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  1. Judge Blocks Trump From Pulling Funding to 34 More ‘Sanctuary Cities’ U.S., Today

    The order expanded a previous one in April that barred the Trump administration from withholding federal funding to 16 cities and counties over their local laws.

  2. Homeland Security Dept. Says It Hasn’t Kept Text Message Data Since April U.S., Today

    The agency’s response to public records requests indicated potential violations of federal records laws, experts said.

  3. San Francisco Had Avoided Trump’s Ire. Until Now. U.S., Yesterday

    The president focused on cities like Los Angeles and Washington as he deployed federal troops and railed against crime. But on Friday, in reference to San Francisco, he said, “We’ll clean that one up, too.”

  4. Parents of Missing 7-Month-Old Are Charged in His Murder U.S., Yesterday

    Investigators said they were still searching for the boy, Emmanuel Haro, whose mother had claimed he was abducted outside a store in Yucaipa, Calif., on Aug. 14.

  5. A Bear Walked Into an Ice Cream Parlor. The Strawberry Never Had a Chance. U.S., Yesterday

    The black bear, which the authorities named Fuzzy, caused little damage but cleaned out much of the inventory at a popular parlor on south shore of Lake Tahoe.

  6. What to Know About Plague After a New Case in California Health, Yesterday

    It is not just a scourge of the Middle Ages. Plague still exists, though it is rare. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself.

  7. Lil Nas X Is Arrested and Briefly Hospitalized in L.A. Arts, Yesterday

    Video showed the pop star walking down a major street in only underwear some time before an encounter with police officers.

  8. California Strikes Back at Texas’ Power Grab The Daily, Yesterday

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an aggressive plan to retaliate against gerrymandering by Texas Republicans. Will it work?

  9. California and Texas Face Off in Redistricting Fight Video, Yesterday

    The battle over redistricting is playing out in the country’s two largest states. Texas and California passed redistricting efforts this week that counter each other. David Goodman and Laurel Rosenhall explain how redistricting is playing out in both states and what the final outcome could look like.

  10. Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Napa County in California U.S., Yesterday

    The Pickett fire spread across more than 1,000 acres on Thursday, threatening the city of Calistoga and nearby vineyards.

  11. California Lawmakers Approve Plan to Counter Texas Redistricting Video, Yesterday

    On Thursday, lawmakers in Sacramento approved a sweeping plan to elect more Democrats by redrawing congressional districts. This would counter the gerrymandered map that Republicans in Texas passed earlier the same day.

  12. Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans U.S., August 21

    Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

  13. Newsom Raises $6.2 Million in First Week of Redistricting Fight U.S., August 21

    The figure makes plain how a gerrymandering push that began in Texas but spread nationwide has energized the Democratic base.

  14. Woman’s Body Found in Forest Near L.A. Her Husband Left the U.S., Police Say. U.S., August 21

    A neighbor’s doorbell camera showed Jossimar Cabrera dragging a large object in a tarp, two days before his wife was reported missing, the authorities said.

  15. What to Expect From the Menendez Parole Hearings, and How to Follow U.S., August 21

    The hearings will be held on consecutive days, with separate deliberations for each brother.

  16. Heart of the Menendez Case: Who Deserves a Second Chance? U.S., August 21

    Media attention has brought the Menendez brothers to the cusp of early release from prison. Criminal justice reform proponents hope other prisoners benefit.

  17. Texas and California Race Forward With Rival Redistricting Efforts U.S., August 21

    Lawmakers in the nation’s two most populous states were planning to vote Thursday on competing proposals as the battle over U.S. House maps intensified.

  18. Making the Most of Their Second Chance in the Bay Area Interactive, August 21

    After the pandemic forced them to leave Oakland, Calif., a couple returned five years later to realize their dream of owning a home there. Would $600,000 be enough?

  19. Decades Later, the Menendez Crime Scene Still Draws a Crowd Style, August 21

    As Erik and Lyle Menendez wait for a ruling on their parole, a new tour is retelling their story, in detail, from the back of a limousine.

  20. U.S. Navy Sailor Is Convicted of Spying for China U.S., August 20

    Jinchao Wei provided a Chinese intelligence officer with defense and weapons abilities of U.S. warships, including their vulnerabilities, prosecutors said.

