September 17, 2026
Woman was killed when Uber driver left her on a freeway. Uber's been ordered to pay $40 million
Judge Richard Stone ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the parents of Emily Normandin-Parker, concluding that the company is responsible for its driver’s conduct, according to a news release from attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Ian Samson and Matt Coe-Odess.
September 17, 2026
Tone Capone, "I Got 5 On It" producer, dead at 59
"I Got 5 On It" entered the canon of west coast hip-hop, hitting the Billboard top ten and resurfacing in Jordan Peele's 2019 horror film "Us."
September 17, 2026
Chris Brown speaks up after politician walks back public recognition
On Sept. 12, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas Rep. Venton Jones honored Chris Brown and Usher during their concert in Arlington, Texas. The incident sparked public backlash because of Brown’s history of domestic violence.
September 17, 2026
California governor race: Becerra meets fire victims, Hilton talks costs
Candidates for California governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, promoted their plans to address the state’s high cost of living and continue rebuilding after the deadly 2025 wildfires that burned thousands of Los Angeles homes.
September 17, 2026
Kit Harington defends role in ‘Harry Potter’ series amid backlash
Kit Harington defends decision to join HBO's "Harry Potter" TV reboot despite ongoing calls to boycott author J.K. Rowling over her transgender comments.
September 17, 2026
Silicon Valley spa was a brothel, and business was brisk, D.A. says
A Cupertino massage spa has been busted for allegedly providing sexual services to about 30 customers daily, authorities said.
September 17, 2026
Peter Max dead: The pop artist known for his colorful style was 88
Peter Max, the pop artist and hippie icon who helped define the colorful psychedelic style of the 1960s, has died. He was 88.
September 17, 2026
Rare venomous sea snake washes up on a SoCal beach
A yellow-bellied sea snake recently washed ashore in Orange County — the first time the venomous serpent has been seen in California since 2018, according to social media video.
September 17, 2026
Skywalker Grill opens at the Lucas Museum in Exposition Park
In "Star Wars" creator George Lucas' newly unveiled Lucas Museum, Skywalker Grill is a rooftop destination serving the filmmaker's favorite foods sourced directly from his ranch.
September 17, 2026
Woman who plowed her SUV into a Metro bus, killing 2, was high at the time, prosecutors say
The woman accused of being behind the wheel of an SUV in a deadly crash involving a Metro bus was charged with two counts of murder Thursday, as families and friends mourn the victims of the crash and a subsequent helicopter crash that killed three others.
September 17, 2026
Disney doubles down on tech, naming former YouTube executive as head of entertainment streaming
Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named the head of Disney's entertainment streaming business, highlighting the company's focus on tech under Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro.
September 17, 2026
California firefighters, a trapped kitten and 'aww' from the internet
Ventura County firefighters rescued a black and white kitten from the clutches of an entertainment center and the internet went gaga.
September 17, 2026
OnlyFans model investigated for possibly drugging Beverly Hills billionaire with ketamine, warrant says
An LAPD search warrant affidavit revealed that Beverly Hills police are investigating if OnlyFans model Adva Lavie drugged her one-time fiancé Steve Cloobeck with ketamine.
September 17, 2026
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
Schroyer, who has little experience in immigration, is close to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma.
September 17, 2026
Why the NL West champion Dodgers could be headed for an early exit
The magic is indeed missing, and after two seasons of conjuring up postseason greatness, these back-to-reality Dodgers appear headed for an early fall.
September 17, 2026
Is Trump demolishing the Kennedy Center? What to know about crisis
A photo of President Trump reviewing what looks to be a rendering of a demolished Kennedy Center was featured in a court filing Thursday asking for an emergency hearing over the center's recent closure.
September 17, 2026
Toronto finds its underdogs in 'I Play Rocky, 'Elsinore,' 'The Debut'
Stories about actors risking life and limb to succeed became the thematic rallying call at this year's TIFF. Some of them may be rewarded during awards season.
September 17, 2026
Heavy snow is crucial to recharge state's groundwater, study finds
Scientists are finding that snowfall is more connected to water underground than we knew. Using satellite data, they found groundwater levels actually rise during big snow years, in contrast to most years, when it continues to fall.
September 17, 2026
AI crisis heightens the stakes of Xi's visit to Washington
Ahead of the meeting, rhetoric from Washington and Beijing has underscored only deepening acrimony and distrust over their rush to dominate the technological frontier.
September 17, 2026
On ‘Cursum Perficio,’ Anthrax chases perfection and calls out a broken America
On their first album after a 10-year gap, Anthrax confronts school shootings, partisan division and cutthroat capitalism while reaffirming the band’s love for their country.
September 17, 2026
Hiltzik: The labor share vs corporate profits
While corporate profits are soaring, labor's share of the gains is shrinking.
September 17, 2026
Commentary: The approaching El Niño is scary, but L.A.'s starred in this horror movie before
The thousands of square miles of mountain watershed around L.A. -- the San Gabriels and the San Bernardinos -- are as steep as roller coasters, and the rain funnels off them in tumults.
September 17, 2026
NBC4 chopper's final moments: a blaring alarm, loss of altitude and panic. Why did it crash?
The crash that killed three people on Tuesday night, including two NBC4 journalists, involved the single-engine AB 350 B2 helicopter. Questions surround why it suddenly dropped from the sky.
September 17, 2026
Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter, Todd Boehly sell Chelsea shares
English Premier League's Chelsea says co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the team.
September 17, 2026
San Diego police fatally shoot man who set K-9 on fire
Three San Diego Police Department officers and the K-9 were treated for burn injuries, authorities said. The shooting reportedly took place at an adult entertainment store.
