California man accused of decapitating sea lion, putting head in plastic bag. All lies, he says

A California man denies accusations that he decapitated a sea lion and placed it in a plastic bag after a photo of him was circulated as part of investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Supreme Court postpones decision, will allow Fed Governor Lisa Cook to remain in position for now

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be allowed to continue serving on the central bank’s board at least until 2026, while justices weigh the legality of her removal by former
Famed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall dies at age 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist as well as an advocate for animals who championed chimpanzee research, has died at the age of 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that
Which homeless shelters have open beds? Advocates say botched data make it hard to know

In July, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority started to use its new interim housing inventory system to place people into beds. Nonprofits say the system is often inaccurate and could be making it more difficult to
Maui vacations, luxury watches: Wine buyer at major California grocery chain accused of taking bribes

Newport Beach resident Patrick Briones, who worked as an assistant sales manager for wines at Albertsons, faces charges of commercial bribery and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
SoCal homeless nonprofit labors to nourish stomachs and souls. A theft has left it reeling
Project Coffee Cup, which provides resources and assistance for homeless people in the area of L.A., Long Beach and Santa Ana, has turned to GoFundMe for help replacing stolen items.
In the biggest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, some claim they were paid to sue

Seven people told The Times they were paid to sue L.A. County over sex abuse, raising questions about whether some claims that led to a record $4-billion settlement may have been colored by the promise of cash.