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Why advice on co-sleeping with a baby is changing despite SIDS risk

When Emily Little gave birth to her first child, sleeping together with her baby in bed was a given — despite all the public health messages telling her not to.…

Chance of more showers in L.A., with new storm set to hit Thursday

Showers could linger in Los Angeles on Tuesday following four straight days of rain — and even more rain is likely on Thursday and Friday. There’s a 20% to 30%…

Federal government suing California over new police transparency laws

SACRAMENTO — The U.S. Department of Justice sued California on Monday to block newly passed laws that prohibit law enforcement officials, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks and that…

Man who stabbed woman in throat on L.A. Metro is guilty of murder

A 45-year-old man who was banned from L.A. Metro trains for past violent acts was convicted Monday in the 2024 stabbing death of a woman on a B Line train…

Sudden weather shift bringing big rain to L.A. this afternoon

An abrupt change in the forecast means Los Angeles County now faces a chance of thunderstorms, strong winds that could topple trees and heavy rain that could bring flash flooding…

California rejoins fight with Spain over Nazi-looted painting

California is once again fighting in federal court for a Jewish family’s right to have a precious Impressionist painting returned to them by a Spanish museum nearly 90 years after…

Wrongfully convicted man to get $19-million settlement from Baldwin Park

A wrongfully convicted man who spent more than 30 years behind bars will receive $19.1 million as part of a settlement with the city of Baldwin Park, officials said. Daniel…

Riverside County family says off-duty immigration agent held teenage son at gunpoint

An off-duty law enforcement officer was arrested in Riverside County last week after pulling a firearm on a 17-year-old and detaining him on the side of the road. Gerardo Rodriguez,…

Woman found dead inside burning L.A. bungalow

A woman was found dead after a house fire Sunday afternoon in Hyde Park, according to authorities. Around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters responding to a report of…

The Silver Platter is the oldest Latinx LGBTQ+ bar in Los Angeles. Can it survive eviction?

The Silver Platter may be the oldest existing Latinx bar for LGBTQ+ people in Los Angeles, but it’s not just a bar; it’s a living piece of local history. Established…