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Health experts are urging people to be cautious if they develop symptoms again after taking anti-COVID pills.
Anaheim is a working-class city whose residents have more pressing concerns than civics, leaving room for unscrupulous officials to operate, Arellano writes.
Warming waters in Northern California have been lethal for winter-run salmon eggs; less than 3% hatched last year.
Sacramento Dist. Atty. Anne Marie Schubert has spent three decades in courtrooms prosecuting murderers and rapists. Now she wants to be the state's top cop.
Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt says with climate change shrinking the Colorado River, Western states should renegotiate a key 1922 agreement.
How a luncheon celebrating the return of a congregation's pastor turned into a deadly scene.
Los Angeles County and USC have been quietly waging battle over the operations of L.A. County-USC Medical Center, one the nation's largest public hospitals. The County decried "a broad lack of accountability and responsibility on the part of" USC.
Voters will choose the two runoff candidates to compete in the November general election. Democratic Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is a shoo-in for one slot, columnist George Skelton writes.
The National Weather Service is warning that gusty winds could create conditions under which fires start easier and spread faster.
City budget analysts said the spending plan would boost the LAPD operating budget by about $115 million, a 6.5% increase. Garcetti had sought an 8.5% increase.
Why do tenants have to bring their own refrigerators to rent apartments in Los Angeles?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had sent a team to investigate the possibility that Tesla's Autopilot was involved in the crash on Pacific Coast Highway.
The motive for the shooting is unknown, police said.
The fire swept through an upscale neighborhood on May 11, spurred by robust coastal winds and dry brush starved of moisture due to a drought gripping the West.
If you've been thinking about going car-free in L.A. or even just driving less, these riders' stories can help you get started.
Gas prices in the Los Angeles market have been steadily rising for the past 21 days.
A photo showed stacks of paper filled with handwritten Chinese characters and secured with binder clips.
The dog was badly injured in 'a pretty vicious fight' with the cougar after it attacked, a wildlife official said.
After years of complaints, lockouts and delinquent taxes, coastal authorities have fined a developer for failing to maintain a trailhead facility.
An investigation into a former Cal State Channel Islands vice president found he engaged in inappropriate touching and made unwanted sexual comments.
The enrollment drops will reshape the nation's second-largest school system and officials said tough choices are ahead.
Officials remain hopeful that California can avoid the significant increases in coronavirus hospitalizations seen on the East Coast.
For years, this Canadian city has hosted safe consumption sites for addicts. They've saved lives, but with some painful tradeoffs.
Mike Feuer's departure from the L.A. mayor's race three weeks before voting ends leaves Karen Bass, Rick Caruso and Kevin de León vying for a large bloc of undecided voters.
Federal authorities charged 13 people and arrested five, accusing them of using stolen identities to collect pandemic relief and other benefits.
April and May snowstorms have extended the season at Mammoth Mountain, but temperatures are forecast to rise in coming weeks.
Dr. Donald Plance is accused of forging cards and falsely claiming that the blood plasma injections would protect patients from contracting the virus.
San Fernando police Officer Saul Garibay is accused of slapping a phone out of the hand of a man who was filming him on duty in 2021.
Snoop Dogg joins Gwyneth Paltrow, Scooter Braun and Netflix's Ted Sarandos as celebrity supporters of the billionaire developer.
The fire was contained at about 6 acres by 4 p.m.
The FBI alleges Mayor Harry Sidhu may have committed crimes that include fraud, theft or bribery, making false statements, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
The city of Glendale apologizes for hitting 'reply all' with their Saturday morning emergency alert.
Stephen Walter has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for supplying the fentanyl-laced pills that killed rapper Mac Miller in 2018.
Todd Ament, former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce chief, is charged with lying to a home lender in growing Orange County political corruption scandal.
Prosecutors have not yet filed a hate crime sentencing enhancement against David Wenwei Chou, accused of shooting six people, one fatally, in Laguna Woods.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has cracked down on cities he says are violating state laws that encourage more housing development.
A 34-year-old woman is arrested after chase, then ramming into an LAPD patrol vehicle in reverse, police say.
The move comes less than a week after fellow candidate Joe Buscaino dropped out and endorsed Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor's race.
David Wenwei Chou's wife had relocated to Taiwan during a divorce. He'd sold the Vegas building he lived in and couldn't afford rent, a neighbor says.
Will Rogers, Leo Carrillo and Dan Blocker were actors. Nicholas beach is named for a robber. Point Dume's namesake is a priest. And other stories behind L.A. beach names.
A series of shootings over the weekend have once again left us all reeling and searching for answers in the aftermath.
When a man began shooting at the congregants — most of them elderly and Taiwanese — Dr. John Cheng put himself in the line of fire.
Environmental health scientists and toxicologists have identified more than 40 DDT-related compounds accumulating in California condors.
Two decades after the MacLaren Children's Center was closed, former foster children housed at the El Monte facility are coming forward with allegations of abuse. Lawsuits involving about 200 people are expected.
Evictions and rent increases still are limited in Los Angeles and many other parts of Southern California. But the rules vary from city to city.
The goal was laudable, but the state's quotas requiring women and underrepresented groups on corporate boards of directors were too intrusive.
Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, whose members were the target of an attack authorities allege was a politically motivated hate incident, released a letter that offered new insights into the events of the hours before the shooting and its direct aftermath.