  21. Gavin Newsom’s Latest Role: Social Media Troll U.S., August 20

    The California governor’s press office is mimicking President Trump’s distinctive Truth Social style on X. Liberals love it. The White House says it’s “just getting weird at this point.”

  22. Ousted Fire Chief in L.A. Demands Formal Apology in Legal Filing U.S., August 20

    The former chief, Kristin Crowley, claimed that Los Angeles leaders retaliated against her for publicly blaming them for refusing to properly fund the Fire Department.

  23. Walmart retira camarones congelados en EE. UU. tras una advertencia de contaminación radiactiva En español, August 20

    La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos instó a los consumidores a desechar los paquetes de camarones congelados vendidos en 13 estados. Una experta en seguridad alimentaria dijo que el riesgo para el público era bajo.

  24. Obama Endorses Newsom’s Redistricting Proposal as a ‘Responsible Approach’ U.S., August 20

    The former president suggested that Democrats opposing G.O.P. efforts in Texas and elsewhere should advance their own gerrymandering plans.

  25. Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp After Radioactive Contamination Warning Business, August 20

    The Food and Drug Administration urged consumers to discard packages of frozen shrimp sold in 13 states. A food safety expert said the risk to the public was low.

  26. A Combustible Mix of Heat and Storms Is Expected Across Southern California Weather, August 20

    A stretch of unusually hot weather combined with exceptionally dry vegetation will elevate the risk of wildfire.

  27. Richard Lee, Activist Who Founded a Pot ‘University,’ Dies at 62 U.S., August 19

    After he was paralyzed in an accident, his use of marijuana for medical purposes led him to become one of the nation’s most influential cannabis activists.

  28. OpenAI in Deal Talks That Would Value the Company at $500 Billion Technology, August 19

    At $500 billion, OpenAI would become the world’s most valuable privately held company.

  29. California Republicans File Suit Seeking to Block Newsom Redistricting Plan U.S., August 19

    Republican state lawmakers argue that Democratic lawmakers violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California Constitution.

  30. Mother Who Said 7-Month-Old Was Kidnapped Stops Cooperating, Sheriff Says U.S., August 18

    The Sheriff’s Department in San Bernardino County, Calif., said that Emmanuel Haro’s mother had stopped speaking with investigators after being confronted with inconsistencies in her initial report.

  31. Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired U.S., August 18

    The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.

  32. Dealer Known as ‘Ketamine Queen’ to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Case Arts, August 18

    Jasveen Sangha will plead guilty to selling the ketamine that killed the “Friends” star, prosecutors said. She could face decades in prison.

  33. The Eaton Fire Destroyed Their School. They Created a New Wonderland Onstage. Interactive, August 18

    At first it seemed unthinkable that the school’s spring musical, “Alice in Wonderland,” would happen. But school leaders quickly decided that it should go on.

  34. $4 Million Homes in California Real Estate, August 18

    A midcentury five-bedroom in Mill Valley, a historic four-bedroom in Los Angeles, and a Spanish-style five-bedroom in Ojai.

  35. 120 Degrees and Still They Come: The Allure of Death Valley in the Summer Travel, August 18

    Roughly a quarter of the national park’s more than 1 million visitors go there in June, July and August, when temperatures soar. Why?

  36. Protesters Gather to Oppose Trump’s Push on Redistricting U.S., August 16

    Thousands assembled around the country to demonstrate against a Republican effort to redraw congressional maps in their favor for 2026.

  37. The Real Danger of Trump’s Macho Act Opinion, August 16

    It’s been a summer full of Trump’s overreach. Our round table convenes to discuss.

  38. In a Wider Redistricting War, Republicans Have an Advantage Interactive, August 16

    Republicans have a clear advantage over Democrats in the total number of states that could redraw their maps.

  39. ¿Esta modelo puede poner de moda la energía nuclear? En español, August 16

    Isabelle Boemeke, una modelo brasileña que ha posado para marcas como Cult Gaia, comenzó a publicar en las redes sociales como Isodope, un personaje que creó para su labor de defensa de la energía nuclear.

  40. A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’ Science, August 16

    In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

  41. Newsom’s Gerrymander of California Has a Formidable Foe: Schwarzenegger U.S., August 16

    The actor-turned-governor helped overhaul how California draws political maps. In an interview with The New York Times, he said he would fight to preserve that legacy.

