October 5, 2026
Feds accuse O.C. real estate agent of secretly working for China
Federal prosecutors charged Wanying "Heather" Zhang, a real estate agent based in Irvine, with acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government, alleging she photographed and followed the son of Taiwan's president as he traveled around the United States.
October 5, 2026
Tyreek Hill and Chiefs seem mutually intrigued by possible reunion
A Tyreek Hill reunion with the Chiefs seems like a possibility after injuries to Kansas City receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice on Sunday. Hill was cut by Miami during the offseason.
October 5, 2026
Extreme heat breaks SoCal records. When will it end?
Southern California's extreme heat is driven by a persistent high pressure ridge has parked over the region causing sinking warming air with very little overnight relief.
October 5, 2026
Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producers
Oil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the impact of climate change.
October 5, 2026
NFL is reviewing incident where official appeared to curse at player
The NFL is looking into two incidents involving confrontations between officials and players during Sunday’s games, including one in which a line judge apparently cursed at Arizona's Trey McBride.
October 5, 2026
Legendary Angels and Padres scout Bob Fontaine Jr. dies at 73
Bob Fontaine Jr. was a scout for six MLB teams and drafted Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn and Randy Johnson, in addition to Jim Abbott and many other Angels stars.
October 5, 2026
Erewhon becomes permanent at LACMA, announces museum-branded smoothie
Erewhon opened as a pop-up cafe at LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries in April, and has now announced it will remain as the museum's permanent cafe.
October 5, 2026
David Ellison names Skydance team that includes prominent Warner executives
Several prominent Warner Bros. Discovery executives will move to the merged company, Skydance
October 5, 2026
DHS buys three detention centers in California for $950 million
The GEO Group, a Florida-based private prison corporation, announced Monday that it had sold the detention facilities, including the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, totaling 2,644 Beds.
October 5, 2026
Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News
Leavitt joins a long line of former White House secretaries who have made the jump to TV news punditry.
October 5, 2026
How the Kings defied the odds and made Sun Belt hockey work
Alan Rothenberg recalls the challenges the Kings faced in their early years as the team tried to establish Jack Kent Cooke's vision for hockey in L.A.
October 5, 2026
Ailing Shohei Ohtani only providing a wasted at-bat for Dodgers
It would be strange for the Dodgers to bench Shohei Ohtani, but it's clear that pretending he's healthy enough to provide meaningful at-bats isn't helping.
October 5, 2026
Approach L.A. in a new way with Los Angeles Field Recording Club
A Los Angeles artist and DJ is building a creative community through field recording events that invite people to be present, capture the city’s sounds, and explore the city in a new way.
October 5, 2026
Dodgers need to drop the entitlement and fear Braves in NLDS
The Dodgers played nowhere close to their capabilities in NLDS Game 2. They'll need to play with more urgency if they're going to win in Atlanta.
October 5, 2026
This ‘Carrie’ has the bloody prom scene, but it adds a modern horror: social media
When Mike Flanagan decided to revamp Stephen King's horror classic, he brought Carrie and her mother Margaret to the present as they contend with the outside world's cruelty.
October 5, 2026
Here's the backstory on 6 choices Zoe Kazan made in her 'East of Eden' adaptation
Zoe Kazan's 'East of Eden' covers more ground than the film version her grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed. Here's what she told us about her vision.
October 5, 2026
A former political prisoner deported by Trump to Nicaragua was immediately jailed
Jeffrey Jarquín, a former Nicaraguan political prisoner who said he was tortured for opposing President Daniel Ortega, was jailed at Managua’s Modelo prison immediately after the U.S. deported him, advocates say.
October 5, 2026
L.A. has more driverless cars, and more crashes. A look at the data
As the robotaxi race heats up across the country, key players including Waymo, Zoox and Tesla claim their technology is safer than human drivers.
October 5, 2026
Why the Trump administration is reluctant to call the ongoing conflict with Iran a 'war'
Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.
October 5, 2026
Angelina Jolie and Octavia Spencer make 'The Outsiders' accessible
Angelina Jolie, a producer on 'The Outsiders,' and Octavia Spencer, a longtime City Year advocate, teamed up to support youth access to theater tickets.
October 5, 2026
Meet the Fox News correspondent leading the fight for press freedom at the White House
As president of White House Correspondents Assn., Jacqui Heinrich goes to bat for the 1st Amendment rights of her competitors.
October 5, 2026
'The Outsiders' review: A dynamic staging at the Hollywood Pantages
'The Outsiders,' winner of the 2024 Tony for best musical and based on the classic S.E. Hinton novel, has its L.A. premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
October 5, 2026
A new must-try breakfast burrito in Los Angeles
This is the new breakfast burrito spot to add to your Los Angeles best burritos list: Masa y Taza in Long Beach.
October 5, 2026
Inside Michael Douglas’s new memoir: Secret affairs, on-set battles and family secrets
In 'One Helluva Ride,' Michael Douglas opens up about firing his dad, affairs on set, his son’s imprisonment and a lifetime lived under the spotlight.
