U.S. strikes Venezuela and says Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country
CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after…
Trump’s top voting rights lawyer led L.A. election conspiracy case
Eric Neff’s tenure at the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office ended after he was placed on administrative leave in 2022 over accusations of misconduct in the prosecution of the…
Child care funds to all 50 states will be frozen
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series…
New California fee seeks to increase collection, recycling of lithium batteries
Starting this year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a…
California drops suit seeking to reinstate bullet train federal funds
OAKLAND — California last week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government’s withdrawing of $4 billion for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The…
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump’s order signed Wednesday…
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
The holiday season is Hallmark’s Super Bowl. This year alone, Hallmark has 80 hours of original holiday-themed programming, including two unscripted series, two scripted series, a holiday special and 24…
More than 100 detained in Central Coast holiday immigration raids
A year-end wave of immigration raids in the Central Coast led to the apprehension of 147 people, sparking outrage from elected officials and immigrant-rights groups. Federal immigration agents took people…
Indiana and Oregon to meet again at the Peach Bowl with a spot in the CFP title game on the line
Curt Cignetti’s perpetual seriousness has become a big part of the Indiana coach’s burgeoning lore. His ever-glowering face on the sideline has sparked countless memes and has come to personify…
The artists we lost in 2025: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
It’s the second day of a brand new year, and I’d like to take a moment to look back at some of the towering talent we lost in 2025 through…