September 17, 2026
Contributor: David Ellison won Washington. He’s losing Hollywood
If the billionaire's son wants to carve out his own story, he should be courting Hollywood talent and not Washington bureaucrats.
September 17, 2026
The online predator next door: Feds hunt down L.A. members of child sex abuse network
Three alleged members of the violent online network ‘764’ were arrested in L.A. County. Family and neighbors say they had no clue of the horrific abuse orchestrated from a computer near them.
September 17, 2026
U.S. deportations to Nicaragua rise under Trump, despite its record of abuses
Journalists, human rights advocates and dissidents who were persecuted in Nicaragua and sought safety in the U.S. are increasingly being targeted for deportation.
September 17, 2026
Boyle Heights warehouse company says it’s being unfairly scapegoated for fire and stench
The company that owns the vast cold storage warehouse scorched in a June blaze that plagued neighbors in Boyle Heights with smoke and stink said it doesn't deserve the pummeling it got for how it contained the catastrophe.
September 17, 2026
UC regents revisit SAT requirement amid rising math failure rates
As UC regents reconsider test-free admissions, faculty cite rising math failure rates while admissions officials report stable overall graduation rates.
September 17, 2026
High-speed rail authority reportedly wasted money on flights and clubs
California's high-speed rail authority is under new scrutiny after an inspector general found the agency approved more than half a million dollars in wasteful and unexplained travel spending.
September 17, 2026
Mona Awad's 'Bunny' spawned a creepy-cute aesthetic universe and film adaptation
As her paperback sequel hits shelves, the "Bunny" author reflects on the fan art, tattoos and real-life connections that have emerged from the book.
September 17, 2026
'Marisol' review: José Rivera's apocalyptic fight for a new generation
Open Fist Theatre Company presents a revival of José Rivera's "Marisol," directed by Amanda Weier, at Atwater Village Theatre.
September 17, 2026
X2 was Magic Mountain's craziest roller coaster. Then riders got hurt
Six Flags Magic Mountain has long considered itself "The Thrill Capital of the World," a competitive title in a world of extreme amusement parks vying to be the biggest, baddest and most intense.
September 17, 2026
Young California Latinas want to fight Trump more than Latinos: study
Young and working-class Latina voters in California care more about protecting immigrant communities and fighting President Trump’s agenda than their male counterparts, according to a UCLA study.
September 17, 2026
California GOP official says he 'jumped the gun' on dead-voters claim
Marin County Republicans' chairman took to a county meeting to retract his earlier accusations of election fraud
September 17, 2026
USC freshman star receiver Trent Mosley to miss Rutgers game
Trent Mosley, the top USC receiving threat, will miss the Trojans' Big Ten opener Saturday because of an unspecified injury.
September 17, 2026
Brian Wolfe dead: Servite standout who pitched for Blue Jays was 45
Former Servite High pitching standout Brian Wolfe, who appeared in 72 games over three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, has died at 45, his wife said Tuesday on Facebook.
September 17, 2026
More cruising ahead for classic cars thanks to Jay Leno's new smog check law
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Jay Leno's Burbank garage to sign SB 1392, a new bill that expands smog check exemptions for certain collector cars.
September 16, 2026
Federal judge limits immigration arrests without a warrant in SoCal
A Los Angeles federal judge has ordered immigration agents to stop making civil arrests without a warrant unless they first determine that a person is likely to escape before one can be obtained.
September 16, 2026
Blake Snell exits Dodgers game because of injury
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell left his start against the Reds on Wednesday with left groin tightness.
September 16, 2026
'Sinners' actor Wunmi Mosaku confirms birth of second child
'Sinners' actor Wunmi Mosaku, who was pregnant during the 2026 awards season, confirmed the birth of her second baby in a British Vogue feature.
September 16, 2026
Ed Sheeran to continue Loop tour: Macklemore fallout explained
As Ed Sheeran prepares to continue his Loop tour as scheduled, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.
September 16, 2026
As enrollment plunges, LAUSD weighs school closures and rebuilds
As LAUSD enrollment drops, district officials face tough choices over school closures and how to prudently spend billions in voter-approved bond funds.
September 16, 2026
Breaking down Ed Sheeran's tour debacle over Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' comments
Once known as music's nice guy, Ed Sheeran has been widely criticized for allowing Macklemore to be fired from his tour after the rapper made comments onstage supporting Palestinians.
September 16, 2026
Dramatic recording could help answer why NBC4 helicopter crashed
At a press conference Wednesday, federal transportation officials said the most critical information available so far has been audio captured from the helicopter during its final, live broadcast just moments before it crashed.
September 16, 2026
CMA to honor Dolly Parton in TV tribute on ABC, Disney+, Hulu
On Wednesday, the Country Music Assn. announced that it would produce a two-hour live special honoring Dolly Parton, who died last month at the age of 80.
September 16, 2026
Watch golden retriever beg to play with intruder in San Diego break-in
A friendly golden retriever tried several times to play with an intruder during a bizarre San Diego break-in. The man was later arrested.
September 16, 2026
Kelly Osbourne opens up about cutting ties with older sister Aimee
Kelly Osbourne didn't hold back when discussing the fractured relationship she has with her big sister, Aimee Osbourne, telling 'We Need To Talk' podcast that the two will never reconcile.
September 16, 2026
Dumping Macklemore from his tour makes apolitical Ed Sheeran political
Apolitical singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is on the defense since Monday when Seattle rapper Macklemore announced that he had been dropped from Sheeran’s “Loop” tour.