Jury convicts Lancaster couple of killing, decapitating two of their children
A Lancaster couple who stabbed and decapitated their son and daughter before showing the remains to their two surviving children were convicted of murder Wednesday in the Antelope Valley Courthouse.…
Tesla Diner chef exits, staff hints at new full-service format
The chef and co-operator behind Tesla Diner, one of the city’s most notable and polarizing new restaurants, is exiting the project. Staff told the L.A. Times that the combination electric-vehicle…
‘Played with fire, got burned’: GOP control of House at risk after court blocks Texas map
WASHINGTON — A federal court has blocked Texas from moving forward with a new congressional map hastily drawn in recent months to net Republicans up to five additional seats in…
Contributor: Joshua trees survived being loathed. Now they’re beloved and at risk
Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species could be functionally extinct by 2070 because of climate change. The recent government shutdown left…
Earthquake: 4.1 quake strikes near Paso Robles
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday less than a mile from Paso Robles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred eight miles from Atascadero,…
Students oppose UC tuition hikes. Leaders say campuses need money in the Trump era
University of California regents — facing an uncertain financial outlook amid Trump administration cuts, a significant reduction in state funding and growing inflation — will vote this week on whether…
More L.A. rain is on the way: A timeline of what to expect
After days of rain, Southern California will get a small reprieve before another storm moves in Thursday. Tuesday There is a small chance of scattered showers before conditions clear. The…
Car wash workers already had it tough. Then the immigration raids hit
The September morning that immigration agents grabbed Mercedes’ husband was like a tragic prophecy fulfilled. The El Salvador native narrowly had escaped when three coworkers were nabbed this summer during…
A California Democrat broke with party to end government shutdown. His vote tells a broader story.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Adam Gray was one of only six House Democrats — and the only one from California — who voted with Republicans in favor of a deal to…
Boy, 8, killed by huge tree branch at SoCal camp. Parents are suing
Lamar McGlothurn’s parents arrived to pick up the 8-year-old from summer camp in Calabasas but instead watched as he was crushed by a giant tree branch. The branch killed Lamar…