Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection

WASHINGTON — President Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said Friday. Vázquez pleaded guilty...

Socalo restaurant, from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, to close next month

Socalo, a modern Mexican restaurant from two of L.A.’s most established chefs, will close next month. Its owners, Border Grill...

Venezuelan opposition leader is confident about return of democracy but says little of her plans

WASHINGTON — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said Friday she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S....

Lakers star Luka Doncic to miss Saturday’s game at Portland

Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday’s game in Portland because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday. Doncic,...

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for L.A. mayor or California governor

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for Los Angeles mayor or California governor, after months of speculation that he...

‘Largest outbreak that we’ve seen in California.’ Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations

An exceptionally wet December has contributed to an abundance of death cap mushrooms, or Amanita phalloides, on the Central Coast...

LA Pizza Alliance formed after the fires. It’s back with more free pizza for those in need

On Wednesday night in Chinatown the sidewalk was filled with several mobile pizza ovens. Cardboard boxes of every color and...

Crazy week for U.S. offshore wind in federal court as it fights back against administration

A federal judge ruled Friday that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume, the third project this week...

Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction

Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and two companies including SoCalGas Friday, saying their mistakes contributed to...

In San Francisco, Newsom rails again proposed billionaire tax, vows to protect homeless Californians

SAN FRANCISCO — With California facing deep budget uncertainty and widening economic divides, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday vowed to protect residents...

Mexican president highlights ‘compelling results’ in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threats

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north were...

Dodgers go deep again with signing of Kyle Tucker, as much of the baseball world cries foul

Using a playbook familiar to their front office, the Dodgers waited until the market for slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker dwindled...

Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here’s what a new poll shows

NEW YORK — Nearly a year into his second term, President Trump’s work on the economy hasn’t lived up to the expectations...

Echoing Trump, Newsom vows crackdown on corporate homebuying in California