Newsom chides USC to ‘do the right thing’ for academic freedom and resist Trump compact

Gov. Newsom on Friday again waded into the controversy surrounding President Trump’s higher education compact, which has roiled USC since being extended to the university.
El Segundo was born by oil. The massive refinery fire leaves residents rattled

The explosion and fire at the El Segundo refinery has residents who live near the massive facility rattled.
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.