  42. California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats U.S., August 16

    The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

  43. Man Rescued From Behind California Waterfall After 2 Days U.S., August 15

    The man, who was found with minor injuries and suffering from dehydration, was located by rescue crews operating a drone near where he had last been spotted.

  44. How Ambitious Democratic Governors Are Navigating Trump’s Redistricting War U.S., August 15

    Some have emerged as a front line against Trump’s push to grab more seats in Congress, putting the issue at the center of their party’s politics. Others are ceding the spotlight.

  45. How the Democrats Became the Party That Brings Pencils to a Knife Fight Magazine, August 15

    Will the battle over Texas’ gerrymandering lead to a new era for the party?

  46. California Democrats Are Fighting Trump’s Battle for Him Opinion, August 15

    As an American and as a Jew I regard the right to dissent as a patriotic duty.

  47. Quick! Get the Wind and Solar Discounts Before It’s Too Late! Opinion, August 15

    Here’s what states need to do: Buy renewables now while the discount is still available.

  48. Man Fleeing an Immigration Raid Dies After Running Onto an L.A. Freeway U.S., August 15

    The man was hit by a vehicle. It happened about a month after an immigrant fell from a greenhouse and later died following a raid in Ventura County.

  49. Newsom’s Latest Statewide Campaign Is About Redistricting. And Donald Trump. U.S., August 15

    The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

  50. Dale Webster, Who Surfed Every Day for 40 Years, Dies at 76 U.S., August 14

    He braved frigid waters and sharks and surfed even when he had a kidney stone while breaking the record for the most consecutive days surfed.

  51. Immigration Agents Show Up Outside Newsom Rally Video, August 14

    More than a dozen Border Patrol agents turned up in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday outside a museum where Gov. Gavin Newsom of California was holding a rally.

  52. Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map U.S., August 14

    The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

  53. Border Patrol Agents Show Up in Force at Newsom Rally U.S., August 14

    The armed and masked agents assembled outside a museum where the governor was speaking in what Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles called “a provocative act.”

  54. In L.A., Fear of ICE Raids Created a Tense First Day of School U.S., August 14

    Officials and volunteers patrolled areas around schools, part of an effort to warn families about potential raids and reassure them that their children were safe at school.

  55. Troops in Washington Remain Largely Unseen So Far U.S., August 14

    Federal agents are assisting the local police, but a surge in National Guard troops hasn’t hit the streets.

  56. Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid Business, August 14

    Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.

  57. How Scientists Are Using Drones to Study Sperm Whales Science, August 13

    A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.

  58. Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building Real Estate, August 13

    “Affordable” by California standards, this San Diego suburb is the site of a new community developed with fire preparedness in mind.

  59. Qué pasó cuando Mark Zuckerberg se mudó al vecindario En español, August 13

    El multimillonario ha comprado al menos 11 propiedades en Palo Alto, California, creando un complejo para su familia, un colegio privado para sus hijos… y dolores de cabeza para sus vecinos.

  60. Geometry Solves Gerrymandering Opinion, August 12

    A new level of partisan one-upmanship should spur urgent demands for reform.

  61. A Slow Renovation Ends With a ‘Cozy Yet Luxe’ Basement Real Estate, August 12

    The designer Mandy Cheng deliberately chose pieces she could recommend to her clients for her media room and bar.

  62. Nuclear Power Needs Influencers? Style, August 12

    Isabelle Boemeke is a Brazilian model with a cause that’s raising eyebrows.

  63. Trump’s Use of National Guard in L.A. Remains Contentious U.S., August 11

    A three-day trial opened Monday in state officials’ challenge of the legality of the deployment, which followed protests over immigration raids.

  64. Trump Prepares to Meet Putin, and Al Jazeera Says Israel Killed Its Journalists in Gaza The Headlines, August 11

    Plus, a Labubu heist.

  65. $2.3 Million Homes in California Real Estate, August 11

    A hillside house in Topanga, a condo in Corona del Mar and a Tudor Revival in Sacramento.

  66. ‘Fighting Fire With Fire,’ Democrats on Defense as Texas Redistricting Looms U.S., August 10

    A Republican proposal to add five Republican congressional seats in Texas imperils Democrats’ midterm prospects.

