Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns
Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill. It has been linked to several recent deaths in L.A. County.
Two teachers stabbed at Torrance school for children with special needs; former student in custody
The stabbing suspect is described as a former student at Switzer Learning Center, according to news reports.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.