October 5, 2026
Dodgers blow chance to seize control of NLDS, fall to Braves in Game 2
The Dodgers came into Game 2 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves with every advantage. The Braves left with a 3-2 victory Sunday night at Dodger Stadium
October 5, 2026
California man in incest case busted in Mexico; teen daughter rescued
A missing California girl has been rescued in Mexico and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, is in custody. Perez was sought since a newborn was found dead alongside a Monterey County road.
October 5, 2026
'Lanterns' finale: The creators on John Stewart's journey, the Halogram
'Lanterns' co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, hologram Hal Jordan and the show’s fiercely protective mothers.
October 5, 2026
Rapper Lucki alleged stabbed in bloody brawl outside ComplexCon
Video appears to show the rapper with a laceration below the jaw. At least four people were hurt in a knife attack, police said.
October 5, 2026
Chargers spiral to 0-4 as chaotic offense dooms rally vs. Seahawks
Justin Herbert finds some success in the fourth quarter after struggling most of the game, but a fumble on the final drive sends the Chargers to a 30-23 loss.
October 4, 2026
Malibu kayaker reportedly bitten by shark twice, knocked into water
The man, not yet identified, was reportedly fishing from his kayak about two miles off the coast near Paradise Cove.
October 4, 2026
Rams defy their history and pull off comeback win over Eagles
The Rams lean on a strong performance by their defense and gutsy efforts from Kyren Williams and Matthew Stafford in a 24-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
October 4, 2026
Watch dogs pulled from the Pacific after van plunges into the surf near Malibu
After a driver veered into the ocean, one dog was trapped until firefighters rescued it.
October 4, 2026
Bryn Walker co-founders, couple found dead outside Bay Area home
The founders of Bryn Walker, a fashion brand for women, died at their home near the UC Berkeley campus. The co-founders were married. A gun was found at the scene.
October 4, 2026
Metrolink riders hit with new fare increase: 'Everyone is struggling'
Metrolink is raising its fares for the first time in 13 years. Many riders were surprised by just how much it would cost them.
October 4, 2026
In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Metallica makes no bones about their ambitions. Of course they were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.
October 4, 2026
Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' craters at the box office
Warner Bros.' climate change satire "Digger" collapsed at the box office with a domestic haul of $8 million, despite the star power of Tom Cruise.
October 4, 2026
Christa Pike has not regained consciousness since failed execution
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after a failed execution attempt
October 4, 2026
'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her.
October 4, 2026
Let's debate ethical dilemmas taking place in high school sports
Ethical quandaries and challenges keep popping up on a daily basis for coaches and administrators. Let's examine some of the problems.
October 4, 2026
Dodgers' rotation affords them to be audacious with playoff plan
Many teams would find it foolhardy to plan for the NLCS with the NLDS still not won, but the Dodgers' star-filled pitching staff affords them that luxury.
October 4, 2026
At Supreme Court: Can oil companies be forced to pay for climate woes?
The outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.
October 4, 2026
How the aggressive lone star tick unleashed a hidden meat allergy on millions of Americans
Once confined to the Southeast, aggressive lone star ticks have expanded across North America due to warming climates and growing deer populations. Their bites can transmit alpha-gal, a severe allergy to meat and dairy.
October 4, 2026
Veteran political forecasters see midterm losses for GOP
Two of the country's top political prognosticators see Democrats likely seizing the House and possibly the Senate. The guardrails Republicans were counting on to stem their losses don't seem to be holding.
October 4, 2026
USC silences 'Fire Lincoln' roars with comeback win over Washington
Jahkeem Stewart scores on a 48-yard fumble return and the Trojans' defense stops Demond Williams Jr. on Washington's final possession to take a 25-21 win.
October 4, 2026
Nobu employee killed in crash on deadly stretch of PCH
Ryo Uchimiya was fatally injured Saturday when his parked car was struck by a Range Rover on Pacific Coast Highway outside the restaurant where he worked, authorities say.
October 4, 2026
Thousands gather to celebrate the late, famed Big Bear eagle Jackie
After a rollercoaster year, fans gathered in Big Bear to say goodbye to the beloved eagle who brought them together.
October 4, 2026
'Flying too close to the sun.' Fans endure heat at Dodger Stadium
Saturday's game started 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as the temperature reached 100 degrees at first pitch at Dodger Stadium.
October 4, 2026
Evacuation orders issued for Bouquet fire outside Santa Clarita
The fire, which started around 3 p.m. Saturday in Angeles National Forest, had reached 843 acres, according to Cal Fire.
October 4, 2026
Dodgers forcing Braves to make tough decision about Chris Sale
The Dodgers are expecting to see Chris Sale at least twice in the NLDS, but will the Atlanta Braves start him in Game 2 or save him for Game 3?
October 3, 2026
Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon help defend democracy
A protest march in Culver City asked for media companies such as Sony, Apple and Amazon to help ensure fair elections ahead of the midterms.