  67. Trump Attacked California’s Congressional Maps. Republicans Want to Save Them. U.S., August 10

    The independent body that redraws the state’s political maps isn’t perfect, many Republicans say. But they prefer that to the gerrymander that Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to offset one proposed in Texas.

  68. Zuckerberg’s Compound Had Something That Violated City Code: A Private School U.S., August 10

    The school, called BBS, enrolled 14 children in kindergarten through fourth grade and employed three full-time teachers and other staff members.

  69. Trump Raids Help Stir a Political Reversal for Karen Bass U.S., August 10

    The mayor of Los Angeles has emerged as a leading voice of the city’s resistance to the Trump administration after facing criticism for her handling of the wildfires.

  70. What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door U.S., August 10

    The billionaire has bought at least 11 properties in Palo Alto, Calif., creating a compound for his family, a private school for his children — and headaches for his neighbors.

  71. Petunia Wins the Ugliest Dog Contest by Being Loved, Not by Looking Perfect U.S., August 9

    Rescued from neglect, the hairless bulldog claimed the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest title on Friday but her prize came long before the competition results were announced.

  72. How Far Will People Go to Get Into the Magic Castle? Ask These Blood Donors. Style, August 9

    The Hollywood landmark has hosted blood drives since 2014. Donors do a good deed, but the perk is entry into the private club.

  73. Tristan Duke Sees Things We Don’t Arts, August 9

    A Los Angeles artist keeps upping the ante, whether photographing Arctic glaciers through lenses made of their own ice or using a camera that captures light itself at a trillion frames per second.

  74. Thousands of Dollars Worth of Labubus Stolen From California Store U.S., August 9

    Demand for the trendy dolls, elf-like creatures with nine-tooth grins, has people lining up for hours to buy them.

  75. Firefighters Work to Contain Wildfire Northwest of L.A. U.S., August 8

    The blaze, called the Canyon fire, began early Thursday afternoon near Lake Piru, a reservoir about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

  76. Canyon Fire Forces Evacuations North of Los Angeles Video, August 8

    The blaze grew to nearly 5,000 acres within hours, the state’s main firefighting agency said.

  77. Truck Companies Sour on California’s Strict Clean Air Rules Business, August 8

    A deal designed to force compliance with tougher emissions standards is as risk after the Trump administration intervened.

  78. Seth Rogen’s 5 Favorite Places in L.A. Travel, August 8

    After almost 30 years in Los Angeles, the star of “The Studio” and “Platonic” has grown to love exploring the less glamorous corners of his adopted hometown.

  79. She Made a List. The Ancestors Confirmed. Style, August 8

    After Jessica Assaf wrote down the qualities of her ideal partner, she had a revelation at Burning Man: She had found everything she was looking for in Dean Prince.

  80. Thousands Ordered to Flee Fast-Moving Wildfire in Ventura County U.S., August 7

    The Canyon Fire was initially reported at about 30 acres but had rapidly grown to 1,050 acres in a few hours on Thursday, officials said.

  81. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Lift Restrictions on L.A. Immigration Stops U.S., August 7

    A lower court had ordered agents not to make indiscriminate stops relying on factors like race or speaking Spanish.

  82. Michael Lydon, Writer Who Rocked With the 1960s, Dies at 82 Arts, August 7

    A founding editor of Rolling Stone and a seasoned music journalist, he spent time with the Beatles and toured with the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones.

  83. California Supreme Court Requires New Review of Rooftop Solar Policy Business, August 7

    The court revived a legal challenge to a 2022 regulation that significantly reduced the compensation utilities paid to owners of home solar systems for the electricity they sent to the grid.

  84. California Start-Up Will Buy Assets of Bankrupt Swedish Battery Maker Business, August 7

    Lyten will acquire German and Swedish factories built by Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy in March.

  85. California’s ‘Souldies’ Scene Puts a Fresh Spin on a Beloved Sound Arts, August 7

    For decades, a soft-touch style of soul music has found a strong Chicano and Latino audience in Southern California. A record label based there is helping it bloom.

  86. After a Lull, Agents Conduct a Big Immigration Raid in L.A. U.S., August 7

    A rented Penske truck was used to ferry agents to the Home Depot where the raid was conducted, days after an appeals court upheld an order limiting some enforcement tactics.

