Toxic L.A. port fire burned for hours before emergency alerts were sent
Time lags and errors in the issuing of shelter-in-place alerts during a massive hazardous materials fire at the Port of L.A. have, once again, raised concerns about the effectiveness of regional emergency alert systems.
Pentagon opens review of ‘serious misconduct’ allegations against Sen. Mark Kelly
The Pentagon confirmed Monday that it has launched a review into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after receiving what it described as “serious allegations of misconduct.” The announcement follows a video released last week in which Kelly and
Judge throws out James Comey, Letitia James indictments over invalid prosecutor appointment
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the indictments were secured by a prosecutor who lacked lawful authority to bring them.
Little-known photographs of the ‘other California’ candidly show 1975’s working class
Just out of college, Peter Turnley was paid by the state of California to photograph the poor in 1975. He never found out if the images were ever shown but now he’s presenting them in an L.A.
California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say
California could see an early and especially sharp start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late mutations to the virus may leave the state particularly exposed to transmission.
Why USC students who want to be doctors and engineers are minoring in comedy
Since 2015, USC’s School of Dramatic Arts has offered a minor in comedy performance, but it isn’t just aspiring entertainers who pursue the work.
New antisemitism probe of Berkeley Unified announced by congressional committee
Allegations against Berkeley Unified include allowing antisemitic rally chants. Local officials have insisted they act to protect students, ensure fairness.
Struggling Six Flags names new CEO. What does that mean for Knott’s and Magic Mountain?
Six Flags has seen its stock plummet and its revenues decline, and has suggested it would sell more underperforming theme parks
Arellano: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region’s history.