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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

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

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

Influencer Adva Lavie 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

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

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

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

Mexican Mafia suspects charged with shaking down L.A. County business, ordering shooting October 9, 2026

The FBI said six people were arrested Wednesday for allegedly extorting money from a business in Pomona and ordering the shooting of a man who owned a debt to gangsters affiliated with the Mexican Mafia.

Matthew Ormseth

'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

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

Crews make progress against Danny fire in the Grapevine; I-5 open in both directions October 9, 2026

The fast-growing wildfire has burned more than 150 acres and prompted evacuations near the Grapevine.

Iris Kwok

World's largest wildlife crossing is on track to open this winter — unless El Niño intervenes October 8, 2026

Despite political backlash and past weather delays, the massive wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is racing toward a Dec. 2 opening. Now, the only threat to the deadline is Mother Nature.

Lila Seidman

California state workers were teleworking from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama, report finds October 8, 2026

An investigation by the state auditor's office found two employees at the California State Controller's Office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama. The office also failed to quickly remedy salary overpayments to two other employees, the state auditor's report said.

Suhauna Hussain, Dakota Smith

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down off L.A. coast after 100-million-mile orbital journey October 8, 2026

A nearly eight-month stint aboard the International Space Station came to a splashing end for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 on Thursday, when their recovery vessel safely splashed down off the coast of Los Angeles.

Ruben Vives

White House targets Stanford, Caltech and tech giants in visa crackdown October 8, 2026

The White House is expanding its campaign against international workers, targeting elite study and work visa holders with restrictions and a new investigation.

Nilesh Christopher, Jaweed Kaleem, Ana Ceballos

In the heart of Los Angeles, where the gloss of Hollywood often overshadows harsh realities of foster care, homelessness, and systemic disconnection, a powerful grassroots

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".

US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child October 10, 2026

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

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 in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

Thousands of security personnel deployed as Delhi braces for ‘cockroach’ protest October 9, 2026

Several trains to Delhi have been cancelled and dozens of metro stations are shut to stop protesters from gathering.

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 two Australian surfer brothers and US friend October 9, 2026

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will 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.

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.

US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law' October 9, 2026

Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize October 9, 2026

Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres October 9, 2026

Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.

Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru October 9, 2026

The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.

Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city October 9, 2026

Dramatic footage shows huge tornado moving through Marsala and Petrosino, causing damage to buildings and cars.

Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence October 9, 2026

Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.

Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay? October 9, 2026

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border October 9, 2026

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered October 9, 2026

The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.

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