Firefighters struggle to prevent a home from being destroyed in the Palisades fire on Jan. 7. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) A woman wearing a “Palisades Strong” T-shirt — part of a campaign to promote solidarity and resilience among fire victims — was arrested Friday on suspicion of looting a home destroyed in last … Read more
The Department of Education suddenly closed five daycare centers last month blaming poor enrollment — then had to reverse the decision in the face of massive backlash from parents and officials. The city reached lease agreements to keep the city-funded centers in Brooklyn and Queens open for one more year, but the long-term future of … Read more
Heidi Salguero, left, receives a flu vaccine from pharmacist Deep Patel at a CVS in Huntington Park on Aug. 28. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) More than 900 Californians — including 15 children — have succumbed to the flu this season in what has turned out to be one of the worst surges of … Read more
The Principles First summit in DC — dubbed by some as the “Anti-Trump CPAC” — was interrupted by a bomb threat Sunday. The threat to the event came from an online poster with the moniker “Enrique T” — similar to the name of the ex-leader of the notorious Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio — and said … Read more
Kristin Crowley in January 2022, when she was announced as the new Los Angeles city fire chief. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) Ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley struck a defensive tone Saturday, issuing her first statement since being demoted by Mayor Karen Bass for failing to inform her about the dangerous conditions … Read more
We’re quickly approaching the start of meteorological spring, and right on cue, forecasters are tracking a major pattern change that will usher in warmer temperatures for most of the US during the week ahead. And let’s face it – we deserve a break from the bitter cold. The nation has been blasted by rounds of frigid arctic air, … Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom, seen at a 2024 AI conference in San Francisco, is announcing a new digital platform to help Californians engage with state government. (David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images) California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a new digital democracy initiative that will attempt to connect residents directly with government officials … Read more
The mother of a Colorado teen who was allegedly seduced by her teacher says woke school policies allowed school officials to ignore red flags and helped a teacher to groom her vulnerable daughter for years. Investigations by cops and the school allege Leann Kearney, 37, engaged in a systematic campaign to alienate the girl from … Read more
Inside the Mojave Desert train heists targeting Nike sneakers The thieves stealthily board eastbound freight trains, hiding out until they reach lonely stretches of the Mojave Desert or high plains far from towns. They slash an air brake hose, causing the mile-long line of railcars to screech to an emergency stop. Then, they go shopping. … Read more
New York GOP Rep. Mike Lawler ribbed President Trump’s expansionist push while singing a revamped version of the Beach Boys’ tune “Kokomo” during a weekend appearance on a CNN comedy show. “Donald Trump lives by one song. It was a Beach Boys hit back in the day,” Lawler, 38, said on “Have I Got News … Read more
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