State Bar investigating law firm at center of L.A. County’s $4 billion sex abuse settlement
The California State Bar has opened an investigation into a prominent Los Angeles law firm that represents thousands of sex...
These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Each year restaurants and bars across the country are set abuzz when the James Beard Foundation announces the top chefs,...
Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns
For eight months, the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Karen Bass have butted heads over police hiring amid a...
Trade unions back Santa Anita Park’s use of betting machines
The dispute between the state and Santa Anita Park over the use of a new betting machine was ratcheted up...
Court lifts restrictions on immigration officers’ tactics in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — An appeals court on Wednesday suspended a decision that restricts immigration officers’ aggressive tactics in Minnesota, while Maine declined a...
Kyle Tucker is really going to trigger a lockout? Come on now
This was pretty audacious, even by the Dodgers’ standard. Their $17-million left fielder flopped last year, so they threw $240...
‘I want to clear my name’: Yasiel Puig fights charges of lying to federal investigators in trial
1 p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Yasiel Puig’s name conjures indelible images to Dodgers fans. Mammoth home runs. Laser-like throws from the outfield....
Cheap Chinese EVs are suddenly everywhere in Mexico
Chinese car brands’ inroads in Mexico have unnerved Washington, rattled established automakers and alarmed the Mexican government, which is throwing...
Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect
The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect last weekend, marking a historic...
It’ll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting in February
Starting next month, travelers who want to board a domestic flight without a Real ID will have to pay $45...
Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against president’s foes is leaving post
WASHINGTON — Lindsey Halligan, who, as a hastily appointed Justice Department prosecutor, pursued indictments against a pair of President Trump’s adversaries, is...
How’s Newsom doing at Davos? Just ask Trump
What’s the absolute best way to give Gov. Gavin Newsom free publicity and a worldwide audience? Freeze him out at...
Affordable fleet of electric SUVs hit the roads this year, hoping to entice buyers without subsidies
The sweet spot of the auto market isn’t hard to find. Millions of American drivers only want one thing: a...
Trump backs away from military force, says U.S. has ‘framework’ for Greenland’s future
NUUK, Greenland — President Trump retreated Wednesday from his most serious threats toward Denmark, easing transatlantic tensions and lifting Wall Street after...
Meghan Trainor welcomes a baby girl, thanks to ‘incredible, superwoman surrogate’
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are now the happy parents to a baby girl. The “Made You Look” singer, 32,...
