D.A. announces charges against unlicensed contractors in Altadena fire zone
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced charges against five unlicensed contractors following an undercover operation in Altadena’s Eaton fire zone. “Unlicensed contractors … are essentially trying to take…
Undercover D.A. op targets ‘criminal contractors’ in L.A. fire zones
Five people were arrested earlier this year and charged with working as unlicensed contractors in an area affected by the destructive Eaton fire, part of a broader anti-fraud operation by…
Who wants to be a billionaire? Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion for second time this year
The Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1 billion ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, marking one of the largest prizes in history. No tickets matched all six numbers drawn…
Trump to set up militarized zone along U.S.-Mexico border in California
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it plans to create a militarized zone along the U.S.-Mexico border in California to support border security operations for three years, the latest in…
Sheriff’s detectives asking anyone who can identify stolen bell to chime in
Does this picture ring a bell with you? The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered a large brass bell last month while executing a search warrant but detectives are having…
Palisadian-Post newspaper ceases publication in Pacific Palisades
In a year of incalculable loss wrought by fire, Pacific Palisades this week has yet another: Its local newspaper. The Palisadian-Post published its final edition Thursday. The newspaper was 97…
L.A. traffic is getting better. That’s not entirely a good thing
Los Angeles has experienced more than its share of struggles in the last few years. But when it come to one of the things that drives residents crazy, there are…
In search for autism’s causes, look at genes, not vaccines, researchers say
Earlier this year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the search for autism’s cause — a question that has kept researchers busy for the better…
In Trump’s regime, Catholics are among the most powerful — and deported
Her brown face, green mantle and forgiving gaze is a mainstay of Southern California: In front yards. As murals. On decals flashing from car windows and bumpers. Sold at swap…
A rundown of all the scandals plaguing local fairs in California
The Times identified at least 26 fairs statewide where, in the last decade, employees or appointed officials have been accused of siphoning taxpayer money, pressuring businesses for bribes or committing…