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L.A. city and county remain at odds over who will run key homeless systems October 14, 2026

Los Angeles County has agreed to take over the annual homeless count and federal grant application duties from the struggling Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. However, the county and City of Los Angeles continue to spar over which will manage other homeless programs.

Doug Smith

Broken water main spawns sinkhole in Los Feliz, traps Spectrum van October 14, 2026

A sinkhole in Los Feliz created by a water main break trapped a Spectrum van Wednesday morning. It was the latest of several in Los Angeles over the last few months.

Salvador Hernandez

Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest October 14, 2026

A video of the Oct. 1 arrest, recorded by the suspect's sister, shows Santa Ana police officers punching and kicking the 28-year-old man.

Ruben Vives

After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better October 14, 2026

A red flag warning will be in place across most of Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, providing one of the first major tests of whether government agencies have applied the painful lessons learned from the Palisades and Eaton blazes.

Clara Harter, Terry Castleman, Rong-Gong Lin II

Two charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers October 14, 2026

Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.

Steve Henson

California's Prop 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit October 14, 2026

Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believes potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.

Lila Seidman

California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit October 14, 2026

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty.

Sonja Sharp

Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says October 14, 2026

Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident.

Richard Winton, Hannah Fry

Lopez: Post-debate, lingering questions about who Raman is and how she would lead October 14, 2026

Undecideds will decide. But L.A.'s mayoral debate didn't make the choice clear.

Steve Lopez

Newsom heads to New Hampshire to stump for Democrats, raise political profile October 14, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip follows voyages to other early primary voting states that could be critical to his campaign if he officially joins the 2028 presidential contest.

Taryn Luna

'Dangerous squalor.' California parents charged in death of asthmatic girl who lived in roach-filled home October 14, 2026

An 8-year-old girl who lived in a squalid home died of an asthma attack. Her parents have been charged with felony neglect.

Hailey Branson-Potts

With midterms underway, Justice Department presses California to withhold flagged voters' ballots October 14, 2026

Federal officials have given California election officials 48 hours to prove the citizenship of voters flagged as potential noncitizens, or withhold their ballots.

Kevin Rector

Arellano: Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo-hoo October 14, 2026

Karen Bass says L.A.'s political establishment doesn't like Raman. Well, boo-hoo

Gustavo Arellano

Gun-toting suspect hid rifle in a guitar case, police in Northern California say October 14, 2026

Police arrested a person carrying a loaded gun in a guitar case in Richmond, according to a social media post.

Summer Lin

'Very few people out in the streets': ICE surge rattles California's Central Valley October 14, 2026

Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias said the enforcement operations led to a drop in school attendance and sparked student protests Friday.

Brittny Mejia, Ruben Vives

Westside particularly vulnerable as powerful Santa Ana winds bring fire danger, experts say October 14, 2026

This week, large swaths of Southern California will see Santa Ana winds. In the windiest mountain locations, gusts could reach 70 mph. Those winds can bring an increased fire risk, experts say.

Terry Castleman, Rong-Gong Lin II, Iris Kwok

Pacific Coast Highway partially closed in Orange County after crack appears in hillside October 14, 2026

A weekend of high surf and stormy weather has battered the Southern California coastline. This week, a crack appeared below Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, prompting a partial closure.

Fedor Zarkhin

Brush fires break out as Santa Ana winds boost SoCal danger October 14, 2026

A pair of small fires broke out Wednesday morning in Brentwood and Tarzana as officials warned of heightened fire danger this week due to Santa Ana winds.

Andrew J. Campa, Joseph Serna

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

'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

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Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state October 14, 2026

All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds October 14, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters October 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania October 14, 2026

Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine? October 14, 2026

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.

What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try October 14, 2026

New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim October 14, 2026

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022 October 14, 2026

The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

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

It comes as the prime minister meets President Zelensky at Downing Street.

Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer October 14, 2026

Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

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.

Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says October 14, 2026

All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices October 14, 2026

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

Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say October 14, 2026

The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland October 14, 2026

It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.

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.

Are the European Women's World Cup play-offs working? October 14, 2026

The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis October 14, 2026

The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

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.

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.

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