L.A. City Hall evacuated after vehicle crashes near steps; driver in custody after standoff

A vehicle crashed near the steps of Los Angeles City Hall Friday afternoon, prompting an evacuation of the building and a nearly two-hour standoff with the driver.
Officials demand investigation into claims that plaintiffs were paid to sue L.A. County

Officials are voicing outrage after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some plaintiffs in a sex abuse settlement claimed they received cash to sue L.A. County.
Uber and Lyft drivers can unionize under new law signed by Newsom. How does it work?
Drivers for Uber and Lyft now have collective bargaining rights after a rare compromise between unions and Silicon Valley.
L.A.’s healthcare workers rally for affordable coverage after federal cuts

In the wake of the federal government shutdown, L.A. County workers protest cuts to affordable healthcare.
The Perfect Couple: Season 2 (2025) – Teaser Trailer

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber Every secret comes with a price… and no marriage is truly perfect. After the explosive revelations of Season 1, Amelia (Nicole Kidman) and Ben (Liev Schreiber) return, trying to rebuild
Book Sculptures

Christian Burchard is a German-born wood sculptor known for his unique process of working with green wood, particularly madrone burl, which he allows to warp and crack naturally as it dries to create dynamic and
The White House says California uses a ‘loophole’ to give undocumented immigrants Medicaid. Experts disagree

The White House claims that California exploits a legal loophole to extend Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants. The truth is more complicated.
California gave counties power to inspect ICE detention centers. They’re not using it
Three of the four California counties empowered to inspect federal immigration detention facilities have not done so, and the fourth has conducted only basic reviews of food this year.
Two men accused of rigging poker games, cheating casinos out of more than $30,000, prosecutors say

Two men were charged with allegedly rigging poker games at two casinos in Southern California to win more than $30,000, according to authorities.
Drizzly, windy weather ahead for Southern California. Here’s how long it will last

As the Los Angeles area continues to see cooler-than-normal temperatures, gusty winds are forecast to blow through Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties Friday afternoon into Saturday.