  87. What Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Means for the 2028 Olympics U.S., August 6

    The 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles will draw thousands of foreign visitors to the United States.

  88. As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds Climate, August 6

    Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.

  89. The Raging Gifford Fire, Like Many, Began Near a Highway U.S., August 5

    The wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest grew to 82,000 acres on Tuesday. Officials are still trying to determine the cause.

  90. At the Tesla Diner, the Future Looks Mid Food, August 5

    The new Los Angeles restaurant from the electric car giant is a smash burger and content machine, drawing Elon Musk’s fans and protesters.

  91. Bird Flu May Be Airborne on Dairy Farms, Scientists Report Health, August 4

    In unpublished research, researchers found live virus on equipment, in wastewater and in the air in so-called milking parlors.

  92. On a YouTube Show, Making Machine Parts for Glory and $100,000 Business, August 4

    This reality show is short on scandal, betrayal and tears, and has an unusual aim: Elevating U.S. manufacturing.

  93. The New York Post Announces a California Newspaper Business, August 4

    The long-running New York City tabloid will launch a new version with headquarters in Los Angeles in early 2026.

  94. Minimum Wage in L.A. Could Rise to $30 an Hour. Just Enough or Too Much? Business, August 4

    A union-backed effort would boost wages for hotel and airport workers. But with tourism down, and the city in a slump, hotel owners fear for their survival.

  95. Shooting in Downtown Los Angeles Leaves 2 Dead and 6 Wounded, Police Say U.S., August 4

    The shooting happened at an unsanctioned after-party following the Hard Summer Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music.

  96. The Texas Redistricting Fight, Explained U.S., August 4

    Here is why Democrats in the Texas House left the state, why Republicans in the Legislature want to redraw political maps and why other states are involved.

  97. System Upgrade Briefing, August 4

    We explore the new vibe in Silicon Valley.

  98. Gifford Fire Burns Nearly 50,000 Acres in California’s Los Padres Forest U.S., August 4

    The blaze injured three people, put hundreds under evacuation orders and threatened 460 structures, officials said.

  99. $900,000 Homes in California Real Estate, August 4

    A cabin in Lake Arrowhead, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a split-level in Berkeley

  100. The 20-Somethings Are Swarming San Francisco’s A.I. Boom Technology, August 4

    Some dropped out of M.I.T., Georgetown and Stanford. Others decided not to go to college. They all say they could not afford to wait to build their own artificial intelligence start-ups.

  101. The Insider’s Guide to San Francisco’s A.I. Boom Technology, August 4

    The city is the tech industry’s hub for artificial intelligence, 30 miles north of the home of companies like Meta and Google.

  102. Silicon Valley Enlists in the Business of War Technology, August 4

    In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.

  103. Silicon Valley Is in Its ‘Hard Tech’ Era Technology, August 4

    Goodbye to the age of consumer websites and mobile apps. Artificial intelligence has ushered in an era of what insiders in the nation’s innovation capital call “hard tech.”

  104. Gifford Fire Burns More Than 23,000 Acres at Los Padres Forest in California U.S., August 2

    The Gifford fire, which has been fueled by dry conditions and warm weather, has spread to two counties, officials said.

  105. A Day at Two San Francisco Malls, One That Died and One That Thrived U.S., August 2

    The downtown mall was long considered a thriving retail anchor, while the suburban-style one was an afterthought. They had a surprising role reversal.

  106. Judges Keep Restrictions on L.A. Immigration Arrests, in Setback for Trump Agenda U.S., August 2

    An appellate panel upheld a finding that federal agents appeared to rely exclusively on race and other factors, such as speaking Spanish, in making arrests.

  107. Newsom Wants to Gerrymander California. Schwarzenegger May Disagree. U.S., August 1

    As governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger championed the state’s nonpartisan redistricting system. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to pause it to help Democrats.

  108. Why Is California So Chilly This Summer? Weather, August 1

    It’s been so cold in San Francisco, painters on the Golden Gate Bridge had to break out heaters.

  109. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Selling Their Country Estate Real Estate, August 1

    The asking price for the couple’s property is around $30 million, while other celebrities, like Adam Levine and Tony Parker, also have put their homes up for sale.

