

Bijou Phillips, wife of actor Danny Masterson, has filed for divorce, The Times has confirmed. Masterson was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape.

Alexandra Del Rosario

Being a mom to an “almost” teenager, I’ve watched as she and her friends are beginning to speak differently… and not just the slang from…

Kenya's Westgate shopping mall siege: How a survivor has healed September 21, 2023

Shamim Allu used to walk on crutches after militants shot her at a Kenyan shopping mall a decade ago.

Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row September 21, 2023

It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.

Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after ceasefire deal with Armenian separatists September 21, 2023

Ethnic Armenian separatists agree to disband and give up their weapons as part of a ceasefire.

US returns Egon Schiele art stolen by Nazis to heirs September 20, 2023

Jewish performer Fritz Grünbaum who owned these Egon Schiele pieces was killed by the Nazis in 1941.

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies September 20, 2023

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living.

Police seek nursery owner's husband after child's fentanyl death September 20, 2023

Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.

Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison with 'pool, nightclub and mini-zoo' September 20, 2023

Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo.

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations September 20, 2023

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.

Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire September 20, 2023

Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis.

French reporter arrested over leaked secrets September 20, 2023

Ariane Lavrilleux was held overnight over a report on Egypt using French intelligence to kill civilians.

Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza September 20, 2023

Israeli forces killed five men during raids in Jenin and Jericho, while one died at a protest in Gaza.

Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University September 20, 2023

The 25-year-old travelled for four months from Guinea to reach top university Al-Azhar in Egypt.

EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal September 20, 2023

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.

Donald Trump: Hackers claim ex-president dead on son's X account September 20, 2023

The post was among a string of now-deleted messages on his son's account.

MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeats star's death September 20, 2023

Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer MohBad died last week.

India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious September 20, 2023

The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.

Violent tornado sends sparks flying on streets of Chinese city September 20, 2023

A tornado rips through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.

Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for 'inappropriate' dress September 20, 2023

MPs back a draft law that seeks harsh punishments against those who are "inappropriately" dressed.

Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by South Africa beachgoers September 20, 2023

Baby seals caught up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist September 20, 2023

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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