Shooting, car crash reported during California immigration operation
A federal immigration agent shot at a suspect during a targeted operation in South L.A. on Wednesday morning, drawing a crowd of protesters to the shut-down street and intensifying safety…
Gavin Newsom says White House blocked him from speaking at global forum in Davos
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom’s office said the California governor was blocked by the Trump administration from speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. Newsom had been…
‘The damage is done’: Why Trump’s DEI retreat in court may be too late for many colleges
Nearly a year after the Education Department threatened to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding unless schools and colleges eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs — the Trump administration…
It’ll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting in February
Starting next month, travelers who want to board a domestic flight without a Real ID will have to pay $45 to have their identity verified through the Transportation Security Administration’s…
Yasiel Puig fights charges of lying to federal investigators in trial
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Aug 2016 photo of Yasiel Puig swinging at his helmet after a ground ball out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Ariz. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images) In…
Baby mountain lion found with ‘concerning’ injuries in middle of L.A. County roadway
An injured mountain lion cub was captured by wildlife officials Wednesday after it was seen huddled in the middle of a roadway in the Castaic area, probably after being struck…
Woman found dead in North Hollywood; Glendale firefighter detained
A Glendale firefighter was detained Wednesday after a woman was found dead in a North Hollywood home in what officials believed was a domestic violence homicide. It wasn’t immediately clear…
State Bar investigating L.A. law firm in $4 billion sex abuse case
The California State Bar has opened an investigation into a prominent Los Angeles law firm that represents thousands of sex abuse victims in a record $4 billion settlement, according to…
Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns
For eight months, the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Karen Bass have butted heads over police hiring amid a budget crisis. The conflict began last spring when the council…
World enters the era of global ‘water bankruptcy,’ UN scientists warn
Dozens of the world’s major rivers are so heavily tapped, they often run dry before reaching the sea. More than half of all large lakes are shrinking, and most of…