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Owner says beloved husky is found hanged in Lynwood; investigation underway 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

Arcadia surrogacy mansion parents left years-long trail of red flags before child abuse case October 13, 2026

A Times review of court records found Silvia Zhang was accused of child abuse and threatening tenants at rental properties around the same time she and her husband, Guojun Xuan, operated a so-called surrogacy mansion in Arcadia. Xuan allegedly used a Taser on a dog during a property dispute.

James Queally

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

Historic Black church in South L.A. burns for a third time October 12, 2026

A historic Black church in South Los Angeles has burned for the third time.

Hailey Branson-Potts

L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has strong opinions. But they often change October 12, 2026

'One day she's yes, the other day she's no,' Councilmember Heather Hutt said of L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, who endorsed Mayor Karen Bass' reelection campaign and then ran against her.

David Zahniser

What it will take for the Griffith Park merry-go-round to finally spin again October 12, 2026

Plans are underway to make the landmark carousel operational again, with help from theme park designers. But the project, expected to take years and cost millions, won't be easy.

Todd Martens

Here are the threats that remain from storm Rachel and the weather whiplash that comes next October 12, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasters project the worst of storm Rachel has passed for Southern California — but the coast must withstand two more potentially damaging high tides.

Noah Haggerty

Republican Steve Hilton leans on cheeky ads, voter discontent in long-shot campaign for governor October 12, 2026

Hilton has tried to walk a fine line, appealing to the 6 million Californians who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 while avoiding the president's brand.

Hailey Branson-Potts

2 children fatally shot in attempted murder-suicide in Pico-Union October 12, 2026

Two children were shot and killed by a man, believed to be their father, in Pico-Union on Sunday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Noah Haggerty

Heavy surf, red-tagged homes, a battered boardwalk: Long Beach confronts costly climate reality October 12, 2026

Long Beach is working to secure its historic boardwalk and protective bulkhead, putting up sandbags and rebuilding a berm to stop water intrusion.

Deborah Vankin

Residents allowed back home as crews beat back the Bike fire in Santa Clarita October 11, 2026

L.A. County Fire and U.S. Forest Service firefighters made significant progress containing the 170-acre Bike fire Sunday night.

Noah Haggerty

How the GOP weaponized trans issues and left Democrats searching for a strategy October 11, 2026

For the second election cycle in a row, the rights of transgender people have taken center stage politically, despite their accounting for only about 1% of the U.S. population and many voters identifying other issues as far more important.

Kevin Rector

As thousands sit in ICE detention, one woman is fighting to bring her husband home October 11, 2026

'I'm not gonna sit in a corner and cry for him when I have so much to do,' Blanca Ortiz says. 'I need to figure out how to pay the mortgage, how to pay the bills, how to keep the shop running.'

Itzel Luna

Rachel moves in as 'unprecedented' conditions bring SoCal coastal flooding October 11, 2026

The coastal flooding that damaged homes and flooded roads this week from Newport Beach to Long Beach came from a highly unusual combination of events that underscores the challenges California is facing amid predictions of a "super" El Nino winter.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Bass-led turnout surge crashes meeting to replace L.A. homeless outreach agency October 10, 2026

A meeting to choose a new agency to guide L.A.'s homeless services broke down when more than 1,500 people sought to vote on the matter online.

Doug Smith

Tropical Storm Rachel's surf drives out Long Beach residents, briefly shuts Newport Beach beaches October 10, 2026

Long Beach ordered some Peninsula residents to evacuate and Newport Beach temporarily closed its beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel neared Southern California. A National Weather Service coastal flood warning covers Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego county beaches through Sunday.

Jasmine Mendez, Jaweed Kaleem, Rong-Gong Lin II

Postal worker charged with beating Sugar, a beloved Pasadena white peacock October 10, 2026

The mail carrier was caught on video striking the rare albino bird in Pasadena two months ago and now faces an animal-cruelty charge.

Ruben Vives

Global Women’s Leadership Symposium – Empowering Authentic Leadership Los Angeles, CA – March 8, 2025 – In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Los Angeles

Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition October 13, 2026

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

Hungarian MPs scrap Orbán's anti-LGBTQ measures October 13, 2026

LGBTQ and human rights activists warmly welcomed the move, but call for changes to other Orbán-era laws.

Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack October 13, 2026

Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.

Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels' October 13, 2026

El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.

Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home October 13, 2026

Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags October 13, 2026

Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike October 13, 2026

The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 October 13, 2026

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

India 'cockroach' leaders detained after entering barricaded protest site October 13, 2026

Protesters climbed over barricades in central Delhi to demand the election chief resign over revised voter lists.

Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq October 13, 2026

Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost October 13, 2026

An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC October 13, 2026

In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield October 13, 2026

Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.

Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win October 13, 2026

Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.

Boardroom feud tests trusted Indian business empire October 12, 2026

The dispute raises questions about the Indian conglomerate's governance, succession plans and future.

The island where locals say data centres are taking their water October 12, 2026

"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says October 12, 2026

Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire October 12, 2026

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.

South Africa's deputy police chief resigns after being charged with sexual offences October 12, 2026

Shadrack Sibiya had denied grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old.

What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine? October 12, 2026

The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.

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