About 150 law enforcement officials, politicians and others gathered Monday night at a church in Irvine for a prayer vigil.
Conservative legal group Judicial Watch challenged the law's validity under the state Constitution's equal protection clause.
The number of California properties facing severe wildfire risk is expected to grow sixfold over the next 30 years, according to new research.
Both teens were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The 29% week-over-week increase in coronavirus-positive hospitalizations was the highest weekly percentage increase in L.A. County since mid-January
The fire broke out in the Summit Valley area near Hesperia and was initially reported to be between 3 and 4 acres, officials said.
A federal appeals court Monday vacated a man's gun conviction because a lower court's COVID-19 protocols had precluded the public from observing his trial.
The state attorney general has asked for the Angel Stadium land sale to be paused because of a corruption investigation into Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu.
The 2,500-acre property near Modesto is expected to open to the public within a year.
When the suspect began shooting, Dr. John Cheng put himself in the line of fire and tried to prevent others from being shot, sheriff's officials say.
A fringe far-right theory seems to be gaining traction, but you don't have to dig deep to see its lies.
Shawn Ginder is hospitalized after jumping three stories. Police say he hit 29-year-old Monique Contreraz with his pickup truck Friday in Fresno.
This is the third home invasion in the Alessandro Heights neighborhood in the last month.
A driver who fled after police say he fatally struck a pedestrian in Winnetka was arrested later the same evening after returning to the scene.
'It is believed the suspect involved was upset about political tensions between China and Taiwan,' Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said.
Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs (including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine) to increase potency, but it can be deadly. Test kits can help.
L.A. County remains far from meeting its own metrics for a new mask order, but a moderate increase in coronavirus case rates has officials concerned.
The Newsom administration has also projected a never-dreamed-of tax surplus of $97.5 billion by July 2023, columnist George Skelton writes.
"This is a tough race," Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle said about his decision to challenge Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Plane crashes, close calls and pollution prompt residents in Pacoima to call for the closure of Whiteman Airport. Aviation enthusiasts say the airport is critical for training new pilots.
Several Democrats are hesitant over Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India, with no vote expected soon.
The state scrapped traditional primaries to combat political polarization and legislative gridlock, but maybe it has to keep experimenting.
The earthquake occurred eight miles from Palm Springs and 12 miles from Rancho Mirage.
"I knew something was wrong. I called 911," a witness told The Times.
A gunman attacked a lunch banquet at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods, killing one person and wounding five others Sunday before congregants tackled him, hogtied him with an extension cord and grabbed his two weapons, authorities said.
The 100 or so church members, most of whom are senior citizens, worship in their native language — not Mandarin but Taiwanese.
Authorities said the actions of churchgoers likely saved lives.
Some called for more police walking the streets, while others said the city should instead direct resources toward community services
The shooting at the church left one dead, five wounded and the surrounding community stunned and in mourning.
Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel and his wife, Miranda Kerr, are paying off the college debt of 285 graduates at Otis College, the oldest art and design school in L.A.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department says it detained a suspect and a weapon at a church shooting in Laguna Woods.
How to process the pandemic death toll? For one hospital chaplain, it means also remembering relatives left behind.
Toothbrush, socks, charger — check. But do you have a wildfire evacuation plan for your Airbnb or other vacation rental?
The 1st District seat, which includes much of East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, is also on the June 7 ballot, with incumbent Hilda Solis running against four challengers.
In the 1990s, Republicans spread fear over people of color "replacing" white people in California. It's tenet of white supremacy we must confront.
The shooting was reported at 3:56 in the 300 block of South Hill Street, Los Angeles Police said.
Britney Spears and fiancé Sam Asghari say they lost pregnancy due to miscarriage.
Thousands of people marched for abortion rights.
The L.A. rally by the Women's March Foundation features Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sen. Alex Padilla, Reps. Karen Bass and Maxine Waters.
An emergency alert telling Chevy Chase Canyon residents to evacuate was sent out in error as part of a planned safety drill, Glendale officials say.
The Disneyland Resort reopened a year ago after an extended pandemic-forced closure. What's changed? We rate the new ticket system, the wait times, the food and more.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget includes $65 million for his CARE Court proposal, but major funding questions remain.
More than 30 small fires were reported in four clusters within 15 miles from late Friday through Sunday, officials said.
In the land of multimillion-dollar homes, the question of water conservation plays out differently than in the neighborhoods where the rest of us live.
Depending on when you bought in California, Proposition 13 has kept your property taxes low while your newer neighbors pay far more, essentially subsidizing those with artificially low taxes.
As anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed in recent years, Catholics turn to St. Dymphna, the patron saint of mental health.
A review of hundreds of records reveal inconsistencies in addressing sexual harassment allegations at California State University.
About 8,000 USC students marched under their school's flag before receiving their degrees at the university's 139th commencement ceremony.
Both victims are in stable condition with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
The grandfather, Rene Trigueros Hernandez, was a preacher at a small church in San Jose where the exorcism and killing allegedly took place.
The governor's proposal spans both long-term investments and immediate cash rebates, largely made possible by a towering $97.5-billion tax surplus through next summer.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen U.S. states say the federal decision to let California set its own rules forces the rest of the country to follow suit.
Low-income families are struggling to feed their infants amid the national shortage. A plant shutdown and supply chain issues are to blame.
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