Colombian ‘Queen of Cumbia’ Totó La Momposina dies at 85
Colombian folk music icon Totó La Momposina, known as the “Queen of Cumbia,” has died. She was 85. The Colombian...
San Diego mosque shooting follows increased Islamophobic rhetoric
Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday that left three...
A Loss of Innocence … A Flight to Freedom
I remember you. You were the big guy with “Cornhusker” scrawled on the back of your dungaree jacket, ahead of...
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a...
Girl, 12, was injured in alleged bullying incident. That wasn’t what caused her death, M.E. says
An update from the L.A. County medical examiner raises new questions about the sudden death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa....
In deal with business leaders, $30 minimum wage for L.A. hotel and airport workers will be delayed
A $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers will be delayed after Los Angeles elected officials persuaded a group...
In growing fight, Steyer’s campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn’t disclose pay
WASHINGTON — In the latest escalation of a fight over the use of paid social media creators, Tom Steyer’s campaign for governor...
California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists
California and a coalition of other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by...
Volvo to pay $197 million after hidden pollution device found in California truck engines
Volvo Group North America has agreed to pay nearly $197 million to resolve allegations from California regulators that company’s heavy-duty...
Stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure
The stock market gave back more of its record-setting rally on Tuesday after bond markets were rattled by high inflation,...
U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will permanently drop tax claims against President Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of...
Why the ‘Harry Potter’ series is recasting a major role ahead of Season 2
Gracie Cochrane won’t be enrolling in Hogwarts this fall. HBO announced that Cochrane will depart the upcoming “Harry Potter” series...
NFL is sending Jaxon Smith-Njigba a new Offensive Player of Year trophy — without the typos
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was sent a trophy for Offensive Player of the Year that contained multiple typos. But, hey, at least...
Report finds no failures in Altadena evacuations. Critics decry lack of accountability
More than a year after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, killing 19 people, a new, outside review of...
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall is rescued after Salinas cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
A group of Salinas police officers were enjoying a break from fighting crime at a local coffee roaster when they...
