Hollywood producer stole from films, ran ‘ponzi-like scheme,’ feds say
David Brown used the money he stole to buy a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, a Tesla Cybertruck and a house for his mother, according to federal prosecutors.
Federal grand jury indicts two SoCal medical staffers on charges of interfering with ICE raid
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted two employees at a Ontario surgery center with assaulting and interfering with U.S. immigration officers trying to detain landscapers who ran into the center to escape.
After lengthy delay, Mayor Bass names new film liaison for Los Angeles
Board of Public Works president Steve Kang will serve as the mayor’s film liaison, assisted by two others.
New COVID variant detected in California fueling surge in cases
View on Watch The Brief The new XFG “Stratus” COVID-19 variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S. The new strain is driving a recent rise in cases across several states, including California. The
Padilla sidesteps questions about a possible run for governor, says he is focused on redistricting
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla’s name has emerged in recent days as a potential new entry in the 2026 race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. He demurred on Wednesday when asked when he planned to mount a
Trump administration presses rollback of ‘Roadless Rule’ on wild lands
The action is in keeping with the Trump administration’s efforts to loosen regulations that govern the environment.
L.A. City Council balks at request for $5 million for law firm in homelessness case
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield said he and his colleagues are “not ready to pay that bill that we didn’t bargain for.”
Fuerza Regida awards 4 scholarships to Cal State San Bernardino students
The 111Xpantia scholarship will provide full tuition to four advanced-degree students at Cal State San Bernardino. Get to know some of the recipients.
Leaders of California religious sect arrested after two members go missing
Inland Empire religious group leaders arrested as police seize automatic weapons, ghost guns and investigate the disappearance of two missing members.
Here’s where remnants of Tropical Storm Juliette may hit Southern California this week
The tropical storm off Mexico’s coast is weakening as it moves north, but remnants of the system could still bring dangerous surf and some thunderstorms to Southern California at the end of the week.