  110. Vieron cómo el ICE se llevaba a sus vecinos. Entonces hicieron un plan En español, July 31

    El movimiento contra el ICE en Los Ángeles —que está empezando a arraigarse en todo el país— demuestra el paso de la protesta simbólica a la acción directa.

  111. In Yosemite, Falling Tree Branches Kill a Young Hiker in ‘Freak Accident’ U.S., July 31

    Angela Lin, 29, was a software engineer at Google who loved to spend time outdoors.

  112. The California Governor’s Race Was in Limbo. Now It’s Wide Open. U.S., July 31

    Until she decided not to run, former Vice President Kamala Harris had loomed over the race as a likely favorite. Now, a host of hopefuls are jockeying for advantage.

  113. A.I. Researchers Are Negotiating $250 Million Pay Packages. Just Like N.B.A. Stars. Technology, July 31

    A.I. technologists are approaching the job market as if they were Steph Curry or LeBron James, seeking advice from their entourages and playing hardball with the highest bidders.

  114. Facing Difficulties, 6 Small California Wine Businesses Band Together Food, July 31

    Operating as a collective, they say, reduces the pressures and offers more opportunities to grow while maintaining the integrity of each brand.

  115. Soak, Steam, Plunge, Repeat: 6 Restorative Water Getaways Travel, July 31

    Whether it’s bubbling up from a hot spring or rushing off a glacier, water can help relax muscles and soothe stress. Here are some places to harness that healing power.

  116. Kamala Harris no competirá para ser gobernadora de California, ¿qué significa eso para 2028? En español, July 31

    Una aliada de Harris afirma que “todas las opciones están sobre la mesa”, pero advierte que no hay que darle demasiada importancia a la decisión de la ex vicepresidenta de no presentarse a las elecciones a gobernadora de California.

  117. More Than 1,000 Troops Are Withdrawn From L.A. U.S., July 31

    The move continues a scaling back of President Trump’s military deployment in Southern California that began on June 7.

  118. What Kamala Harris’s Decision Not to Run for Governor Means for 2028 U.S., July 30

    A Harris ally says “all options are on the table” but cautions against reading too much into the former vice president’s choice to skip the California governor race.

  119. Harris Will Not Run for California Governor U.S., July 30

    Kamala Harris, the former vice president, announced that she has decided not to run for California’s top office.

  120. Delta Pilot Arrested in Cockpit Faces 24 Felonies in Child Sex Case U.S., July 30

    The pilot was removed from the cockpit of a plane after it landed in San Francisco on Saturday night. A woman was also charged in a related felony complaint.

  121. Tsunami Reaches U.S., and Trump’s Former Lawyer Confirmed as Judge The Headlines, July 30

    Plus, how people are helping discover new species with their phones.

  122. They Saw Their Neighbors Taken Away by ICE. Then They Made a Plan. Opinion, July 30

    The movement against ICE in Los Angeles — one that is starting to take root across the country — demonstrates a shift from symbolic protest to direct action.

  123. What Is the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’? World, July 30

    Many of the world’s biggest earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis occur along a chain of seismologically active regions that encircle the Pacific Ocean.

  124. Trump Prosecutor in L.A. Seeks to Drop Two High-Profile Criminal Cases U.S., July 30

    The new administration had already courted controversy in both cases. Now the Justice Department seeks to end them entirely.

  125. Gunman’s Mental Health History Did Not Prohibit Gun Purchase New York, July 30

    The man who shot and killed four people in Manhattan had legally purchased a firearm in Nevada, where he lived, despite a record of mental health problems.

  126. Trump Bypasses Congress to Keep Interim Prosecutors in California and Nevada U.S., July 30

    A similar approach in New Jersey has led to cancellations of court proceedings, as judges question whether the president’s designee for U.S. Attorney has any authority.

  127. Hypergamy? David Geffen’s Divorce Gives New Meaning to an Old Term Style, July 29

    A lawsuit against David Geffen mentions a website where hypergamy — dating above your station — is celebrated. But the word carries darker intonations.

  128. The Border is Front and Center at This Los Angeles Taquería Food, July 29

    At Taquería Frontera, the art of Tijuana-style tacos is on full display.

