Middle East crisis live: Israel security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City amid reports of disagreements with military | Israel
Israeli media reports disagreement between Netanyahu and top military official In announcing the approval of plans to take over Gaza City, the office of Benjamin Netanyahu referred to another plan…
Insurer of last resort faces questions over smoke damage claims
Last week, the Department of Insurance ordered the state’s home insurer of last resort to answer allegations that it has handled smoke damage claims illegally, which has prompted policyholder complaints…
Honolulu advances to Little League World Series with win over Fullerton Golden Hill
The Little League team from Honolulu has a chance to become a three-time world champion. Winners of the Little League World Series in 2018 and 2022, the team from Hawaii…
In tentative ruling, judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher – San Diego Union-Tribune
The sexual harassment lawsuit that pushed former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher from his career in public office appears likely to be terminated in its entirety, if a tentative…
Mexican indie act Caloncho brings his groove to the Wiltern on Aug. 8
The Latin Grammy-nominated artist, now on tour with Daniel, Me Estás Matando, promises “drama and boleros” — and talks his surprise collab with Tejano star Bobby Pulido Caloncho wants to…
Venice chef Travis Lett returns with his better-than-ever izakaya
If you were dining out in Venice late last decade, you knew this place — in the thick of Abbot Kinney Boulevard’s luxury-cool retail density. MTN (pronounced “Mountain”) closed five…
India police raid on Delhi migrants shows stark inequalities
Zoya Mateen BBC News, Delhi Zoya Mateen/BBC Thousands of Bengali-Muslim families in India face an uncertain future amid an ongoing drive to catch illegal immigrants In Gurugram, an upscale suburb…
Man and woman found shot in car along Pacific Coast Highway were dead for several days, police say
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of a man and woman who were found fatally shot in a car near Point Mugu State Park on Wednesday evening.…
Seized $300-million Russian superyacht is set to be auctioned off
The Russian oligarch billionaire lifestyle can be yours for the potentially low, low price of tens of millions of dollars, courtesy of the U.S. government. The National Maritime Services, working…
Northern California’s collapse may be good for Del Mar, but it hurts horse racing
DEL MAR — The collapse of the Northern California racing circuit has led to bigger fields and larger handles for Del Mar and Santa Anita this year. But the transition…