In photos: Violence erupts at campuses as activists and counterprotesters clash
Authorities arrested protesters at Columbia and City College of New York campuses, and police intervened in clashes at UCLA between pro-Palestinian and counterprotesters. [ more ]
UCLA declares unlawful assembly, poised to clear pro-Palestinian camp
Authorities considered shutting down a pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA following a violent attack, amid divisions on managing protests between different universities. [ more ]
University of Southern California Confronts an Unfamiliar Era of Protest
A surprising protest at the University of Southern California amid the Israel-Hamas conflict challenges stereotypes about the institution's political activism. [ more ]
Fire scorches Huntington Park fire station, but no injuries are reported
Firefighters at Huntington Park's Fire Station No. 164 bravely fought a fire in their own burning station, receiving support from surrounding firefighters. [ more ]
Long Beach officer killed boy, 17, during standoff, police say
The 17-year-old boy killed during a standoff with Long Beach police had a replica firearm, and the shooting is being investigated by the California Department of Justice. [ more ]
California Population Grows With SoCal Adding Most Residents
California's population decline has reversed, driven by factors like lower mortality, rebounding legal immigration, and a rise in new housing units. [ more ]
California's population increased last year for first time since 2020
California's population increased by 0.17%, showcasing a return to growth influenced by decreased deaths, more births, looser immigration policies, and changing domestic migration patterns. [ more ]
Column: Watch your step, Democrats. O.C.'s purple shine hides a red underbelly
Orange County, traditionally known for its conservative politics, has shifted towards Democrats in recent years, embracing a purple political color. [ more ]
'Unseasonably cold' storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California
A chilly and damp weekend expected in Southern California with cooler temperatures, possible showers, and strong winds, but no major impacts. Warmer and drier weather forecasted for the following week. [ more ]
San Quentin inmate who killed off-duty California detective in 1985 dies
The 68-year-old man convicted of murdering an off-duty LAPD detective in 1985 was found dead in his cell at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, investigated as a suicide. [ more ]
Person stabbed after argument spills out of L.A. Metro bus, police say
A person was stabbed Friday afternoon after getting into an argument with other passengers on a Los Angeles Metro bus in University Park, authorities said.
Woman found dead inside Sunland trash bin identified
The Los Angeles County medical examiner identified a woman found dead in a trash bin in Sunland as 32-year-old Heather Hass. Cause of death is undisclosed. [ more ]
New law promises retail workers in unincorporated L.A. County 'fair workweek'
Workers in L.A. County's unincorporated areas will have more control over schedules starting July 2025, with advance notice, compensation for changes, and regulation of shift timing. [ more ]
Trio of suspects burglarized 131 businesses, many of them small restaurants, police say
The 'Punch Crew' targeted 131 businesses, predominantly small family-owned restaurants, with a consistent pattern of burglary, resulting in significant financial losses. [ more ]
School athletic trainer gets 36 years for sexually assaulting 12 female students
A former high school athletic trainer, accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls, sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading no contest to felony charges. [ more ]
Man accused of killing woman on L.A. subway is linked to earlier violence on Metro train
The suspect in a fatal stabbing at a Metro train previously attacked a passenger and violated probation terms, raising concerns about public safety. [ more ]
Serial robbery crew arrested, accused of stealing California Lottery Scratchers worth $250,000
A crew was arrested for robbing 45 convenience stores of California Lottery Scratchers worth over $250,000, using threats of force in multiple heists. [ more ]
Suspect arrested in break-in at home of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
Despite being the victim of a break-in, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her family were unharmed, and the suspect was arrested without incident. [ more ]
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy dies six months after fire at shooting range
The tragic death of LA County sheriff's deputy Alfredo Flores, six months after a fire at a shooting range, highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers. [ more ]
'Let her speak!' USC campus reels after valedictorian's speech is canceled
The cancellation of a pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech at USC sparked controversy and debates over student activism, free speech, antisemitism, and campus safety. [ more ]
LAPD officer who shot girl in Burlington Coat Factory changing room won't face charges
The officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl was cleared of wrongdoing by the California Department of Justice, despite controversial circumstances. [ more ]
Fire recruit killed on freeway had been in collision before exiting vehicle, CHP says
A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit, Jacob Fuerte, was fatally struck on the 101 Freeway while en route to training, causing multiple injuries and investigations. [ more ]
Is the eviction of hundreds of renters from Barrington Plaza legal? A court case to decide is now underway.
The case at Barrington Plaza serves as a crucial test of renter protections and the legality of evictions in Los Angeles amid an affordable housing crisis. [ more ]
Signatures roll in for tough-on-crime ballot measure to reform California's Proposition 47
A coalition submitted over 900,000 voter signatures for a ballot initiative to toughen penalties for retail theft and drug offenses in California. [ more ]
A guide to the preschool and child-care terms you need to know
Understanding different childcare options such as family, friends, and neighbor care; family child-care homes; and child-care centers can help parents make informed decisions. [ more ]
Column: What's behind those 'Shame on you' billboards in the Coachella Valley
(PromisesMadePromisesBroken.org)
There are so many billboards on each side of the 10 Freeway through the Coachella Valley that they bleed into one another like a deck of cards being shuffled.
LAPD searching for up to 20 suspects linked to 'flash robberies'
Authorities in Los Angeles are searching for a group of up to 20 individuals involved in a series of flash robberies near specific neighborhoods since early March. [ more ]
A sheriff's deputy arrested for theft and false reporting, highlighting the importance of accountability and maintaining public trust in law enforcement. [ more ]