  129. States Sue Trump Administration Over Efforts to Get Food Stamp Data New York, July 29

    The lawsuit argues that the federal government’s demand was an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information for use outside the food stamp program.

  130. Wallis Annenberg, Arts and Wildlife Philanthropist, Dies at 86 U.S., July 28

    She put millions from her foundation into projects in California, like a performing arts center in Beverly Hills and a wildlife crossing over the busy 101 freeway.

  131. Pilot Facing Child Sex Abuse Materials Charges Is Arrested After Flight, U.S. Says Business, July 28

    The pilot was led away while the crew and passengers remained on board, according to eyewitness reports.

  132. $2.6 Million Homes in California Real Estate, July 28

    A midcentury modern in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bolinas and a split-level in Santa Cruz

  133. Small Plane With 3 Aboard Crashes Off California Coast U.S., July 27

    The plane has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard said, and two people have been found unresponsive. A search for the third person is continuing.

  134. Raymond Saunders, Painter Who Rejected Racial Pigeonholes, Dies at 90 Arts, July 27

    Widely admired if long underrecognized for his collage-based art, he died only days after the closing of his first retrospective at a major museum, in his native Pittsburgh.

  135. William J. Rutter, Biotech Pioneer of Gene-Based Medicine, Dies at 97 Science, July 27

    His company, the Chiron Corporation, contributed important scientific discoveries toward treatments for H.I.V., hepatitis B, diabetes and more.

  136. What the Democratic Party Still Doesn’t Get About Deportations Opinion, July 26

    “The Opinions” round table discusses President Trump’s immigration policies and the emerging resistance to it.

  137. This Classical Pianist Has Reached the Mountaintop. No, Really. Arts, July 26

    The classical pianist Hunter Noack has embarked on an unusual journey, to take his music to natural landscapes well beyond the concert halls.

  138. 2 Crew Members Are Hurt as Southwest Plane Plunges Abruptly After Takeoff U.S., July 25

    The sudden maneuver was made during a Friday flight out of California after two collision safety alerts sounded in the cockpit, causing the pilots to take evasive action, the airline said.

  139. EE. UU. y México acuerdan detener el vertido de aguas residuales al río Tijuana En español, July 25

    Las aguas residuales vertidas en el río que pasa por México y llega a California desbordan con frecuencia las plantas de tratamiento de ambos países. El problema ha empeorado en los últimos años.

  140. U.S. and Mexico Sign Deal to Stop Sewage Release Into Tijuana River Climate, July 25

    The agreement addresses a longstanding problem that has sickened people in both countries.

  141. Another Director Leaves MOCA in Los Angeles Arts, July 24

    After four years leading the Museum of Contemporary Art, Johanna Burton will next head the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia.

  142. Claim of Microbe That Survives on Arsenic Is Retracted After 15 Years Science, July 24

    Science, a top research journal, said there was no evidence of misconduct by researchers whose finding attracted heavy attention and scrutiny in social media’s early days.

  143. Appeals Court Blocks California’s Background Checks for Ammunition Buyers U.S., July 24

    The law violates the Second Amendment, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision.

  144. Christie’s Debuts Crypto Real Estate Division Real Estate, July 24

    The brokerage, which has already handled transactions with digital payment in lieu of cash, is the first major U.S. firm to create a dedicated team for such deals.

  145. Obama Won Record Numbers of Nonwhite Voters. This Is How the Democrats Lost Them. Interactive, July 24

    One in five voters who cast a ballot for Donald Trump in 2024 was a person of color. Why?

  146. After Surge During Pandemic, Homicides Fall Significantly U.S., July 24

    An analysis released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice shows that the majority of crimes the council tracks are continuing to decrease in 42 U.S. cities.

  147. Life Expectancy in California Has Not Rebounded After Covid Health, July 9

    The state’s life expectancy was lower in 2024 than in 2019, according to an analysis, but primarily as a result of causes of death other than Covid.

  148. In an Era of Upheavals, Los Angeles Restaurants Are Banding Together Food, June 17

    Through Covid, protests, strikes and fires, the Independent Hospitality Coalition is helping local business navigate a volatile civic landscape.

  149. ‘We’re Starting to Move Everything’: Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping Business, May 12

    The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.

  150. V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms Washington, May 4

    Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces where sensitive conversations can be overheard.