Beutner launches bid for L.A. mayor, vowing to fight ‘injustices’ carried out under Trump

Beutner, a Democrat, used his campaign launch video to portray L.A. as a city ‘under attack’ — a message punctuated by footage of U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Thanks, But No Thanks: Iran Criticized For Snubbing Gaza Summit

As global leaders convene for a summit on resolving the Gaza war, Iran’s absence has sparked debate over missed diplomatic opportunities. The summit follows a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, yet Iran’s rejection of a formal invitation
Severe Nor’easter brings heavy rain, flooding and winds to East Coast

A powerful nor’easter is sweept up the East Coast this weekend, putting millions of residents on alert as damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding continue to impact several states. The storm system has already battered parts
4 people killed, 20 more injured during mass shooting at bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina

A mass shooting at a busy bar on South Carolina’s scenic St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident
DEA promoted L.A. agent who pointed gun at colleague despite history of issues
In 2022, federal agent James Young pointed a gun at a co-worker’s head, leading to criminal charges. Records show DEA officials knew about Young’s erratic behavior and struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues for nearly
Offshore oil plan was ‘primed for cash flow,’ but then it hit California regulators
A Texas company wants to drill for oil off Santa Barbara County’s coast. Experts say its path to oil sales is looking more and more challenging.
Why an affordable slice of L.A. paradise might never recover from the Palisades fire
The Pacific Palisades Bowl mobile home park is still riddled with fire debris, months after the park next door was cleaned up. Residents are feeling frustrated and helpless.
Trump, GOP claim undocumented residents in California are provided healthcare coverage. That’s misleading
Contrary to Republican assertions, undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program or Medicare, or coverage through the Affordable Care Act, though California state law requires they receive emergency services.
UC, CSU released troves of personal employee information to the feds. Now the backlash
Cal State and UC have face campus protest and intense rebuke by faculty, students and staff for sharing employee personal information with the Trump administration as part of investigations into alleged antisemitism.
This is ‘a test,’ Obama says of the U.S. under Trump. He gets candid with podcaster Marc Maron

Former President Obama, speaking on the final episode of Marc Maron’s podcast, touched on major issues facing Californians as he discussed core convictions, decency and institutional guardrails.